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Jennifer Holliday Presents 60th Birthday Concert, Set to Stream on October 19th
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2020

The iconic Tony Award winning star of the original Broadway cast of 'Dreamgirls,' who recently made headlines with a soulful performance at the funeral service for Congressman John Lewis, will celebrate a milestone birthday next month with an intimate online concert.

Broadway Pianist/Composer/Arranger Timothy Graphenreed Has Passed Away at Age 68
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2020

Broadway composer/lyricist/author/musical director/vocal arranger/dance arranger/orchestrator/accompanist, best known for composing The Tornado, and Emerald City Ballet in the Broadway hit 'The Wiz,' Timothy Graphenreed, passed away March 1, 2020, at Mt. Sinai at the age of 68.

The Cabaret to Release Hundreds of Archived Performances, Featuring Alan Cumming, Laura Benanti and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2020

Social distancing is about to get swanky, courtesy of cabaret in your living room. BYOB. The in-person revelry may be postponed for a while, but The Cabaret staff is revamping their YouTube channel to give cabaret lovers everywhere their fix - for free.

BWW Prompts: Who Should Star in the Once on This Island Adaptation?
by BWW Prompts - Aug 1, 2020

We asked our readers who they would dream cast in the upcoming Once on This Island adaptation.

Broadway Catch Up: July 31 - Tim Minchin, Jennifer Holliday, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2020

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Tim Minchin, Jennifer Holliday, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 7/31: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Adaptation Coming to Disney+, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2020

Today's top stories: an adaptation of Once On This Island is headed to Disney+, The Phantom of the Opera will not close permanently in the West End, and more!

VIDEO: Watch Jennifer Holliday Perform Tribute to Late Congressman John Lewis
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2020

Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday was in attendance at the national funeral of Congressman John Robert Lewis, which was held today at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Watch she performs a powerful tribute to the American icon- 'Only What You Do For Christ Will Last' by Raymond Rasberry. 

By Popular Demand: Watch Norm Lewis & Seth Rudetsky Live In Concert On Demand
by Alan Henry - Jul 22, 2020

Hosted by beloved musical director and Sirius XM Star Seth Rudetsky, Norm Lewis's live concert is now available on demand for a limited time only, through August 5th!

Exclusive: Norm Lewis Sings 'Impossible Dream' as Part of The Seth Concert Series; Re-Airs Today at 3pm
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2020

Seth Rudetsky's internationally acclaimed Broadway concert series that first began in Provincetown at The Art House in 2011 is now a weekly virtual series entitled The Seth Concert Series. Norm Lewis' performance as part of The Seth Concert Series, re-airs today at 3 PM ET.

Norm Lewis Discusses His Upcoming Seth Concert Series Show and More on Backstage LIVE With Richard Ridge
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2020

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! On July 17, he chatted with Broadway favorite Norm Lewis!

VIDEO: Norm Lewis Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jul 17, 2020

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Tune in right here today, July 17 (12pm ET), as he chats with Broadway favorite Norm Lewis!

Brenda Nicole Moorer Brings Together 20 Atlanta Artists for Genre-Bending Jazz Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2020

Atlanta based singer and songwriter, Brenda Nicole Moorer, gathers 20 millennial artists to create and explore the next generation of jazz through a new lens. The resulting project is a 10 song concept genre bending jazz album entitled MARROW.

Megan Hilty, Norm Lewis, & Cheyenne Jackson Join Seth Concert Series For LIVE Performances
by Alan Henry - Jul 7, 2020

Producer Mark Cortale announced today that award-winning stars of the stage and screen Norm Lewis, Megan Hilty, and Cheyenne Jackson will join the line-up of talent slated to participate in The Seth Concert Series, the weekly virtual series based on Seth Rudetsky's international Broadway series that began at The Art House in Provincetown.

#BWWPrompts: What is Your Favorite Broadway Memory?
by BWW Prompts - May 12, 2020

We want to hear from you! We're starting #BwayWorldPrompts, where each day we'll be asking our readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram questions to spark some theater conversation.

BROADWAY DOES MOTHER'S DAY Raises $150,000 For BC/EFA
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2020

Broadway Does Mother's Day has raised $150,000 and counting for the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.

Bernadette Peters, Victor Garber, Jennifer Holliday and More Join BROADWAY DOES MOTHER'S DAY
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2020

Additional casting has been announced for Broadway Does Mother's Day, a digital variety show featuring sketches, performances and appearances from Broadway shows and stars.

The 101 Greatest Musical Theatre Characters (1940-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 30, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best musical theatre characters from 1940-2020; see if your favorites are on our list of the best characters from Broadway musicals.

DREAMGIRLS UK Tour Will Star Nicole Raquel Dennis
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2020

Sonia Friedman Productions today announced that Nicole Raquel Dennis will play the role of Effie White in the first ever UK tour of Dreamgirls.

Broadway Catch Up: April 13 - Sierra Boggess, Ben Platt, Laura Benanti, Judi Dench, Glenn Close, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2020

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out this weekend's videos, from stars including Glenn Close, Ben Platt, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Patrick Stewart, Laura Benanti, Dame Judi Dench, Sierra Boggess, and more!

VIDEO: Jennifer Holliday Performs 'His Eye is on the Sparrow'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2020

Jennifer Holliday took to Twitter to post an inspirational video of herself singing the hymn 'His Eye is on the Sparrow'.

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