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Photo Coverage: David Yazbek Brings His Music To Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jul 2, 2019

You recently saw the television camera focus on David Yazbek seated in the audience at the Tony Awards and last night if you were at Feinstein's54 Below you saw him seated on the piano bench with his killer band and special guest Etai Benson in a thrilling performance by the composer himself.

Everything You Need to Know About the 2019-2020 Broadway Season!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 17, 2019

The 2019-2020 Broadway season is in full gear! Thirty-eight productions have been announced so far to hit the Great White Way this season, so there is plenty for theatergoers to look forward to! With all such a variety of musicals and plays, new works and revivals, we're getting you prepared by giving you a peek at each of the productions announced to arrived on the Great White Way this season! Take a peek at all the excitement!

David Yazbek, Lillias White, And More Come To Feinstein's/54 Below Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2019

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.comFeinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

David Yazbek and Etai Benson Come to Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2019

David Yazbek will return to Feinstein's/54 Below on July 1 with special guest Etai Benson, known for portraying Papi in the original Broadway cast of The Band's Visit! Here's a rare opportunity to see one of the theater's most innovative composers do what he's actually best at- thrilling a live audience. The New York Times has called his live performance "A thrill-ride at a volcano's edge." Together with a band of the most exciting musicians in NYC (including a mighty full horn section!), Yazbek will perform songs from his albums and shows- old, new, and upcoming.

THE BAND'S VISIT Wins Daytime Emmy Award For TODAY SHOW Performance
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2019

Even though it has closed, The Band's Visit is still winning awards! The show's original cast won a Daytime Emmy Award yesterday for their performance on the Today Show!

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and More Win 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards - Full List!
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2019

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the winners of the 46th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The gala was held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Southern California.

THE BAND'S VISIT Receives Daytime Emmy Nomination for Performance on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 21, 2019

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE BAND'S VISIT, which is currently running on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for their performance of 'Answer Me' live on the Today Show.

THE BAND'S VISIT Enters Final Four Weeks On Broadway
by Julie Musbach - Mar 11, 2019

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE BAND'S VISIT will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

Where Do You Belong? Stats from the Most Represented Schools on Broadway Part 1
by Julie Musbach - Feb 16, 2019

We're rounding up some of the most heavily represented schools on Broadway to give students some stats to consider when getting ready to apply or even transfer.

THE BAND'S VISIT Wins the GRAMMY for Best Musical Theater Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 10, 2019

The original Broadway cast recording of THE BAND'S VISIT has won the GRAMMY for Best Musical Theater Album at the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards! 

Kacey Musgraves, Childish Gambino Win Big at the 2019 GRAMMY AWARDS - Full Winners List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 10, 2019

Music's Biggest Night - the GRAMMYs - is here! Live from STAPLES Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. 

Casting Announced For Upcoming Staged Reading Of THE WAY OUT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2019

Current and past Broadway stars, an Emmy-winning headliner and a young movie star will appear in the reading of Diana Amsterdam's play, 'The Way Out,' at 5 pm February 11 at the Roundabout rehearsal space on 46th Street. Dave Solomon will direct. Seating is limited - Interested parties should contact Sanford Silver Productions at reading@SanfordSilver.com

BWW Poll: Which BANDS VISIT Song Is Your Favorite?
by BWW Polls - Feb 5, 2019

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday that the 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Band's Visit will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, April 7, 2019. In honor of the show's run, we want to know which of the show's Tony-winning songs is your favorite! Let us know in our poll down below!

VIDEO: Katrina Lenk Performs 'Omar Sharif' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 5, 2019

On last night's episode of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' the cast of Tony Award-winning Broadway musical 'The Band's Visit' performed a scaled-down version of 'Omar Sharif' with Katrina Lenk.

THE BAND'S VISIT Will Close on Broadway this April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2019

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Band's Visit will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Upon closing, the production will have played 589 regular and 36 preview performances at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 W 47th Street).

Photo Coverage: Lynn Ahrens, Adam Kantor, and More at the 61st Grammy Nominee Celebration
by Walter McBride - Jan 29, 2019

Some of Broadway's best came out for the 61st Grammy nominee celebration in New York City last night. In attendance were Lynn Ahrens, Adam Kantor, Cody Simpson, Joshua Henry, Etai Benson, Ari'el Stachel, and more!

Photo Flash: THE BAND'S VISIT Celebrates 500 Performances on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2019

Today, January 20, 2019, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, THE BAND'S VISIT celebrates 500 performances on Broadway! The company celebrated on stage at the Barrymore Theatre with a cake by Marissa Gonzales.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Atlantic Theater Company's BLUE RIDGE
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 8, 2019

Atlantic Theater Company stages the world premiere production of Blue Ridge, written by Abby Rosebrock (Dido of Idaho, Atlantic Launch commissionee) and directed by Taibi Magar (Is God Is, The Great Leap). The show officially opened last night, January 7, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos below!

THE BAND'S VISIT Offers Holiday Sale on Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2018

The Band's Visit is offering a holiday sale through December 5 to all performances January 8 - March 10, 2019. Details are available at TheBandsVisitMusical.com/HolidaySale.

VIDEO: On This Day, November 9- THE BAND'S VISIT Begins Its Broadway Stay!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2018

On this day in 2017, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, The Band's Visit, opened on Broadway!

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