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Lizzy McAlpine Unveils New Song 'Hate to Be Lame' Featuring FINNEAS
by Michael Major - Apr 5, 2022

Produced by Philip Etherington and Ehren Ebbage, McAlpine's upcoming 14-track album was recorded in Eugene, OR and at The Laundry Pile in Los Angeles. five seconds flat also includes contributions from Grammy-Award winner Jacob Collier as well as Ben Kessler and Laura Elliott.

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo, Rachel Zegler, Ben Platt & Leslie Odom Jr. Sing Sondheim For the GRAMMYs In Memoriam
by Michael Major - Apr 4, 2022

Cynthia Erivo, Rachel Zegler, Ben Platt, and Leslie Odom Jr. took to the stage at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards to sing the music of Stephen Sondheim for the In Memoriam. The medley performance included 'Not a Day Goes By,' 'Send in the Clowns,' and 'Somewhere.' Watch the complete performance now!

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Billy Porter & More to Present at the Grammys
by Michael Major - Apr 1, 2022

GRAMMY performers include J Balvin, Maria Becerra, Jon Batiste, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, Cynthia Erivo, H.E.R., Lady Gaga, John Legend, Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow, Maverick City Music, Nas, Aymée Nuviola, Leslie Odom, Jr., Ben Platt, Olivia Rodrigo, Silk Sonic, Chris Stapleton, Billy Strings, Carrie Underwood, and Rachel Zegler.

Lady Gaga to Perform at the 64th Grammy Awards
by Michael Major - Apr 1, 2022

Lady Gaga has been confirmed to perform at the 64th Grammy Awards. Lady Gaga is nominated for five Grammy Awards this year for her recent collaborative album with Tony Bennett. Nominations include Record of the Year and Album of the Year, the duet “I Get a Kick Out of You” and the album “Love for Sale.”

John Legend, Carrie Underwood & More to Perform at the Grammys
by Michael Major - Mar 30, 2022

J Balvin with Maria Becerra, John Legend, Silk Sonic, and Carrie Underwood will perform at the Grammys. Previously announced performers include Jon Batiste, Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, Cynthia Erivo, H.E.R., Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, Leslie Odom Jr., Nas, Ben Platt, Olivia Rodrigo, Chris Stapleton, and Rachel Zegler.

H.E.R., Jon Batiste & More to Perform at The Grammys
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2022

The Recording Academy® has expanded its lineup of performers for THE 64TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® with current nominees Jon Batiste, Foo Fighters, H.E.R, Nas and Chris Stapleton. Previously announced performers include Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, and Olivia Rodrigo.

Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler Will Honor Stephen Sondheim at the Grammys
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2022

A special tribute to Stephen Sondheim will take place during this year's Grammy Awards, Variety reports. Sung by Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler, the performance will be part of the show's traditional In Memoriam segment, which honors those we have lost in the past year.

BWW Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Hippodrome
by Timoth David Copney - Mar 16, 2022

Because good theatre not only makes you feel the feels.

San Diego Symphony Announces 2022 Season at The Rady Shell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2022

 The San Diego Symphony announced today its 2022 Conrad Prebys Summer Season of concerts at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, the orchestra’s new, captivating waterfront venue that opened August 2021.

Cast Announced for FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD 2022 UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2022

The exciting new cast has been announced for the 2022 UK tour of inspiring girl power musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World.  This empowering stage adaptation is brought to life by an incredible all-female led cast and creative team, based on the book of the same name by Suffragette descendant Kate Pankhurst.

Wollman Rink Presents BROADWAY SINGS Beyoncé And Lady Gaga
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2022

Grab some skates, a signature drink from the rink side Hot Toddy Tent, and come party with Broadway Sings at Wollman Rink in Central Park for their final rink side concert event of the season!

Lizzy McAlpine Debuts New Track 'Reckless Driving' Featuring Ben Kessler
by Michael Major - Feb 23, 2022

“reckless driving,” the new song from rising artist Lizzy McAlpine featuring Ben Kessler, debuts today alongside an accompanying video. Directed by Gus Black, the video made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live and MTVU. Watch the new music video now!

Wake Up With BWW 2/8: FUNNY GIRL and PLAZA SUITE Casting, and More!
by - Feb 8, 2022

Today's top stories: Complete casting announced for Funny Girl and Plaza Suite, Amber Gray will depart Hadestown this month, and more!

DIANA & DEAR EVAN HANSEN Nominated for Razzie Awards
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2022

The nominees include Diana the Musical, with Jeanna de Waal, Roe Hartrampf, Erin Davie, Judy Kaye, Gareth Keegan, Christopher Ashley, Joe DiPierto, and David Bryan. Dear Evan Hansen also received four nominations, including Ben Platt, Amy Adams, Stephen Chbosky, and more. See the full list of nominations now.

UK Tour Dates Announced For FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2022

After a hugely successful autumn premiere, the inspiring girl power musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World will return in 2022 for an extensive UK tour.  This empowering stage adaptation of suffragette descendent Kate Pankhurst’s award-winning book is brought to life by an incredible all-female creative team. 

VIDEO: Lizzy McAlpine Releases 'All My Ghosts' Music Video
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2022

Directed by Gus Black (Phoebe Bridgers, Sheryl Crow), the video marks McAlpine’s latest visual entry in what will culminate in a short film incorporating her previously released videos for “erase me” and “doomsday.” 'five seconds flat', the forthcoming album from rising artist Lizzy McAlpine, can be pre-ordered now.

BWW Review: No requiem for DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Adrienne Proctor - Jan 14, 2022

The national tour of Dear Evan Hansen makes its OKC stop at the Civic Center now through Jan 16th. When Evan's classmate commits suicide, his friends and family are left grappling and searching for answers. Evan constructs a friendship that never really existed between the two, and as the lie gets bigger, Evan struggles with revealing the truth.

TOP 10 del Cine Musical de 2021
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 30, 2021

De IN THE HEIGHTS a WEST SIDE STORY repasamos todo lo que ha dado el musical en la gran pantalla.

Student Blog: From Stage to Screen: The Best Movie Musicals of 2021
by Student Blogger: Emily Pugh - Dec 28, 2021

With the new year just around the corner, many take time during the holiday season to reflect upon this past year as it comes to a close. Although 2021 has been challenging, it becomes clear that there is so much to be grateful for from vaccines to new movie musicals. While Broadway theaters began to open their doors, several streaming services opened their platforms to producing movie musicals. Unlike most years where few if any Broadway musicals were adapted into movies, 2021 was a year like no other with over ten musicals being created for the screen or being adapted from the stage to the screen. In celebration of the past year, here is a list of the best movie musicals from 2021 and where to watch them.

Review Roundup: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour Relaunches; Read the Reviews!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2021

The third year of the record-breaking North American Tour of Dear Evan Hansen relaunched on December 7, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina. The tour will stop by more than 30 cities across the US and Canada in the 2021/2022 season.

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