BWW Morning Brief August 9th, 2017: Broadway Dims the Lights for Barbara Cook and More!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Broadway dims the lights for Barbara Cook and more!
Art Exhibition MONTARlaBestia Opens at UC Berkeley
The Mexican Museum, an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, announces a dramatic, immigration-themed art exhibition, MONTARlaBestia (“Riding the Beast”), at the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) at the University of California, Berkeley, 2334 Bowditch St.
West End's Gary Milner Completes Cast of THE FIX: IN CONCERT at Feinstein's/54 Below
As previously announced, Feinstein's/54 Below will present the timely rock musical The Fix: In Concert for one night only, featuring an all-star cast, today, August 9th at 9:30pm.
Cultural Council Hosts Florida Artists Group
The Florida Artists Group is a statewide organization of professional artists with the purpose of promoting the highest standards of creative art in the state of Florida.
Breaking: THE GREAT COMET Announces September Broadway Closing; Final Performers for Role of 'Pierre'
This just in - NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 will play its final performance on Broadway Sunday, September 3rd at the Imperial Theatre.
Kelli O'Hara Joins the Second Season of 13 REASONS WHY
According to Variety, a Tony winner has joined the cast of the second season of 13 Reasons Why.
Education Spotlight: Photos of Student Cast of HEATHERS With Dan Domenech
Welcome to BroadwayWorld's new Education Spotlight! Here we will shine a light on Broadway performers who are paying it forward, working with students to inspire, teach and encourage their talent as they work towards becoming the future of the Great White Way.
Lin-Manuel Miranda to Receive Anthony Quinn Foundation Award 8/29 at Joe's Pub
Award-winning composer, lyricist, and performer Lin-Manuel Miranda will be honored on August 29, 2017 with the Anthony Quinn Foundation Award at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater.
Broadway Will Dim Lights Tomorrow in Memory of Barbara Cook
The Broadway community mourns the loss of legendary actress and recording artist Barbara Cook, who passed away on Tuesday, August 8th at age 89.
Must Watch: Barbara Cook Teaches Students the Art of the Song in Master Class
Cook gave a master class at the Library for the Performing Arts on February 21, 2006.
Photo Flash: Kings of St. Louis! NEWSIES Makes Headlines at The Muny
Based on Disney's 1992 cult classic film, Newsies tells the rousing tale of the great Newsboy Strike of 1899.
Social Roundup: Broadway Mourns the Passing of Barbara Cook
BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened to report the passing of legendary performer Barbara Cook.
Broadway Veteran Tom Wopat Issues Statement; 'Firmly Denies' Groping Charges
In a statement issued to USA TODAY this morning, Wopat denies the charges against him and says he hopes to clear his name.
Announcing the 2017/2018 Season of Broadway in Casper
Innovation Arts & Entertainment Casper Events Center are proud to announce the all-new 2017-2018 BROADWAY IN CASPER series! Direct from New York, the best of Broadway is coming to Casper Event Center.
FOX Reveals Air Date for Live Musical Event A CHRISTMAS STORY; Maya Rudolph to Star
FOX's next live musical event, A CHRISTMAS STORY, will air Sunday, Dec.
VIDEO: They're Major News! Watch Highlights From The Muny's NEWSIES
Based on Disney's 1992 cult classic film, Newsies tells the rousing tale of the great Newsboy Strike of 1899.
VIDEO: Watch Broadway Tribute the Late Barbara Cook at the Kennedy Center Honors
Below, watch as Broadway greats Audra McDonald, Patti LuPone, Kelli O'Hara, Glenn Close, Sutton Foster, Rebecca Luker, and Laura Osnes tribute Cook with a medley of her best known songs at the 2011 Kennedy Center Honors.
VIDEO: Watch Alex Newell Slay Song from ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
As BroadwayWorld reported today, Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, Alex Newell ('Glee'), Merle Dandridge ('Greenleaf'), and Quentin Earl Darrington (Cats) will join the cast of the new Broadway production of Once On This Island, which will play the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W.
The Broadwaysted Podcast Sips and Swings with BANDSTAND's Laura Osnes and Corey Cott and Makes a Big Announcement
We've been anything but shy about sharing our love of BANDSTAND (on stage and captured in the brilliant Cast Recording!) and this week the Broadwaysted Crew ventures backstage at the Bernard B.
Breaking: Lea Salonga, Merle Dandridge, Quentin Earl Darrington & Alex Newell Join ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
Today, producers Ken Davenport and Hunter Arnold announced that Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, Alex Newell ('Glee'), Merle Dandridge('Greenleaf'), and Quentin Earl Darrington (Cats) will join the cast of the new Broadway production of Once On This Island, which will play the Circle in the Square The
BWW Flashback: Remembering the Great Barbara Cook
Below, BroadwayWorld remembers the legend with some of her most iconic performances:
VIDEO: Look at Them! Cast of The Muny's NEWSIES Perform 'King of New York'
Based on Disney's 1992 cult classic film, Newsies tells the rousing tale of the great Newsboy Strike of 1899.
Legendary Barbara Cook Has Passed Away at 89
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Barbara Cook has passed away at 89.
VIDEO: Tony Winner Cynthia Nixon Talks New Film & Possible Run for NY Governor
Broadway alum Cynthia Nixon now stars in the new film THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK.
TV: Meet the Charming Cast of MCC's Transgender-Themed CHARM!
MCC Theater will launch its 2017-18 season with the NYC premiere of the acclaimed transgender-themed play Charm- inspired by the real-life story of Miss Gloria Allen.
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