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Tony-winning actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr. tells Hoda and Jenna that he is quarantining after being the last in-studio guest Ellen DeGeneres had on her namesake show before she tested positive for COVID-19.
Today's top stories: BroadwayWorld launches Stage Door featuring classes, shoutouts, and more from your favorite stars. Plus, Leslie Odom Jr. sings O Holy Night, Ma Rainey Black Bottom reviews, and more!
Multi-award winning vocalist, songwriter, and producer Natalie Nicole Gilbert shows her musical versatility and emotional breadth in her new nostalgic album, Warm Winter (Orchard).
Tony and GRAMMY winning superstar Leslie Odom Jr. brings the holiday cheer with this song from 'The Christmas Album,' his new project that reimagines a host of holiday favorites.
Musicians On Call and Citi are bringing award-winning, multi-platinum artists together for Hope for the Holidays Presented by Citi, a virtual concert for patients, families and frontline caregivers. This one-of-a-kind concert experience features holiday messages from iconic artists including Dolly Parton, Kelly Clarkson, Billie Eilish & more.
Read what theatre stars from across social media are saying about the passing of Ann Reinking.
As you prepare to deck the halls, trim the tree, and slice the roast beast, get into the holiday spirit this Christmas with a little bit of help from the Great White Way. Check out our mega-playlist of collected Christmas 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, and many others!
Last week, NBC aired its primetime special “One Night Only: The Best of Broadway.' The program raised a total of $3,051,297 to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
The holidays are upon us, so it’s time to get into the spirit with Josh Groban for his first ever holiday concert this Saturday, December 19th. The concert will air at 1pm PST / 4pm EST with a second showing at 5pm PST / 8pm EST. After the second airing, the show will be available to stream on demand for 48 hours.
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Jonathan Groff is inviting Hamilton fans to join in on the event in the most fashionable way possible-- in his King George getup, of course!
Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, December 12-13, 2020.
NBC's special One Night Only: The Best of Broadway premiered last night, December 10 at 8pm ET. Did you miss out on the show, or just want to relive all of your favorite performances? The full special is now available to stream on NBC.com!
NBC's special One Night Only: The Best of Broadway premiered last night, December 10 at 8pm ET. Cast members from Mean Girls, Jagged Little Pill, Chicago, Ain't Too Proud, Jersey Boys, Rent, and more performed at the event. Patti LaBelle performed 'America To Me' which can be watched here!
NBC's special One Night Only: The Best of Broadway premiered last night, December 10 at 8pm ET. Cast members from Mean Girls, Jagged Little Pill, Chicago, Ain't Too Proud, Jersey Boys, Rent, and more performed at the event. The cast of Ain't Too Proud performed 'Rain' which can be watched here!
Wondering the who/what/where/when/why/how about the One Night Only special? BroadwayWorld is here to help answer your questions!
El especial ONE NIGHT ONLY: THE BEST OF BROADWAY de la cadena norteamericana NBC que se estrena hoy, 10 de diciembre, sigue ampliando la lista de invitados con la incorporación del elenco español de A CHORUS LINE, Barbra Streisand, Sutton Foster, Rob McClure Brittany Mack y Mary Louise Parker.
The Tina Fey-hosted special “One Night Only: The Best of Broadway” has announced additional talent to the telecast, airing Thursday, Dec. 10 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC, including special performances from Barbra Streisand and global superstar Antonio Banderas with the Spanish cast of “A Chorus Line.”
Tony and Grammy Award winner, Leslie Odom Jr., who originated the role of Aaron Burr in Broadway’s Hamilton, recently released his new holiday album, The Christmas Album, which also features the legendary Cynthia Erivo and Nicolette Robinson, as well as The Walls Group and Michea Walls.
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