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The Inauguration Day Concert for America event will now raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Newly joined talent appearances include Wayne Brady, Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, Ingrid Michaelson, Richard Kind, and more.
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical recently celebrated the life of producer Vanessa Williams' late mother, Helen Williams, with a traditional New Orleans-style Second Line parade. Check out photos here!
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of performer and mentor John A. Waddell. He passed away on January 1 at the age of 83. Based in Bloomington, IL, Waddell was a trailblazing African American vocalist with an illustrious operatic career.
Producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's next Concert for America fundraising event will take place in January, featuring Jessica Vosk, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Check out what's coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, December 30th - January 12th.
The Association of Performing Arts Professionals has announced that Kelli O’Hara will perform and speak at the APAP|NYC 2025 conference on Tuesday, January 14.
Complete casting has been revealed for La Jolla Playhouse production of 3 Summers of Lincoln. Ivan Hernandez will play President Abraham Lincoln in its upcoming world premiere with book by Joe DiPietro; lyrics by Daniel J. Watts and Joe DiPietro; music by Crystal Monee Hall; choreography by Jon Rua and Daniel J. Watts; and directed by Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse.
Branford's Legacy Theatre has announced a star-studden lineup for the 2025 Sunday Broadway Concert Series lineup for the historic theatre's 5th anniversary season.
BroadwayWorld has learned that the PBS stream of the Ragtime reunion concert, which was scheduled for November 29, has been canceled for the second time.
In 2023, The Entertainment Community Fund presented a one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime at the Minskoff Theatre. The production will now be available to stream on PBS!
Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!
The Broadway community came together with Project ALS at City Winery NYC for An Evening with Aaron Lazar - a night of music, laughter, and inspiration to benefit Project ALS research. In this video, check out clips of 'I'd Give It All for You,' 'Brave,' 'You Matter to Me,' 'When You Believe,' and more.
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
Stars in the House has announced Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more for the second annual Election Day Vote-A-Thon.
Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!
In this video, Adam Petherbridge reflects on the unwavering support from his parents, which encouraged him to pursue his passion for acting. He shares amusing anecdotes about his “survival jobs,” including his stint at a local pie shop and the challenges he faced while juggling catering gigs!
Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video! The musical opened with a benefit performance followed by a gala dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.
Only Make Believe celebrates its 25th Anniversary Gala at the St James Theatre to recognize those who have shown support through their dedication to philanthropy while raising crucial funds for their interactive theatre programming. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced another selection of iconic shows and curated special events during its 2024/2025 season! From Broadway legends BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL and DAVIS GAINES, to country superstars PAM TILLIS & LORRIE MORGAN, this is going to be a Fall, Winter, and Spring to remember!
The Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed its musical line up for fall 2024, featuring celebrated artists from around the world and free performances on the Vartan and Clare Gregorian Lobby Stage. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
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