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!...
Disney Developing Live-Action PETER PAN Remake with PETE'S DRAGON Director
by Tyler Peterson - April 13, 2016 According to Deadline, Disney has tapped David Lowery to helm a live-action take on the beloved tale of PETER PAN. Toby Halbrooks will co-write the script, based upon the studio's 1953 animated film....
HOLLOWAY AT Feinstein's/54 Below SUNDAY AUGUST 14th
by A.A. Cristi - August 02, 2016 FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Holloway: In Concert on Sunday, August 14th at 9:30PM. Holloway is a new, contemporary pop based musical inspired by events of the 2005 disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway. With a score and book by new writer Joseph Alan Smith, the mu...
Zia Joins 'DUETS with thewriteteachers.com: LGBTQ+ Edition' at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2016 Zia, who was last seen as Joanne in RENT at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, will join DUETS with thewriteteachers.com: LGBTQ+ Edition', at Birdland Jazz on August 8th....
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...
British Composers Line Up for 'BRIDGE THE GAP' at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016 Now, in the next phase of this concert series, writers from both sides of the pond will unite to share their work-featuring brilliant talent from the New York theatre community....
Photo Flash: First Look at Bryce Ryness as Miss Trunchbull in MATILDA!
by Marissa Sblendorio - June 07, 2016 MATILDA THE MUSICAL welcomes a new Miss Trunchbull tonight when Bryce Ryness takes over the role of the child-hurling headmistress of Crunchem Hall. Bryce Ryness joins the Broadway production after originating the role of the terrifying headmistress on MATILDA's first National tour....
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 Susann Fletcher
by Broadway's Backbone - July 05, 2016 In this episode: Susann Fletcher- a whore for Tommy Tune, a Stripper for Jerome Robbins, and a damsel in distress in Bloodsucking Pharoahs in Pittsburgh. She has enough career stories to fill a novel. At her emotional core she is just grateful to still be in this business with her tribe. She plans t...
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...
'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....
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....
F. Michael Haynie Joins 'BRIDGE THE GAP' at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016 F. Michael Haynie (Wicked, Dogfight, NBC's Peter Pan LIVE!) has joined NEXT Concert Series: Bridge the Gap at Feinstein's/54 Below. ...
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, Fashion and TV Scenery Company GSSI Restructures After CEO's Passing
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016 Global Scenic Services, Inc. (GSSI), a leading provider of scenery design, automation and manufacturing services for theatrical productions, fashion shows, and special events, announced a new management structure effective immediately. ...
Ryan Andes Joins DUETS with thewriteteachers.com: LGBTQ+ Edition
by Rebecca Russo - July 28, 2016 Ryan Andes, (Encores' Wild Party, NBC's Peter Pan LIVE!, Big Fish) joins the Broadway at Birdland concert series presentation of DUETS with thewriteteachers.com Volume 4, the LGBTQ+ Edition. This one-night-only event will benefit the One Orlando Fund....
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Jeffrey Schecter
by Broadway's Backbone - April 11, 2016 In this episode: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Jeffrey Schecter (aka Scheky) has understudied the masters, created his own path, and worked non-stop since putting on his tap shoes. After making his big break as 'Mike' in A CHORUS LINE and gaining recognition from "Every Little Step," he is gracious and grat...
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...
Broadway Director Scott Ellis to Helm NBC's A FEW GOOD MEN LIVE
by Caryn Robbins - June 14, 2016 At today's Variety's annual TV Summit held at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, playwright Aaron Sorkin revealed the news that Scott Ellis will direct NBC's upcoming live adaptation of A FEW GOOD MEN....
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Sean Palmer
by Broadway's Backbone - May 04, 2016 In this episode: Sean Palmer- Before he was Prince Eric he was swinging and dancing Fosse, Cilento, and Blankenbuehler. Sean shares how to survive a face plant, find your magic, and come to terms with when your insides don't match your outside. At the heart of the interview is a shy leading man find...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with ON YOUR FEET's David Baida
by Broadway's Backbone - July 14, 2016 In this episode: On Your Feet's David Baida- If you were to combine phrases like: 'Slow and steady wins the race,' 'Don't give up on your dreams,' 'Perseverance is the key,' you'd find the career of David Baida. His story spans 20 years of not giving up, finding his creativity outside NYC and within...
Mark Your Calendar! NBC Will Broadcast HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on December 7
by Caryn Robbins - April 11, 2016 NBC will have an open casting call for the lead role of Tracy Turnblad in the upcoming holiday special HAIRSPRAY LIVE!. The network has also set an air date for the live broadcast of Wednesday, Dec. 7th!...
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... |
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