THE BODYGUARD, based on the eponymous film starring Whitney Houston as pop star Rachel Marron and Kevin Costner as her bodyguard Frank Farmer, has plenty of glitz and glamour to go around in its current engagement at Broadway In Chicago's Oriental Theatre. Throughout the night, lead Deborah Cox shines as Rachel in a never-ending array of glittery costumes from Tim Hatley (who also designed the set). And when Cox tears into one of Houston's classic numbers, it's also a joy.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Florida Theatrical Association and Broadway Across America announce the roster of shows that will arrive in the Walt Disney Theater during the FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando 2017 - 2018 season. The new season launches with the acclaimed production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I. Following the engagement of that celebrated revival is On Your Feet!, the irresistible true story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Next, the ultimate love story continues in Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber's spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera.
Tom Petty will be honored as the 2017 MusiCares Person of the Year in celebration of his extraordinary creative accomplishments and significant charitable work. Proceeds from the annual Person of the Year tribute—now in its 27th year—provide essential support for MusiCares, which ensures music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical, and personal need.
Today, producers of the smash-hit musical ON YOUR FEET! announced that Original Broadway Cast member Doreen Montavlo (In the Heights, Giant, Flashdance the Musical) will take over the role of Gloria Fajardo - Gloria Estefan's mother - on Tuesday, February 7, 2017.
Acclaimed box office star, producer and humanitarian Richard Gere will open the 34th edition of Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival on March 3, 2017, followed by an Opening Night Gala screening of his new film, Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer, directed by 2-time Oscar-nominated Israeli filmmaker Joseph Cedar, with the KORBEL Opening Night Party to follow at Miami's Historic Alfred I. Dupont Building.
All prized have been awarded, afterparties been celebrated and tuxedo's and dresses safely stowed for next year: in short, it's time to look back at this year's Musical Awards Ceremony! With lots of amazing performances, emotional speeches and lots of happy winners, it sure is a night to remember!
A new production of Broadway musical ON YOUR FEET! will open at the Beatrix Theater Utrecht October 18. Check out the pics below of Gloria Estefan, Albert Verlinde and Emilio Estefan!
Just yesterday at the Marquis Theatre, the company of ON YOUR FEET celebrated its 500th performance on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos below!
Award shows are always full of special performances by several musicals. These performances are usually given by casts of nominated, long-running or upcoming shows, but the audience of the MUSICAL AWARDS GALA was treated to a special performance of the Broadway Cast of ON YOUR FEET! this evening, in honour of the announcement of the upcoming Dutch production, which will start previews in October. After the performance, Gloria Estefan awarded the Audience Award to THE BODYGUARD, produced by Stage Entertainment which will also produce ON YOUR FEET!. Enjoy the performance below!
From northern California to New York City to SOLD OUT engagements in Las Vegas, We've Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered has been met with enthusiasm from Carpenters' fans and reviewers alike! The definitive show celebrating one of the most successful recording acts of all time comes to the State Theatre on Friday, February 10.
A new production of Broadway musical ON YOUR FEET! will open at the Beatrix Theater Utrecht this October, as was announced by Stage Entertainment's Managing Director and Producer Albert Verlinde: 'I am very happy that we obtained license rights to produce Emilio and Gloria Estefan's musical ON YOUR FEET!. I visited the show a few times on Broadway last year and it is an irresistible that literally gets the audience on their feet.' The production in the Netherlands is the first production outside the United States. Emilio and Gloria Estefan will visit the Netherlands this week to present the musical to the Dutch audience. Gloria Estefan will also present a Musical Award during Thursday's Musical Awards Gala.
Today, BBVA Compass Broadway at the Hobby Center announced its line-up of shows for the new 2017-2018 season. HAMILTON will play its Houston engagement April 24-May 20, 2018, and anchor the BBVA Compass Broadway Season with five other shows, all of which will be Houston premieres.
NYC & Company, New York City's official destination marketing organization, today announced that tickets are on sale for NYC Broadway Week and the first-ever NYC Attractions Week, both of which offer a two-for-one ticket deal.
New family. New theme song! ON YOUR FEET!'s Gloria Estefan has put her own spin on the classic “This Is It” theme song for Netflix's ONE DAY AT A TIME.
Singer & songwriter Carmen Perez is releasing her new music EP “Space Girl” January 5, 2017. The EP touches on Scandinavian pop while channeling Carmen's Puerto Rican rhythmic heritage. Carmen is a blend of a Latin Sade, Kylie Minogue, Gloria Estefan & Janet Jackson, yet she mimics no one.
Seven-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan and the cast of her Broadway's ON YOUR FEET! performd live from Times Square for New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest on ABC.
It's time to break out the champagne and let the confetti fly. As 2016 comes to a close, BWW brings you a guide to New Year's Eve coverage airing on TV tonight.
It's time to break out the champagne and let the confetti fly. This year's New Year's television coverage features a plethora of fare for theater fans!
