Bill Russell News

Special guest in their show Jason Robert Brown sent everyone out into the Theatre District with a renewed sense of 'HOPE'. See photos and a review of the show.

This engagement is, pretty much, the blueprint of what he and his Director, Richard Jay-Alexander created and the recording of MAN WITHOUT A MASK is just fantastic.

The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas marks a major milestone this spring, celebrating 20 years of live original music with a special anniversary gala at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. The event takes place inside Reynolds Hall on April 29.

Three-time BroadwayWorld Award winner Mark William packed The Green Room 42 once again to celebrate the release of his album 'If I Can Dream. Check out photos below!

Brief Cameo Productions has announced complete casting for its 2026 production: Side Show: In Concert. Performances of Side Show will take place at The Centerbrook Meeting House, 51 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT.

The producers of Reverie Room announced that after playing to sold-out audiences around the US and a run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the new musical comedy, The TUNEabomber, has found its NYC home.

Brief Cameo Productions will present Side Show: In Concert this January! Learn more about the upcoming concert dates and see how to purchase tickets here.

The York Theatre will present HAS ANYONE SEEN MY MIND?, a new musical by internationally produced author and director Bill Russell, directed by Justin Ross Cohen.

Charles Kirsch’s latest Backstage Babble was a fun resurrection of songs from mostly flop shows that quickly failed on Broadway or out of town. The theme was inspired by Joe Allen's “flop wall” of posters from shows that closed in the first week.

Abingdon Theatre Company rang in their 32nd season with their annual gala on Monday, October 28th at the Edison Ballroom. Check out photos from the event here!

Special events come and go but the people in the room remember them for a long time, after.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including an Anthony Newley tribute, Marilyn Maye, and Graham Nash.

How lucky we all are that Phillip Officer decided to come out of retirement.

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of Tony Award-nominated writer Bill Russell in his new show “Divas I Love Singing Lyrics I Wrote” on Monday, September 30 at 7:00 PM.

Tony Award-nominated writer Bill Russell will host Lillias White, Alice Ripley, Erin Davie, and Charity Angél Dawson in Divas I Love Singing Lyrics I Wrote at Birdland on Monday, September 30th at 7:00 p.m.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced their September 2024 lineup, featuring performances by John Pizzarelli, Stacey Kent, and the Mingus Big Band.

Plays for New Audiences, the script licensing division for the Tony Award-winning® Children’s Theatre Company, has announced new titles now available for licensing.

London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

The award-winning Sea Dog Theater will present Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie, by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, based on the book by Mitch Albom, directed by Erwin Maas. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Prayer for the French Republic has officially opened on Broadway! The play opened last night, January 9, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you on the red carpet at the production's opening with Donna Murphy, Tyne Daly, LaChanze and more. Check out photos below!