Michael Potts News

Ryan Murphy hosted a special performance of The Prom last night! At the show, he also announced that he will be developing the musical into a movie, as BroadwayWorld previously reported.

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MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala is one of the most exciting and unique theater events in town. Broadway's hottest stars perform songs from roles in which they would never be cast.

I've never felt quite so transported into the realities of a convent or the freshness of a mountain or the sadness of a man who has lost his wife and is too aggrieved to notice his children. This is quite discombobulating (in the best possible way) considering I've grown up with the movie, appeared in the musical twice and directed it. The singing is sensational. Under the guise of Musical Director Andrew Christie assisted by Vocal Coach Kerry Ackerman the harmonies are on point and the light and shade most definitely in all the right places. Accolades to the orchestra who supported the performers so ably. Michael Potts (Captain von Trapp) has a voice that is almost too big for the senses. He worked it to perfection bringing us near the point of 'overwhelm' then subtly pulling back. Potts took the feelings evoked by the music to new heights. I could literally smell the edelweiss and those top notes - wow. He is a gifted being.

From promposals to full-ensemble dance numbers, premiering today is the official music video for "YOU HAPPENED," a joyous group number from the hit Broadway musical THE PROM.  The video made its debut yesterday. With on-stage performance clips as well as behind-the-scenes footage of the cast in-studio, the video for "You Happened" is the perfect companion to the feel-good track - watch below! 

Six-time Emmy Award winner Ryan Murphy announced today on Instagram that he will host a special performance of THE PROM to benefit Hetrick Martin, GLAAD and The Trevor Project on Tuesday, April 9.

Just last night at the Longacre Theatre, the cast of the Prom welcomed a music industry superstar! Check out photos of Clive Davis backstage with the cast below!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Happy Valentine's Day! Before you spend the day with the one you love, catch up on the latest Broadway news!

Tonight belongs to them... the cast of The Prom, that is! The new musical, which opened November 15, 2018 at the Longacre Theatre, just celebrated its 100th performance on Broadway! Check out photos from inside the special day below!

Last night, The cast of Broadway's The Prom performed 'It's Not About Me' for Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Watch Brooks Ashmanskas perform a number from The Prom!

It's time to dance because Isabelle McCalla, who plays Alyssa Greene in The Prom, is taking over the BroadwayWorld Instagram Story tomorrow, February 8th! Be sure to tune in to see all of the zazz that goes into a two-show day at Broadway's Longacre Theatre!

This morning, some of the cast of the hit Broadway musical comedy, THE PROM, perform 'It's Time to Dance' in Good Morning America's Times Square studio.

The gifts have been opened, the feasts have been eaten and the merriment has been had. As the holiday season comes to a close and we countdown the final days of the year, we're getting ready to ring in 2019 by looking back. Relive the magic of the Broadway Legacy Robe with  photos from the 2018 ceremonies below!

With moxie, sequins, and indefatigable whimsy, Sony Masterworks Broadway's THE PROM (Original Broadway Cast Recording) perfectly captures the mirth of the heartwarming Broadway production. Masterfully blending Matthew Sklar's toe-tapping score, Chad Beguelin's rib-tickling and heartfelt lyrics, and the stellar performances of the cast, this album is as charming as it is mesmerizing.

According to NBC, the creators of The Prom are reaching out to Vice President Mike Pence to invite him to see the show.

It was announced today that the Original Broadway Cast Recording Of The Prom is set for digital release December 14th and physically January 11th.  Available for preorder now, the album is produced by Scott M. Riesett and Tony Award Nominee Matthew Sklar, with music by Sklar and lyrics by four-time Tony Award Nominee Chad Beguelin.

This year, to help kick off the basket stuffing, the Foundation invited Broadway stars of the PROM, Michael Potts and Isabelle Mto pack some baskets, meet the volunteers, and play with the toys!

The cast of The Prom, the new hit Broadway musical, built more than just a prom on yesterday's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade...they built a legacy.

Build a ProbBuild a Prom! The cast of THE PROM on Broadway took to the Thanksgiving Day Parade this morning to perform the show-stopping number from the new hit musical. Check out the video below!