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Asolo Rep Announces Cast of HAIR
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2021

Asolo Repertory Theatre kicks off its 2021-2022 season with the thrilling rock musical that started it all – HAIR. With a Grammy Award-winning score by Gerome Radni (book/lyrics), James Rado (book/lyrics) and Galt MacDermot (music), HAIR marks Asolo Rep's highly anticipated and triumphant return to the indoor stage.

VIDEO: Watch Jessie Mueller and Norm Lewis in Rehearsals for THE MUSIC MAN!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2019

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will soon present the Broadway Center Stage production of Meredith Willson's The Music Man. It will star Norm Lewis (Porgy and Bess) as Harold Hill and Tony Award®-winning actress Jessie Mueller (Waitress, Carousel, Beautiful) as Marian Paroo in the starry semi-staged concert production directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful, Broadway Center Stage: How to Succeed...) with choreography by Chris Bailey (Jerry Springer: The Opera, The New Yorkers at Encores!) and music direction by James Moore (Miss Saigon, the Kennedy Center's Follies and Ragtime).

Rosie O'Donnell Joins THE MUSIC MAN at the Kennedy Center
by Alan Henry - Jan 8, 2019

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced today that Broadway, film, and television star Rosie O'Donnell will play Mrs. Paroo in the Broadway Center Stage production of Meredith Willson's The Music Man. O'Donnell joins Tony Award® nominee Norm Lewis (Porgy and Bess) as Harold Hill and Tony Award®–winning actress Jessie Mueller (Waitress, Carousel, Beautiful) as Marian Paroo in the starry semi-staged concert production directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful, Broadway Center Stage: How to Succeed…) with choreography by Chris Bailey (Jerry Springer: The Opera, The New Yorkers at Encores!) and music direction by James Moore (Miss Saigon, the Kennedy Center's Follies and Ragtime).

Stars from DEAR EVAN HANSEN, SPONGEBOB, and More Join Broadway Bee
by Julie Musbach - Apr 25, 2018

New spellers have been added to Broadway Bound Kids' third annual Broadway Bee on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 7 PM at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street). The comedic spelling bee, Broadway Bee, features actors from hit Broadway shows competing in a hilarious live event, while raising funds to provide a wide range of performing arts education opportunities for NYC youth. Tickets are now available.

Paige Davis, Donnie Kehr, Aaron Rosen & More Join The 3rd Annual BROADWAY BEE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2018

Broadway Bound Kids will host the third annual Broadway Bee on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 7 PM at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street). An adults-only spelling bee, Broadway Bee, features actors from hit Broadway shows competing in a hilarious live event while raising funds to provide a wide range of performing arts opportunities for NYC youth. Tickets are now available.

Roosevelt University Marks Milestones at VIVID 2018
by Julie Musbach - Feb 22, 2018

Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) will mark 150 years of its music conservatory and the 20th anniversary of its theatre conservatory on March 14 at the University's Auditorium Theatre.

Max von Essen and More to Join Zach Rand for BREATHLESS ON BROADWAY Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2017

On Monday, June 5th, 2017, many popular and talented Broadway performers will shine a light on Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) at the 3rd annual 'breathless on Broadway' benefit at Sardi's Restaurant, 234 West 44th Street, NYC. 

NEWSIES Reunion, 54 SINGS BACK TO THE FUTURE & More Set for 54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 24, 2015

This week at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

Former NEWSIES Paper Boys to Reunite Tonight at 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2015

The 'NEWSBOYS OF NEW YORK' reunite tonight, August 24, at 54 Below, with concerts at 7 and 9:30 PM.