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BWW Feature: The Diversity Ratio
by Stephen Mosher - May 18, 2022

The artists of diversity in cabaret and concert are ready and willing to work - they just need to be invited to the table.

BWW Review: BROADWAY SESSIONS at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Celebrates Black History Month In Style
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 5, 2022

An exceptional cast of Broadway performers from the community of black actors gathered together to celebrate an important month in all our lives with a special night of musical entertainment.

BROADWAY SESSIONS Celebrates Black History Month, February 3
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2022

Broadway Sessions, the beloved long running musical theatre variety show returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre this coming Thursday evening, February 3.

Linda Eder, Elena Shaddow, Kevin Worley and More to Take Part in IOWA CONCERT OF HOPE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2020

A special 'virtual concert' is planned to raise funds to benefit those affected by the August derecho storm that devastated areas of East Central Iowa. The Iowa Concert of Hope will air and stream on Thursday, October 1st at 7pm,

REVIVAL: THE RESURRECTION OF SON HOUSE at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - May 6, 2019

To close out their 2018-2019 season Rochester's Geva Theatre chose a piece with deep historical, musical, and local significance. Revival: The Resurrection of Son House was commissioned by Geva in 2015 and received a staged reading that year at their festival 'Journey to the Son: A Celebration of Son House.' The fully-staged production is now getting its world premiere, and it's the perfect capstone to a season rich with history, diverse voices, and new works.

BWW Interview: J. Daughtry of MISS SAIGON at Peace Center
by Neil Shurley - Jan 10, 2019

'I really love that this cast allows the story to be the star of the show.'

Rising Star Competition Announces Performers Advancing to Week 3 8/16
by Ashlee Latimer - Aug 14, 2016

After a tremendously successful first season, Rise Bar's talent contest returns! The new summer installment will be on TUESDAY nights! The RISING STAR competition began Tuesday August 2nd. Singers compete in an 8 week elimination style contest for a $1000 cash prize and a fully produced, paid solo show at Rise. In addition to the cash and prize package, RISING STAR offers networking opportunities with celebrity judges, fantastic exposure, and valuable live stage experience. The top 12 finalists were chosen from over 60 auditionees and at least 2 will go home this week.

Constantine Maroulis Joins BROADWAY UP, GUNS DOWN Benefit Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2016

'Broadway Up, Guns Down' is charity benefit concert in response to the tragic mass shooting that occurred at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Tonight, June 27th, at 8pm, Broadway artists will unite to uplift through song honoring the beautiful lives lost. All funds raised will go directly to the Zebra Coalition in Orlando, FL. A LGTBQ youth based non-for-profit currently offering assistance in Orlando.

Ana Villafane & Keala Settle Join BROADWAY UP, GUNS DOWN Benefit; Full Cast Set!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 22, 2016

'Broadway Up, Guns Down' is charity benefit concert in response to the tragic mass shooting that occurred at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida.  On Monday June 27th at 8pm, Broadway artists will unite to uplift through song honoring the beautiful lives lost. All funds raised will go directly to the Zebra Coalition in Orlando, FL. A LGTBQ youth based non-for-profit currently offering assistance in Orlando.

Andy Jones, Kecia Lewis, Blake Hammond & More Join Paige Faure in CINDERELLA Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 28, 2014

Producers of the Tony® Award winning musical Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, Robyn Goodman, Jill Furman and Stephen Kocis, have announced additional casting for the First National Tour launching in Providence, RI at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) onOctober 10, 2014.