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Peabody Awards Name 30 Winners, Representing the Very Best in Storytelling
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 24, 2021


Additional winning platforms include ABC, The Atlantic, CBS, Disney Channel, ITV, KING 5, KNXV-TV, MTV, Nashville Public Radio, National Geographic, Shudder, and The Washington Post.

America Ferrera Will Narrate IN THE HEIGHTS: FINDING HOME Audiobook
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2021


Award-winning actor, director and producer America Ferrera will join authors Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes, and Jeremy McCarter in narrating the upcoming audiobook for IN THE HEIGHTS: Finding Home. The audiobook will be published by Penguin Random House Audio along with the Random House hardcover and ebook on June 15, 2021. 

Student Blog: 18 Songs for 18 Sondheim Shows (Part 3 of 3)
by Student Blogger: Michael Scuotto - Apr 13, 2021


In celebration of Stephen Sondheim’s 91st birthday, I’m compiling a list of 18 Sondheim songs, one for each show he’s written!

Dance the Vote Receives 2021 'What's Right with the Region' Award From FOCUS St. Louis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2021


Once a year, FOCUS St. Louis honors individuals, organizations and/or initiatives in the St. Louis region making positive change in the community with their “What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration.” The event applauds those who are advancing the equity, prosperity, collaboration, and strength of our communities.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of February 8 - 'B is For Broadway', SIX BY SONDHEIM, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2021


Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes the children's book 'B is For Broadway', the sequel to  'A is For Audra', plus the documentary Six By Sondheim, monologue books, the Desert Song cast recording, and more!

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of January 11 - Marisha Wallace, Sondheim Documentary, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2021


Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes a new album from Marisha Wallace, Six By Sondheim documentary, My Broken Language memoir by Quiara Alegría Hudes, and more!

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Supports You Gotta Believe With Matthew Broderick, Kerry Butler and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2020


After an extraordinary year with over 300 original pieces produced, The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues teamed up with You Gotta Believe last night to finish 2020 with a bang! In the year’s final edition, a stellar lineup of writers and actors came together virtually to write, rehearse, perform and produce 18 all-new pieces in just 24 hours.

Daniel Dae Kim, Kerry Butler, Matthew Broderick and More to Star in Upcoming 24 Hour Plays: VIRAL MONOLOGUES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2020


The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues will finish 2020 with a can’t-miss new edition tonight to benefit You Gotta Believe! A stellar lineup of writers and actors will come together virtually to write, rehearse, perform and produce 19 all-new pieces in just 24 hours. Beginning at 6 PM ET, the monologues will be published, one every 15 minutes.

Noah Galvin, Jesse Eisenberg, Hugh Dancy, Solea Pfeiffer and More Join The 24 Hour Plays' 20th Annual Broadway Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2020


Today, The 24 Hour Plays announced of the incredible talents that will help bring the 20th Annual The 24 Hour Plays Broadway Gala into fans' living rooms around the world! The virtual performance will stream LIVE on Tuesday, December 1st at 8:00 PM.

129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2020


BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,

Josh Gad, Kerry Washington and More Take Part in 'Telethon For America'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 30, 2020


On Election Eve, Nov. 2nd, many of America's biggest stars will join together for the second-ever Telethon for America.

VIDEO: America Ferrera Talks About Her Final Episode oF SUPERSTORE
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 30, 2020


America Ferrera shares a story about the time her Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars surprised her with a jean decorating party, talks about using her platform to educate and empower voters in the United States and explains how shooting her final episode of Superstore was a mess.

Alicia Keys, America Ferrera and Kerry Washington Host EVERY VOTE COUNTS: A CELEBRATION OF DEMOCRACY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 22, 2020


CBS announced today a new one-hour entertainment special, EVERY VOTE COUNTS: A CELEBRATION OF DEMOCRACY, to be broadcast Thursday, Oct. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on CBS All Access.

Andy Karl, Orfeh, Jessica Hecht, Rachel Dratch and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2020


The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues will bring the humor tonight with a special series of comedic monologues to benefit Gilda's Club New York City! A top-notch team of writers and actors will collaborate from afar to write, rehearse, perform and produce 18 all-new pieces in just 24 hours.

VIDEO: America Ferrera Says Latinas Will Decide the 2020 Election
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 8, 2020


America Ferrera explains her experience having a baby during the pandemic, discusses her new Latina empowerment-focused initiative, She Se Puede, and talks about her bittersweet departure from Superstore.

Jim Parsons Will Promote THE BOYS IN THE BAND on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 6, 2020


Jim Parsons will appear on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' this Thursday, October 8th, to promote the film adaptation of 'The Boys in the Band.' 

NBC Shifts Premiere Dates for SUPERSTORE & CONNECTING...
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 24, 2020


The premiere dates for NBC comedies 'Connecting ... ' and 'Superstore' will be shifting to Oct. 8 and Oct. 29, respectively.

Soho Rep. Launches Job Creation Program Called SOHO REP. PROJECT NUMBER ONE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2020


Responding to the extreme precarity the artistic community is experiencing amidst a dire lack of government intervention, Soho Rep. Project Number One creates jobs to support artists in this moment and will be part of building a new path forward.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Celebrates 20th Edition With Noah Galvin, Dee Roscioli and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2020


Last night, The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues celebrated their milestone 20th edition in song! An incredible team of writers, composers, and actors collaborated from afar to write, rehearse, perform and produce 11 all-new musical monologues in just 24 hours.

130+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
by Team BWW - Apr 4, 2021


Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.

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