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Jason Danieley Plots Return to Broadway's CHICAGO
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 26, 2016


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome back Jason Danieley in the role of Billy Flynn beginning Monday, February 29 at the Ambassador Theatre, it was announced today. NFL Legend and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George plays his final performance in the role on Sunday, February 28.

Lynn University to Present Three Concerts with the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Cabaret at Lincoln Center
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 26, 2016


Lynn University to present three more concerts with the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Cabaret at Lincoln Center Comes to Live at Lynn

Photo Coverage: Still Razzle Dazzling- CHICAGO Celebrates 8000 Performances on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 23, 2016


Chicago, Broadway's longest running American musical, now in its 20th year, just celebrated another milestone at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC). Last night the company gathered to mark the show's 8000th performance on a night that happened to also be the birthday of Barry Weissler, the show's lead producer. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and you can check out photos below!

Paige Davis Will Return to Broadway's CHICAGO This Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2016


Actress and TV sensation Paige Davis is set to return to the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago in the role of "Roxie Hart" beginning Sunday, January 31st. Broadway's longest running American musical and now celebrating its 20th year, Chicago is playing at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

Photo Coverage: Heisman Winner Eddie George Takes First Broadway Bows in CHICAGO!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jan 13, 2016


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical CHICAGO welcomes NFL Legend and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George, who made his Broadway debut in the role of 'Billy Flynn' last night, January 12, 2016. He will play a 7-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC) through Sunday, February 28, 2016. Check out photos from his first curtain call below!

Klea Blackhurst, T. Oliver Reid and More Set for 2016 Live at Lynn Series, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2016


Lynn University and Producer Jan McArt, producer and director of theatre arts program development, are launching the popular Mabel Mercer Foundation's Cabaret at Lincoln Center comes to Live at Lynn Series early next year. From January through May five of Manhattan's leading cabaret headliners will appear in concert in Lynn's Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall.

Broadway's CAROLS FOR A CURE, VOL. 17 Now Available on iTunes
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 18, 2015


The 2015 "Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 17" now is available on iTunes.  The 19-track album of original and traditional holiday music features stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up, and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. The entire album is available for $15.99, and includes a digital booklet with liner notes about each participating cast, designating soloists and session photos. Individual tracks also may be purchased for $.99 each.

Photo Coverage: Broadway's CHICAGO Welcomes NeNe Leakes!
by Walter McBride - Nov 25, 2015


Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes actress and TV sensation NeNe Leakes (Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'), returning to Broadway for four weeks only in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, through December 20, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

TV: From Atlanta to Broadway- NeNe Leakes Returns to the Stage in CHICAGO!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 25, 2015


Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes actress and TV sensation NeNe Leakes (Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'), returning to Broadway for four weeks only in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, through December 20, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

VIDEO: CHICAGO Flyer Woman, Allison Martin, Defies ISIS Threats On Times Square In theatreMAMA's #Unafraid
by Michael Dale - Nov 24, 2015


A beautiful video about the strength of love and trust from one of Times Square's familiar faces.

Photo Coverage: NeNe Leakes Takes Her First Bows as the Mistress of Murderers Row in CHICAGO!
by Walter McBride - Nov 24, 2015


Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes actress and TV sensation NeNe Leakes (Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'), returning to Broadway for four weeks only in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, through December 20, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC). BroadwayWorld was there for her first night and you can check out photos from her curtain call below!

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Perez Hilton and James Snyder Sing an ELF Duet for Carols For A Cure!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 6, 2015


Throughout the holiday season, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you our exclusive photo coverage from inside the recording room. Below, go behind the scenes with Perez Hilton and James Snyder as they record 'Happy All the Time' from ELF.

Photo Flash: Welcome to the Cell Block! First Look at NeNe Leakes as Matron 'Mama' Morton in Broadway's CHICAGO
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 23, 2015


Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes actress and TV sensation NeNe Leakes(Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'), returning to Broadway for four weeks only in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, beginning tonight, November 23, 2015. She will perform through December 20, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC). Check out a very first look at Leakes in costume below!

REAL HOUSEWIVES Star NeNe Leakes Returns to Broadway in CHICAGO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2015


She's back! Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes actress and TV sensation NeNe Leakes (Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'), returning to Broadway for four weeks only in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, beginning tonight, November 23, 2015. She will perform through December 20, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

Exclusive Photo Coverage: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Gets in the Holiday Spirit for Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 5, 2015


Throughout the holiday season, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you our exclusive photo coverage from inside the recording room. Below, go behind the scenes with the company of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder as they record 'O Holy Night'

Exclusive Photo Coverage: ALADDIN Cast Gathers to Record Carols For A Cure!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 29, 2015


Throughout the holiday season, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you our exclusive photo coverage from inside the recording room. Below, go behind the scenes with the company of Aladdin as they record 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen'.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: FUN HOME Company Lays Down Their Track for Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 28, 2015


Throughout the holiday season, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you our exclusive photo coverage from inside the recording room. Below, go behind the scenes with the company of Fun Home as they record 'Home's with You.'

Exclusive Photo Coverage: HAMILTON Company Drops Some Beats for Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 12, 2015


Throughout the holiday season, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you our exclusive photo coverage from inside the recording room. Below, go behind the scenes with the company of Hamilton as they record 'Joy to the World.'

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: November 13-20
by Nora Dominick - Nov 20, 2015


Highlights from this week include MISERY opens on Broadway, BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY gets ready to hit the road, THE WIZ LIVE gets ready to hit TV screens, LAURA BENANTI ties the knot and SO much more!

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Celebrates 19 Jazzy Years on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 18, 2015


The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago has hit another milestone! Just yesterday, the show celebrated its 19th Anniversary and BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion. Check out photos from the big day below!

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