Just In Time For the Holidays! Take Home NBC's Star-Studded HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on DVD 12/20
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2016 Starring world-class performers and recording artists, NBC's musical television production of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! stays true to the groundbreaking Broadway show....
GETTING IT RIGHT: THE SONGS OF JAMES BALLARD AND SETH CHRISTENFELD to Play The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - September 21, 2016 James Ballard and Seth Christenfeld, the musical theatre writing team behind The Oxford Epidemic, will present an evening of their material at The Laurie Beechman Theater for one night only on Monday, September 26th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now, at $15 and can be purchased at www.westbankcafe...
Broadway AM Report, 12/9/2016 - IN TRANSIT Opens This Weekend!
by Jessica Khan - December 09, 2016 Today's big news: The new a cappella musical IN TRANSIT officially opens on Broadway this Sunday!...
Tony Winner Derek McLane to Return as OSCARS Production Designer; Full Production Team Announced
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2017 Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced eight key members of the production team for the 89th Oscars®, which will air live on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, on ABC. It was previously announced that Glenn Weiss would be returning as director for his second consecutive year.... 
HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Wins Three Emmy Awards; Derek McLane Wins 2nd Emmy
by Caryn Robbins - September 09, 2017 It was announced at tonight's CREATIVE EMMY AWARDS that NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! was the winner of three Emmy Awards...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Todd Anderson
by Broadway's Backbone - December 07, 2016 In this episode: Todd Anderson began is career with Twyla Tharp, made his Broadway debut with Hugh Jackman, and then went on to cover 36 tracks in 4 different companies as Wicked's universal swing. He grew up in Texas in the 80s when being 'different' wasn't always easy. With the mantra of 'I just n...
NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Early Ratings: Down from 'The Wiz'; Matches 'Peter Pan Live'
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2016 NBC has just released early ratings results for last night's broadcast of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! BWW will be updating these results as more numbers become available....
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Janelle A. Robinson
by Broadway's Backbone - August 17, 2016 In this episode: Janelle A. Robinson trained in opera but always had a love for musical theatre. She has cake walked to "Can't Help Loving that Man" and gave out letters in "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.' Janelle talks about being classical trained, becoming a a teacher, race relations in thea... 
VIDEO: Deliver Us! Watch Highlights from THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Musical at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Alan Henry - October 19, 2017 The first stage production of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, based on the Dreamworks animated feature, is now on stage at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production!...
White Cherry Will Be Long-Term Producer of Annual Kennedy Center Honors
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2016 Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein and President Deborah F. Rutter announced today that Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss of White Cherry Entertainment have entered into a long-term agreement to continue producing the annual Kennedy Center Honors....
VIDEO: Deliver Us! Watch Highlights from THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Musical at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Alan Henry - October 19, 2017 The first stage production of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, based on the Dreamworks animated feature, is now on stage at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production!...
HAIRSPRAY LIVE's Kristin Chenoweth to Perform National Anthem on NBC's 'Sunday Night Football'
by Caryn Robbins - September 07, 2016 Emmy and Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth, who will star in NBC's presentation of "Hairspray Live!" on December 7, will perform the national anthem prior to coverage of the Patriots-Cardinals Sunday Night Football showdown... 
FOX Nabs Zadan & Meron Hip-Hop Dance Drama Inspired by Choreographer Fatima Robinson
by Caryn Robbins - September 28, 2017 FOX has given a script commitment plus penalty to a hip-hop dance drama inspired by the life of dancer-turned-choreographer Fatima Robinson. Tentatively titled TAKE IT FROM THE TOP, the hour-long drama will be produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron....
GETTING IT RIGHT: THE SONGS OF JAMES BALLARD AND SETH CHRISTENFELD to Play The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016 James Ballard and Seth Christenfeld, the musical theatre writing team behind The Oxford Epidemic, will present an evening of their material at The Laurie Beechman Theater for one night only on Monday, September 26th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now, at $15 and can be purchased at www.westbankcafe...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Beth Johnson Nicely
by Broadway's Backbone - March 07, 2017 In this episode: Broadway's Beth Johnson Nicely was just thrust back into the audition world after the closing of Something Rotten, but with her tap shoes in hand she is forever moving forward. New York has forced this Ohio gal to grow up in the business, but it hasn't darkened her truly nice spiri...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with IN TRANSIT's Nicholas Ward
by Broadway's Backbone - February 03, 2017 IN TRANSIT's Nicholas Ward made his Broadway debut in his mid-30s in ON THE TOWN and now has a featured role in the a cappella musical, where he is the foundation of the chord. Growing up 'in the sticks' he never dreamed he'd be creating music on Broadway, but with some faith, a good foundation, an...
White Cherry Will Be Long-Term Producer of Annual Kennedy Center Honors
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2016 Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein and President Deborah F. Rutter announced today that Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss of White Cherry Entertainment have entered into a long-term agreement to continue producing the annual Kennedy Center Honors....
Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Columbia Law School Present THE INVITATION: JUSTICE INVOLVED
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2017 The Broadway Advocacy Coalition and Columbia Law School will host the next installment of the event series, The Invitation, on Sunday, April 23, 2017....
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with GREAT COMET's Katrina Yaukey
by Broadway's Backbone - April 11, 2017 In this episode: Katrina Yaukey of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, is a quadruple threat, having made a Broadway career singing, dancing, acting and playing instruments; which she feels is just an extension of her voice. She is equally talented at all four and has found her niche. Kat ...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Keenah Armitage
by Broadway's Backbone - April 24, 2017 In this episode: Keenah Armitage began her career as a modern dancer, performed on Broadway and at Radio City, and now is a thriving success coach. With the goal of eradicating the term 'starving artist,' Keenah inspires and encourages musical theatre performers to clearly focus on their career inte...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Felicia Finley
by Broadway's Backbone - May 09, 2017 In this episode: Felicia Finley, soon to be in The Muny's 'All Shook Up' was born in the Appalachian Mountains, raised in New Orleans, and simply tells it like it is. She started off in ballet, toured, was in the ensemble, was a swing, and then a stand-by and now cemented herself as a leading lady. ...
Just In Time For the Holidays! Take Home NBC's Star-Studded HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on DVD Today
by TV News Desk - December 20, 2016 Starring world-class performers and recording artists, NBC's musical television production of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! stays true to the groundbreaking Broadway show. Available just 13 days after the performance aired on national television, Hairspray Live! arrives on DVD today, December 20, 2016 from Univer...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Hair Designer Mitchell Beck
by Broadway's Backbone - June 14, 2017 In this episode: ROMAN HOLIDAY's associate Hair Designer Mitchell Beck talks about how the hair department is the first to arrive at the theatre, the last to leave, and they are usually kept in the basement. He wasn't ready for New York City, but after 14 years of touring, realized it was NYC or b...
Photo Coverage: Meet the 2017 Tony Nominees - FALSETTOS' Christian Borle
by Walter McBride - May 19, 2017 On May 3, the 2017 Tony nominees flocked to the Sofitel New York, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will continue bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next month, but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by and Actor in a ...
'Happiness Is...' York's YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Cast Recording, Out Today
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2016 Just announced, Broadway Records will release the 2016 Off-Broadway cast recording of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN in stores, digitally and in-theatre today, November 18.... |
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