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BWW Interview: Hershey Felder of HERSHEY FELDER: BEETHOVEN LIVESTREAM at TheatreWorks PhotoBWW Interview: Hershey Felder of HERSHEY FELDER: BEETHOVEN LIVESTREAM at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Brings the Legendary Composer to Life
by Jim Munson - July 07, 2020

What better way to spend a summer evening than in the company of artistic genius in the form of iconic composer Ludwig van Beethoven as interpreted by renowned musical theater artist Hershey Felder? On Sunday July 12th at 5pm PDT, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present a livestream of the hit show...


Elaine Paige Tells Stories of EVITA, CATS, HAIR, and More on Backstage LIVE with Rich PhotoElaine Paige Tells Stories of EVITA, CATS, HAIR, and More on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2020

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Yesterday, April 30, he chatted with living legend, Elaine Paige!...


Birmingham Actress Launches Facebook Live's Tiny Theatre PhotoBirmingham Actress Launches Facebook Live's Tiny Theatre
by Alan Henry - April 21, 2020

Alabama New Center reports that Rachel Burttram Powers of Birmingham and her husband have launched a Tiny Theatre on Facebook Live in response to the virus outbreak....


Broadway Jukebox: 40 Songs to Start Your Very Broadway Morning! PhotoBroadway Jukebox: 40 Songs to Start Your Very Broadway Morning!
by Nicole Rosky - April 18, 2020

Getting up in the morning can be tough- especially when you're lacking musical motivation. That's where we come in! Get your day going with BroadwayWorld's specially curated list of showtunes to jumpstart your day....


BWW Interview: SPONGEBOB's Vivacious Méami Maszewski - A Pearl Of A Personality! PhotoBWW Interview: SPONGEBOB's Vivacious Méami Maszewski - A Pearl Of A Personality!
by Gil Kaan - March 02, 2020

The national tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL lands at the Dolby Theatre for its Los Angeles premiere March 24, 2020. This 50+-city tour brings the fun, colorful, inspirational tale of SpongeBob Squarepants and his fellow townsfolk of Bikini Bottom. The effervescent Méami Maszewski, who performs the r...


BWW Interview: Ray DeForest and DORIS DEAR PhotoBWW Interview: Ray DeForest and DORIS DEAR
by Stephen Mosher - February 29, 2020

MAC Award-winning duo Ray DeForest and Doris Dear are nominees again this year and Stephen Mosher just had to talk with them about their life together, how they came into being, and what it is that makes the perfect American housewife....


THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY is Coming to Main Street Theater PhotoTHE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY is Coming to Main Street Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 14, 2020

Flat Stanley has travelled all over the world, and now this delightful character is coming to Main Street Theater! From the book by Jeff Brown, this fun musical adaptation will play Sundays, March 1 and 8 at 12:30pm and 3:30pm; Spring Break performances March 16 - 18 at 10:30am and 1:30pm; Saturdays...


BWW Interview: Keri René Fuller on Her Debut Solo Show at The Green Room 42 PhotoBWW Interview: Keri René Fuller on Her Debut Solo Show at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 10, 2020

Keri René Fuller is fresh off the national tour of Cats where she spent a year belting out her chill-inducing rendition of Memory as Grizabella. Fuller, who also graced the stage in Broadway's Waitress, is back in New York City and ready to make a splash, embarking on a brand new adventure, her fir...


Industry Interview: How Chris Harper Brought a Brand New COMPANY Back to Broadway PhotoIndustry Interview: How Chris Harper Brought a Brand New COMPANY Back to Broadway
by Robert Diamond - February 10, 2020

Company on Broadway producer Chris Harper checks in with BroadwayWorld to discuss all things Company, the future of his company, London vs. Broadway, cast recording hopes and so much more!...


VIDEO: LaChanze & Celia Rose Gooding Are the First Mother/Daughter Duo On Broadway PhotoVIDEO: LaChanze & Celia Rose Gooding Are the First Mother/Daughter Duo On Broadway
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 20, 2019

On the Thursday, December 19th edition of a?oeTamron Hall,a?? LaChanze and Celia Rose Gooding, the first mother-daughter duo to perform on Broadway at the same time, join Tamron for a special Christmas performance, and to discuss their relationship and careers. When Tamron asked whether they knew ...


VIDEO: Jennifer Aniston and Billy Crudup Perform Sing from SWEENEY TODD on THE MORNIN PhotoVIDEO: Jennifer Aniston and Billy Crudup Perform Sing from SWEENEY TODD on THE MORNING SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 15, 2019

Episode five of season one of Apple TV+'s The Morning Show features a musical duet performed by Jennifer Aniston and Billy Crudup of 'Not While I'm Around' from Stephen Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd.'...


BWW Interview: Paul Taylor-Mills Discusses HIGH FIDELITY at Turbine Theatre PhotoBWW Interview: Paul Taylor-Mills Discusses HIGH FIDELITY at Turbine Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - November 13, 2019

Former Artistic Director of The Other Palace and full-time producer Paul Taylor-Mills opened a new theatre back in August. Well known for his productions of cult musicals, he's now brought a new version of High Fidelity to his own Turbine Theatre. We jumped on the phone to have a chat with him right...


Guest Blog: Playwright Zinnie Harris On MEET ME AT DAWN PhotoGuest Blog: Playwright Zinnie Harris On MEET ME AT DAWN
by Marianka Swain - October 15, 2019

The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice has always intrigued me, but particularly when I found myself suddenly grieving someone I loved very much....


Chantitown Releases New Single 'Strong In Broken Places' PhotoChantitown Releases New Single 'Strong In Broken Places'
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 30, 2019

British folktronica singer-songwriter and producer Chantitown has released her new single 'Strong In Broken Places' on 20 September, taken from her upcoming EP, Camouflage to be released 11 October. The single was produced and composed by both Jim Hustwit (Universal Music, National Theatre, Almeida ...


Apple Announces Everything Launching on Apple TV+ on November 1 PhotoApple Announces Everything Launching on Apple TV+ on November 1
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 10, 2019

Apple® today announced Apple TV+, the first all-original video subscription service and home for today's most imaginative storytellers, will launch November 1 in over 100 countries and regions. Apple TV+ will offer a powerful and inspiring lineup of original shows, movies and documentaries, includi...


VIDEO: Hum Along to the Broadway Hustle This Labor Day! PhotoVIDEO: Hum Along to the Broadway Hustle This Labor Day!
by Nicole Rosky - September 02, 2019

Happy Labor Day! The first Monday in September has arrived, which of course triggers the symbolic end to Summer 2019. Theatre fans everywhere know that this means one thing- the Fall Broadway season is here at last! Broadway will be busy in the coming weeks, with seventeen new productions set to ope...


Chip Deffaa's THE IRVING BERLIN DUETS ALBUM Out Now! PhotoChip Deffaa's THE IRVING BERLIN DUETS ALBUM Out Now!
by A.A. Cristi - August 30, 2019

ASCAP Award-winning writer/producer Chip Deffaa's latest CD, 'The Irving Berlin Duets Album'--featuring  such  Broadway notables as Stephen Bogardus ('Bright Star'), Jon Peterson ('Cabaret'), Seth Sikes ('The Band's Visit'), Giuseppe Bausilio  ('Hamilton'), and more--is out now. ...


Chantitown Releases Remix Of Single 'Sinking Into Blue' PhotoChantitown Releases Remix Of Single 'Sinking Into Blue'
by Julie Musbach - August 30, 2019

British singer-songwriter and producer Chantitown released a remix of her single 'Sinking into Blue', courtesy of French producers KRONO, on 30th August. French producer KRONO have made some extraordinary waves since their inception....


David Byrne Launches Reasons to be Cheerful: A Solutions-Oriented Online Magazine PhotoDavid Byrne Launches Reasons to be Cheerful: A Solutions-Oriented Online Magazine
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 25, 2019

Today, David Byrne announced the launch of Reasons to be Cheerful, an online magazine focused on solutions-oriented stories about problems being solved all over the world. reasonstobecheerful.world will publish stories detailing real changes with measurable impact that are meant to inspire and upl...


Chip Deffaa's THE IRVING BERLIN DUET ALBUM Out August 31 PhotoChip Deffaa's THE IRVING BERLIN DUET ALBUM Out August 31
by A.A. Cristi - August 20, 2019

ASCAP Award-winning writer/producer Chip Deffaa's new CD, 'The Irving Berlin Duets Album'--being released August 31st--will features such  Broadway notables as Stephen Bogardus ('Bright Star'), Jon Peterson ('Cabaret'), Seth Sikes ('The Band's Visit'), Giuseppe Bausilio  ('Hamilton'), and more.  ...


Neck Deep Release New Single SHE'S A GOD PhotoNeck Deep Release New Single SHE'S A GOD
by Tori Hartshorn - June 27, 2019

Neck Deep surprised fans today with the release of a brand new single and music video. 'She's A God' is an effervescent and charming song that basks in the warm glow of knowing you don't need to travel to find peace and strength - it's in the person beside you. The dynamic and layered new sound f...


BWW Review: HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN at Hartford Stage PhotoBWW Review: HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN at Hartford Stage
by Andrew Beck - June 26, 2019

From George Gershwin through such musical luminaries as Franz Lizst, Frederick Chopin, and Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the actor, playwright and composer Hershey Felder has brought the life and music of any number of musical luminaries to audiences across the United States, Canada and the world, winni...


New Media Film Festival Highlights Story And State-Of-The-Art Craft PhotoNew Media Film Festival Highlights Story And State-Of-The-Art Craft
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2019

On June 4-6, 2019 will take off at The Landmark 10850 W. Pico Blvd. LA CA 90064 the 10th Annual New Media Film Festival, presenting 128 New Media Films & Content from 23 countries across 6 Continents. 47 World Premieres, 9 U.S. Premieres, 20 L.A. Premieres. In a world where technology is ever-evolvi...


Kurt Travis Announces New Solo Album, Releases New Video EASY PEASY PhotoKurt Travis Announces New Solo Album, Releases New Video EASY PEASY
by Tori Hartshorn - April 16, 2019

Kurt Travis is thrilled to announce his brand new solo record, There's A Place I Want To Take You, out May 17th via Esque Records and Blue Swan Records. Travis has also shared the first single and music, 'Easy Peasy,' streaming now here. Fans can pre-order the album here. ...


Country Artist Chris Janson Releases GOOD VIBES PhotoCountry Artist Chris Janson Releases GOOD VIBES
by Tori Hartshorn - February 08, 2019

Platinum-selling multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Chris Janson just released his highly-anticipated new single “Good Vibes,” which is the lead single from his forthcoming project. The upbeat new track, released on Warner Bros. / Warner Music Nashville, is available now on all digita...





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