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Kennedy Center Announces Updated 2020-2021 Season: All Scheduled Performances Through Photo Kennedy Center Announces Updated 2020-2021 Season: All Scheduled Performances Through April 25 Canceled
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 18, 2020

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces today that it will cancel all previously scheduled programs through April 25, 2021, due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Washington National Opera's spring productions and much of the late spring and early sum...


BWW Exclusive: Watch the AIN'T TOO PROUD Cast Honor Berry Gordy at the Kennedy Center Photo BWW Exclusive: Watch the AIN'T TOO PROUD Cast Honor Berry Gordy at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Michael Major - December 16, 2021

The cast of Ain't Too Proud took to the stage at the Kennedy Center Honors to honor Berry Gordy. The cast, consisting of Nik Walker, James Harkness, Jawan M. Jackson, Matt Manuel, and Jelani Remy, performed 'I'm Gonna Make You Love Me' and 'Ain't Too Proud to Beg'. Watch an exclusive clip of the per...


VIDEO: Dick Van Dyke on His Career in New Kennedy Center Honors Interview Clip Photo VIDEO: Dick Van Dyke on His Career in New Kennedy Center Honors Interview Clip
by Stephi Wild - July 13, 2021

The 2020 Kennedy Center Honors, which traditionally is held in early December each year, was postponed until May 2021 due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the upcoming ceremony here!...


VIDEO: HAMILTON Australian Cast Poses For Photos With Vogue Australia Photo VIDEO: HAMILTON Australian Cast Poses For Photos With Vogue Australia
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2021

The cast of Hamilton in Australia recently did a photoshoot for Vogue Australia, ahead of its first preview next week. The official Hamilton Twitter account shared a video, giving a behind the scenes look at the photoshoot....


VIDEO: HAMILTON Australian Cast Poses For Photos With Vogue Australia Photo VIDEO: HAMILTON Australian Cast Poses For Photos With Vogue Australia
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2021

The cast of Hamilton in Australia recently did a photoshoot for Vogue Australia, ahead of its first preview next week. The official Hamilton Twitter account shared a video, giving a behind the scenes look at the photoshoot....


Wake Up With BWW 12/20: ALADDIN, MOULIN ROUGE!, and MORNING SUN Cancel Performances, Photo Wake Up With BWW 12/20: ALADDIN, MOULIN ROUGE!, and MORNING SUN Cancel Performances, and More
by - December 20, 2021

Today's top stories include more cancelled performances this weekend, including Aladdin, Moulin Rouge!, and Morning Sun. Learn more here. Plus, watch Andrew Barth Feldman and Seth Rudetsky rehearse for their streaming concert, and more!...


VIDEO: Jeffrey Seller Celebrates Hamilton Opening Night In Sydney Photo VIDEO: Jeffrey Seller Celebrates Hamilton Opening Night In Sydney
by Alan Henry - March 29, 2021

On opening night, producer Jeffrey Seller took to the stage at Hamilton in Sydney for a special speech following the performance. Check out the full video!...


VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Plays Disney Song Game on THE TONIGHT SHOW Photo VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Plays Disney Song Game on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Marissa Tomeo - January 29, 2022

Lin-Manuel Miranda stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night. In honor of the recent release of Disney's Encanto, which Miranda wrote the music for, he and Jimmy played a Disney-themed game, One-Second Disney Songs....


VIDEO: Diana Ross Releases 'I Still Believe' Music Video Photo VIDEO: Diana Ross Releases 'I Still Believe' Music Video
by Michael Major - November 09, 2021

'Thank You' is Ross' first studio album since 2006 and her first original material since 1999. Written during the COVID-19 pandemic, the album was produced by Jack Antonoff, Tayla Parx, Jimmy Napes, Amy Wadge, and Spike Stent....


VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Says He Plans on Going to Every Broadway Show on THE TONIGH Photo VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Says He Plans on Going to Every Broadway Show on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - June 09, 2021

The two also saluted the return of Broadway in a viral clip last night which also featured Phylicia Rashad, Kristin Chenoweth, Laura Benanti, Christopher Jackson, and more....


VIDEO: Billy Porter, Kelli O'Hara & More Honor Bette Midler in Kennedy Center Honors Photo VIDEO: Billy Porter, Kelli O'Hara & More Honor Bette Midler in Kennedy Center Honors Preview
by Michael Major - December 17, 2021

The highlights video features Kelli O'Hara singing 'Wind Beneath My Wings' and Billy Porter's making a show-stopping entrance. The tribute to Midler will also feature performances by Beanie Feldstein and Kate Baldwin. Watch the new preview, which also features Chita Rivera, Jimmy Fallon, Amy Poehler...


HAMILTON Comes to the Hobby Center in 2022 Photo HAMILTON Comes to the Hobby Center in 2022
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2021

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now.  Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, p...


VIDEO: Behind the Scenes With the Cast of HAMILTON in Australia Photo VIDEO: Behind the Scenes With the Cast of HAMILTON in Australia
by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2021

Hamilton officially opened last night in Sydney, Australia at the Lyric Theatre. Go behind the scenes and backstage with the cast as they get ready for their big night in this new video!...


Angie Schworer to Appear at Bayway Arts Center Grand Opening Photo Angie Schworer to Appear at Bayway Arts Center Grand Opening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 01, 2021

Studio Theatre's BAYWAY ARTS CENTER will welcome Broadway performer, Angie Schworer, as its guest of honor at their July 9th official opening Gala and ribbon cutting ceremony. The evening will also feature the L.I. Regional Theatre 'Premiere' of the Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, of which Ms....


VIDEO: HAMILTON Australian Cast Poses For Photos With Vogue Australia Photo VIDEO: HAMILTON Australian Cast Poses For Photos With Vogue Australia
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2021

The cast of Hamilton in Australia recently did a photoshoot for Vogue Australia, ahead of its first preview next week. The official Hamilton Twitter account shared a video, giving a behind the scenes look at the photoshoot....


Glenn Weiss Returns to Direct the OSCARS Photo Glenn Weiss Returns to Direct the OSCARS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 19, 2021

“Our plan is that this year’s Oscars will look like a movie, not a television show, and Glenn has embraced this approach and come up with ideas of his own on how to achieve this.  We’re thrilled to have him as part of the brain trust,” said Collins, Sher and Soderbergh....


VIDEO: Inauguration Poet Amanda Gorman Gets a Special Message From Lin-Manuel Miranda Photo VIDEO: Inauguration Poet Amanda Gorman Gets a Special Message From Lin-Manuel Miranda on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Sarah Leiber - January 21, 2021

After reciting her poignant piece at yesterday's Inauguration, Lin-Manuel Miranda had a special message for National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman on Good Morning America today....


WATCH: Full Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony, Featuring Bette Midler, AIN'T TOO PROUD, Photo WATCH: Full Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony, Featuring Bette Midler, AIN'T TOO PROUD, Billy Porter, and More
by Stephi Wild - December 23, 2021

The Kennedy Center Honors aired on TV last night, December 22. The honorees included Bette Midler, Justino Díaz, Berry Gordy, Lorne Michaels, and Joni Mitchell, who were celebrated in Washington, D.C., at the Honors Gala on December 5, 2021 in the Kennedy Center Opera House....


VIDEO: Billy Porter, Kelli O'Hara & More Honor Bette Midler in Kennedy Center Honors Photo VIDEO: Billy Porter, Kelli O'Hara & More Honor Bette Midler in Kennedy Center Honors Preview
by Michael Major - December 17, 2021

The highlights video features Kelli O'Hara singing 'Wind Beneath My Wings' and Billy Porter's making a show-stopping entrance. The tribute to Midler will also feature performances by Beanie Feldstein and Kate Baldwin. Watch the new preview, which also features Chita Rivera, Jimmy Fallon, Amy Poehler...


VIDEO: Watch Billy Porter Sing 'From A Distance' For Bette Midler at the Kennedy Cent Photo VIDEO: Watch Billy Porter Sing 'From A Distance' For Bette Midler at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Michael Major - December 21, 2021

Billy Porter honored Bette Midler as she received the Kennedy Center Honor with a performance of 'From A Distance.' Melissa Manchester will present Midler with the honor. The tribute will also feature Kelli O'Hara singing 'Wind Beneath My Wings'. Beanie Feldstein and Kate Baldwin will also appear in...


VIDEO: Behind the Scenes With the Cast of HAMILTON in Australia Photo VIDEO: Behind the Scenes With the Cast of HAMILTON in Australia
by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2021

Hamilton officially opened last night in Sydney, Australia at the Lyric Theatre. Go behind the scenes and backstage with the cast as they get ready for their big night in this new video!...


Justino Díaz, Berry Gordy, Lorne Michaels, Bette Midler and Joni Mitchell to Receive Photo Justino Díaz, Berry Gordy, Lorne Michaels, Bette Midler and Joni Mitchell to Receive 44th Kennedy Center Honors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 21, 2021

Recipients to be honored at the annual national celebration of the arts in Washington, D.C. are: operatic bass-baritone Justino Díaz, Motown founder, songwriter, producer, and director Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, legendary stage and screen icon Bette Midler, and singer-s...


VIDEO: Dick Van Dyke & Chita Rivera Discuss Their Lives in the Theater Photo VIDEO: Dick Van Dyke & Chita Rivera Discuss Their Lives in the Theater
by Nicole Rosky - October 01, 2021

Watch as the longtime friends chat about Dick Van Dyke's career. Earlier this year, stage and screen legend Dick Van Dyke received a Kennedy Center Honor- which almost 20 years ago was also bestowed upon the equally legendary Chita Rivera. In the video, the friends chat about the significance of the...


VIDEO: Jeffrey Seller Celebrates Hamilton Opening Night In Sydney Photo VIDEO: Jeffrey Seller Celebrates Hamilton Opening Night In Sydney
by Alan Henry - March 29, 2021

On opening night, producer Jeffrey Seller took to the stage at Hamilton in Sydney for a special speech following the performance. Check out the full video!...


VIDEO: Stephen Sondheim at the Tony Awards Photo VIDEO: Stephen Sondheim at the Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - November 29, 2021

Today we are flashing back to Sondheim's accomplishments at the Tony Awards, which included wins for Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Passion, and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Watch clips from his acceptance speeches below....






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