Symphony Space's 2015 gala will celebrate Broadway impresario Harold Prince with a star-studded musical tribute to the legendary 21 time Tony Award® winning producer/director at 6:30 on May 18 at Capitale.
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The 'Last Five Years' movie, and three local shows for Valentine's Day about young folks in New York. Plus two new shows based on Jane Austen, Lippa's 'Wild Party,' Sondheim's 'Sondheim,' Aurora's 'Les Miserables and Annaleigh Ashford's return, plus some critical thinking about the late Andrew Patner.
Despite being a ratings disaster, there were a number of positive things that came out of SMASH's run on NBC; Megan Hilty's star turn, endless internet memes, and Annoying Actor Friend. The internet phenomenon @Actor_Friend 'werked' its way to the forefront of the theatre community's consciousness with its biting, but honest critiques of the musical melodrama's two-year TV run.
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: FISH IN THE DARK begins on Broadway, CHICAGO gets two new murderesses, stars gather to celebrate James Earl Jones and more!
Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, February 1, 2015 - Sunday, February 1, 2015.
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's 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: Jenn Colella & Nina Storey; RSO at 54 Below with Lindsay Mendez; Marin Mazzie; Greg Hildreth; and #SOBLESSED: Live.
The first song from Frank Wildhorn's latest musical, DEATH NOTE, has been released! Click here and listen as Tony Award nominees Jeremy Jordan (NEWSIES) and Jarrod Spector (BEAUTIFUL) sing the first song from the new show!
While sports-lovers are gearing up for football's biggest night, theatre people are busy sending positive thoughts to Tony winner Idina Menzel, who tonight will likely perform for an audience of more than 100 million. Menzel will join the ranks of such music legends as Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Beyonce and many more, in singing the National Anthem for Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Tune in tonight at 6:30 PM to cheer her on live! In preparation of her big performance, BroadwayWorld is celebrating all of the Broadway performers who have performed the song in the past, including a previous rendition by Menzel herself. Which version is your favorite?
THE LAST FIVE YEARSDaemon Theatre, based in Toronto, Canada, and created by Carl Puci, a fourth-year Theatre Production student at Ryerson University, is presenting a reimagined production of Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS. The company just launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the show, and you can check out their teaser video below!
Craving a show after the show? 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, is expanding its popular late-night series with fresh faces and hot new performances to keep the party buzzing into the wee hours. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551. 54 BELOW welcomes you to loosen your tie and embrace the night at its upcoming events:
This February and March 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. For a detailed schedule of upcoming performances at 54 Below and to purchase tickets, visit www.54Below.com.
54 Below just presented GEORGIA STITT: THE DANGER YEAR IN CONCERT on Saturday, January 24, 2015. A brand-new musical featuring the powerful and deeply human songs of one of the musical theater's most exciting songwriters, THE DANGER YEAR charts one year of calamity, upheaval and rebirth in the lives of five interconnected characters. Click below to watch Lindsay Mendez perform Georgia Stitt's 'Stop'!
After a SOLD OUT engagement last fall, #SOBLESSED Live! returns to 54 BELOW on February 7th at 11:30 p.m., benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS!
BabsonARTS today announced their highly anticipated Spring 2015 Season, featuring events and exhibitions across the genres of dance, film, music, theater, and visual arts. Highlights include a visit from stage and screen actor Seth Gilliam (The Walking Dead, The Wire), two works by choreographer Doug Elkins, a screening of the film Underwater Dreams, a multimedia performance of Basetrack Live, and cabaret performance by Broadway favorite Jeremy Jordan (Bonnie & Clyde, Smash). For more information, visit babsonarts.org or call 781-239-5622.
54 BELOW just presented GEORGIA STITT: THE DANGER YEAR IN CONCERT on Saturday, January 24, 2015. A brand-new musical featuring the powerful and deeply human songs of one of the musical theater's most exciting songwriters, THE DANGER YEAR charts one year of calamity, upheaval and rebirth in the lives of five interconnected characters. Check out highlights from the concert below!
Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive performance from the concert. Keep yourself warm on this snow day with 'Behind These Walls' sung by Tony nominee Joshua Henry. The song features an arrangement by Alan and a string orchestration by Allison Seidner.
Chris Isaacson Presents and Upright Cabaret have announced that native Angeleno and Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez will welcome the new year by coming home to make her Los Angeles solo concert debut. Directed by Eric Michael Gillett with musical direction by Brian J. Nash, there will be two shows: Tonight, January 27, and Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 8:30pm at the Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood.
SubCulture's scheduled Jason Robert Brown concert, featuring guest artist Sierra Boggess, has been cancelled tonight due to inclement weather, it was announced this afternoon.
Tonight, January 26, Jason Robert Brown will continue as 2015 Artist-In-Residence at SubCulture (45 Bleecker St.) with a special concert featuring guest artist Sierra Boggess. She'll appear alongside The Caucasian Rhythm Kings and another secret guest!
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