Musical director and performer Brian Nash (Silence! The Musical, the upcoming Beaches) will celebrate the release of his debut solo album, "Forever/After" with an album release concert May 8th at 9:30pm at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club.
Miss Christina Aguilera is back as the pop singer superstar Jade- desperately trying to record a country album, and hoping to use Luke Wheeler and her powers of persuasion to do so. Rayna's family is as adorable as ever- singing together and *trying* to live as happily as possible, despite Deacon's obviously deteriorating health.
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: Chita Rivera returns to Broadway in THE VISIT, with New Orleans taking over MTC in AIRLINE HIGHWAY, plus the 2015 Drama Desk noms will be announced!
On Monday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m., students and supporters from 30 participating schools across the Mid-South will gather at The Orpheum for the 6th Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards. Modeled after the Tony Awards, the High School Musical Theatre Awards recognize achievements in all areas of high school musical theatre. This year, the Orpheum is proud to welcome Broadway and television star Kyle Dean Massey as this year's awards show host.
This performance will feature Tom Kitt (Next to Normal, If/Then), Kyle Dean Massey (Pippin, Wicked, Next to Normal), and Lindsay Mendez (Wicked, Godspell) tonight, April 20, 2015 at 10 PM.
On the next episode of ABC's NASHVILLE titled "The Storm Has Just Begun", the brightest stars of Nashville have gathered in support of Teddy's music education initiative, "Note By Note," where Juliette plans her return to the spotlight
Three weeks later in TV time- Deacon and Rayna are lovey dovey, despite a distant Maddie, and Avery and Juliette are in full-on newborn parent mode. Layla, in a typical passive aggressive meeting with Jeff, introduces tonight's famous and anticipated guest star- Jade St. John, otherwise known as Christina Aguilera.
On the next episode of ABC's NASHVILLE titled "Nobody Knows But Me", with the arrival of his former fiancee in Nashville, Jeff finds himself face-to-face with Jade St. John (guest star Christina Aguilera).
Leslie Kritzer (Sondheim on Sondheim, A Catered Affair) and Kyle Dean Massey (Pippin, Next to Normal) join the slate of performers scheduled for Broadway Sings Tori, a one-night concert benefitting RAINN on Monday, April 20th. The concert will feature the music of legendary singer-songwriter Tori Amos.
On the next episode of ABC's NASHVILLE titled "I Can't Keep Away From You", Rayna refuses to let Deacon wallow in his condition, but her support only frustrates him and pushes him away.
A new concert series curated by the renowned Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, conductor, and director, Jason Robert Brown. Each unique performance will incorporate an eclectic mix of material, featuring music from throughout his acclaimed career, along with new works in development. This performance will feature Tom Kitt (Next to Normal, If/Then), Kyle Dean Massey (Pippin, Wicked, Next to Normal), and Lindsay Mendez (Wicked, Godspell) on April 20, 2015 at 10 PM.
Last week was a whirwind of backstabbing, WTF moments, and OMGs... in true NASHVILLE style, of course. Jeff Fordham is where the majority of us want him to be... screwed over and left with (almost) nothing. Except the opportunity to expose and humiliate Teddy, that is. Layla has been signed to Rayna's label, Highway 65, though what can come of that is anybody's guess. Sadie Stone has finally come clean to Rayna regarding her past, and the label has stepped up and in to hopefully solve all problems- though we know that's most likely not the case. Lastly, Gunnar, Avery, and Scarlett have temporarily reunited their band- to everybody's satisfaction- but especially the Bluebird Cafe's. The record labels' worlds are flipped upside down, but for the first time in a while, things at the Bluebird- and for Gunnar, Avery, and Scarlett, and their band, are right-side up.
On the next episode of ABC's NASHIVILLE titled "That's the Way Love Goes" - Rayna's anniversary of her induction into the Grand Ole Opry is cause for celebration and guest starring cameos by country stars Vince Gill and Lorrie Morgan as themselves.
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.
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:
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: Julie Halston Hosts the Fifth Annual 'Broadway Belts for PFF;' 54 Sings Irving Berlin: There's No Business Like Show Business; Paulo Szot; Bushel & A Peck Benefit, Starring Stephanie J. Block and More; and Altar Boyz 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert at 54 Below.
In the coming weeks, 54 Below revisits some of our favorite Broadway productions with concert events celebrating beloved scores as well as reunions bringing together original company members.
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.
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Musical television series abound! Also special nights for 'Allegro' and 'Reefer Madness,' that Dolphin show at Annoyance, Mercury's 'Addams Family,' a big children's premiere, the return of 'Option Up!' and a surprising, real live 'Beauty!'
Another Broadway veteran will soon be heading to NASHVILLE.
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