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PEN World Voices Festival Begins Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2017


The thirteenth annual PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature will focus its lens on today's fractious relationship between gender and power. Taking place in New York City, May 1-7, 2017, the weeklong Festival will use literature and the arts to address how gender both enables and impairs full participation in politics and society.

Michelle Dorrance, Bill Irwin, Chris Jackson, Tiler Peck and More Set for DEMO: SONG & DANCE at The Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2017


After paying tribute to artistic inspirations during Fall 2016's DEMO, Damian Woetzel continues to unite artists from across fields around a common theme in performance on April 3, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. in the Eisenhower Theater. This installment of the multi-genre series brings together acclaimed artists for a special one-night performance to celebrate the combination of song and dance.

Hip Hop Mogul Jay Z to Produce Film Version of IN THE HEIGHTS
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 27, 2017


Hip hop mogul Jay Z will be among the producers of the highly anticipated film version of Broadway's IN THE HEIGHTS.

Lin-Manuel Miranda & Trio of Broadway Stars Preview IN THE HEIGHTS Tune at Hollywood Pre-Oscar Event
by Julie Musbach - Feb 26, 2017


Page Six reports that the smash hit star has been enjoying pre-Oscar events in Hollywood

BWW Review: Bravura Performances and Direction of Annie Baker's THE ALIENS at Stageworks
by Peter Nason - Feb 20, 2017


Chris Jackson, Derrick Phillips, and Franco Colon are at their brilliant best in this quirky, mesmerizing play, directed with so much heart by David Jenkins.

2017 PEN World Voices Festival Announces Programming
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2017


The thirteenth annual PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature will focus its lens on today's fractious relationship between gender and power. Taking place in New York City, May 1-7, 2017, the weeklong Festival will use literature and the arts to address how gender both enables and impairs full participation in politics and society.

BWW Morning Brief February 16th, 2017 - Broderick Back Onstage, THE PRICE and More!
by Jessica Khan - Feb 16, 2017


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Matthew Broderick returns to the stage and THE PRICE begins on Broadway!

VIDEO: Phillipa Soo and Chris Jackson Sing Cut Song from Disney's MOANA
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2017


Remember hearing Chris Jackson as the singing voice of Moana's father? Well, in this new bonus video shared by Entertainment Weekly, Jackson and fellow HAMILTON star Phillipa Soo sing as Maui and Moana in a cut song from Disney's MOANA. Check out the video below!

CBS Studios International Announces Licensing Agreement with WOWWOW in Japan
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 13, 2017


CBS Studios International announced today a multi-title content licensing agreement with Japan's leading premium pay TV provider, WOWOW.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Thinks Jordan Fisher 'Would Be A Pretty Good Benny' in IN THE HEIGHTS Film
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 9, 2017


As theater fans worldwide eagerly await the film adaptation, little details of the casting are known. However in an interview this week with the Huffington Post, Miranda revealed that he does have one talented actor in mind for the project.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 11/12-11/13/2016
by - Nov 13, 2016


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, November 13, 2016 - Sunday, November 13, 2016.

CBS Gives Full Season Orders to BULL, MACGYVER and KEVIN CAN WAIT
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 17, 2016


CBS has given full season orders to three top rated new series, including the #1 and #2 new series, BULL and KEVIN CAN WAIT, and Friday's #1 new series, MACGYVER.

CBS Launches New Digital Experience in Anticipation of New Drama Series BULL
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 16, 2016


To promote its new drama series BULL, CBS has launched a digital experience, which, in a first for a U.S. entertainment company, utilizes an innovative algorithm that profiles and interacts with users in real time on Twitter.

Kevin James to Host CBS FALL PREVIEW ft. 'First Look' at New Fall Series, 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2016


CBS FALL PREVIEW, hosted by Kevin James, star of CBS's new comedy series KEVIN CAN WAIT, is a primetime special highlighting the Network's six new fall series.

So Long, Farewell! BroadwayWorld Says Goodbye to #Ham4Ham With Our Top Ten!
by Alan Henry - Sep 7, 2016


Every Wednesday for what seems like forever, BroadwayWorld would bring you this week's #Ham4Ham live performance. Sadly, last week we had to say so long, farewell to the weekly performances in front of the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

Kevin James to Host CBS FALL PREVIEW ft. 'First Look' at New Fall Series, 9/12
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 30, 2016


CBS FALL PREVIEW, hosted by Kevin James, star of CBS's new comedy series KEVIN CAN WAIT, is a primetime special highlighting the Network's six new fall series.

VIDEO: Christopher Jackson On HAMILTON's Appeal To Both The Right and Left
by Michael Dale - Aug 30, 2016


President Barack Obama once quipped that HAMILTON is the only thing he and Dick Cheney can agree on.

Christopher Jackson, HAIRSPRAY & More - BWW's Guide to Broadway on Fall TV!
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 23, 2016


Broadway stars and a host of musical presentations are on tap for the upcoming 2016-17 primetime television season. Included in THE LINEUP will be new series starring HAMILTON's Christopher Jackson, FROZEN's Kristen Bell and BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY star Stephen Pasquale.

Who Sang It Best? Watch Broadway Get Patriotic with the National Anthem!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jul 4, 2016


Oh, say can you see... all the Broadway stars who have sung this song? Well now you can! It's America's birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with some of Broadway's best renditions of our national anthem. Which version is your favorite?

Channing Tatum Says 'Brilliant' Director Will Helm MAGIC MIKE on Broadway
by Jessica Khan - Jun 27, 2016


Channing Tatum has teased a little more about his new MAGIC MIKE musical.

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