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Ariana DeBose, WEST SIDE STORY, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2022


Ariana DeBose took home the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the recent film adaptation of West Side Story. The film also won in the Best Film Editing category.

The Den Theatre Presents Comedian Hari Kondabolu, June 23 �" 25, 2022 On The Heath Mainstage
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2022


The Den Theatre will present comedian, writer and podcaster Hari Kondabolu, performing five stand-up performances June 23 – 25, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

94th Oscars Production Team Welcomes New Talent and Show Veterans
by Michael Major - Mar 9, 2022


Production designer and creative director David Korins returns to the Oscars, having been the designer in 2019. Korins’s prolific work for Broadway includes the Tony® Award-winning musicals “Hamilton” and “Dear Evan Hansen,” as well as “Beetlejuice.' He has also designed for Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, and more.

Bobby Moynihan & More to Join Story Pirates For Literacy Program Benefit Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2022


After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Story Pirates will perform live and in-person for a full-cast comedy-improv show based on kids' ideas on Sunday, March 13 at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. All proceeds will benefit their non-profit Story Pirates Changemakers.

Major Attaway, Will Roland, Derek Klena, and More Announced for Upcoming SETH CONCERT SERIES Performances
by Team BWW - Feb 24, 2022


SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky has announced additional performers for his critically acclaimed LIVE concert series. Every week, Seth and one of his favorite Broadway stars will perform an intimate concert filled with Broadway tunes, Seth's signature hilarious interviews and even song requests from viewers requested in real time!

Story Pirates Announce Biggest Show Of The Year At The Wiltern
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2022


Kids will direct the action at a full cast Story Pirates show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on March 13. The highly engaging comedy-improv musical performance benefits the nonprofit Story Pirates Changemakers, which brings literacy programs to schools and under-served communities.

TICK, TICK... BOOM! & More Nominated for 72nd Annual ACE Eddie Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2022


American Cinema Editors announced today the nominations for the 72nd Annual ACE Eddie Awards, recognizing outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television, and documentaries.

Producers of TICK, TICK... BOOM!, WEST SIDE STORY & More Nominated for 2022 PGA Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2022


Today, the Producers Guild of America announced nominations in the Motion Pictures and Television categories for the 33rd Annual Producers Guild Awards to be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Fairmont Century Plaza.

HBO Sets LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER Return
by Michael Major - Jan 20, 2022


A satirical, insightful and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the globe, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver features Oliver’s hilarious, much-needed perspective on today’s pressing political, social and cultural issues. Watch a new trailer for the upcoming season now!

Meet the Cast of THE MUSIC MAN; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2021


The Music Man officially begins previews tonight on Broadway! Meet the cast bringing the iconic musical back to the stage!

Adele, Britney Spears & More Win People's Choice Awards - See the Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - Dec 8, 2021


The categories for the ceremony were completely voted for by fan, honoring the best of movies, television, music, and social media. Halle Berry, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Kim Kardashian West, and Christina Aguilera were honored with icon awards. Winners also included Scarlett Johansson, BTS, Cruella, The Voice, Selena Gomez, JoJo Siwa, and more.

COME FROM AWAY, OSLO, Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Porter and More Receive 2021 TV Critics Choice Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2021


Nominations for the 2021 Critics Choice Awards were announced this afternoon and a slew of Broadway favorites are in the running at this year's ceremony.

HBO & HBO Max Lead Critics' Choice Award Television Nominations
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2021


Succession, Mare of Easttown, Insecure, Hacks, It's A Sin, The Other Two, The White Lotus, Last Week With John Oliver, Oslo, In Treatment, Love Life, and Made For Love were nominated at this year's awards. All nominated programs are available to stream on HBO Max.

The Den Theatre Announces Comedian Hari Kondabolu
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2021


The Den Theatre has announced comedian, writer and podcaster Hari Kondabolu will perform five stand-up performances June 23 – 25, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.

Meet the Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2021


Inspired by the life and art of Michael Jackson, learn more about the cast bringing this new musical to the stage!

Meet the Cast of COMPANY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2021


Company has officially returned to Broadway as of November 15. Meet the current cast and learn more about who is bringing this production to the stage!

Broadway Inspirational Voices Announces In-Person 2021 Holiday Concert
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2021


Welcome Home: A Holiday Gospel Concert marks the Award-winning not-for-profit choir's first in-person holiday concert since 2019 and their first concert under the Artistic Direction of Allen René Louis.

LISTEN: Susie Mosher Sings 'Own Sweet Family' from THE RAINBOW LULLABY Album
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 27, 2021


Tomorrow, October 28, Broadway Records will release THE RAINBOW LULLABY, the world’s first LGBTQ lullaby album. Conceived by Ryan Bauer-Walsh, the recording includes songs by fifteen LGBTQIA+ writers including Bauer-Walsh, Marc Shaiman (Hairspray) and Debra Barsha (Radiant Baby), with performances by over thirty LGBTQIA+ artists including Broadway stars Matt Doyle, Jenn Collela, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Chilina Kennedy, Caitlin Kinnunen, Michael Longoria, Kyle Dean Massey, Lauren Patten, Jelani Remy, Chris & Clay Rice-Thomson, Marissa Rosen and Marty Thomas.

Anthony Ramos, Jennifer Hudson & More Nominated for 2021 People's Choice Awards - See the Full List!
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2021


Nominations for the 2021 People's Choice Award include Anthony Ramos for 'In the Heights', Jennifer Hudson for 'Respect', 'Cinderella', Britney Spears, Olivia Rodrigo, Kandi Burruss, Lisa Rinna, Emily Blunt, Emma Stone for 'Cruella', Wandavision, Only Murders in the Building, Sterling K. Brown, and more. Check out the full list now!

Fault Line Theatre to Stream World Premiere Production of HINDSIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2021


Fault Line Theatre has announced that for one week only they will stream the world premiere production of Alix Sobler’s play Hindsight directed by Founding Artistic Director Aaron Rossini from the Paradise Factory Theater in the East Village.

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