Mexican singer Alejandro Fernandez will be honored with the Billboard Hall of Fame Award and will perform with daughter Camila Fernandez at the 2016 BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS “Billboard Duets,”
Join STG in celebrating the 15th anniversary of its signature youth music program More Music @ The Moore, with international superstar and band-leader Sheila E. returning for her second year as Music Director.
If you've ever wanted to strut you stuff on the Corny Collins Show, today is your lucky day! NBC and Telsey + Company just announced that there will be an open call to cast HAIRSPRAY LIVE!'s young leading lady. Check out the details below!
This Sunday, RISE BAR is seeking it's next RISING STAR! Hosted by Broadways Marty Thomas (Xanadu, The Secret Garden, Wicked), the RISING STAR competition begins Sunday March 6! The contestants will be competing in an 8 week elimination style contest for a $1000 cast prize and paid bookings at RISE Bar with their respective solo show. In addition to it's cash and prize package, RISING STAR is offering networking opportunities with guest celebrity judges, fantastic exposure and valuable live stage experience.
Gloria Estefan has sold over 100 million records and sold out stadiums around the world, they're about to sell some more. BroadwayWorld has just confirmed that the cast on ON YOUR FEET! will record a live album today. There's no word yet on when the album will be available, but check back here at BroadwayWorld for updates!
THE ACTORS FUND has just announced its 2016 Medal of Honor recipients, who will be recognized at the annual gala, April 25, 2016 (6pm) at the Marriott Marquis. Honorees include: actor and producer Michael Douglas, producer and singer/songwriter Emilio and Gloria Estefan, NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt, American prima ballerina Cynthia Gregory, and director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw.
The cast of ON YOUR FEET! brought the heat to Broadway Sessions on Thursday night February 18th. The sold out room was abuzz, as ON YOUR FEET cast members took the stage. The show started off with a world class latin dance number performed by pint size stars Keven Tellez and Eduardo Hernandez. Then the cast went on to serenade the audience (and each other) with gorgeous, spirited performances. Star Ana Vilafane answered Broadway Sessions signature 20 questions and leapt into an impromptu Gloria Estefan Lip Sync challenge. Check out some moments from this spicy night with this incredible cast!
NBC just announced an all-star team of Broadway's finest creatives -- featuring familiar faces Kenny Leon, Jerry Mitchell and Harvey Fierstein -- for its upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY LIVE, the network's latest stage musical following the phenomenal success of THE WIZ LIVE. The telecast will air Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The cast for HAIRSPRAY LIVE will be announced at a later date, but based on this news, BWW can't wait to see what NBC has in store!
Prepare to get Kinky! Tickets for the Australian season of feel-good, multi award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS go on sale tomorrow, Thursday 18 February 2016.
This Thursday, February 18th, BROADWAY SESSIONS welcomes cast members from Broadway smash ON YOUR FEET! The Story Of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Cast members will be bringing the heat with an all singing, all dancing extravaganza.
It was an epic night at Broadway Sessions Thursday, February 11th, as cast members from School of Rock descended from the top of Mt. Rock (aka The Winter Garden Theater) and invaded the Laurie Beechman Theater. The kids in the band, and some adults, wielded their instruments like light sabers, slaying tune after tune.
Wrapping up a weekend of festivities, on Monday, February 15, Discovery Family Channel celebrates President's Day with a special presentation of BROADWAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE at 8:00 PM and 11:30 PM (7PM and 10:30PM central) and the film 'The American President' at 9:00 PM (8:00 PM central).
The 20th Kids' Night on Broadway takes place in New York City today, February 9th, 2016. Select Broadway shows will offer in-theatre activities for kids including talkbacks, Kids' Night on Broadway activity books, and other exciting events.
Two time Drama Desk Award nominated actress, mistress of impressions, YouTube sensation, and star of the upcoming Broadway revival of 'The Rise and Fall of Little Voice' Christina Bianco joins musical theater fanatic, cruise ship performer and celebrity stalker Lance to talk about her 'impressive' career on his long-running variety-talk show on Sunday, February 21 at 7PM at the Triple Crown Underground, 330 7th Ave, NYC.
Give your kids an unforgettable experience this winter with the 20th Anniversary of KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY! The event takes place in New York City tonight, February 9th, 2016, and this year's National Ambassadors for the program are Kelli O'Hara (The King and I) and Marlee Matlin (Spring Awakening).
Billboard and TELEMUNDO announced today the finalists for the 2016 BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARD during a press conference at the Gibson Showroom in Miami,