Mathew Knowles

Wayne Brady, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More Set For Black Theatre United Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026

Black Theatre United has announced the lineup of presenters, performers and co-chairs for its fourth annual Gala in October. Learn more about the upcoming event here.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 16, 2026- HELL'S KITCHEN Sets Broadway Closing and More
by - Jan 16, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Black Theatre United to Present New Installment of THE BUSINESS OF SHOW Series With Mathew Knowles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026

Black Theatre United will present the first 2026 installment of The Business of Show Series, BTU’s signature discussion series, hosted by Mathew Knowles.

Video: Go Inside Black Theatre United's 2025 Gala, United:  Today & Beyond
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2025

Just last month, Black Theatre United celebrated its third annual Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. This year’s theme was “United: Today & Beyond”. Check out video highlight from the big night here!

Photos: Inside the Black Theatre United Gala 2025 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 30, 2025

See photos from inside the Black Theatre United 2025 Gala. The evening was directed by (for the third year) by Jerry Dixon with musical direction by Joseph Joubert. 

Shoshana Bean, Kecia Lewis, Billy Porter and More to Join Black Theatre United Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

Black Theatre United has revealed its lineup of performers and honorary co-chairs for its third annual Gala. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets!

Camille A. Brown and More to be Honored at Black Theatre United 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025

Black Theatre United will present its third annual Gala. This year’s theme is “United: Today & Beyond.' Learn more about the gala and see how to attend!

LaChanze, Vanessa Williams and More to Join BTU's THE BUSINESS OF SHOW Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Black Theatre United will present the next installment of The Business of Show Series: Producing 101. Learn more about the series and see how to tune in!

Photos: Mathew Knowles and Carly Rae Jepsen Visit A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 24, 2024

Mathew Knowles and Carly Rae Jepsen both recently paid a visit to A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. They both posed with the cast after the show, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!

Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew Knowles and Les Coney Join Producing Team of A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has added producers Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew and Gena Avery Knowles, and Les Coney to the producing team.

Fall Gospel Fest Brings Award-Winning Gospel Artists To Madison This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

In just 10 days, Overture Center and Peboga Productions offer our community live gospel music with local, regional and world-renowned gospel artists at the SSM Health Fall Gospel Fest featuring Jekalyn Carr, Joshua Rogers and Angela Primm on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Capitol Theater.

Fall Gospel Fest Brings Award-Winning Gospel Artist To Madison Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2022

For decades, gospel music, characterized by dominant vocals and strong use of harmony with Christian lyrics, has provided inspiration and entertainment across the world.

Center Theatre Group Announces Eight New Board Members
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2021

Center Theatre Group has added eight new members to its Board of Directors over the course of this season, as the organization continues building strong support from across the community throughout the prolonged closures of its theatres as a result of the pandemic, announced Board President Kiki Ramos Gindler. Growing its Board to 50 members, its newest dedicated supporters are Michelle A. Avan, Wendy Chang, Noah Francis, Ron Gillyard, Max Gousse, Marsha Tauber Sallai, Richard Weitz and Hattie Winston.

Springboard Music Festivals Announces New Virtual Event, SPRINGBOARD MIDWEST
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2020

Springboard Music Festivals, dubbed the a?oemusic discovery festival,a?? announces its 14th event and first ever virtual music event, Springboard Midwest.

Global Roundup 4/26 - Patti LuPone, INTO THE WOODS at the Hollywood Bowl, SPELLING BEE Cancellation, and More!
by BWW Special - Apr 26, 2019

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature Jenn Colella in PETER PAN, Patti LuPone, DEAR EVAN HANSEN London, and More!

Mathew Knowles Discusses His Plans For SURVIVOR: THE DESTINY'S CHILD MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2019

BroadwayWorld recently announced that Survivor: The Destiny's Child Musical is coming soon! The production will premiere in Houston, with plans for Broadway, London's West End and, eventually, its own world tour.

Wake Up With BWW 4/24: INK Officially Opens, Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! First, we'd like to wish a happy opening to Ink, which officially opens on Broadway tonight!

SURVIVOR: THE DESTINY'S CHILD MUSICAL Will Premiere in Houston, and Eyes Broadway and West End Runs
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2019

Since its inception in 1990, Destiny's Child has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, won multiple Grammy Awards, served as an inspiration to many musical acts and garnered generations of fans. Now, for the first time ever, audiences will be treated to an honest, behind-the-scenes look at how the greatest girl group of all time was created - courtesy of the mastermind behind them, Mathew Knowles.

Tunedly Creates 3,000th Song Since Its Founding
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 18, 2019

Four years since Tunedly's founding, Richard Bonnin is working with Tunedly on his latest lyrical creation, the company's 3,000th project.

HOMECOMING: A FILM BY BEYONCE is Available on Netflix Today
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 17, 2019

Today, Netflix released Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce, which presents an intimate look at her historic 2018 Coachella performance that paid homage to America's historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Interspersed with candid footage and interviews detailing the preparation and powerful intent behind her vision, Homecoming gives a peek into the process and emotional physical sacrifices it took to conceptualize and execute a performance of that magnitude that became a cultural movement. This stand-alone Netflix original is now available globally on Netflix.