The entertainment industry mourns the death of songwriter and actress Judy Parker Gaudio, (age 79). Gaudio, the writer of Billboard chart-topping songs and Broadway hits, passed away peacefully from respiratory complications on Thursday, her husband Bob Gaudio confirmed. (more...)
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on September 19 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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The Hip Hop Nutcracker (www.hiphopnutcracker.com), a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky's timeless music, hits the road this holiday season to 28 U.S. cities. (more...)
THE BLACK BOX launches a new Decades Series on Saturday, September 23 with The '60s A Musical Tribute at the downtown Franklin venue. Two shows will be presented at 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. Featuring a six-piece professional band and talented area singers in an intimate nightclub atmosphere, the tribute will showcase some of the greatest songs of the decade including hits by music legends Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Frankie Valli, Simon and Garfunkel, Otis Redding, the Rolling Stones, the Mamas and the Papas, The Doors, and many more. (more...)
Five-time Grammy nominee, CMA Award Winner for New Artist of the Year in 2012 and the People's Choice Award for Favorite Male Country Artist in 2015, Hunter Hayes is bringing his incredible talent and energy to headline the Dana's Angels Research Trust Gala Benefit and Concert at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut, on Saturday, November 11, 2017. (more...)
Producer Lida Orzeck and Executive Producer Eva Price have announced the cast of the New York premiere of the new play, 20TH CENTURY BLUES, from Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winner and two-time OBIE Award-winning playwright Susan Miller (MY LEFT BREAST). (more...)
As previously announced, following two sold-out runs in Los Angeles and a sold-out pop-up engagement in NYC, Cruel Intentions: The Musical, the stage adaptation of Roger Kumble's 1999 cult hit film, created by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin and Roger Kumble, will return to New York for a limited engagement at (le) Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street) beginning Friday, November 17, 2017. (more...)
The way Chris Keaton sees it, his decision to take on his first theatrical role as an adult was, essentially, a no-brainer. After all, what proud and devoted father would pass up the opportunity to spend a month or more of evenings with his daughter to join her in the pursuit of a new onstage persona in an original musical? (more...)
The Big Easy Boys, making their JPAS debut, revisits all of the timeless music from a bygone era, bringing a unique blend of tight harmonies and slick dance moves to your favorite Doo-Wop, Motown, and old Rock n' Roll hits from 50's & 60's. The Big Easy Boys has captured audiences of all ages by bringing the feelings and sounds of nostalgia to the stage. (more...)
CBS and Atlantic Records have partnered with multiple GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, director, musician and two-time Super Bowl Halftime performer Bruno Mars to premiere his first primetime television special, BRUNO MARS: 24K MAGIC LIVE AT THE APOLLO, Wednesday, Nov. 29 (10:00-11:00PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (more...)
Greenway Arts Alliance (GAA), under the direction of Co-Founders Whitney Weston and Pierson Blaetz, kick-off their 20th Anniversary celebration with a musical tribute brunch honoring Greenway community partners and Market Mash, a pop-up festival for Melrose Trading Post shoppers and visitors. The events will be held at Melrose Trading Post, on the campus of Fairfax High School on Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (more...)
For the second time in its inaugural year, The Space welcomes a Tony Award-winning performer to the stage. John Lloyd Young, star of the hit musical Jersey Boys on both Broadway and the Clint Eastwood-directed film, is set to grace the stage for a two-night engagement Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9. (more...)
State Theatre New Jersey has an exciting schedule of Broadway shows this season on the New Brunswick stage. Kicking off the line-up is the New Jersey Premiere of 'Jersey Boys' from October 13 to October 15. Broadwayworld.com had the fascinating opportunity to interview Rick Elice, who co-wrote the book for 'Jersey Boys' along with Marshall Brickman. (more...)
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts announces a new discounted ticket program for students and young professionals, generously supported by Bank of America. Participants may select three or more performances from a list of more than 20 upcoming shows for just $20 per ticket and will receive the best available seating the day of the show. For shows with multiple performances, the offer is good for opening nights only. (more...)
Following two sold-out runs in Los Angeles and a sold-out pop-up engagement in NYC, Cruel Intentions: The Musical, the stage adaptation of Roger Kumble's 1999 cult hit film, created by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin and Roger Kumble, will return to New York for a limited engagement at (le) Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street) beginning Friday, November 17, 2017. (more...)
Relive the groundbreaking rock and roll classics of the last 50 years when The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll, Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale to theatre members and go on sale to the public Tuesday, September 19 at 10 a.m (more...)
Under the Streetlamp is a concert celebration of classic hits of the American Radio Songbook from the 1950s to the 1970s, featuring former leading cast members of hit Broadway musicals including "Jersey Boys." (more...)
JERSEY BOYS Songwriter Judy Parker Gaudio Dies at Age 79
BWW's On This Day - September 19, 2017
HIP HOP NUTCRACKER to Bring Twist on Tchaikovsky Classic to the Fox; Tickets on Sale Friday!
THE BLACK BOX Announces '60s Musical Tribute
Neil Berg Brings 50 Years of Rock & Roll to Van Wezel
Country Star Hunter Hayes to Headline Dana's Angels Research Trust Gala Benefit & Concert
Emmy Nominee Polly Draper and More to Star in 20TH CENTURY BLUES Off-Broadway
Are You In or Are You Out? Tickets on Sale for CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE MUSICAL
FRIDAY 5 (+1) on Wednesday: A BLUER SHADE OF GRAY's Maddi and Chris Keaton
So Happy Together: THE BIG EASY BOYS Opens this Weekend
CBS Presents Primetime Special BRUNO MARS: 24K MAGIC LIVE AT THE APOLLO, 11/29
Greenway Arts Alliance Celebrates 20th Anniversary with All-Day Community Festival
Jersey Boy John Lloyd Young Coming to The Space This Winter
BWW Interview: Tony Winner Rick Elice Talks JERSEY BOYS, Coming to NJ's State Theatre
Hanover Theatre Introduces New Discount Program for Young Adults
Oh, What a Night! JERSEY BOYS Comes to the CCA 10/5
CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE MUSICAL to Bring Dangerous Seduction Back to NYC
Neil Berg Brings 50 YEARS OF ROCK AND ROLL to the Hanover Theatre
The Hanover Theatre Presents UNDER THE STREETLAMP
BWW Morning Brief August 29th, 2017: JERSEY BOYS Tour Cast Announced, Will Swenson to Return to WAITRESS and More!
Nominations Open For The 2017 BroadwayWorld UK Awards!
BWW Interview: Catherine Steadman Talks WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
