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BWW Interview: Behind the Scenes with SISSI MARTINS & RUBEN MADUREIRA (Portuguese version)
by Carlota Costa - Feb 21, 2018


Conhecidos como o 'power couple' do Teatro Musical em Portugal, Sissi Martins e Ruben Madureira revelam as suas insegurancas, memorias, esperancas e sonhos... E vem lembrar-nos de que 'Love is Love is Love...' ('Amor e sempre Amor...')

Philly POPS Announces 40th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2018


The Philly POPS announced its 40th Anniversary 2018-19 concert season today. Subscriptions for this celebratory 40th Anniversary Season go on sale at 10 a.m. Moe Septee founded the POPS in November 1979 with a concert at the Academy of Music. Celebrated jazz pianist Peter Nero conducted the POPS from 1979 until 2013.

PBS to Air Concerts From Sutton Foster, Leslie Odom Jr., Stephanie J. Block and More this Spring
by Macon Prickett - Feb 13, 2018


Some of Broadway's brightest stars—Leslie Odom Jr., Andrew Rannells, Sutton Foster with special guest Jonathan Groff, and Stephanie J. Block—will headline four special performances as part of a new series, Live From Lincoln Center Presents – Stars in Concert. Combining the intimacy of cabaret with Broadway panache, each evening will showcase one of these leading voices of musical theater illuminating their musical journeys to stardom, revisiting favorite songs, and delighting viewers with their versatility and captivating performances.

Spend An Evening With Liz Callaway At BAC
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2018


Bay Area Cabaret is delighted to present An Evening with Liz Callaway. Having appeared with Bay Area Cabaret in concert with her sister, Ann Hampton Callaway, and in a tribute to composer Stephen Schwartz, Liz Callaway-the Tony-nominated Broadway star of Miss Saigon, Baby, Merrily We Roll Along and Cats, and voice of the animated classic, Anastasia-makes her solo Venetian Room debut.

HAMILTON Hot Shot Leslie Odom Jr. to Headline Long Wharf Theatre Gala
by Julie Musbach - Feb 6, 2018


For one night only, Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. can be heard in the intimate setting at Long Wharf Theatre with his five-piece band performing pop and jazz standards along with tunes from his Broadway roles.

VIDEO: Leslie Odom, Jr. Performs 'America The Beautiful' at the Super Bowl
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2018


Hamilton star Leslie Odom, Jr. sang America the Beautiful as part of the Super Bowl LII pregame festivities today. Watch the full performance below!

Brief 2/5: HANGMEN Opens at Atlantic Theater Company, Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: the U.S. premiere of Royal Court's HANGMEN opens tonight at Atlantic Theater; Annaleigh Ashford, Mandy Patinkin, Phillipa Soo and more appear at the Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2018 Gala tonight!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Will Roland Comes to Bay Area Cabaret 2/11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2018


Bay Area Cabaret is thrilled to present Broadway rising star Will Roland in his Bay Area concert debut with his solo show, 'Loser Songs.' Roland is currently starring in the 2017 Tony award-winning Best Musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN.

RPO 2018/19 Season to Present Leslie Odom, Jr. and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2018


The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) announced its 2018/19 season to a packed house in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre earlier this evening. The Orchestra's fourth-annual, free Season Preview Concert once again featured the entire orchestra onstage performing selected excerpts, with emcees Music Director Ward Stare and Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik.

BWW Interview: Shoshana Bean Uses Her Big Voice & Big Heart Always For Good
by Gil Kaan - Jan 30, 2018


WICKED! alumni Shoshana Bean will be celebrating her latest musical project release Spectrum with a one-night concert at The Ace Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles. We had the wonderful opportunity to chat with the powerhouse songstress before prepping for her L.A. engagement.

Tony Winner Leslie Odom Jr. to Star in Upcoming Thriller ONLY
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 26, 2018


Tony-winning Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. will join Freida Pinto in the upcoming thriller ONLY, written and directed by Takashi Doscher.

Leslie Odom Jr. and Ben Platt Will Bring Broadway to Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2018


This year's Pre-Grammys gala, hosted by Clive Davis and the Recording Academy, will get a taste of Broadway. According to Variety, Davis revealed that the event will include a segment to honor Broadway, with performances from Tony winners Leslie Odom Jr and Ben Platt.

BWW Morning Brief January 15th, 2018: Kandi Burruss Makes Her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Atlanta Real Housewife @Kandi Burruss makes her Broadway debut in @ChicagoMusical, and more!

Wait For It...Leslie Odom, Jr. Will Sing 'America the Beautiful' at the Super Bowl This Year!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2018


NFL.com has reported that Hamilton star Leslie Odom, Jr. will sing America the Beautiful as part of the Super Bowl LII pregame festivities on Sunday, February 4. The performance will be broadcast before the game begins.

Will Roland Makes Bay Area Debut with LOSER SONGS
by Julie Musbach - Jan 12, 2018


Bay Area Cabaret is thrilled to present Broadway rising star Will Roland in his Bay Area concert debut with his solo show, Loser Songs. Roland is currently starring in the 2017 Tony award-winning Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen.

Photo Flash: Cynthia Erivo Celebrates Her Birthday with Leslie Odom Jr., Nicolette Robinson, and More
by Julie Musbach - Jan 9, 2018


Tony, Grammy and Emmy-Award winning actress Cynthia Erivo celebrated her 31st birthday last night with her Broadway colleagues including Leslie Odom Jr., Nicolette Robinson, Jonathan Groff, Danielle Brooks and Jasmine Cephas Jones, as well as Jordan Roth and Lauren Reid COO of John Gore Organization. Check out photos from the bash below!

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Available on Digital, Blu-ray & More This February
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2018


Everyone has a past. Everyone has a secret. Everyone is a suspect. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents the ultimate case of whodunit when MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS arrives on Digital February 20 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD February 27.

VIDEO: Olympic Skater Wows Crowd with HAMILTON-Themed Routine
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 5, 2018


American figure skater Jason Brown wowed the crowd at this week's U.S. Championship by performing his routine to Leslie Odom Jr's show-stopping number 'The Room Where It Happens' from Broadway's HAMILTON.

BWW Review Exclusive: Jason Robert Brown and Kelli O'Hara Doubly Delightful in BYU Bravo! Concert
by Blair Howell - Dec 24, 2017


Presumed to be a first: Jason Robert Brown and Kelli O'Hara performing together in concert. Undoubtedly a first in Utah: two Tony winners performing together in concert. Definitely: a Tony-deserving concert. In a major coup, the BYU Bravo! performing arts series assembled the vanguard composer and the luminous muse for his last Broadway musical -- for what appears to have been their first performance together in concert. And they decisively demonstrated how divinely delightful a concert can be.

Vice President Joe Biden Coming To Dr. Phillips Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2017


Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Bill Blumenreich Presents announce 'Vice President Joe Biden: American Promise Tour' at the Walt Disney Theater, Monday, January 29, 2018 at 7 p.m. Starting at $68, tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, December 22, 2017 at 10 a.m. and include a copy of his new book, Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose (on sale now, $27, Flatiron Books). VIP Meet & Greet tickets are also available. General audience tickets and VIP tickets may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844.513.2014 or by visiting the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office at 445 S. Magnolia Avenue between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Online and phone ticket purchases are subject to handling fees.

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