Donna McKechnie News

BOMBSHELL is tonight!

The concert presentation of the musical created within the NBC TV series 'Smash,' created by Theresa Rebeck, Bombshell, with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, directed by Joshua Bergasse and Scott Wittman with choreography by Joshua Bergasse and music direction by Marc Shaiman, a one-night only landmark event benefitting The Actors Fund, takes place this evening, June 8, 2015 at The Minskoff Theatre (1515 Broadway).

BOMBSHELL is ready to explode!

The BOMBSHELL cast sings with the orchestra for the first time!

Join Encompass for this spectacular one night only benefit event in a unique Tribeca penthouse with a grand outdoor terrace featuring panoramic NYC views, to take place at 66 Leonard Street, New York, NY 10013 (between Church Street & Broadway) in the penthouse of Mr. Chip Seelig. In addition to an evening of great entertainment, guests can also expect savory hors d'oeuvres and enjoy wines from Mr. Seelig's private collection.

BOMBSHELL on Broadway is a close-knit family!

Welcome to the Tony Race, indeed! This Sunday, June 7, Something Rotten!'s Michael James Scott will take BroadwayWorld readers behind the scenes of Broadway's biggest night with an all-day 'Renaissance Runway' Instagram takeover.

BOMBSHELL says happy birthday to the dame herself!

BOMBSHELL on Broadway will really not be recorded!

On Twitter Watch, Neil Meron wrote ' #tony nominee #ChristianBorle at #Bombshell rehearsal w/ great #ensemble #Smash @TheActorsFund @craigzadan '

BOMBSHELL says happy birthday to the dame herself!

Katharine McPhee just posted a peek at the upcoming BOMBSHELL concert in rehearsal with the caption, 'Just a wee bit of rehearsal shenanigans...#mybrainisgoingntoexplode #smashreunion'. Click below to watch she and the team dance!

On Twitter Watch, Katharine McPhee wrote 'Let the sweaty rehearsals begin sirwestaytay kuhlmodee jennylaroche #bombshell rehearsals…'

Today we are celebrating the return of SMASH thanks to the big BOMBSHELL Actors Fund Concert coming up.

BOMBSHELL is on Broadway!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: AN ACT OF GOD opens on the Great White Way, York opens CAGNEY, Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING returns to LA and more!

BOMBSHELL is on Broadway!

The Shubert Organization and Career Transition For Dancers along with the host committee: Andy Blankenbuehler, Graciela Daniele, Mercedes Ellington, Donna McKechnie, Jerry Mitchell, & Chita Rivera welcomed The Broadway Dance Community for a Buffet Dinner & Between-Shows-Get-Together at Sardi's, Eugenia Room (234 West 44th Street) on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 (5:00pm-7:00pm).  This event is generously underwritten by The Shubert Organization.  Past client Andy Blankenbuehler (award-winning choreographer of the hit musical 'Hamilton') addressed the group on his relation with the organziation and how beneficial they have been for him and thousands of others.

Nancy Rhodes, artistic director of Encompass New Opera Theatre, announced today that cabaret and Broadway star Jason Graae will be the featured performer at the Encompass Jazz Cabaret Gala in Manhattan on June 29th, 2015. 

Every year, since its creation 16 years ago, THE COLUMN Awards in Dallas, TX has donated to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS. They hold the distinct honor of being the ONLY awards organization in the United States that uses their awards gala as a fundraiser for BC/EFA.