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BWW Exclusive: Josh Radnor, Auli'i Cravalho & Damon J. Gillespie Get Ready to RISE on NBC!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2017


BroadwayWorld recently got to chat with cast members from the new NBC series Rise. Hear what Auli'i Cravalho, Josh Radnor, and Damon J. Gillespie have to say about their characters, inspiring young people, and the importance of a good teacher.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Have 'Special Part' in NBC High School Musical Drama RISE
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2017


RISE star Auli'i Cravalho, who voiced the animated title character in the Disney film, revealed at yesterday's NBC Upfront event that HAMILTON creator and MOANA composer Lin-Manuel Miranda will be involved in the new drama series.

NBC Reveals 2017-18 Winning Lineup Featuring New Shows & Bold Scheduling Moves
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2017


On the heels of a victorious 2016-17 season, NBC has announced a new season lineup that builds upon its remarkable stability while adding a rich variety of new series.

Davis Gaines Will Play Joseph Pulitzer in NEWSIES at the Muny
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2017


The Muny announced today that Davis Gaines will play the role of Joseph Pulitzer, rounding out the principal cast for Newsies, the seventh and final production of its 99th season. Design teams were also announced for this production, which plays August 7- 13. Newsies is proudly sponsored by BMO Harris Bank.

NBC Picks Up RISE Series from HAMILTON's Jeffrey Seller
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2017


NBC has just announced that it has picked up the new series RISE- previously titled DRAMA HIGH.

STAGE TUBE: Alliance Theatre Releases New Trailer for Broadway-Bound THE PROM
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 25, 2017


The ALLIANCE THEATRE has just released a new trailer for Broadway-bound THE PROM.  Check it out below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Brooks Ashmanskas, Beth Leavel, Christopher Sieber and More in Rehearsals for the Pre-Broadway World Premiere of THE PROM
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 15, 2016


The ALLIANCE THEATRE will have its pre-Broadway World Premiere in Atlanta, August 18 - September 25, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at promo shots and the cast in rehearsals below!

STAGE TUBE: The Cast of the Pre-Broadway World Premiere of THE PROM Performs 'You Happened' in Rehearsal
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 6, 2016


The ALLIANCE THEATRE will have its pre-Broadway World Premiere in Atlanta, August 18 - September 25, 2016. In the video below, the cast performs a song from the show, 'You Happened', in rehearsal.  Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: First Look at the Set Load-In of the Pre-Broadway World Premiere of THE PROM in Atlanta
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 3, 2016


The ALLIANCE THEATRE will have its pre-Broadway World Premiere in Atlanta, August 18 - September 25, 2016. See the work of THE PROM's set and lighting designers as they come together with the production team in the whirlwind build of THE PROM's set on the Alliance Stage. Check out a first look below!

STAGE TUBE: Director Casey Nicholaw Talks THE PROM at the Alliance Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 18, 2016


The ALLIANCE THEATRE began rehearsals this week for The Prom, the hilarious new musical that will have its pre-Broadway World Premiere in Atlanta, August 18 - September 25, 2016.  Director Casey Nicholaw talks about the show in the video below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for THE PROM at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre with Christopher Sieber, Beth Leavel, Casey Nicholaw & More!
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 13, 2016


The Alliance Theatre began rehearsals this week for The Prom, the hilarious new musical that will have its pre-Broadway World Premiere in Atlanta, August 18 - September 25, 2016. Check out photos below!

Disney's ALADDIN to Launch New Digital Lottery Policy Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 4, 2016


Disney's Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical, will convert its in-person lottery into a digital lottery for a limited number of $30 tickets to every performance via AladdinTheMusical.com/lottery.

Carnegie Hall's Giant, Starry WEST SIDE STORY Revival Opens This Weekend in Queens
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2016


Carnegie Hall's WEST SIDE STORY will be presented in three performances this weekend, March 4, 5, and 6, 2016, at the Knockdown Center, a restored factory in Queens.

Giant WEST SIDE STORY Revival Adds to Cast of 50, Chorus of 200 with Chuck Cooper, Peter Gerety & More
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 18, 2016


Carnegie Hall today announced the full cast for its upcoming production of West Side Story, to be presented in three performances on March 4, 5, and 6, 2016 at the Knockdown Center, a restored factory in Queens.

STAGE TUBE: Watch the NEWSIES Cast Take Their FINAL Energetic Curtain Call!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 24, 2014


The cast of the Tony Award-winning musical NEWSIES took their excited final bows at the Nederlander Theatre today to uproarious applause from a packed audience. NEWSIES featured a Tony Award-winning score with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, with a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, NEWSIES was directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his work. NEWSIES enjoyed almost two and a half years on Broadway.

NEWSIES' Corey Cott, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ryan Steele & More 'STOP THE PRESSES' at 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2014


Tonight, August 14th, cast members from Newsies will take part in Stop the Presses: Newsboys of New York Rally at 54 Below.

Matt Doyle, Tony Yazbeck & More Set for 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2014


Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

Ariana DeBose, 'STOP THE PRESSES' & More Set for Late Night at 54 Below Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 8, 2014


Craving a show after the show? 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, is expanding its popular late-night series with fresh faces and hot new performances to keep the party buzzing into the wee hours. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551. 54 BELOW welcomes you to loosen your tie and embrace the night at its upcoming events:

NEWSIES Cast's 54 Below Show, STOP THE PRESSES, Featuring Andrew Keenan-Bolger and More, Adds Extra Performance, 8/14
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 7, 2014


A second show has been added for Stop the Presses: Newsboys of New York Rally at 54 Below on August 14th. The 11:30pm show was added after the original 7pm show sold out in a matter of hours.

Patti LuPone, The Skivvies, Ben Platt and More Will Play 54 Below, Aug-Sept 2014
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2014


This August and September 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street.

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