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Casting Announced for Nashville Rep's 2016-17 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2016


With former Tennessee Titan Eddie George, Jenny Littleton of The Doyle and Debbie Show, founding Rep actor Jackie Welch, a collection of audience favorites, and some intriguing new faces added to the mix, Nashville Repertory's five-show season for 2016-17 tackles the many dimensions of love: commitment, dilemma, risk, joy, and disappointment.

Frank Zappa's 'Lumpy Money Project/Object' Set & More to Debut 5/27
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 26, 2016


Frank Zappa's 3-CD Lumpy Money Project/Object set and his 2-CD Road Tapes, Venue #1 and Road Tapes, Venue #2performance albums will be reissued, and Road Tapes, Venue #3 will debut on May 27 from Zappa Records/UMe. All four titles will be available on CD and digitally.

Jason Danieley Returns to Broadway's CHICAGO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 29, 2016


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes back Jason Danieley in the role of Billy Flynn beginning tonight, February 29, at the Ambassador Theatre. NFL Legend and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George played his final performance in the role yesterday, February 28.

Jason Danieley Plots Return to Broadway's CHICAGO
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 26, 2016


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome back Jason Danieley in the role of Billy Flynn beginning Monday, February 29 at the Ambassador Theatre, it was announced today. NFL Legend and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George plays his final performance in the role on Sunday, February 28.

Photo Coverage: Still Razzle Dazzling- CHICAGO Celebrates 8000 Performances on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 23, 2016


Chicago, Broadway's longest running American musical, now in its 20th year, just celebrated another milestone at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC). Last night the company gathered to mark the show's 8000th performance on a night that happened to also be the birthday of Barry Weissler, the show's lead producer. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and you can check out photos below!

Paige Davis Will Return to Broadway's CHICAGO This Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2016


Actress and TV sensation Paige Davis is set to return to the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago in the role of "Roxie Hart" beginning Sunday, January 31st. Broadway's longest running American musical and now celebrating its 20th year, Chicago is playing at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

Photo Coverage: Heisman Winner Eddie George Takes First Broadway Bows in CHICAGO!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jan 13, 2016


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical CHICAGO welcomes NFL Legend and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George, who made his Broadway debut in the role of 'Billy Flynn' last night, January 12, 2016. He will play a 7-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC) through Sunday, February 28, 2016. Check out photos from his first curtain call below!

Heisman Winner Eddie George Struts Into CHICAGO as 'Billy Flynn' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2016


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical CHICAGO welcomes NFL Legend and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George, making his Broadway debut in the role of 'Billy Flynn' beginning tonight, January 12, 2016.

WAKE UP with BWW 1/14/2016 - NOISES OFF Opens and More!
by Jessica Khan - Jan 14, 2016


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: Roundabout's NOISES OFF, starring Megan Hilty and more, opens tonight on Broadway, and a starry cast leads industry readings of DEATH - THE MUSICAL this week!

WAKE UP with BWW 1/12/2016 - Eddie George Joins CHICAGO and More!
by Jessica Khan - Jan 12, 2016


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: Eddie George brings his showmanship to Broadway's CHICAGO starting tonight!

Nashville's Best Honored at Midwinter's First Night
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jan 11, 2016


Nashville actor and NFL Hall of Famer Eddie George, who makes his Broadway debut Tuesday night in the iconic musical Chicago, was named First Night's Outstanding Leading Actor in a Play for his searing portrayal of a former slave haunted by the spectre of abuse in Nashville Repertory Theatre's The Whipping Man. Rene Dunshee Copeland, producing artistic director of Nashville Rep, was named Outstanding Director of a Play, while her three-actor ensemble (which included James Rudolph and Matthew Rosenbaum) were awarded as First Night's Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Play for their rendition of the Matthew Lopez play.

WAKE UP with BWW 1/11/2016 - THE SECRET GARDEN and More!
by Jessica Khan - Jan 11, 2016


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: THE SECRET GARDEN, starring Rebecca Luker and Gabriella Pizzolo, plays in concert tonight and more!

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 1/9-1/10/2016
by - Jan 10, 2016


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, January 10, 2016 - Sunday, January 10, 2016.

Photo Flash: Razzle Dazzle 'Em! First Look at NFL Legend Eddie George in Broadway's CHICAGO
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 5, 2016


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, NFL legend, Heisman Trophy winner and Nashville actor Eddie George will make his Broadway debut next week, taking on the role of Billy Flynn in the long-running Tony Award-winning musical Chicago. Check out a first look below!

Up on the Marquee: Eddie George Gets a Times Square Billboard for His CHICAGO Debut!
by Walter McBride - Jan 4, 2016


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, NFL legend, Heisman Trophy winner and Nashville actor Eddie George will make his Broadway debut in January, taking on the role of Billy Flynn in the long-running Tony Award-winning musical Chicago.

WAKE UP with BWW 1/6/2016 - SKELETON CREW, UNDER THE RADAR & More!
by Jessica Khan - Jan 6, 2016


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: SKELETON CREW begins off-Broadway and The Public's UNDER THE RADAR gets underway!

VIDEO: New Billy Flynn, Football Great Eddie George, Comes To CHICAGO With Serious Acting Background
by Michael Dale - Dec 14, 2015


Before coming to Broadway, George appeared regionally in contemporary drama and Shakespeare

Cedric 'The Entertainer', Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez & Charlie Murphy Perform at Mohegan Sun Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2015


Numerous motion picture appearances, countless television shows, sitcoms and standup specials, a talk show, three radio shows, and two books. Cedric 'The Entertainer', Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy have been breaking ground in the comedy business and bringing the laughs for decades. This is a once in a lifetime chance to see five members of comedy royalty come together for the comedy event of the year, 'The Comedy Get Down' is tonight, November 7th at Mohegan Sun Arena at 8:00pm.

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