Deborah Cox News

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present celebrated pianist and singer Brian J. Nash. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Billy Porter Joins Roster of Honorees for Diversity Honors at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Award-winning actor, singer, director, producer, and playwright Billy Porter will be honored at the event on March 9.

This spring Brady returns to Broadway in the all-new production of The Wiz, leading the cast as the titular character. The highly-anticipated musical features award-winning creatives and producers including Schele Williams, Common, Amber Ruffin, Sharen Davis, Deborah Cox, Nichelle Lewis and many other talents.

Kandi Burruss is bringing The Wiz to 'another level' as she produces her first Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld sat down with Kandi Burruss to discuss what the expect from The Wiz, the importance of Black producers on Broadway, and using her platform on The Real Housewives of Atlanta to spotlight Broadway.

-“Season of Black Art” (SOBA), the ‘Black Excellence' Art Series launched in October  2023, included the path of the ‘Yellow Brick Road' as the African American Arts and Culture Complex (AAACC) embraced the Broadway show “The Wiz” joining Mayor London Breed in welcoming the new sensational hit.

THE WIZ will ease on down the road once again, beginning in February 2025, with further tour dates to be announced. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

See first look photos of Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Wayne Brady as ‘The Wiz’ in the groundbreaking musical set to open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.

54 BELOW has announced the return of the telenovela heartthrob and Broadway Musical Star Mauricio Martínez who will bring his show, 5’11”, Based in NYC show to 54 Below on Sunday, Feb 4 at 7 pm with pianist and musical director Brian J. Nash and a live band.

Nichelle Lewis, star of The Wiz, recently performed the song 'Home' on The View. Check out the full performance in the video here!

THE WIZ, now playing at Broadway San Diego at the Civic Theatre through Sunday, January 14th has soaring vocals, striking choreography, and a vibrant cast in this pre-Broadway stop.

​​​​​​​ArtsUnited kicks off the New Year with the first of four concerts that are “Celebrating Diversity,” with “Alexander and the Birds of Paradise” at 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 27 at the Sunshine Cathedral for the Performing Arts.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'I am lovingly closing my TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS with one of the most special Christmas songs, “Someday At Christmas” recorded by the one & only Stevie Wonder back in 1967. It’s, quite simply, one of those songs that makes me feel the very embodiment and spirit of the Holiday Season. Without fail, it always makes me tear up with it’s messages of peace, giving and love. In other words, what Christmas is all about. I want to thank you ALL for spending these 12 days with me and BroadwayWorld’s lovely annual tradition. Blessings to all. XO'

On the eleventh day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'Today, I want to share with you one of my kids’ favorites- “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” and, here, by The Jackson 5. It always takes me back to when they were young, singing around the house, in their matching PJs. My kids LOVE Christmas so much, that we would always have our tree up right after Halloween, to enjoy the season longer!'

This year we couldn't have been more thrilled to welcome the one and only Deborah Cox- currently starring in the Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz- to share some of her most cherished holiday songs and performances. Which songs made her list? Check out all twelve selections...

On the tenth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'We can’t have The Twelve Days of Christmas without a selection from Leslie Odom Jr.’s Christmas Album. So many beautiful selections, but this duet of Leslie and Nicolette Robinson“Ma’oz Tzur” is, oh, so touching.'

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 21, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

On the nineth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'This is one of my absolute FAVES and this version is especially awesome because it’s Donny Hathaway and his daughter, Lalah … Brilliantly festive!'

On the eighth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'I will always remember when Norm Lewis sang 'The Music Of The Night' from The Phantom of the Opera on a Zoom during the pandemic and the hairs stood up on my arms from his beautiful rendition of the song. His Christmas album is no different. His version of “Mary, Did You Know?” is just as gorgeous.'

On the seventh day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'Nat King Cole has been called 'The King Of Christmas.' It’s not difficult to understand why when you hear and see the man, himself, simple and unadorned, bringing this beautiful song to life.

For four years this cabaret editor has been dreaming of these club acts.