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National AIDS Initiative Launches World AIDS Day Premiere of New Stage Play and 'Rock the Red' Campaign to Engage African Americans on HIV/AIDS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2020

In recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1st, the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC), an initiative of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the worlds largest, non-profit public health organization addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, is utilizing the power of the arts and social media to bring greater awareness to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and its disproportionate impact on Black Americans.

Patti LuPone, Billy Porter & More Will Join Michael McElroy and the Broadway Inspirational Voices for Holiday Concert Stream
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 24, 2020

Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV), the Tony Award-winning choir founded and directed by Michael McElroy, is thrilled to announce its 2020 holiday concert, “A Season of Hope & Inspiration,” will stream for free to a global audience on Sunday, Dec. 13 starting at 7pm (ET). The concert will feature an incredible lineup of special guests, including the Broadway luminaries Patti LuPone, Billy Porter, Leslie Odom Jr., Crystal Monee Hall, Daniel J. Watts, and Shoshana Bean. The event will stream online, and tickets (FREE and donate-what-you-can) can be reserved at BIVvoices.org starting Nov. 30.

Patti LuPone, Billy Porter, Leslie Odom Jr. and More to Join BIV's A SEASON OF HOPE & INSPIRATION Holiday Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2020

BIV has announced its 2020 holiday concert, 'A Season of Hope & Inspiration,' will stream for free to a global audience on Sunday, Dec. 13 starting at 7pm (ET). The concert will feature an incredible lineup of special guests, including Patti LuPone, Billy Porter, Leslie Odom Jr., Crystal Monee Hall, Daniel J. Watts, and Shoshana Bean.

Sophia Anne Caruso, Damon Daunno, Amber Gray and More Join THE LIZ SWADOS PROJECT Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2020

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and JOE's PUB will present a free virtual celebration of the new album The Liz Swados Project tonight Tuesday, November 24 at 8:00 PM Eastern. The event will feature several of the performers who appear on the album, offering singular musical performances and personal insights into Swados' work.

VIDEO: Debbie Allen Talks About Making THE NUTCRACKER Inclusive on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 24, 2020

Debbie Allen is shaking up the ballet world with her new show that puts a modern and inclusive spin on 'The Nutcracker.'

129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2020

BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,

Wake Up With BWW 11/13: Isaac Cole Powell Joins DEAR EVAN HANSEN Film, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2020

Today's top stories: Isaac Cole Powell joins the Dear Evan Hansen film, Ryan Murphy's A Chorus Line limited series is in the works, Kristin Chenoweth talks Candy Land and more!

VIDEO: See Debbie Allen in the Trailer for DANCE DREAMS: HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 12, 2020

From Shondaland, the Netflix documentary film Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker shines a light on the work of trailblazing icon Debbie Allen and her reimagining of the classic ballet performed annually by the gifted students of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA).

VIDEO: Christine Baranski Says Dolly Parton Plays a 'Sexy Foxy Angel' in CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 11, 2020

Christine Baranski and Dolly Parton spoke to PEOPLE Magazine about their upcoming holiday musical, 'Christmas on the Square.'

Sophia Anne Caruso, Damon Daunno, Amber Gray and More Join Virtual Event Celebrating THE LIZ SWADOS PROJECT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2020

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and JOE's PUB will present a free virtual celebration of the new album The Liz Swados Project on Tuesday, November 24 at 8:00 PM Eastern. The event will feature several of the performers who appear on the album, offering singular musical performances and personal insights into Swados' work.

Jeremy Irons, Debbie Allen, Nigel Lithgoe and More Join Virtual Benefit Celebrating 25th Anniversary of The Wallis Founding
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2020

Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts will commemorate the 25th anniversary of its founding with DreamBuilders: From Post Office to Box Office, a virtual benefit celebrating the landmark occasion on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 6:30 pm.

Debbie Allen Dance Academy Celebrates 20 Years With Drive-In Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2020

On November 14, 2020, Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) will host its 20th Annual GALA Fundraiser in the parking lot of the iconic, historic Rose Bowl (1001 Rose Bowl Dr. Pasadena, CA 91103, United States) in Los Angeles with a not to be missed, unique Drive-In GALA. This evening will celebrate two decades of achievement, creativity and inspiration with fantastic entertainment, food, high profile guests and performing artists from around the world.

VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for DOLLY PARTON'S CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE, Starring Christine Baranski
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 22, 2020

A rich and nasty woman, Regina Fuller, returns to her small hometown after her father’s death to evict everyone and sell the land to a mall developer - right before Christmas.

CSC Announces CLASSIC CONVERSATIONS Episode With Anika Noni Rose
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2020

Classic Stage Company today announced a virtual Classic Conversation with Tony-winning actress and singer Anika Noni Rose (Broadway: Caroline, or Change; Off-Broadway: Carmen Jones at CSC; Film: The Princess and the Frog, Dreamgirls) on October 29.

LISTEN: Tayla Parx Premieres New Song 'Residue'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 16, 2020

“Residue,” Grammy-nominated artist Tayla Parx’s new track, is out now on TaylaMade/Atlantic Records.

Debbie Allen Dance Studio Documentary Set for Release Nov. 27
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 8, 2020

The upcoming Shonda Rhimes-produced documentary about Debbie Allen is set for release on Netflix November 27th. 

VIDEO: STATION 19 and GREY'S ANATOMY Dedicate Seasons to Essential Workers
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 8, 2020

'This season, our work is dedicated to the healthcare workers who put their lives on the line every day to try to save ours,' said Krista Vernoff, showrunner and executive producer.

Photo Flash: First Look at DOLLY PARTON'S CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE with Christine Baranski & More!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 7, 2020

A rich and nasty woman, Regina Fuller, returns to her small hometown after her father’s death to evict everyone and sell the land to a mall developer - right before Christmas.

THE LIZ SWADOS PROJECT Featuring Ali Stroker, Amber Gray and More Released Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2020

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that The Liz Swados Project has been released on CD in stores and online today, Friday, October 2. The album was released on digital and streaming formats earlier this year.

Tristan Hill Uses Performing to Express Himself - Next on Stage: Dance Edition
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 30, 2020

We're down to our top 5 in the Next on Stage competition! Contestant Tristan Hill shares more about his charity, his favorite role he's had in the past, and his experience seeing Newsies on Broadway!

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