The final Sundance Film Festival held in Utah was surprisingly filled with connections to live theatre and stage or movie musicals, from films featuring Broadway stars like ONCE ON THIS ISLAND’s Isaac Powell in THE MOMENT to panels and Q&As with performers and filmmakers who are connected to theatre, like HAMILTON’s Daveed Diggs at The Audible Listening Lodge, or who are just simply fans.
At the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Grammy winner and MOANA 2 co-composer Emily Bear performed an impressive solo set as part of the ASCAP Music Café at Acura’s House of Energy as her writing partner, Abigail Barlow, prepared to make her Broadway debut in SIX.
This year’s ASCAP Music Café will host performances from Grammy and Emmy Award-winning composer and songwriter Emily Bear, singer-songwriter Josh Kelley, American glam rock band Foxy Shazam, and more.
Rosie’s Theater Kids (RTKids), the nonprofit arts education organization dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through the power of the performing arts, just announced the formation of its newly established Advisory Board.
Rosie's Theater Kids announced the addition of Lea Salonga, Christopher Jackson, and other prominent figures to its advisory board, enhancing its mission to enrich young lives through the arts.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning composer and pianist Emily Bear will appear as the featured pianist for Symphony & Sensibility: The Music of Jane Austen in Film, a one-night-only orchestral event at The Town Hall. See how to purchase tickets.
The iconic Blue Note Jazz Club is set to open its Los Angeles location on August 14 and launches the first season of show programming throughout 2025, with the grand opening by five-time Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper.
The ASCAP Foundation will honor Broadway composer and humanitarian Stephen Schwartz with the ASCAP Foundation Champion Award at its 50th Anniversary Celebration on June 10, 2025.
Quill & Quaver Associates has announced a worldwide singing competition on TikTok, IG, FB and YouTube Shorts of 14 songs from the musical, including singing duets with the original film cast members.
Moana and Maui’s latest adventure, Moana 2, will arrive on Disney+ on March 12. The highly anticipated sequel to the Walt Disney Animation Studios fan favorite is the #3 highest-grossing film of 2024.
For Broadway fans looking for something to stream, March is a packed month! As Spring officially begins, several theater titles make their streaming debuts, including WICKED's blockbuster adaptation and SING SING. Discover where to watch your favorite musicals and new releases.
The Society of Composers and Lyricists has announced the winners of the 6th Annual SCL Awards held Feb.12 in Los Angeles. The event was hosted by GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Colin Hay.
Moana 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, has hit digital retailers and will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on March 18.
On Late Night with Seth Meyers, Auli'i Cravalho discussed her recognizable voice as Moana, being the youngest person to play Sally Bowles in Cabaret, and more. Watch her interview now!
The global animated hit returns as “Moana 2” sails back to the El Capitan Theatre January 10th! Learn how to purchase tickets and learn more about the movie.
The Society of Composers & Lyricists has revealed the nominations for the 2025 Annual SCL Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation in music for visual media. Learn more!
Grammy-winning duo Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, known as Barlow and Bear, joined Good Morning America on Monday to discuss the Moana 2 soundtrack and the success of the new film. They also performed a song from the new movie. Watch the segment now!
As Wicked ends its third week in theaters, the movie musical continues to do well with moviegoers. In Monday through Thursday showings, Wicked is outperforming Moana 2, with Wicked amassing a $3 million gross on Thursday against Moana 2's $2.2 million.