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Show-stopping, two-time Tony-nominated performer Stephanie J. Block unleashes her immense voice and bold charisma for an unforgettable night of career spanning songs in the Appel Room. Andrew Carl Wilk is the Executive Producer of Live From Lincoln Center and also Director of this Stars In Concert series episode.

Award-winning vocalist Leslie Odom, Jr. releases his version of 'Without You' from the iconic Broadway Musical Rent today via S-Curve Records. Odom, Jr. began performing the beautiful and moving song on the road last year, and was eager to get into the studio to record and release it ahead of his new album, which is set to be released this fall. More details to come!

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: The Iceman Cometh opens on Broadway, Drama Desk Award nominations are announced, and more!

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that they will present the 2018 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to three outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - New York Times' culture photographer Sara Krulwich, costume beader, Bessie Nelson, and the Ernest Winzer Cleaners.

Hot off the heels of his triumphant performance as Judas in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live, Tony Award nominee BRANDON VICTOR DIXON will be the headliner at TDF's 50th Anniversary Gala on Monday, June 18 at Manhattan's historic Gotham Hall (1356 Broadway @ 36th Street, NYC).

The Tony Awards Twitter has released a video, narrated by Leslie Odom, Jr. that celebrates the Broadway community. The video, titled 'This is Broadway,' shares photos and video clips from this season's shows, with narration discussing how theatre comes together and the effect it can have on others.

Today, Jill Barber released the video for 'Girl's Gotta Do,' the lead single from her upcoming album Metaphora (out June 22 via Outside Music.).

The Tony Awards® Administration Committee has announced today that Nick Scandalios, Executive Vice President of the Nederlander Organization, is this year's recipient of the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award.

Tony and Grammy Award-winning performer Leslie Odom Jr. showcases his talents as a chart topping jazz vocalist and beautiful interpreter of song with an evening of jazz standards and surprises for an intimate evening on the Appel Room stage. Andrew Wilk is the Executive Producer of Live From Lincoln Center. This Stars In Concert series episode is directed by Annette Jolles.

The Tony Awards has just announced that this year's Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre will go to industry icons Andrew Lloyd Webber and Chita Rivera.

Once again Toby's Dinner Theatre presents top flight entertainment for the entire family.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will once again grace the stage at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Mother's Day Weekend with performances from Friday, May 11 - Sunday, May 13. 'Movement that'll move you" (New York magazine) is guaranteed for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 20th anniversary engagement at NJPAC - the culmination of the Company's 21-city North American tour.  Artistic Director Robert Battle leads Ailey's 32 extraordinary dancers as they continue the Company's legacy of using the African-American cultural experience and the American modern dance tradition to uplift, unite, and enlighten. Three diverse and exciting programs spotlighting premieres and new productions by influential choreographic voices will inspire audiences at Prudential Hall, all closing with a stirring finale of Alvin Ailey's always must-see American masterpiece, Revelations. Reserve tickets for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on May 11 - 13 by visiting NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or the NJPAC Box Office.

The Jazz Ambassadors premieres Friday, May 4 at 10 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) and is available for streaming beginning May 5 on pbs.org and PBS apps.

Today, Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban made an exciting announcement via social media, that despite not exactly being on the same page with their lines yet, that the two pop music superstars, and recent Broadway alums, will be hosting this June's Tony Awards.

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: The Seafarer, starring Matthew Broderick, opens tonight, and Head Over Heels opens its pre-Broadway run in San Francisco tonight!

Smash fans' dreams came true last week when Katharine McPhee made her Broadway debut as Jenna in Waitress! So what's the rest of the star-studded cast of NBC's Smash been up to? We took a look at where just a few of our favorite Smash alums are now!

Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster brings her irresistible talent and effusive charm to the intimate Appel Room for a headlining night of songs and stories with special guest, two-time Tony nominee Jonathan Groff. Andrew Wilk is the Executive Producer of Live From Lincoln Center. This Stars In Concert episode is directed by Annette Jolles and will premiere April 20, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. on PBS.

Stars in Concert was filmed over four nights at The Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Each episode will air nationwide on PBS in four hour-long episodes on consecutive Fridays, starting with Sutton Foster on April 20, Leslie Odom Jr. on April 27, Stephanie J. Block on May 4, and concluding with Andrew Rannells on May 11. Select episodes will also be available on BroadwayHD.