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Tony Nominee Daveed Diggs Talks Going from 'Homeless to HAMILTON'
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2016


HAMILTON star Daveed Diggs has come a long way from his days as a struggling artist, when he first arrived in New York almost 12 years ago.

Chicago Dance Crash to Premiere EVIL & GOOD, 7/8-16
by Tyler Peterson - May 9, 2016


?Chicago Dance Crash (CDC) and Artistic Director Jessica Deahr are proud to announce the world premiere of Evil & Good, fit for all ages, playing at The Vittum Theatre, 1012 N. Noble St., July 8 - 16. Opening Night is Friday, July 8 at 8 p.m. Evil & Good is choreographed and directed by Deahr with additional choreography by CDC Senior Company Kaitlin Webster and Culture Shock Chicago Artistic Director Christopher Courtney. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with a matinee performance Sunday, July 10 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling 773.342.4141 or visiting www.chicagodancecrash.com.

Velocity Orders Second Season of Original Series UNIQUE RIDES
by Caryn Robbins - May 9, 2016


Velocity, the #1 provider of high-octane entertainment, announced today the season two greenlight of the original series UNIQUE RIDES.

Crystal Johnson's THE DAY BEFORE HEAVEN Musical Comes to Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2016


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.

Crystal Johnson's THE DAY BEFORE HEAVEN Musical Comes to Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2016


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 KING AND I, Richard Nelson's 'THE GABRIELS,' 'HEDWIG' & More Set for Kennedy Center's 2016-17 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 8, 2016


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.

Breaking News! The Kennedy Center and WNO Announce 2016-17 Season - Partnerships With Yo-Yo Ma, Renee Fleming, and Q-Tip and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 8, 2016


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. Under President Deborah F. Rutter's continued leadership, the Kennedy Center is re-imagining ways of presenting the arts in the 21st century through interdisciplinary programming, immersive audience engagement, and a focus on artist-centric programming. The 2016–2017 season includes significant and institution-wide initiatives from the yearlong celebration marking the Centennial of John F. Kennedy's birth, to three newly appointed Artistic Partners who will lead these artistic and community initiatives (Yo-Yo Ma, Rene?e Fleming, and Q-Tip), and the support of American programming. With more than 2,000 performances across many artistic genres, the Center continues its tradition as the nation's center for the performing arts, commissioning, producing, and presenting the finest of local, national, and international arts. The 2016–2017 season includes 25 commissioned or co-commissioned works and projects across the Center's full range of artistic disciplines.

Ben Folds, Regina Spektor, Common & More Will Record for the HAMILTON MIXTAPE Album
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2016


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.'

World Nation Live Entertainment/Clearwave to Introduce Streaming Channels for PBS TV On Tour Superstar Concerts
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 21, 2016


Clearwave Telecommunications, Inc. (OTC PINK: CWTC) and World Nation Live Entertainment Inc. today announced final delivery of all the On Tour master tapes to our company.

VIDEO: Watch Promo for PITBULL'S NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION 2016, Airing on FOX
by - Dec 24, 2015


Mr. Worldwide, Pitbull is back for another revolutionary New Year’s party in Miami! See what he has in store for us this year!

Justin Bieber, The Weeknd & More Perform Live on Season Finale of THE VOICE Tonight
by TV News Desk - Dec 15, 2015


Superstar recording artists Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Missy Elliott, Sam Hunt and The Weeknd are all set to perform on tonight's (Dec. 15) season-finale telecast (9-11 p.m. ET) of NBC's Emmy Award-winning musical competition series 'The Voice.'

Justin Bieber, The Weeknd & More to Perform Live on Season Finale of THE VOICE, 12/15
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 9, 2015


Superstar recording artists Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Missy Elliott, Sam Hunt and The Weeknd are all set to perform on the Tuesday, Dec. 15 season-finale telecast (9-11 p.m. ET) of NBC's Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice.”

MaryJoanna Grisso, Austin Colby, Natascia Diaz and More Star in Signature Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2015


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.

Join the Revolution! HAMILTON is Accepting Audition Videos for Broadway & Touring Casts
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 30, 2015


Who doesn't love HAMILTON?! Now performers can take their first steps towards transitioning from fans to cast members.

MaryJoanna Grisso, Austin Colby, Natascia Diaz and More to Star in Signature Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2015


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.

Busta Rhymes Holiday Concert, Feat. Mary J. Blige, Sean 'Diddy Combs' & More Set for Prudential Center, 12/5
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 23, 2015


Multi-platinum selling recording artist and musical genius, Busta Rhymes, known worldwide for his hit records and extraordinary stage performance has aligned with HOT 97, the number one Hip Hop radio station in the world, to birth one of the most highly anticipated events of the year: 'Busta Rhymes & Friends Hot for the Holidays' concert. The event will take place at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on December 5, 2015, and go down in history as a night to remember as these musical icons shut down the entire tri state area! HOT 97's own legendary DJs will host the star-studded event. The upcoming winter season is about to get HOT!

Five Rap References Used in HAMILTON, As Annotated By Genius
by Michael Dale - Oct 3, 2015


The website aims to fully annotate the entire score of HAMILTON with its historic and musical references.

5th Annual ANNUAL IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL Rocks Las Vegas
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 21, 2015


After two days and dozens of history making performances, the fifth annual iHeartRadio Music Festival hosted by Ryan Seacrest, host and producer of “On Air with Ryan Seacrest,” concluded Saturday evening at the MGM Grand Garden arena in Las Vegas

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