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THE DAY BEFORE HEAVEN, a dramatic, autobiographical musical chronicles the journey of Crystal Johnson as she goes from early developmental stages as a vocalist and thespian on Off-Broadway blossoming into a Broadway actress, singer and songwriter signed to a major record label.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced programming for the 2016-2017 season for the Center, the National Symphony Orchestra, and Washington National Opera, including its Broadway lineup.
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, he revealed more about the project, including that Busta Rhymes, Ben Folds, Regina Spektor, Latifah, Common, and Chance the Rapper will all record songs. He explained: 'People are coming out of the woodwork, knocking on the door. Half the songs are cover versions of songs in the show, and the others are interpolations- we'll take some of this, some of that, and make something new out of it.'
Signature Theatre presents WEST SIDE STORY, directed by Signature Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Cabaret). The musical, a collaboration of music, dance and theater giants Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerome Robbins and Arthur Laurents, is considered by some to be one of the greatest musicals of all time. WEST SIDE STORY will run from tonight, December 8 - January 24 in Signature Theatre's intimate MAX Theatre.
Who doesn't love HAMILTON?! Now performers can take their first steps towards transitioning from fans to cast members.
Signature Theatre has announced the cast of WEST SIDE STORY, directed by Signature Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Cabaret). The musical, a collaboration of music, dance and theater giants Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerome Robbins and Arthur Laurents, is considered by some to be one of the greatest musicals of all time. WEST SIDE STORY will run from December 8 - January 24 in Signature Theatre's intimate MAX Theatre.
The website aims to fully annotate the entire score of HAMILTON with its historic and musical references.
Internationally-acclaimed electronic act Cash Cash drop a new single 'Devil' featuring superstar contributions from legendary Busta Rhymes, incomparable verses from B.o.B. and an irresistible hook from Neon Hitc
HAMILTON, Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical about America's 'the ten-dollar Founding Father without a father,' opened just last night at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the whole, historic night, and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals below!
Two of dance music's rising favorites Cash Cash and Tritonal raise the bar on touring announcing an incredible three-month joint 'UNTOUCHABLE TOUR' across the length and breadth of North America.
Law enforcement officer and hip hop star, Jinho "The Piper" Ferreira examines the lines between "right" and "wrong" in COPS AND ROBBERS returning to the Marsh San Francisco for a limited five week run. Featured in The New York Times, Newsweek, and others, this solo tour-de-force made national news, selling out its entire original run and three extensions at The Marsh Berkeley last Fall. It will now return to play The Marsh San Francisco for a fixed engagement this Spring.
Law enforcement officer, hip hop star, Jinho 'The Piper' Ferreira examines the lines between 'right' and 'wrong' in COPS AND ROBBERS returning to the Marsh San Francisco for a limited five week run.
Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured Jonathan Groff, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. As a part of the special event, Groff and Ridge spoke in depth about his current role is the hit Broadway-Bound musical- Hamilton. Read on below to find out what he had to say about playing King George III! Check out the full interview here!
Law enforcement officer, hip hop star, Jinho 'The Piper' Ferreira examines the lines between 'right' and 'wrong' in COPS AND ROBBERS returning to the Marsh San Francisco for a limited five week run.
According to an Equity casting notice, HAMILTON is looking for fresh faces for its Broadway run. Read the character breakdowns, written by writer/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda himself.
Last night, Kendrick Lamar performed his hit new single 'i' outside of the Quicken Loans Arena in downtown Cleveland celebrating LeBron's huge return back home to Cleveland. Check it out below!
Comedian Neal Brennan stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS to share some great news about his friend Tracy Morgan, whom he spoke with on Monday.
Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes announce the release of the new single "Stressin'" by Fat Joe. The single track project is currently available for download on the Coast 2 Coast website. The single features an appearance from Jennifer Lopez, and is produced by the infamous Rico-Love.
After selling out five consecutive comedy shows within minutes of announcement, Dave Chappelle and Live Nation have added three additional shows to feature Chappelle along with several music guests playing with a full orchestra, today, June 24 through 26, at Radio City Music Hall.
Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) announced today that -- with 50,000 tickets sold -- Dave Chappelle has sold out an unprecedented nine consecutive comedy performances at Radio City Music Hall, and is adding a 10th show. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of "Dave Chappelle's Block Party," for four select shows, Chappelle will combine his stand-up comedy with appearance by different musical guests each night, including: Nas, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Busta Rhymes, Janelle Monae, and DJ Premier. Each musical guest will perform with a full orchestra to make those shows a fully-blended comedy and concert experience. Five consecutive comedy shows and four music and comedy shows make up the Radio City Music Hall run for Dave Chappelle starting June 18th through June 27th. Tickets for the newly added show on June 27th will go on sale June 19th at 5:00PM EST.
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