John Legend News

Get John Legend Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Tony Winner Debbie Gravitte Completes Cast for SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT at TUTS
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2017


Broadway star and Tony Award winner, Debbie Gravitte, has joined the cast of SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT as the evil fairy, 'Carabosse,' completing the cast for the upcoming holiday production at Theatre Under The Stars!

Josh Groban, Bette Midler & More Send Love & Support to NYC Following Terrorist Attack
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 1, 2017


Throughout the evening, celebrities took to social media to send their love and support to the people of New York City, including Josh Groban, who was only a half a block away from the sight of the incident. Check out some of their posts below

Joshua Radin, Judy Collins and More Coming Up at City Winery Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2017


City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces an evening with prolific singer-songwriter Joshua Radin, crossover country star Lee Ann Womack, Grammy-winning folk artist Judy Collins and more.

Vezt Acquires Rights to Songs Recorded by Kanye West, Drake, John Legend & More
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 31, 2017


Taking a next step forward toward the democratization of music, Vezt Inc. announced today that it had acquired a portion of the rights to songs recorded by artists including Kanye West, Drake, John Legend, and others

THE PIANO GUYS Come to Worcester This May
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2017


On the heels of their latest release Uncharted, The Piano Guys will perform live at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on May 1, 2018 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale to theatre members Thursday, November 2 at 10 a.m. and to the public Friday, November 3 at 10 a.m.

Ring in the New Year with R&B Icon Charlie Wilson at NJPAC
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017


R&B icon Charlie Wilson will perform New Year's Eve at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 31st at 8 p.m.

Demi Lovato Announces 2018 North American Tour With Special Guest DJ Khaled
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 26, 2017


Grammy -nominated, multi-platinum singer and songwriter Demi Lovato today announces her North American tour, with special guest multi-platinum, hip-hop icon DJ Khaled. Produced by Live Nation, the 20-city run kicks off February 26 in San Diego, CA and wraps March 31 in Tampa, FL. Complete tour routing can be found below.

BWW Interview: Theresa Cunningham Channels Truth with Arena Stage's NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN
by Benjamin Tomchik - Oct 26, 2017


Starting November 10, Theresa Cunningham gets to channel the pioneering songstress and make her Arena Stage debut with the East Coast premiere of Nina Simone: Four Women. Before there was Bono or John Lennon, there was Nina Simone and Christina Ham's new play follows her transformation from artist, to artist and activist.

The Art of Elysium Announces John Legend as 2018 Visionary for 11th Annual 'Heaven'
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 25, 2017


The Art of Elysium has announced the 2018 VISIONARY and SPIRIT OF ELYSIUM recipients for the charity's 11th annual HEAVEN. John Legend will build out his version of HEAVEN, which will be unveiled on January 6, 2018.

SHOPKINS Travels to The Hanover Theatre this March
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2017


Best Day Ever! On the heels of last month's premiere of its first national tour, Shopkins Live! Shop It Up! will play at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on Friday, March 2.

Joy to the World! Tickets on Sale for 'HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS' on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2017


Candice Glover, winner of American Idol Season 12; Josh Kaufman, winner of The Voice Season 6; and Bianca Ryan, winner: America's Got Talent Season 1, will be performing more than 25 beloved Christmas classics. Home for the Holidays has announced that tickets are now on sale.

THE BIG SICK to Receive Hollywood Film Award's Comedy Ensemble Award
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 23, 2017


dick clark productions announced today that the cast of the film THE BIG SICK, including Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano, will receive the Hollywood Comedy Ensemble Award

Review: Joe Morton Embodies Comedian and Activist Dick Gregory in TURN ME LOOSE
by Shari Barrett - Oct 22, 2017


TURN ME LOOSE explores the influential life of 1960s comic genius Dick Gregory, the first Black stand-up to make white audiences laugh at the absurdity of bigotry. The play reveals how the power of activism enticed Gregory from one of the most successful show business careers of the postwar era into a life of sacrifice and danger alongside Martin Luther King, Medgar Evers and other Civil Rights leaders. And I can tell you, when Joe Morton describes the tragic murder of Evans, his anger and tears seem to flow from his soul.

The Hanover Theatre Announces New Board Member
by Julie Musbach - Oct 20, 2017


The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce the addition of Pamela A. Massad to the theatre's board of directors.

Jerry Springer to Host THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE! in Worcester
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017


The Price is Right Live! recently announced that TV favorite Jerry Springer will host its interactive stage show when it comes to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts today, October 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

NAMT's 2017 Festival of New Musicals Launches Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017


National Alliance for Musical Theatre presents its 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, set for today, October 19, and tomorrow, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival kicked off yesterday, October 18, with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.

Baritone Christiaan Smith to Sing The Beatles, Adele, John Legend and More at Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2017


Celebrated baritone Christiaan Smith will make his Carnegie Hall debut this fall with 'Songs We Know,' presented by Trespass Productions, Saturday, November 18 at 8PM in Weill Recital Hall.

RENT 20th Anniversary Tour on Sale at The Hanover Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2017


Tickets are now on sale for the RENT 20thAnniversary Tour at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, playing Thursday, April 5 through Sunday, April 8, 2018. RENT is generously sponsored by Baystate Savings, with media support from 96-1 WSRS.

Capitol Steps Brings 'De-mock-racy' to Worcester
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2017


The group that elevated political satire to an art form visits The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 2 p.m. The Capitol Steps, a Washington DC-based comedy troupe that began as a group of Senate staffers, will present a show based on songs from their current album Orange is the New Barack. Tickets are now on sale to theatre members and go on sale to the public Tuesday, October 24 at 10 a.m.

BET's Soul Train Award Nominations Announced
by Emily Bruno - Oct 17, 2017


Solange and Bruno Mars lead the nominations for this year's Soul Train Awards. Solange nabbed 7 nominations, while Mars received 6, as reported by Page Six. The ceremony will be held on Sunday November 5th in Las Vegas. The awards will air on BET on November 26th.

  …        97       …    

Get John Legend Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos