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Photos: Inside the Black Theatre United Gala 2025 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 1, 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. 

Broadway Catch Up: July 28 - Megan Hilty, Lesli Margherita, Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nicolette Robinson, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2020

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Megan Hilty, Lesli Margherita, Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nicolette Robinson, and more!

VIDEO: Watch Lesli Margherita & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party
by Jim Caruso - Jul 27, 2020

Join the party tonight (8pm) with special guests CJ Emmons, Lesli Margherita, Edmund, Bagnell, Tierney Sutton, Brian Eads and Matthew Rodin.

BWW Previews: JIM CARUSO'S PAJAMA CAST PARTY Continues Record Of Impressive Guest Artists
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 23, 2020

JIM CARUSO'S PAJAMA CAST PARTY will bring the likes of Lesli Margherita and Tierney Sutton to the airwaves on July 27th.

Kristin Stokes, Kathryn Allison and More Round Out Cast for THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS in Concert
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017

The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Concert presented by Feinstein's/54 Below has just announced the full cast for the October 27th performance.

Linda & Laura Benanti, A SCYTHE OF TIME with Lesli Margherita & More Set for Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017

Next week, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Broadway Bound, The Broadway Tenors, A Scythe of Time featuring Lesli Margherita, Linda & Laura Benanti, Into Sweeney Todd's Woods, and more. Scroll down for details!

Kristin Stokes, Kathryn Allison and More Round Out Cast for THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS in Concert
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017

The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Concert presented by Feinstein's/54 Below has just announced the full cast for the October 27th performance.

Disney Villains and More to Spook Audiences at Feinstein's/54 Below for Halloween
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2017

Celebrate Halloween at Feinstein's/54 Below from October 23-31 with a spook-tacular array of shows that will feature: scary tunes, ghost stories, Disney villains, an original tale of blood and revenge, a Tim Burton concert, a night of Stephen Sondheim's eeriest and most macabre shows, and a rockin' evening inspired by Hocus Pocus. Grab your favorite costume or come as your best self we guarantee an All Hallows' Eve to remember!

Photo Flash: SUNSET BOULEVARD's Michael Xavier Joins Frank DiLella at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present NY1 theater journalist Frank DiLella, who returned to the Birdland stage with the eleventh episode of his talk show, "Show Biz After Hours With Frank DiLella.'  The event took place on Monday, February 20, and BroadwayWorld has photos from the evening below!

Mary Bridget Davies, Christine Ebersole, BROADWAY PRINCESS PARTY and More Will Warm Up 54 Below This January
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2016

This January, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Scroll down for more details!

Photo Flash: Jenna Ushkowitz, Max von Essen, Laura Osnes and More Attend Broadway Style Guide's 2016 Holiday Soiree
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2016

Broadway Style Guide & Todd Snyder hosted a December 12th holiday soiree at Todd's new Madison Square Park flagship store for the best and most stylish of Broadway. BroadwayWorld has photos from the evening below!

STAGE TUBE: Tina Fey, Laura Benanti, Lesli Margherita, More Announce Second Annual Awaresies
by Matt Tamanini - Jun 7, 2016

Today, Andrew Briedis, also known as Annoying Actor Friend, announced the winners of the second annual Awarsie Awards , which were designed to honor excellence on Broadway, Broadway Internet, and more specifically: $h!+ the Tonys Leave Out

20th Annual IRNE Awards Nominees Are Announced - A.R.T.'s THE GREAT COMET, NICE WORK at Ogunquit, BILLY ELLIOT at NSMT and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 3, 2016

The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) today announced the nominees for the 20th Annual IRNE Awards, which honors the best of the previous year's actors, directors, choreographers, designers and companies across the full spectrum of large, mid-size and fringe theater companies.

BWW Review: North Carolina Theatre's GREASE
by Jeffrey Kare - Feb 10, 2016

Set in 1959, Grease tells the story of ten working-class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, politics, personal core values, and love in their senior year of high school.

Photo Flash: First Look at Hunter Foster and Jennifer Cody's GREASE at North Carolina Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 9, 2016

North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing Broadway musical revivals, is ready to electrify audiences this February with the world's favorite musical, Grease! Leading the cast is Broadway star John Arthur Greene who hails from Raleigh stepping into the role of teenage heartthrob, Danny Zuko.  John Arthur joins Broadway couple Hunter Foster and Jennifer Cody, who will direct and choreograph the perennial favorite at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh, February 9-14, 2016. Check out a first look below!

STAGE TUBE: NCT's GREASE Stars Share Thoughts on 'My Carolina Today' Show
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 4, 2016

North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing Broadway musical revivals, is ready to electrify audiences this February with the world's favorite musical, Grease! Directed by Broadway veteran Hunter Foster, choreographed by his wife, Jennifer Cody, leading the cast of this upcoming production is Raleigh native John Arthur Greene as Danny Zuko and Emily Behny as Sandy Dumbrowski.  Check out the video below of the stars sharing thoughts on 'My Carolina Today.'

John Arthur Greene Joins NCT's GREASE - Hunter Foster and Jennifer Cody to Direct, 2/9
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 16, 2015

North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing Broadway musical revivals, is ready to electrify audiences this February with the world's favorite musical, Grease! Leading the cast is Broadway star John Arthur Greene who hails from Raleigh stepping into the role of teenage heartthrob, Danny Zuko.  John Arthur joins Broadway couple Hunter Foster and Jennifer Cody, who will direct and choreograph the perennial favorite at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh, February 9-14, 2016. 

John Arthur Greene & Emily Behny to Lead North Carolina Theatre's Production of GREASE!
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 16, 2015

North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre producing Broadway musical revivals, is ready to electrify audiences this February with the world's favorite musical, Grease! Directed by Broadway veteran Hunter Foster, choreographed by his wife, Jennifer Cody, leading the cast of this upcoming production is Raleigh native John Arthur Greene as Danny Zuko and Emily Behny as Sandy Dumbrowski.

TV Exclusive: Watch a New Episode of SCHOOL'D with Matthew Rodin- Featuring Kathryn Allison
by SCHOOL'D with Matthew Rodin - Nov 10, 2015

This brand new episode of SCHOOL'D features Kathryn Allison - an alumna of Ithaca College who is currently on Broadway in Disney's Aladdin. Check out the episode below!

Richard H. Blake Leads Industry Reading of New Musical POPSTAR Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2015

An exclusive reading of the new musical POPSTAR takes place today, October 19. Directed by Sharon Rosen, POPSTAR features music and lyrics by Jay Levine and Sophie Dupin and a book by Martin Casella.