Leslie Uggams News

BWW Exclusive: A Retrospective of Chita Rivera's Tony Nominated and Award Winning Roles

by Bethany Sulecki — June 8, 2018

Broadway legend Chita Rivera will be presented with a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre at the 72nd Annual Tony Awards on June 10, 2018.

VIDEO: Leslie Uggams Stars As Lena Horne in STORMY WEATHER

by A.A. Cristi — May 30, 2018

Tony & Emmy Award-winner Leslie Uggams stars as the legendary 'Lena Horne' in this fascinating new bio-musical featuring sensational hits such as 'The Lady Is A Tramp,' 'Come Rain or Come Shine,' 'Stardust' and 'How Deep is the Ocean.

Anita Gilette, Leslie Uggams, and More Head to Pittsburgh CLO This Summer

by Julie Musbach — May 30, 2018

Pittsburgh CLO has amassed an impressive lineup of Broadway stars and Pittsburgh CLO veterans to bring the 2018 Summer Season to life June-August.

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of DEADPOOL 2 Talk the Secrets of the Upcoming Film on THE TODAY SHOW

by Macon Prickett — May 14, 2018

Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Julian Dennison, Leslie Uggams and Zazie Beetz open up about what fans can expect from the new film.

Redhouse Arts Center closes its 2017-18 Season with LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

by Julie Musbach — May 8, 2018

Redhouse will close its 2017-18 season with the ever-popular musical La Cage aux Folles, book by Harvey Feirstein, based on the play by Jean Poiret.

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for SUMMER!

by Jennifer Broski — April 24, 2018

SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical opened on Broadway last night, Monday, April 23, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street.

Photo Coverage: Inside the Opening Night Cast Party for SUMMER!

by Jennifer Broski — April 24, 2018

SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical opened on Broadway last night, Monday, April 23, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street.

BWW Previews: ELLA: FIRST LADY OF SONG at DE Theatre Company

by Greer Firestone — April 10, 2018

'Now that you're gone, all that's left is a Band of Gold….

Lea DeLaria, Denis O'Hare, and More Join Cast of THE 24 HOUR PLAYS

by Julie Musbach — April 4, 2018

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) announces additional casting for The 24 Hour Plays Off-Broadway.

La Mirada & McCoy Rigby Announce 41st Season, Leslie Uggams in STORMY WEATHER, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, and More

by Julie Musbach — April 2, 2018

Tony-nominated LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to announce its 41st season of shows.

The RRazz Room New Hope Opens It's Spring 2018 Cabaret Season With Sharon McKnight

by A.A. Cristi — March 14, 2018

This Spring 2018, the talent performing at New Hope's RRazz Room at The Clarion is a diverse mix of world class artists.

Roundabout Announces THE 24 HOUR PLAYS OFF-BROADWAY

by Stephi Wild — March 14, 2018

On Monday, April 9, Roundabout Theatre Company's Roundabout Underground playwriting alumni will gather to present The 24 Hour Plays Off-Broadway.

Tori Scott Performs 'Shame Spirals' At Joe's Pub

by Stephi Wild — March 13, 2018

Tori Scott returns to Joe's Pub at the Public Theater to let everyone know she still hasn't learned from her mistakes with her new show, Tori Scott Shame Spirals.

New Performers Added To TADA! Youth Theater 2018 Gala

by A.A. Cristi — February 26, 2018

TADA! Youth Theater will honor Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Leslie Uggams (Empire, Deadpool, Hallelujah, Baby!, Thoroughly Modern Millie) and performer, director, choreographer and Tony Award-winner Tommy Tune (The Will Rogers Follies, Grand Hotel, Nine, Seesaw) at its annual Gala.

Honorees Leslie Uggams & Tommy Tune To Perform At TADA! Youth Theater's Annual Gala Along With Broadway Inspirational Voices, Jason Robert Brown & Michael James Leslie

by Julie Musbach — February 9, 2018

On March 5, 2018, TADA! Youth Theater will host its annual gala at Tribeca 360 in Manhattan with special performances by Leslie Uggams and Tommy Tune.