Karina Smirnoff

Shall We Dance? A Look at Ballroom Dancing on Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 25, 2026

Broadway has always known that sometimes the best way to tell a story is to put on your dancing shoes. From elegant waltzes and fiery tangos to quicksteps, foxtrots, rumbas and cha-chas, ballroom dancing has found its way into Broadway musicals for generations. Sometimes it's simply part of the spectacle, while other times the act of two characters taking the floor can say more about their relationship than pages of dialogue. With ballroom dancing continuing to captivate audiences on television and beyond, we're taking a spin through Broadway history to revisit some of the shows that have brought the ballroom to the stage.

IN A PERFECT WORLD... CABARET Comes To The TRIAD Theater
by Gillian Blum - Nov 9, 2025

Artists should have no boundaries, and in In A Perfect World... Cabaret, they don't! Here, big voices sing musical theatre selections that create visions of possibilities.

TAKE 3, Then And Now Alumni Cabaret 2025 at the Waterside Grand
by Emmy Rice - Jun 8, 2025

This year on June 14 TAKE 3, Then & Now Alumni Cabaret 2025 opens at the Waterside Grand (286 Richmond Valley Rd., Staten Island, NY, 10309) for shows at 7pm and 9pm. See here for more details!

ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG is Coming to San Francisco's Curran Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024

'All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg' is coming to San Francisco. Don't miss this captivating show about the iconic Supreme Court Justice.

Barry Bostwick to Join Debbie Wileman at Carnegie Hall Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023

Peabody and Tony Award winner, Barry Bostwick will join Debbie Wileman’s “Judy Garland” We Need a Little Christmas one night only concert on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Carnegie Hall. 

ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is coming to the Fisher Theatre. Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking show about the iconic Supreme Court Justice.

Debbie Wileman Will Bring 'Judy Garland' We Need a Little Christmas to Carnegie Hall With Chita Rivera and Margaret O'Brien
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2023

Debbie Wileman, the singing sensation who captured world-wide attention during the global pandemic with her uncanny recreation of Judy Garland’s legendary voice, will make her return to Carnegie Hall on Sunday, December 10, 2023 as the star of “Judy Garland” We Need a Little Christmas.”

DANCING WITH THE STARS Sets 'Most Memorable Year' Performance Lineup; Songs By Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez & More
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2023

See the lineup for the episode, including Jason Mraz, Alyson Hannigan, Mira Sorvino, Xochitl Gomez, Ariana Madix, Lele Pons, Charity Lawson, Harry Jowsey, Barry Williams, and Mauricio Umansky dancing to songs from Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, Andy Grammer, Cyndi Lauper, Willie Nelson, Andra Day, and more.

DANCING WITH THE STARS' Karina Smirnoff and Gilles Marini to Star in DARK FEATHERS Film
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 24, 2023

Dark Feathers is a feature thriller produced and co-directed by Crystal J. Huang. It is written by Jin Yao, Daniel Benton, and Huang, inspired from real-life events in her life. Crystal J. Huang stars in the film as the leading lady, Kate.

ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG to Launch 2022-23 National Tour Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2022

All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a new play by multiple-Tony Award winning playwright Rupert Holmes, will launch its 16 city, 2022-2023 National Tour on Oct. 5th in St. Petersburg, FL.  

Renee Taylor Will Star in TANGO SHALOM at The Bklyn Film Festival This June
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2021

Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Renée Taylor (“The Nanny”) will be seen in the independent film TANGO SHALOM, directed by Gabriel Bologna, which will make its New York City debut as part of the Brklyn Film Festival.

Theater Stories: A BRONX TALE, THE PROM, DIANA & More About The Longacre Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2021

This week's Theater Stories features the Longacre Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the theater's stage including A Bronx Tale, The Prom, and The Lightning Thief, the next show that is set to open at the theater, Diana, and much more!

DANCE TO THE HOLIDAYS at The Ridgefield Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Nov 8, 2018

Kick up your heels and kick off the Holiday Season with Dance to the Holidays with Tony Dovolani & Karina Smirnoff presented by La Quinta Inn & Suites at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, November 18 at 4pm and 7:30pm.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Soara-Joye Ross and Corbin Bleu
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 29, 2018

With the holiday season fast approaching Arena Stage is readying their annual Gold Standard Musical. This year it's the classic ship shape Cole Porter musical from 1934, Anything Goes. The production begins performances on November 2nd and plays through December 23rd in the Fichandler space.

DANCE TO THE HOLIDAYS at The Ridgefield Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Oct 18, 2018

Just added to the line-up for the Dance to the Holidays show at The Ridgefield Playhouse - "American Idol" star Vonzell Solomon, also known as "Baby V!" Dance to the Holidays with Tony Dovolani & Karina Smirnoff presented by La Quinta Inn & Suites will jingle its way into town on Sunday, November 18 at 4pm and 7:30pm.

Corbin Bleu and Soara-Joye Ross to Lead Arena Stage's ANYTHING GOES
by Julie Musbach - Aug 16, 2018

Arena Stage announces Corbin Bleu will play Billy Crocker and Soara-Joye Ross will play Reno Sweeney in Cole Porter's madcap seafaring musical, Anything Goes.

VIDEO: Corbin Bleu Takes Over BWW's Instagram For A Behind The Scenes Look At The Muny's SINGIN' IN THE RAIN!
by Alan Henry - Jul 2, 2018

This weekend Corbin Bleu took over our Instagram account today to give our followers a behind the scenes look at a two show day at The Muny!

BWW Social: Corbin Bleu Takes Over BWW's Instagram For A Behind The Scenes Look At The Muny's SINGIN' IN THE RAIN!
by Alan Henry - Jun 30, 2018

Corbin Bleu is taking over our Instagram account tomorrow to give our followers a behind the scenes look at a two show day at The Muny!

VIDEO: Corbin Bleu And Company Perform 'Good Morning' From SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at The Muny
by Alan Henry - Jun 29, 2018

The Muny Theatre's centennial season continues with a production of Singin' in the Rain, running through July 3 - and we have a first look! Check out Corbin Bleu, Jeffrey Schecter and Berklea Going perform 'Good Morning' below!

BWW Social: Corbin Bleu Takes Over BWW's Instagram Tomorrow For A Behind The Scenes Look At The Muny's SINGIN' IN THE RAIN!
by Alan Henry - Jun 29, 2018

Corbin Bleu is taking over our Instagram account tomorrow to give our followers a behind the scenes look at a two show day at The Muny!