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Photos & Exclusive Special Report: Norm Lewis at Lincoln Center's American Songbook
by Robert Diamond - Jan 30, 2015


This season's Lincoln Center's American Songbook, curated by John Nakagawa and Charles Cermele, busted out of the gate with a 'B' (as in Broadway...) with an opening night featuring Billy Porter and, last night, a star who we saw in a whole new light, Norm Lewis. Lewis did what he does best, and knocked it out of the ballpark with a fantastic program, entitled WHO AM I?, in which he proved, via one of the strongest American Songbooks ever seen, that 'you are, indeed, what you sing.'

Track List Revealed & Amazon Date Change For New SIDE SHOW 2014 Cast Recording Available For Pre-Order, Out 2/24
by Pat Cerasaro - Jan 29, 2015


Reserve your copy of the new SIDE SHOW cast recording!

HBO's REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Season Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 20, 2015


?REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL kicks off the celebration of its 20th anniversary season with an all-new edition TONIGHT, JAN. 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, marking the 214th show in its history.

SIDE SHOW's Erin Davie, Emily Padgett, Ryan Silverman, and More Will Reunite at 54 Below on 3/9
by Anna Bencivengo - Jan 16, 2015


The cast of the recent Broadway revival of SIDE SHOW will reunite at 54 Below March 9 to celebrate the acclaimed production with The Cast of Side Show: Bonus Tracks.

STAGE TUBE: SIDE SHOW Bids Broadway Farewell with Closing Curtain Encore
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 5, 2015


At the final closing curtain, the cast gave a touching encore performance of 'Say Goodbye to the Side Show' - check it out below!

Photo Coverage: SIDE SHOW Takes Emotional Final Bows at St. James Theatre
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Jan 5, 2015


Broadway's Side Show just ended its run at the St. James Theatre yesterday, January 4, 2015. The completely reimagined revival began previews on October 28 and officially opened on November 17, 2014. Directed by Bill Condon, the musical includes new music by multiple Grammy Award winner and Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Tony Award nominee Henry Krieger (Dreamgirls), with book and lyrics by Tony Award nomineeBill Russell and additional book material by Bill Condon, and choreography by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the final curtain call!

BWW Flashback: Goodbye to the Freak Show- SIDE SHOW Wraps Up Broadway Run Today
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 4, 2015


Broadway's Side Show will end its run at the St. James Theatre today, January 4, 2015. The completely reimagined revival began previews on October 28 and officially opened on November 17, 2014. Below, BroadwayWorld salutes the revival with a special flashback of the show's road to Broadway!

LYPSINKA! THE BOXED SET Adds Two Performances, 12/21 & 28; Trilogy Enters Final Weeks
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2014


Two added performances of LYPSINKA! THE BOXED SET have just been added to the schedule: Sunday, December 21 at 7 PM and Sunday, December 28 at 3 PM.

VIDEO: SIDE SHOW's Erin Davie and Emily Padgett Perform on THE VIEW
by TV News Desk - Dec 17, 2014


Broadway's Side Show will end its run at the St. James Theatre on Sunday, January 4, 2015. Discussions are currently underway for Side Show to make its London debut. The completely reimagined revival began previews on October 28 and officially opened on November 17, 2014. Below, watch SIDE SHOW leading ladies Erin Davie and Emily Padgett perform on THE VIEW!

Broadway Revival of SIDE SHOW to be Recorded for Lincoln Center Library
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 17, 2014


The critically-lauded, dazzling new production of Side Show will be recorded for posterity on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 for the Lincoln Center Library was announced today. It was previously announced that Side Show will play its final performance on January 4th, 2014.

TV Exclusive: Audiences React to SIDE SHOW on Broadway- Just Three Weeks Left!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2014


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Broadway's Side Show will end its run at the St. James Theatre on Sunday, January 4, 2015, the show's producers announced today. Discussions are currently underway for Side Show to make its London debut. The completely reimagined revival began previews on October 28 and officially opened on November 17, 2014. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive video featuring reactions from the musical's Broadway audiences, as well as clips from the show!

VIDEO: SIDE SHOW's Erin Davie and Emily Padgett Perform 'I Will Never Leave You' on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 12, 2014


Below, watch SIDE SHOW's Erin Davie and Emily Padgett perform the number 'I Will Never Leave You,' from this morning's appearance.

DVR Alert: Cast of Broadway's SIDE SHOW Performs on NBC's TODAY This Morning
by TV News Desk - Dec 12, 2014


NBC previously announced that the cast of Broadway's SIDE SHOW would perform live on TODAY today, December 12.

DVR Alert: SIDE SHOW's Erin Davie & Emily Padgett to Perform on THE TODAY SHOW Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 11, 2014


NBC has announced that the cast of Broadway's SIDE SHOW will perform live on TODAY tomorrow, December 12. Erin Davie and Emily Padgett will perform the show's beloved song 'I Will Never Leave You' during the 8 AM hour.

It's Official! Bid Farewell to the Freaks - SIDE SHOW Sets Broadway Closing Date
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2014


Broadway's Side Show will end its run at the St. James Theatre on Sunday, January 4, 2015, the show's producers announced today. Discussions are currently underway for Side Show to make its London debut.

Dan Patrick Set for FEHERTY Season Finale Tonight
by TV News Desk - Dec 9, 2014


On the season finale of Feherty, Dan Patrick sits down with David Feherty for a frank and open discussion chronicling a 30-plus-year career during which Patrick has been a part of everything from the Super Bowl to the Stanley Cup, SportsCenter to Sports Illustrated. The interview takes place in the trophy room at Yale University and the studios of the Dan Patrick Show which broadcasts weekdays to 270 radio stations in the U.S. and simulcasts on the NBC Sports Network and DIRECTV.

DVR ALERT: Cast of Broadway's SIDE SHOW to Perform on NBC's 'Today', 12/12
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 5, 2014


NBC has announced that the cast of Broadway's SIDE SHOW will perform live on TODAY on Friday, December 12.

Dan Patrick Set for FEHERTY Season Finale, 12/9
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 4, 2014


On the season finale of Feherty, Dan Patrick sits down with David Feherty for a frank and open discussion chronicling a 30-plus-year career during which Patrick has been a part of everything from the Super Bowl to the Stanley Cup, SportsCenter to Sports Illustrated. The interview takes place in the trophy room at Yale University and the studios of the Dan Patrick Show which broadcasts weekdays to 270 radio stations in the U.S. and simulcasts on the NBC Sports Network and DIRECTV.

Understudy Megan McGinnis Makes Debut as 'Violet' in Broadway's SIDE SHOW
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2014


Megan McGinnis, standby for Side Show's twins on Broadway, appeared as 'Violet' in today's (December 3) matinee performance, in place of Erin Davie. Davie is, however, performing in this evening's show.

Photo Coverage: In the Recording Studio with the Cast of SIDE SHOW
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Dec 1, 2014


The all-new Broadway cast recording of Side Show will be released on Broadway Records early next year. Boasting Side Show's legendary and beloved score, which now includes new music, and featuring the acclaimed vocal performances of the recently-revealed Broadway cast of the upcoming, totally reimagined production, the new original Broadway cast recording of Side Show is produced by six-time Grammy Award winning producer Frank Filipetti and will be released in the theater, stores and on iTunes in early 2015. Scroll down for photos of the cast in the recording studio!

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