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VIDEO: Ben Platt Sings 'Somewhere' at the GRAMMYS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2018


Dear Evan Hansen's Ben Platt, performed 'Somewhere,' a classic from West Side Story in a special Broadway tribute honoring the music of Leonard Bernstein, tonight on the Grammys. Watch the full video below!

Winners Announced for the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards- Updating Live!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2018


THE 60TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS were broadcast live on both coasts from New York City's Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at a new time, 7:30-11:00 PM, live ET/4:30-8:00 PM, live PT, on the CBS Television Network.

VIDEO: Patti LuPone Rehearses 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' for Grammy Awards!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 27, 2018


Footage has been released of Tony-winner Patti LuPone reprising her 1981 Grammy performance of  EVITA's 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina in rehearsal for Sunday Night's Grammy Awards!

Photo: Ben Platt, Andrew Lloyd Webber & James Corden at Grammy's Rehearsal
by Robert Diamond - Jan 27, 2018


Check out a photo from rehearsal below!

Who's It Gonna Be? The Best Musical Theater Album Nominees at the Grammys
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 28, 2018


Music's biggest night is upon us and that means that three musicals will soon learn their fate in the category for Best Musical Theater Album. In this year's race is Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen and Hello, Dolly!.

Photo Flash: The 2018 Grammy Awards Receive New York Welcome from HELLO, DOLLY!
by Macon Prickett - Jan 26, 2018


HELLO, DOLLY! at the Shubert Theatre displayed a warm welcome for the 90th Annual Grammy Awards' return to New York City in anticipation of the upcoming broadcast this Sunday, January 28th. The hit revival is a 2018 Grammy Award® nominee for Best Musical Theater Album and winner of the 1965 Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

Rialto Chatter: Has the Feud Between Patti LuPone and Andrew Lloyd Webber Come to An End?
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2018


Has one of Broadway's longest-running feuds finally posted its closing notice?

Leslie Odom Jr. and Ben Platt Will Bring Broadway to Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2018


This year's Pre-Grammys gala, hosted by Clive Davis and the Recording Academy, will get a taste of Broadway. According to Variety, Davis revealed that the event will include a segment to honor Broadway, with performances from Tony winners Leslie Odom Jr and Ben Platt.

CBS and The Recording Academy Announce Presenters For 60th Annual Grammy Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 25, 2018


An eclectic all-star lineup of artists, musicians, actors and comedians will take the stage as presenters at the 60TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS . This year's presenters include 18-time GRAMMY winner Tony Bennett, current GRAMMY nominee Dave Chappelle, three-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Kelly Clarkson, professional football player Victor Cruz, co-host of THE TALK and GRAMMY winner Eve, current GRAMMY nominee Jim Gaffigan, actress Katie Holmes, previous GRAMMY nominee Nick Jonas, actress Anna Kendrick, 15-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys, 10-time GRAMMY winner John Legend, actor Shemar Moore, comedian and television host Trevor Noah, current GRAMMY nominee Sarah Silverman, actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld and previous GRAMMY nominee Donnie Wahlberg.

Sting, Gary Clark Jr & More Added to 60th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2018


Just added to the lineup of the Recording Academy's 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards are 2018 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and 13-time GRAMMY winner Emmylou Harris with two-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Chris Stapleton

Rihanna Added to 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards Performance Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 20, 2018


he Recording Academy has announced that eight-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Rihanna will perform alongside previously GRAMMY-nominated artists DJ Khaled and Bryson Tiller at the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

Maren Morris, Eric Church & More Set for GRAMMY AWARDS Tribute to Concert Tragedy Victims
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2018


In addition to honoring musical excellence, the Recording Academy will also take a moment to honor the victims lost to gun violence and terrorism at various live music events over the course of the past year.

Kendrick Lamar, Sam Smith & U2 Added to GRAMMY AWARD Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 17, 2018


The Recording Academy has expanded its lineup for THE 60TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS with seven-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Kendrick Lamar; four-time GRAMMY winner Sam Smith; and a special performance by 22-time GRAMMY winners U2.

Pete Ganbarg Promoted to President of A&R for Atlantic Records
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 16, 2018


Pete Ganbarg has been promoted to the newly created position of President of A&R for Atlantic Records, based at the company's New York headquarters.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Wins the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2018


Today, the Recording Academy announced that Dear Evan Hansen has won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. The original cast album for Dear Evan Hansen is produced by Alex Lacamoire, Stacey Mindich, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are the composers/lyricists. Ben Platt is the principal soloist.

Kesha, Bruno Mars, Cardi B & More to Perform on 60TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 10, 2018


Music's Biggest Night just got bigger as the Recording Academy announces additional acts to perform on this year's 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards .

Bid Now to Win GRAMMY Award Platinum Tickets, Backstage Tour, and Hotel Stay for Two
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2018


This is a rare chance to bid on two (2) Platinum level seats to the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards Telecast! Platinum tickets are very limited and highly sought-after. The GRAMMY Awards Telecast is Music's Biggest Night and you will enjoy every moment of it in exclusive seats not available for sale. The GRAMMY stage brings the biggest and the best of the present and the future, the most important legacy artists all under one roof.

Bid Now on Two Platinum Tickets and After-Party Passes For the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2018


This is a rare chance to bid on two (2) Platinum level seats to the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards Telecast! Platinum tickets are very limited and highly sought after, especially because they sell out in minutes!

Anna Chlumsky, Becky Ann Baker, Adam Pally and More to Star in CARDINAL at Second Stage
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2018


Second Stage Theater has announced complete casting for the world premiere of GREG PIERCE's play, Cardinal, directed by KATE WHORISKEY.

BWW Interview: Cast Members of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Jan 7, 2018


Community, belonging, family-these are three words many people use to describe their experience with community theatre. In the production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Gettysburg Community Theatre that sense of family is literal. One family has three generations represented on stage--Pat and Dave Conklin, their daughter and son-in-law Carrie and Greg Trax, and their daughters Tessa and Audrey Trax. Before opening night of Joseph, some of the family members were trying to recall when they started performing. Third grader Audrey Trax traced her stage experience back to when she was three years old. For Audrey and Tessa's grandmother, Pat, the answer was easy, as this performance of Joseph is her debut performance.

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