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Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, Kate Baldwin and More Set for October at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2016


This September, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

HEDWIG National Tour Kicks Off in Darren Criss's Hometown This Sunday
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2016


A friendly reminder! Darren Criss and Lena Hall will launch the highly anticipated National Tour of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the 2014 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival, reprising their critically-acclaimed performances at the SHN Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco (October 2-30) and the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles (November 1-27).

Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, Kate Baldwin and More Set for October at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2016


This September, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss, Lena Hall, & Stephen Trask Preview HEDWIG Tour in Latest Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2016


Lift up your hands! Darren Criss, Lena Hall, and Stephen Trask presented acoustic performances of 'Sugar Daddy' and 'Midnight Radio' from HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at a Members-only In Conversation event at the SHN Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco this afternoon.

Broadway AM Report, 9/29/2016 - FALSETTOS, THE ENCOUNTER, HOCUS POCUS & More!
by Jessica Khan - Sep 29, 2016


Today's big news: FALSETTOS begins previews, THE ENCOUNTER opens, TRIAL OF AN AMERICAN PRESIDENT skewers Bush, the PUFFS Potter parody starts, and a HOCUS POCUS musical parody begins tonight in L.A.!

American Pops Orchestra Launches LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2016


Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will launch the 12:15 PM lunchtime concert series "THIRD THURSDAYS" to highlight the unique musical personalities and special talents of the members of their acclaimed ensemble at Live! at 10th and G (First Congregational, UCC Washington - 945 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001). Admission to the 30 minute events are free, but a free-will offering will benefit the DC Youth Orchestra Program, where Mr. Frazier is an Artist-in-Residence. 

GOTHAM's Robin Lord Taylor to Leap Into WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT This Halloween
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2016


Maberry Theatricals have announced that Robin Lord Taylor, who stars as Oswald Cobblepot (aka The Penguin) on FOX's hit series "Gotham," will take the leap in WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT, the internationally-acclaimed play by Nassim Soleimanpour, on Halloween, October 31 at 8pm. 

Paul Simon, Tom Morello, Jon Batiste, Regina Spektor, and More Take the Stage at Global Citizen: The World on Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2016


On Thursday, September 22, renowned artists, world leaders and influencers joined together at Global Citizen: The World on Stage to make major policy commitments to support refugees, recognize the Yazidi genocide, eradicate polio, remove barriers to girls' education, and provide clean water for all ahead of the 2016 Global Citizen Festival.

BWW Review: Justin Vivian Bond Is 'Golden' in Anniversary Show at Joe's Pub
by Troy Frisby - Sep 23, 2016


If this is what the end of the GOLDEN AGE OF JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND looks like, here's hoping for an extension. Before capping off a yearlong celebration of Bond's 25th anniversary of being a performer with a VIVification benefit, v's---Bond's preferred pronoun---GOLDEN AGE was a fever dream, full of charming anecdotes about shared psychoanalysts, spirit guides and Blythe Danner. On the second evening of the show's four-night run earlier this month, Bond's control over the melodic rasp of v's voice was impeccable. More importantly, v displayed an unmatched talent for controlling the space v's in, owning the entire stage with little more than a gentle sway and the tap of a heel, making Bond's all-out performance look effortless.

Alex Brightman, Nancy Travis and More Headed to WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2016


Maberry Theatricals has announced the October and November lineup of eclectic stars for the New York premiere of WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT, the internationally-acclaimed play by Nassim Soleimanpour.

Photo Flash: Darren Criss, Megan Hilty and More at 'VOICES FOR THE VOICELESS' Foster Kids Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2016


The 2nd-annual Voices for the Voiceless: Stars for Foster Kids concert was just held last night, September 12th, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. This special event, presented by Beachbody.com, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, brought together the brightest stars of stage and screen to raise awareness about the plight of kids in foster care, particularly those aged 13 to 21 whom many consider 'unadoptable' because of their age. Scroll down for photos!

GLEE Alum Joins Cast of AMERICAN HORROR STORY Season Six
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 13, 2016


GLEE alum Jacob Artist turned to Instagram to reveal the news that he has joined the cast of AMERICAN HORROR STORY's sixth season

HAMILTON's Javier Muñoz and Brandon Victor Dixon Join CHITA: NOWADAYS at Carnegie Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 13, 2016


Javier Muñoz and Brandon Victor Dixon, the new stars of Hamilton on Broadway, and New York City Gay Men's Chorus have joined the list of special guests at Chita Rivera's landmark concert CHITA: NOWADAYS at Carnegie Hall on Monday, November 7, 2016 at8:00 PM. Presented by Daniel Nardicio, this event marks the first time the Broadway legend will headline the iconic venue. The two-time Tony Award winner will also welcome previously-announced guests Alan Cumming and Andy Karl, with others to be announced soon. Tickets are now on sale at www.ChitaInConcert.com.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Supports Foster Kids at VOICES FOR THE VOICELESS
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 13, 2016


The 2nd-annual Voices for the Voiceless: Stars for Foster Kids concert was just held last night, September 12th at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. This special event, presented by Beachbody.com, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, brought together the brightest stars of stage and screen to raise awareness about the plight of kids in foster care, particularly those aged 13 to 21 whom many consider 'unadoptable' because of their age.

Telly Leung Returns to Feinstein's/54 Below with SONGS FOR YOU Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2016


Telly Leung, the Broadway and television star of 'Glee,' Godspell, Rent and more, returns to Feinstein's/54 Below for two shows only tonight and tomorrow, September 13 and 14, after a two-year hiatus and a 'star turn' (NBC New York) in Broadway's Allegiance opposite George Takei and Lea Salonga.

STAGE TUBE: Motivational Monday! Darren Criss on Learning His Way to Happiness
by Stage Tube - Sep 12, 2016


HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH tour star Darren Criss recently stopped by the iHeartRadio Studio to talk about how learning can help lead you to happiness. Click below for this 'Motivational Monday' treat!

Neil Patrick Harris, Laura Benanti, Joel Grey and More Sign on for TECTONIC AT 25, Hosted by Jane Fonda
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2016


Tectonic Theater Project has announced casting for Tectonic At 25!, a benefit performance celebrating 25 years of groundbreaking theater.

TV: Go Inside The Second Annual Great Elsie Fest with Darren Criss, Cynthia Erivo & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 7, 2016


Earlier this week, Darren Criss and friends took to the stage at the Ford Amphitheater on Coney Island for the second annual Elsie Fest, a one-day outdoor music festival celebrating stars and songs from the stage and screen.

Justin Vivian Bond, Darren Criss, Molly Ringwald and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2016


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly lineup of performances from September 7 - 18, 2016. Scroll down, and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Broadway AM Report, 9/8/2016 - SPAMILTON Opens and More!
by Jessica Khan - Sep 8, 2016


Today's big news: SPAMILTON (more here) and EDWIN, THE EDWIN BOOTH STORY open Off-Broadway, and the stars of OH, HELLO meet the press, so stay tuned for coverage!

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