Harry Connick News

Wake Up With BWW 10/26: First Look at Celina Smith as Annie, DANA H. and IS THIS A ROOM? to Close Early, and More

by Stephi Wild — October 26, 2021

Today's top stories: get a first look at Celina Smith in Annie Live!, go inside opening night of Fairycakes off-Broadway, Dana H.

Mayor Lightfoot Issues Proclamation Declaring October 26 Chicago Theatre Day

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 25, 2021

The Chicago Theatre will celebrate its 100th anniversary on October 26, 2021.

Sacred Heart University Community Theatre Presents Jazz Pianist Matthew Whitaker

by Stephi Wild — October 15, 2021

19-year-old phenom Matthew Whitaker is taking the jazz world by storm with his adventurous covers and distinctive original compositions.

Celina Smith Will Star as the Title Role in NBC'S ANNIE LIVE!

by Stephi Wild — August 24, 2021

She stars alongside Taraji P.

Tituss Burgess Joins ANNIE LIVE as Rooster!

by TV News Desk — August 11, 2021

Burgess joins a cast that also includes Nicole Scherzinger, Harry Connick Jr.

Nicole Scherzinger Will Play Grace in ANNIE LIVE!

by TV News Desk — August 5, 2021

Scherzinger, who starred in the West End revival of Cats as Grizabella, says she's 'over-the-moon' excited to take on the role.

Wake Up With BWW 7/26: 25 NYC Attractions That Are Now Open, THE SIMPSONS to Premiere With Musical Episode, and More!

by Stephi Wild — July 26, 2021

Today's top stories: check out our list of 25 NYC attractions that are now open, The Simpsons season 33 will premiere with a musical episode, West End The Lion King sings 'Circle of Life' in rehearsal, and more!

VIDEO: Marilyn Maye Talks Never Retiring, Getting Through the Pandemic, and More on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

by Stephi Wild — July 18, 2021

When asked if she considered retiring amidst the ongoing pandemic, she replied immediately with 'Never.

Weekly Roundup: Our Top Ten Theater TikToks of the Week - Daphne Rubin-Vega, Anthony Ramos, Kristin Chenoweth & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 16, 2021

Check out this week's top ten TikToks, featuring Daphne Rubin-Vega, Anthony Ramos, Mandy Patinkin, Rachel Bloom, Kristin Chenoweth & More

Wake Up With BWW 6/29: Harry Connick, Jr. Joins ANNIE LIVE!, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Announces Broadway Return, and More!

by Stephi Wild — June 29, 2021

Today's top stories: Harry Connick, Jr.

Donald Harrison Announces New Music, Honorary Doctorate, Interviews, Live Concerts and More

by A.A. Cristi — June 22, 2021

As the jazz world slowly emerges from the more than year-long pandemic, the New Orleans-born alto saxophonist Donald Harrison – the critically-acclaimed, innovative musician with four decades of experience as an instrumentalist, sideman and leader who has worked with everyone from Art Blakey’s

Harry Connick Jr., Chicago and Jake Owen to Headline 2021 Interlochen Arts Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 8, 2021

Star entertainers Harry Connick Jr.

Osmond Chapman Orchestra Debut Album THERE'S MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM Out Today

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 4, 2021

CLUB44 RECORDS has announced the debut album of the Osmond Chapman Orchestra – led by Emmy Award-nominated vocalist David Osmond and Grammy Award-nominated bandleader, producer and saxophonist Caleb Chapman – today Friday, June 4.

BWW Review: BLUE SKIES: AN AMERICAN SONG BOOK By Mario Frangoulis

by Peter Danish — May 25, 2021

BWW Review: BLUE SKIES: AN AMERICAN SONG BOOK BY MARIO FRANGOULIS

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: May 22-23- with Lilli Cooper, Chuck Cooper, and More!

by Nicole Rosky — May 22, 2021

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, May 22-23, 2021.

Osmond Chapman Orchestra to Release Debut Album in June

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 7, 2021

CLUB44 RECORDS has announced the debut album of the Osmond Chapman Orchestra – led by Emmy Award-nominated vocalist David Osmond and Grammy Award-nominated bandleader, producer and saxophonist Caleb Chapman – on Friday, June 4.

Gaither Gospel Classic 'Because He Lives' Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

by Sarah Jae Leiber — March 17, 2021

Fifty years later, “Because He Lives” has been recorded by a long list of artists, including Alabama, the Gaither Vocal Band, Matt Maher, Bradley Walker, David Osborne, Guy Penrod, Jimmy Fortune, Kristin Chenoweth, Órla Fallon, Rudy Pérez, Steven Curtis Chapman and many others.