Norm Lewis, the Tony Award-nominated Broadway star of The Phantom of the Opera, Porgy & Bess and more, has been added to the all-star lineup of INSPIRATIONAL BROADWAY, a dynamic and soulful evening of music.
Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross. All are Motown artists that we will get to meet when the national tour of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL hits New Orleans tonight!
Fortunately, for one weekend only, the gods of Uptown Players and Turtle Creek Chorale present a worthy 'concert version' that shouldn't be missed.
In honor of Broadway Inspirational Voices' upcoming event, McElroy took a moment to reflect on five performances he finds personally inspirational. BroadwayWorld brings you his selections, from Barbra Streisand to Lady Gaga, below!
Los tres actores españoles se unen a la produccion de la gira britanica de THE BODYGUARD que comenzara en el Hippodrome de Bristol el proximo 13 de enero.
Broadway In Chicago is currently presenting the return engagement of DISNEY'S THE LION KING. The World's #1 Musical leap tonto the stage of the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W Randolph) on December 2, 2015, where it will continue through January 17, 2016. Heather Headley, the musical's original Nala on Broadway, attended Saturday night's performance, where she caught up with the tour's current Nala, Nia Holloway. Check out photos from Headley's visit below!
The Broadway revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF officially opens tonight, December 20, at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). Scroll down to learn more about the cast, plus watch interviews with the company!
INSPIRATIONAL BROADWAY - an evening of Broadway, R&B, Gospel, and Pop classics featuring Broadway's brightest lights and an ensemble of uplifting voices - has added special guest stars Adam Pascal, Eden Espinosa, Telly Leung and Jarrod Spector. The concert takes place at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on February 15, 2016 at 7:30 PM (Doors at 6:00 PM). Michael McElroy and The Broadway Inspirational Voices will be joined by previously-announced performers Billy Porter, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Joshua Henry and Marcus Paul James. The music will be performed with the signature soul and innovative musical arrangements of the Grammy-nominated Broadway Inspirational Voices. This event will help benefit the BIV Outreach Program. Tickets begin at $30, and can be purchased by visiting http://www.bbkingblues.com.
The Philly POPS will accompany world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli in concert at the Wells Fargo Center at 8pm tonight, December 12, 2015.
INSPIRATIONAL BROADWAY -- an evening of Broadway, R&B, Gospel, and Pop classics featuring four of Broadway's brightest lights and an ensemble of uplifting voices -- will debut at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on February 15, 2016 at 7:30 PM (Doors at 6:00 PM).
The Philly POPS will accompany world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli in concert at the Wells Fargo Center at 8pm on December 12, 2015. For the first time in a decade, Andrea Bocelli will perform in Philadelphia, marking a milestone collaboration with the Philly POPS. Joining Bocelli and the POPS on stage are operatic soprano Aido Garifullina and Heather Headley-a Tony and Grammy award winner.
Michael McElroy and the Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV) are welcomed back to First Corinthian Baptist Church for their holiday concert, HOW GREAT OUR JOY, on Monday December 14th at 7:00pm. The concert will feature music from their upcoming album Great Joy II: Around the World, with members from such shows as: HAMILTON, ON YOUR FEET!, THE LION KING, THE COLOR PURPLE, BOOK OF MORMON, FUN HOME, KINKY BOOTS and ALADDIN.
The Philly POPS will accompany world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli in concert at the Wells Fargo Center at 8pm on December 12, 2015.
Just last night, Feinstein's/54 Below presented the debut of Jennifer Diamond, currently co-starring in the smash hit musical RUTHLESS!. Jennifer's new show IT'S MY FIRST TIME (PLEASE BE GENTLE) was directed by Broadway veteran Richard Jay-Alexander. The two first worked together on LES MISERABLES and a number of benefits and Jay-Alexander found her uniquely talented and versatile enough to put a special spin on a debut act for her, recounting her arrival in the business, her story as an up-and-coming actress and all the good (and bad) that goes with it.
Feinstein's/54 Below presented the debut of Jennifer Diamond last night, and BroadwayWorld was of course on the scene to capture the evening. Check out photos below!
Feinstein's/54 Below presents the debut of Jennifer Diamond, currently co-starring in the smash hit musical RUTHLESS!, tonight November 8th at 9:30 PM.
Feinstein's/54 Below will present the debut of Jennifer Diamond, currently co-starring in the smash hit musical RUTHLESS!, this Sunday evening, November 8th at 9:30 PM. Jennifer's new show IT'S MY FIRST TIME (PLEASE BE GENTLE) is directed by Richard Jay-Alexander.
This week FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. Scroll down for details!
Michael McElroy and the Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV) Releases holiday single as they launch their second phase of Kickstarter in preparation for their new upcoming album project Great Joy II: Around The World.
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: 'We're Gonna Have To Ask You To Leave' Hosted by Michael Urie & Celia Keenan-Bolger; Kelli Rabke at the Metropolitan Room; Mary Testa & Michael Starobin at 54 Below; From Paris to New York at 54 Below; and Jennifer Diamond at 54 Below.
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