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2023 is going out with a bang with new movies, series, and albums to keep Broadway fans entertained all month long. From Bradley Cooper's Maestro to the soundtrack for the new movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple, December's streaming guide has something for everyone!
Broadway’s biggest names and brightest talents, both onstage and behind the scenes, are set to celebrate six weeks of dedicated fundraising with songs, skits and dance at the return of Red Bucket Follies, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
At the Wednesday evening performance of PURLIE VICTORIOUS: A Non-Confederate Romp Through The Cotton Patch, the cast, led by Leslie Odom, Jr. and Kara Young, was treated to a special visit from former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton backstage at the Music Box Theatre. See photos here!
Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024 Gala will honor Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family on Monday, March 4 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose will perform a unique concert created exclusively for the special occasion.
With all of this, her beauty, her glamor, her dresses, her stellar performing, just all the reasons to watch Hannah Waddingham, it is even more important to HEAR Hannah Waddingham.
New Works Provincetown will present industry presentations of 'Table 17,' a new play by Douglas Lyons. The cast includes two-time Tony nominee Kara Young. Don't miss this exciting new work!
Watch the West End and Broadway alum perform 'O Holy Night' in the all-new Apple TV+ musical extravaganza “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas.' The Ted Lasso star is joined by the English National Opera for the performance. Watch the video of the performance now!
The 11-track opus boasts a bevy of A-list friends and collaborators, including Andra Day, BJ The Chicago Kid, Boyz II Men, Keke Palmer, Lena Byrd Miles, and more. A LEGACY CHRISTMAS warms up the season as the perfect soundtrack!
Go backstage for a festive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the special, featuring Jason Sudeikis, Juno Temple, Luke Evans, Leslie Odom Jr., Sam Ryder, Brendan Hunt, Phil Dunster, Nick Mohammed, James Lance, and Kola Bokinni, along with unforgettable moments with Hannah herself.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 65th anniversary season kicks off New York City Center engagement celebrating legendary artistic director emerita Judith Jamison on Wednesday, November 29.
Shoshana Bean will be joined by Tony Award-winner and recent Grammy Award-nominee Alex Newell for Bean’s highly anticipated one-night-only holiday concert at Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater. Previously announced special guests include Kristin Chenoweth and Betty Who. Get tickets to the concert now!
See photos from a special Saturday Night on Broadway! The Music Box Theatre was graced by multiple celebrities on Saturday Night for the performance of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through The Cotton Patch.
Broadway fans can deck the halls this year with a brand-new lineup of holiday albums to keep their days merry and bright. From new albums by Stephanie J. Block and Julie Benko to releases from Cher and Hannah Waddingham, curate your holiday playlist with our list of the best Broadway Christmas music of 2023.
The Drama League 2023 Gala titled “Embrace The Season” is an event amplifying the Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off-Broadway shows gracing the stages in New York City each season.
Leslie Odom, Jr. has released his brand-new studio album, When A Crooner Dies – available everywhere now. When A Crooner Dies is Leslie’s fifth full-length album and his first of all-new original music since 2019. Also dropping are visualizers for each track on the album. A music video for 'Loved' was also released.
Check out our playlist of holiday songs from Broadway shows like White Christmas, Elf, Rent, She Loves Me and more, as well as classics sung by some of Broadway's biggest stars, such as Billy Porter, Julie Andrews, Kristin Chenoweth, Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, Leslie Odom, Jr., Norm Lewis, Idina Menzel, Angela Lansbury, Linda Eder, Matthew Morrison and many more.
Hannah Waddingham is getting a little help from her Ted Lasso co-stars for her upcoming Christmas musical special! Watch the West End and Broadway alum perform 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' with Phil Dunster below! The video clip also features the Fabulous Lounge Swingers.
From Hannah Waddingham's new Christmas special to classics like The Muppet Christmas Carol, see which holiday streaming titles are sure to bring any Broadway fan some extra merriment this year. Check out our complete guide to what Broadway fans should be streaming this holiday season on Netflix, Peacock, Disney+, and more now!
Just last night, the Drama League celebrated Embrace The Season: A Drama League Celebration, the venerated gala event amplifying the extraordinary productions gracing stages in New York City each season. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.
Currently starring in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Hadestown as ‘Persephone,’ Betty Who is best known for her chart-topping singles such as “I Love You Always Forever” and “Somebody Loves You.” With this year's concert also featuring Kristin Chenoweth, Shoshana’s Apollo holiday shows have become a magical NYC tradition.
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