Fred Astaire News

Theatre Development Fund, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, will honor three of the organization's 'Unsung Heroes' - Ted Chapin, Jeffrey Gural and Robert Zukerman at TDF's Gala tonight, June 15 at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street).

The Emmy(R)-winning television event, which this year will celebrate the career of actor, comedian, author, playwright, screenwriter, producer and musician Steve Martin, will continue premiering on TNT or TBS through 2018, with encores each year on sister network Turner Classic Movies (TCM).

Today we salute the man behind the music and lyrics of many of the most popular songs of the 20th century, Cole Porter.

Will Friedwald's "Clip Joint" -- the innovative live video mixtape experience -- will return on Thursday, June 11 at 8:00 PM with guest curator Dan Fortune (publicist, DJ, producer). The event will take place at Zebulon Sound and Light (223 West 28th Street, 2nd Floor).

True to her word, O'Hara turned to Twitter Tuesday night and posted a video of herself performing the iconic dance move in her dressing room

THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara just took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical last night. Below, check out what she had to say about finally taking home a much-deserved trophy and what was going through her head during her unforgettable acceptance speech!

On June 12 at 8PM, the New Philharmonia Orchestra will conclude its 20th Anniversary Season with a gala performance featuring the world-renowned jazz guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli in a program showcasing his signature style that sets the standard for stylish modern jazz.  

THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical tonight, and delivered a stunning performance on the broadcast! Check out this backstage video to see a never-before-seen look at the star's quick change during the broadcast!

THE KING AND I's Kelli O'Hara took home the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical tonight, and you can see her genuine, goofy and touching speech in full below!

Kelli O'Hara has won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for her role as Anna in THE KING AND I. 

Just weeks ago, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, we will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you exclusive photos by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride! Below, meet Kelli O'Hara, Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical nominee for The King and I.

BroadwayWorld.com, the most visited theatre site on the net, presents its exclusive TV series - BROADWAY QUICK CHANGE. This newly minted series follows Broadway phenom Robert Hartwellon inspirational shopping outings, then into the dressing rooms of Broadway's hottest stars, where wielding his interior design chops, and extraordinary taste, transforms their home away from home, from the Drab to the Fab, the Blah to the Ahhhh! In this latest episode, watch Robert as he helps out Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara at The King and I!

Broadway legend Joel Grey (CABARET, WICKED) and Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein (FINDING NEVERLAND) were honored last night at this year's Fred and Adele Astaire Awards. The gala evening CELEBRATED the 2015 season's outstanding dance and choreography on Broadway and film. Winners included Leanne Cope for Best Female Dancer, Robert Fairchild and Tony Yazbeck (tie) for Best Male Dancer and Christopher Wheeldon and Joshua Bergasse (tie) for Best Choreography.  BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the red carpet below!

On Sunday, June 31, 2015, New York City Ballet offered the sweet, the mundane, and the historical. If I were a lyricist I could write a song about this, but since my iambic pentameter is almost non-existent, and my Stephen Sondheim thesaurus nowhere to be found, I guess I'll have to push forward in everyday prose.

Leading up to Broadway's biggest night, the 2015 TONY AWARDS, BWW brings you our 'Brush Up On Your TONY Nominees' Guide to this year's nominees in the top categories.

Brandon Davidson brings some rain to San Diego as Don Lockwood in San Diego Muical Tehatres version of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

The main cast of the new international touring production of Broadway and West End's hit musical SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, featuring Grant Almirall (Don Lockwood), Bethany Dickson (Kathy Selden), and Steve van Wyk (Cosmo Brown), delighted the Philippine press on Thursday, May 28, at Solaire Resort and Casino's The Forum with one of the show's signature musical numbers: the hummable '50s classic 'Good Morning.'

The main cast of the new international touring production of Broadway and West End's hit musical SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, featuring Grant Almirall (Don Lockwood), Bethany Dickson (Kathy Selden), and Steve van Wyk (Cosmo Brown), delighted the Philippine press on Thursday, May 28, at Solaire Resort and Casino's The Forum with one of the show's signature musical numbers: the hummable '50s classic 'Good Morning.'

We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Kelli O'Hara, Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical nominee for The King and I.

What has 21 hit songs, 47 set pieces, 55 sound cues, 119 light cues,  and 311 breathtaking costume pieces worn by a cast of 24 incredibly talented actors, singers, and dancers, who have cumulatively performed for 657 years in 599 productions over 15 states, Puerto Rico, and France? Nicky Wood's Welcome to Broadway!