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VIDEO: On This Day, March 19- WEST SIDE STORY Returns to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2021

On this day in 2009, the beloved musical West Side Story made its way back to Broadway in a brand new production from the show's book writer, Arthur Laurents. 

LISTEN: Kristin Chenoweth Joins AND THE AWARD GOES TO…HOSTED BY ILANA LEVINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2021

Ilana Levine (Little Known Facts), in association with Alan Seales and the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced the second season of her “love letter to Broadway” podcast AND THE AWARD GOES TO…HOSTED BY ILANA LEVINE. Season Two premieres today with Kristin Chenoweth (You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Wicked, On The Twentieth Century). 

UN DÍA COMO HOY: IN THE HEIGHTS se estrenaba en Broadway
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 9, 2021

Un nueve de marzo de 2008 Washington Heights se trasladaba al tras su paso por el Off-Broadway los años anteriores. El musical de Lin Manuel Miranda con el libreto de Quira Alegría Hudes se convirtió en un éxito rotundo.

From Evita to Tina: Broadway Characters Based on Real Women in History
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2021

In honor of Women's History Month, we're taking a look at some iconic real-life women who have been portrayed on stage in musicals!

Laura Benanti, Karen Olivo & More Join Festivites for Women's Day on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 3, 2021

In celebration of International Women's Day, Disney on Broadway announces free registration, programming, and participants for the 4th annual 'Women's Day on Broadway' virtual event on Friday, March 12, 2021, beginning at 1 pm EST. 

VIDEO: Alex Timbers Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2021

Watch as he chats with Broadway director extraordinaire Alex Timbers, who is currently nominated for a Tony Award for his incredible work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Eva Noblezada, Ashley Spencer, and More Join THE SETH CONCERT SERIES Line-Up
by Team BWW - Feb 17, 2021

Producer Mark Cortale has announced that six stars of the stage and screen will join the late-February - March 2021 line-up of The Seth Concert Series, the live weekly series based on Seth Rudetsky’s international Broadway series that began at The Art House in Provincetown ten years ago.

BWW Review: RITA MORENO: JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT Is a Beautiful Contradiction
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 8, 2021

Rita Moreno — and the documentary about her — deals in contradictions. In the opening moments of “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It,” the actress prepares for her 87th birthday party and modestly shares the ways we can tell she’s “not a real star.” Cut

BWW Blog: Middle of Nowhere
by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson - Jan 26, 2021

So, what’s it like being a theatre fan far away from most theatre? We take it  where we can get it—whether it be at school, at church, or in our community theatre.

IN THE HEIGHTS Movie - Everything You Need To Know About the
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 24, 2021

Find out the new summer 2021 release date for HBO Max & movie theaters, who's in it, and other fun facts.BroadwayWorld put together a list of information you should know before diving into the film of IN THE HEIGHTS.

Photo Flash: Andréa Burns, Laura Osnes, and Jackie Burns Surprise Casts Of BAA Onstage's DEAR EDWINA and A KILLER PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2021

Last evening, Andréa Burns, Laura Osnes, and Jackie Burns attended a Zoom Promotional Party for BAA Onstage's productions of Dear Edwina Online Edition and A Killer Party: A Murder Mystery Musical. BAA Onstage is the affiliate production company of Broadway Artists Alliance of NYC.

Broadway Artists Alliance Launches Virtual Musical Program, BAAOnstage And Presents DEAR EDWINA Online Edition
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2021

In December of 2020, Broadway Artists Alliance assembled a stellar cast of 25 young performers to present Dear Edwina Online Edition as part of the inaugural season of 'BAAOnstage.' Created to provide a performance outlet for students during the era of quarantine, BAAOnstage gathers students from across the country to rehearse, film, and livestream musical productions - all remotely from home!

UN DÍA COMO HOY: MOULIN ROUGE recibía tres Globos de Oro
by Cristina Martinez - Jan 20, 2021

Un día como hoy, en 2002, MOULIN ROUGE era galardonada con tres Globos de Oro. La película recibió los premios a Mejor Actriz principal para Nicole Kidman, Mejor Comedia/Musical y, sorprendentemente, Mejor Banda Sonora Original, a pesar que gran parte de las canciones eran versiones de temas pop.

New Jersey Native Jennifer Johns-Grasso Directs Production Of A KILLER PARTY: A MURDER MYSTERY MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2021

 In December of 2020, Broadway Artists Alliance (BAA) assembled a 'killer' cast of twenty six young performers to present the virtual sensation A Killer Party: A Murder Mystery Musical. Highland, NJ resident Jennifer Johns-Grasso, the Founder and Artistic Director of BAA, directs the production.

Northern Virginia Native Mimi Robinson Assistant Directs A KILLER PARTY: A MURDER MYSTERY MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2021

In December of 2020, Broadway Artists Alliance assembled a 'killer' cast of twenty six young performers to present the virtual sensation A Killer Party: A Murder Mystery Musical. Native Virginian Mimi Harlow Robinson, who now resides in New York City, assistant directed the production.

Jeremy Jordan, Ashley Spencer, Santino Fontana, Christy Altomare, and More Join The Seth Concert Series Lineup
by Team BWW - Jan 19, 2021

Jeremy Jordan, Ashley Spencer, Santino Fontana, and Christy Altomare are the latest Broadway stars to join Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, and Jessica Vosk on The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series!

Jessica Vosk Brings All New Show To THE SETH CONCERT SERIES January 24
by Team BWW - Jan 15, 2021

Jessica Vosk is the latest Broadway star to join The Seth Concert Series!

Ava Giorgione Of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School to Appear in A KILLER PARTY: A MURDER MYSTERY MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2021

Ava Giorgione of Harrisburg will appear in a groundbreaking virtual musical, A Killer Party: A Murder Mystery Musical, produced by 'BAA Onstage'. The show was conceived as a new style of online theatre by Jason Howland, Nathan Tysen, Kait Kerrigan, Rachel Axler and a team of 40+ Broadway professionals.

Kelli O'Hara, Wayne Brady, Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus and More Join The Seth Concert Series in January 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2020

Producer Mark Cortale has announced that five award-winning stars of the stage and screen will join the January 2021 line-up of The Seth Concert Series, the live weekly series based on Seth Rudetsky’s international Broadway series that began at The Art House in Provincetown ten years ago.

92Y Announces Online Conversation With Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit, Danny Burstein, Sahr Ngaujah, and Robyn Hurder
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2020

Tony Award winner Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit, Danny Burstein, Sahr Ngaujah, and Robyn Hurder—stars of Moulin Rouge! The Musical—take to the 92 Y virtual stage with Ruthie Fierberg for a behind-the-scenes look at the show that’s been nominated for 14 Tony Awards.

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