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HAMILTON's Javier Muñoz, Broadway's Newest Once-A-Week Star
by Michael Dale - Nov 12, 2015


As Lin-Manuel Miranda's alternate in HAMILTON's title role, for one day a week,Javier Muñoz stars in the season's biggest Broadway hit.

David Hernandez to Bring HOLIDAY HANGOVER to Feinstein's at the Nikko This December
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2015


Acclaimed singer and "American Idol" finalist David Hernandez will bring his one-man show, HOLIDAY HANGOVER, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for one performance only - Wednesday, December 30 at 7 p.m.  Hernandez will perform a selection of original songs and standards, as well as track from his holiday album, "This Christmas."

Stage Vets from FUN HOME and More Make Out Magazine's Out100 List
by Jessica Khan - Nov 10, 2015


OUT.com has just revealed its 21st annual Out100 list of influential people in the LGBT community. And the 2015 lineup includes a sizeable group of stage actors!

Which Republican Presidential Candidates Have Supported The Arts? It's Debatable Says Americans For The Arts
by Michael Dale - Nov 10, 2015


Americans For The Arts cites information for voters on candidates' stances on arts issues.

President Obama Set for Special Episode of RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS, 12/17
by TV News Desk - Nov 9, 2015


NBC has set Thursday, Dec. 17 at 10 p.m. ET as the airdate for its special edition of “Running Wild with Bear Grylls” in which the famed survivalist takes President Barack Obama on an intimate trek across the Alaskan wilderness.

Donald Trump Hosts NBC's SNL with Musical Guest Sia Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 7, 2015


Presidential hopeful Donald Trump will return to studio 8H as host for 'Today Night Live' tonight, November 7. Trump previously hosted SNL on April 3, 2004.

IFC Orders Fourth Season of Original Comedy Series MARON
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 6, 2015


He's the amiably gruff uncle you love to hang out with, fueled by nervous energy and usually leading you far astray towards improbable chaos.

VIDEO: Mandy Patinkin to Narrate Showtime Provocative Documentary THE SPYMASTERS; Watch Preview
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 6, 2015


For the first time in history, all 12 living directors of the CIA will be interviewed in THE SPYMASTERS – CIA IN THE CROSSHAIRS, a two-hour documentary premiering Saturday, November 28 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME

PHOTO & VIDEO: President Obama Returns to Broadway's HAMILTON!
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 3, 2015


Last night, President Obama returned to the Richard Rodgers Theatre  for a special performance of Broadway's HAMILTON to raise funds for the Democratic Party.

WAKE UP with BWW 11/2/2015 - The Drama League, MTC, La MaMa and Democrats Party It Up!
by Jessica Khan - Nov 2, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: It's another night of galas, benefits and fundraisers!

CBS THIS MORNING Celebrates 1,000th Broadcast Today
by TV News Desk - Oct 30, 2015


CBS THIS MORNING, network television's only morning newscast posting year-to-year growth in viewers, will mark its 1,000th broadcast today, Oct. 30 (7:00-9:00 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CBS THIS MORNING to Celebrate 1,000th Broadcast, 10/30
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 28, 2015


CBS THIS MORNING, network television's only morning newscast posting year-to-year growth in viewers, will mark its 1,000th broadcast on Friday, Oct. 30 (7:00-9:00 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

President Obama: HAMILTON 'Speaks To This Vibrancy Of American Democracy'
by Michael Dale - Oct 26, 2015


It's not every day a new Broadway musical gets a glowing review from the leader of the free world.

SHIBBOLETH - A World Premiere at Dublin's Abbey Theatre
by Charles Shubow - Oct 26, 2015


Stacy Gregg's latest play about 'Peace Walls' in Belfast.

Chicago Humanities Festival Kicks Off 26th Fall Season, CITIZENS, Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2015


The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) launches its 26th Fall Festival, featuring 130 events which will explore the theme of 'Citizens', today, Oct. 24, through Nov. 8, 2015 at venues across Chicago.

AUDIO: Annie Baker Chats About Relationships, Her Characters and Broadway on WTF with Marc Maron
by Nora Dominick - Oct 22, 2015


Playwright Annie Baker sat down with 'WTF with Marc Maron' earlier this month to discuss all things theater. 

BWW Review: Farcical BAT BOY THE MUSICAL is a Blood-Sucking 'Hoot' at Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko - Oct 22, 2015


In June 23, 1992, if you believed the supermarket tabloid, 'Weekly World News,' you'd have accepted that a 'large-eyed, fanged human child' was found in a southern West Virginia cave.

Chita Rivera to Open Cafe Carlyle's Winter Season
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 20, 2015


Cafe Carlyle will welcome Broadway legend Chita Rivera for a two-week engagement, January 12-23. An accomplished and versatile actress/singer/dancer, Chita Rivera has won two Tony Awards as Best Leading Actress in a Musical and has received eight additional Tony nominations for an exceptional 10 Tony nominations. Her career is highlighted by starring roles in Bye Bye Birdie, The Rink (Tony Award), Chicago, Jerry's Girls, Kiss of the Spider Woman (Tony Award), The Visit and the original Broadway casts of Guys and Dolls, Can-Can, Seventh Heaven and Mr. Wonderful. Additionally, she has toured in Born Yesterday, The Rose Tattoo, Call Me Madam, Threepenny Opera, Sweet Charity, Kiss Me Kate, Zorba and Can-Can with The Rockettes.

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