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Photo Flash: Andra Day, Ashanti & More Celebrate HAMILTON MIXTAPE Release!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 2, 2016


Attention HAMILTON fans! 'The Hamilton Mixtape' has arrived!  Featuring a collection of remixes, covers, and tracks inspired by the multi-Tony Award winning Broadway musical, featured artists include: Sia, Usher, Chance the Rapper, Busta Rhymes, Ben Folds, Regina Spektor, and Queen Latifah.

Photo Flash: First Look - Josh Groban, Tony Bennett & More Set for Tonight's CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 30, 2016


The arrival of the holidays wouldn't be complete without a dazzling display of musical talent and the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree, live from Rockefeller Center in New York City and hosted by 'Today' anchors Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Hoda Kotb.

Pentatonix, The Roots & More Added to NBC's CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2016


The Roots, Anthony Hamilton & the HamilTones and Pentatonix will join NBC's star-studded special CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER," set to air live from Rockefeller Center in New York on Wednesday, Nov. 30 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT).

VIDEO: Late Night Televison Enlists Broadway Stars, A-Listers & More on Election Eve
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 8, 2016


On the eve of the election, late night television hosts called in the big guns to help get out the vote and take aim at Republican candidate Donald Trump. Below, check out all the highlights

VIDEO: Tony Winner Daveed Diggs Raps About Voting on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 8, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Tony Award winning actor Daveed Diggs and The Roots' Black Thought trade bars about voting in the 2016 presidential election.

BET Networks to Present Original Documentary CHARGED: THE DA VS. BLACK AMERICA, 11/7
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 1, 2016


BET Networks continues its slate of award-winning Truth Series original documentaries with the premiere of the compelling film, CHARGED: THE DA VS. BLACK AMERICA which will air Monday, November 7, 2016 at 9:00 P.M., ET/PT.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts to Welcome Black Violin: The UNITY Tour
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2016


Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College opens its 2016-17 season today, October 29, 2016 at 8pm with the return of three-time Amateur Night at the Apollo winners Black Violin.

Black Violin to Bring 'Classical Boom' to Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2016


Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College opens its 2016-17 season today, October 29, 2016 at 8pm with the return of three-time Amateur Night at the Apollo winners Black Violin.

PBS' HAMILTON'S AMERICA Watched by 3.6 Million Viewers Over Premiere Weekend
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 26, 2016


PBS and WNET announced that the October 21 premiere of HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the kick-off program for the 2016 PBS Arts Fall Festival, was seen by more than 3.6 million television viewers between its premiere on Friday, October 21

Tune In Now For The HAMILTON'S AMERICA Documentary on BroadwayWorld.com
by Alan Henry - Oct 21, 2016


HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens ofLin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton - winner of 11 TONY AWARDS and the Pulitzer Prize - explodes onto THIRTEEN's Great Performances, Friday, October 21 at 9 p.m. on PBS as the season premiere of the PBS Arts Fall Festival.

BWW Review: HAMILTON'S AMERICA is a Brilliant Film Worthy of its Subject
by Matt Tamanini - Oct 21, 2016


For nearly two years, all theatre lovers the world over, whether they'd seen the show or not, have understood that Hamilton is a deeply affecting, intelligently written, and surprisingly personal musical. Now, for fans who have seen Lin-Manuel Miranda's masterpiece, and for those who know it only through the cast recording, television appearances, and 'Hamilton: The Revolution,' PBS's GREAT PERFORMANCES has delivered a documentary that is as affecting, intelligent, and personal as its subject.

Review Roundup - New PBS Documentary HAMILTON'S AMERICA, Premiering Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 21, 2016


HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens ofLin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton - winner of 11 TONY AWARDS and the Pulitzer Prize - explodes onto THIRTEEN's Great Performances, tonight

Michael Buble to Release New Album 'Nobody But Me' This October
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2016


Michael Buble's new album NOBODY BUT ME Is scheduled to be released on October 21st, it was announced today by Warner Bros./ Reprise Records.

TV: How'd the Man Become a Phenomenon? Lin-Manuel Miranda Tells All on the HAMILTON'S AMERICA Red Carpet!
by TV - Red Carpets - Oct 18, 2016


HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens ofLin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton - winner of 11 TONY AWARDS and the Pulitzer Prize - explodes onto THIRTEEN's Great Performances, Friday, October 21 at 9 p.m. on PBS as the season premiere of the PBS Arts Fall Festival. (Check local listings).

STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Answers Questions Following HAMILTON'S AMERICA Premiere at NYFF
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 16, 2016


The long-awaited documentary about the making of Hamilton, and how the musical connects to the real-life Hamilton and his world, recently premiered at the 54th New York Film Festival. Following the screening, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renee Elise Goldsberry, and Ron Chernow (author of the biography upon which Miranda's musical was based) sat down to answer questions about the documentary, an artist's perspective on the current political and social climate in America, the gift of deadlines, and more. 

Photo Flash: All-New Images from PBS Documentary HAMILTON'S AMERICA, Premiering 10/21
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 12, 2016


HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens of Lin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton - winner of 11 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize - explodes onto THIRTEEN's Great Performances, Friday, October 21 at 9 p.m. on PBS

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts to Welcome Black Violin: The UNITY Tour
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2016


Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College opens its 2016-17 season on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 8pm with the return of three-time Amateur Night at the Apollo winners Black Violin.

Watch New Clip from HAMILTON'S AMERICA, Coming to PBS This October
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 22, 2016


HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens of Lin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton winner of 11 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize explodes onto THIRTEEN's Great Performances, Friday, October 21 at 9 p.m. on PBS

Michael Buble to Release New Album 'Nobody But Me' This October
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 19, 2016


Michael Buble's new album NOBODY BUT ME Is scheduled to be released on October 21st, it was announced today by Warner Bros./ Reprise Records.

Black Violin to Bring 'Classical Boom' to Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2016


Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College opens its 2016-17 season on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 8pm with the return of three-time Amateur Night at the Apollo winners Black Violin.

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