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Composer Robert Honstein to Release LOST AND FOUND, New Album Of Percussion Works Photo Composer Robert Honstein to Release LOST AND FOUND, New Album Of Percussion Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023

On Friday, March 24, 2023, composer Robert Honstein will release a portrait album of works for percussion, Lost and Found, on New Focus Recordings.

VIDEO: Showtime Shares THE STAND Documentary Trailer Photo VIDEO: Showtime Shares THE STAND Documentary Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2023

Directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons, making her feature-length directorial debut, the film features in-depth interviews with basketball and entertainment stars including Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr, Shaquille O’Neal, Jalen Rose, Mahershala Ali, Ice Cube and more. Watch the new video trailer now!

STAND to Premiere In February on Showtime Photo STAND to Premiere In February on Showtime
by Michael Major - Jan 5, 2023

SHOWTIME Sports Documentary Films also released the official poster art for the documentary that features in-depth interviews with basketball and entertainment stars including Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr, Shaquille O’Neal, Jalen Rose, Mahershala Ali, Ice Cube and more. Watch the video trailer for the new film now!

VIDEO: Watch Joaquina Kalukango, Matt Doyle & More Perform on PBS' New Year's Eve Spe Photo VIDEO: Watch Joaquina Kalukango, Matt Doyle & More Perform on PBS' New Year's Eve Special
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2023

Hosted by Grammy winner Renée Fleming (filmed at the Gala Hispanic Theatre in Washington, DC) with Chris Jackson (filmed at the Triad Theater in New York City), PBS' third UNITED IN SONG included Mandy Gonzalez ('Everything's Coming Up Roses'), Matt Doyle ('One Song Glory'), Joaquina Kalukango ('Let It Burn'), and more. Watch the full video now!

What to Watch on New Year's Eve 2023 - Billy Porter, Ben Platt & More! Photo What to Watch on New Year's Eve 2023 - Billy Porter, Ben Platt & More!
by Michael Major - Dec 31, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, Broadway fans will be able to ring in the New Year with some of their favorite faces! Countdown to midnight with names like Billy Porter, Ben Platt, Dolly Parton, Renée Fleming, Chris Jackson, Matt Doyle, Joaquina Kalukango, Mandy Gonzales, Jenifer Lewis, Jean Smart, Halle Bailey, and more!

Renée Fleming & Chris Jackson to Host UNITED IN SONG 2022 on PBS, Featuring Mandy Go Photo Renée Fleming & Chris Jackson to Host UNITED IN SONG 2022 on PBS, Featuring Mandy Gonzalez, Matt Doyle & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2022

Hosted by four-time Grammy Award winner and renowned soprano Renée Fleming with Emmy and Grammy Award winner Chris Jackson, UNITED IN SONG premieres on New Year’s Eve on PBS. See who is performing, how to watch, and more!

Showtime Announces STAND Sports Documentary Film Photo Showtime Announces STAND Sports Documentary Film
by Michael Major - Aug 24, 2022

The feature-length documentary includes the voices of some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment and details Abdul-Rauf’s unprecedented journey from schoolboy prodigy to NBA All-Rookie team to national pariah. In terms of his athletic abilities and activism, he was Stephen Curry before Stephen Curry and Colin Kaepernick.

Review: TORCH SONGS FOR THE TALENTED TENTH: AN EDU-TAINING EVENING WITH NIK WALKER AN Photo Review: TORCH SONGS FOR THE TALENTED TENTH: AN EDU-TAINING EVENING WITH NIK WALKER AND PALS at 54 Below Has A Lot To Say
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 1, 2022

Nik Walker and his friends bring an important message to 54 Below, woven throughout beautiful relationships, great music, and voluble storytelling.

Alex Brightman, Tom Kitt,  James Monroe Iglehart, Chris Jackson And More to Perform N Photo Alex Brightman, Tom Kitt, James Monroe Iglehart, Chris Jackson And More to Perform Next Week At 54 Below
by Grace Cutler - Jul 23, 2022

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Interview: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME's Aneesa Folds Raps On Her Journey With the Tour &  Photo Interview: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME's Aneesa Folds Raps On Her Journey With the Tour & the FLS Academy
by Gil Kaan - Jul 2, 2022

The national tour of Freestyle Love Supreme lands at the Pasadena Playhouse July 12, 2022. This theatrical creation of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail and Anthony Veneziale’s received a Special Tony Award in 2020. I had a very delightful phoner with cast member Aneesa Folds.

Chris Jackson Videos

VIDEO: Watch Joaquina Kalukango, Matt Doyle & More Perform on PBS' New Year's Eve Spe Videoplay
VIDEO: Watch Joaquina Kalukango, Matt Doyle & More Perform on PBS' New Year's Eve Special

by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2023

Hosted by Grammy winner Renée Fleming (filmed at the Gala Hispanic Theatre in Washington, DC) with Chris Jackson (filmed at the Triad Theater in New York City), PBS' third UNITED IN SONG included Mandy Gonzalez ('Everything's Coming Up Roses'), Matt Doyle ('One Song Glory'), Joaquina Kalukango ('Let It Burn'), and more. Watch the full video now!

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Plays 'Wheel of Freestyle' on THE TONIGHT SHOW Videoplay
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Plays 'Wheel of Freestyle' on THE TONIGHT SHOW

by Stage Tube - Jun 19, 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda returns to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to face off against The Roots' Tarik Trotter  in 'The Wheel of Freestyle.' In the competition, each is given three random words they've never seen before, like 'Daenerys Targaryen' and 'Pikachu,' and they must work them all into a freestyle rap. Plus, Lin-Manuel Miranda makes a major announcement about his return to Broadway.

VIDEO: 30 Days Of Tony! Day 15- Robin de Jesus Hits the Jackpot With IN THE HEIGHTS Videoplay
VIDEO: 30 Days Of Tony! Day 15- Robin de Jesus Hits the Jackpot With IN THE HEIGHTS

by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2019

In 2008, Robin de Jesus, a nominee this year for The Boys In the Band, made his Tony Awards debut with the new musical In The Heights.

VIDEO: How Does NETWORK Handle Staging Live Cinema? Videoplay
VIDEO: How Does NETWORK Handle Staging Live Cinema?

by Stage Tube - Jan 3, 2018

Network's Video Designer Tal Yarden discusses the use of pre-recorded and live film in Network in a new video released by National Theatre Discoverer on YouTube. Follow Julie Rocque and Chris Jackson, the onstage camera operators of the production, in the video below.

VIDEO: Phillipa Soo and Chris Jackson Sing Cut Song from Disney's MOANA
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2017

Remember hearing Chris Jackson as the singing voice of Moana's father? Well, in this new bonus video shared by Entertainment Weekly, Jackson and fellow HAMILTON star Phillipa Soo sing as Maui and Moana in a cut song from Disney's MOANA. Check out the video below!

BWW TV Exclusive: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda & Company in the Premiere Episode of Seeso's FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 22, 2016

The series debuts of Seseso tomorrow, June 23, but you can check it out here first! That's right- BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you the entire first episode below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Teasers and Trailers for CBS' Fall 2016 Pickups - STAR TREK, TRAINING DAY & More!
by Stage Tube - May 18, 2016

In 2016-2017, CBS will expand its comedy lineup, increasing the number of comedies from four to eight, compared to last fall, and programming two two-hour blocks on Mondays and Thursdays. Check out trailers below!

STAGE TUBE: Chris Jackson and Mandy Gonzalez Sing IN THE HEIGHTS at #Ham4Ham
by Stage Tube - Jan 9, 2016

In honor of the fifth anniversary of the closing of IN THE HEIGHTS on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, Christopher Jackson and Mandy Gonzalez, the original Benny and Nina, sang 'When You're Home.' Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: #Ham4Ham Goes Sporty - HAMILTON's Chris Jackson Performs the National Anthem
by Stage Tube - Oct 28, 2015

Today's #Ham4Ham featured Chris Jackson (who plays George Washington in HAMILTON and is apparently something of a good luck charm for New York sports teams) singing the National Anthem in honor of the Mets playing in the World Series. Check it out below!

VIDEO: Here Comes the General! HAMILTON's Chris Jackson Performs National Anthem at Mets/Cubs Game
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 19, 2015

Star of Broadway's HAMILTON Chris Jackson performed the National Anthem at last night's Game 2 of the NLCS at New York's Citi Field.