Emily Padgett News

UN DÍA COMO HOY: CHARLIE Y LA FÁBRICA DE CHOCOLATE cerraba en Broadway

Basado en la aclamada novela de Roald Dahl, CHARLIE Y LA FÁBRICA DE CHOCOLATE se estrenaba en Broadway en primavera de 2017 y tras 305 funciones y 27 previas, el 14 de enero de 2018 bajaba el telón por última vez.

Broadway Rewind: SIDE SHOW Returns to Broadway!

Today we rewind to 2014, when Side Show was getting ready to return to Broadway at the St. James Theatre, where it played for 56 performances.

Josh Young and Emily Padgett Announce Birth of Second Child

Broadway couple Josh Young and Emily Padgett have announced the birth of their second child, Leo Elliott Young. BroadwayWorld sends our congratulations to the happy family!

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Will Stream Selections from Its Classic Broadway: Rodgers & Hammerstein Program on Facebook Live

Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke brings together his close friends for an episode of #TSOatHome featuring the music of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Friday, April 17 at 3:00pm.

Broadway Movie-Musical SOUL DOCTOR to be Shown in Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Kwanzaa Film Festival presents a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day program, themed 'A Kwanzaa Response to a Hanukkah Tragedy' with a program that focuses on African American-Jewish Relations. The feature presentation is this year's 'Best Film' winner Soul Doctor - the Broadway movie-musical about the life of the 'rock star' rabbi Shlomo Carlbach and his history shaping relationship with music icon Nina Simone. The film will be shown on Monday, January 20th at 4pm at AMC Magic Johnson Harlem (2309 Frederick Douglas Blvd.) as part of their Gala Awards evening.

Emily Padgett, Josh Young, Jordan Donica, Will Join Steven Reineke and Toronto Symphony Orchestra to Perform the Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein

Toronto Symphony Orchestra will perform the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein in April of 2020!

Wake Up With BWW 9/20: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Begins Previews, and More!

Today's top stories: The Lightning Thief begins previews on Broadway tonight, and more!

BWW TV: Looking Back at BRIGHT STAR's Opening Night!

The sun is gonna shine today because its the birthday of the legendary actor and comedian Steve Martin! In honor of the occasion, we're looking back at his Tony-nominated musical Bright Star that he wrote the score for with Edie Brickell. Get a peek inside the show's opening night with Martin and Brickell alongside cast members including Carmen Cusack, Paul Alexander Nolan, and more! Check out the full video!

Josh Young Join Oakland University Faculty This Fall

Oakland University will welcome actor, singer and Tony Award nominated Broadway star Josh Young to campus this fall as he joins the faculty in the Department of Theatre in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance. 

Wake Up With BWW 2/18: MCP Presents THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL Tonight, and More!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Happy Monday! Kick off a brand new week by catching up on the latest Broadway news!

Josh Young and Emily Padgett Announce Birth of Baby Girl

Broadway couple Josh Young and Emily Padgett have announced the birth of their new baby girl. Adele May Young was born on February 3, 2019.

Broadway Records Announces SESSION GIRLS (ORIGINAL CONCERT CAST RECORDING) ��" LIVE AT FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW

Broadway Records today announced that SESSION GIRLS (ORIGINAL CONCERT CAST RECORDING) - LIVE AT FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW will be released digitally and in stores on Friday, September 28, 2018. The album is currently available for pre-order at www.BroadwayRecords.com.

Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 9/21 - GYPSY, HUNCHBACK, FUN HOME, and More!

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature GYPSY, HUNCHBACK, FUN HOME, and More!

Brief 9/20: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Begins Previews, and More!

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: The Lifespan of a Fact begins previews on Broadway tonight, and more!

Review Roundup: Corey Cott in the New Musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER in Kansas City

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Kansas City Repertory Theatre first show of its 20182019 season - the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, now on stage through September 30, 2018. Check out the photos below!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At LAST DAYS OF SUMMER at Kansas City Rep

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Kansas City Repertory Theatre first show of its 20182019 season - the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, now on stage through September 30, 2018. Check out video of the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look At Corey Cott in the New Musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER in Kansas City

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Kansas City Repertory Theatre first show of its 20182019 season - the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, now on stage through September 30, 2018. Check out the photos below!

BWW Review: LAST DAYS OF SUMMER at Kansas City Repertory Theatre

The Spencer Theater, KC Rep audience roared its approval at the world-premiere, musical production of Steve Kruger's 1998 novel 'Last Days Of Summer.'   In collaboration with Composer Jason Howland and Director Jeff Calhoun, Kruger's new play takes its first full scale step toward a hoped for long run on the Great White Way

VIDEO: Corey Cott & More Star in New Musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER at Kansas City Rep

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Kansas City Repertory Theatre first show of its 20182019 season - the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, now on stage through September 30, 2018.

KCRep Kicks Off Season with World Premiere Musical

Kansas City Repertory Theatre launches its 2018/2019 season with the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, September 7 - 30, 2018.  LAST DAYS is based on the book by author Steve Kluger, who also wrote the book and lyrics for this production. LAST DAYS OF SUMMER features music by Grammy winner Jason Howland, is directed and choreographed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun (Broadway's NEWSIES, KCRep's BETWEEN THE LINES), and is produced by special arrangement with Daryl Roth (Broadway's KINKY BOOTS and INDECENT, KCRep's BETWEEN THE LINES).