The Riant Theatre to Honor Vivan Reed, Alton Fitzgerald White and Kamilah Forbes with Special Pioneer of the Arts Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 6, 2020
The Riant Theatre (Van Dirk Fisher, Artistic Director), a nonprofit theatre supporting playwrights and theatremakers of diverse cultural backgrounds, is holding the Launch Party for its annual Strawberry One-Act and Theatre Festival on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 4:30pm at the Thalia Studios at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th St, NYC. The evening will begin with a reception with food, drinks and a screening of the Video Diaries Project: a series of short films about the artists in the festival.
Everything to Know About Disney on Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros
- Nov 1, 2019
Disney has officially been making magic on Broadway for 25 years! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Disney on Broadway is partnering with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS to put on a special benefit to celebrate the momentous occasion. We're getting in on the celebration by looking back at Disney's show-stopping productions, from classics like Beauty and the Beast and Newsies to current favorites like Aladdin and Frozen. Check it all out!
THE LION KING's Alton Fitzgerald WhiteStar To Headline TN Shakespeare Gala
by Julie Musbach
- Jan 28, 2019
Tennessee Shakespeare Company today announced Alton Fitzgerald White - Broadway's record-setting Mufasa in The Lion King and powerhouse star of Broadway's The Color Purple, Ragtime, Miss Saigon, Smokey Joe's Cafe, and The Who's Tommy - as its headliner for the 10th Annual Gala.
TV: Costume Designer Angela Wendt on Creating the Look of FOX's RENT!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 20, 2019
When it comes to creating an iconic look, costume designer Angela Wendt knows what she's doing. Over two decades after giving Rent its legendary Broadway look, she returns to give the characters equally memorable costumes for Rent on Fox. Below, watch as she gives us a sneak peek of one of her costume trailers on set!
TV: Production Designer Jason Sherwood Sets the Scene for FOX's RENT!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 17, 2019
How do you capture the essence of one of the most iconic musicals in Broadway history and make it work for live television? Production Designer extraordinaire Jason Sherwood is making magic happen in LA as FOX's Rent enters its final week of rehearsals. Below, he tells us all about how they will bring the East Village to life in a massive way, and even gives us a sneak peek of the set!
TV: Everything Is RENT! Meet the Bohemians of FOX's Next Live Musical
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 14, 2019
There's no day but January 27 when it comes to FOX's Rent, and the cast and creative team are over the moon about it. BroadwayWorld is taking you straight to the Fox lot, where the whole gang is busy rehearsing for the big night. Watch below as they chat about what will make this version special, how they got their roles, and so much more!
Matthew Saldivar, J. Elaine Marcos Join RENT LIVE; Additional Casting Announced!
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 4, 2019
There's no day but January 27, 2019 when it comes to FOX's Rent. Today additional casting was announced for the live broadcast of the rock musical phenomenon, and some familiar Broadway faces are among the ensemble of bohemians that will bring the East Village to life on national television.
Queens Library's Culture Connection Program Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary With Five Concerts At Five Locations
by Julie Musbach
- Oct 2, 2018
Queens Library will celebrate the 5th anniversary of its increasingly popular Culture Connection program with five concerts at five library locations, featuring a number of Broadway and jazz artists, and showcasing various flavors of the genres, from Broadway standards to Afro-Cuban jazz. Performers will include stars like Alton Fitzgerald White, best known for his role of King Mustafa in 'The Lion King,' and internationally acclaimed Cuban pianist Dayramir Gonzalez, as well as rising artists, who have already become strong and recognizable voices in the New York City jazz scene.
Photo Coverage: Lynn Ahrens Hosts A Lyric Life at 92Y Lyrics & Lyricists
by Stephen Sorokoff
- May 6, 2018
Most times L&L audiences are kept entertained and educated by some of the most highly knowledgeable and celebrated personalities in the theatre who narrate the presentations. These hosts explore the lives of the brilliant creators of words and music. Having Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Award Winner Lynn Ahrens at the podium herself, in Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life made this an exceptional, fascinating, and entertaining experience in the renowned series at the 92Y.
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