Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA welcomed actress and reality television sensation NeNe Leakes (THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA) to the cast starting November 25, as she stepped into the role of Cinderella's wicked stepmother 'Madame'. CINDERELLA will conclude its triumphant 2-year run on January 3. The show will have played 41 preview and 770 regular performances when it closes. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the star's debut after-party!
The 2014 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 16 is on sale now! This 2-disc, annual CD of original and traditional holiday music features stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up, and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 16 can be ordered for only $25 through BC/EFA at broadwaycares.org or by calling (212) 840-0770 x238 Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST. Volumes from previous seasons are available, too (check online or call for price).
BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of Motown, who sing 'Another Christmas Eve' and 'I Am Here.' Check out photos of cast members Crystal Joy, Rebecca E. Covington, Dionne D. Figgins, Marva Hicks, Moeisha McGill and more below!
Scott Nevins bring his star-studded holiday concert to benefit The Actors Fund to 42West on Sunday, December 7th. The evening promises to be a terrific musical event.
BEN RIMALOWER: 'PATTI ISSUES' -- the hit solo play -- will return to The Duplex for two performances only, this weekend, November 21 and 22 at 9:30 PM.
BAD WITH MONEY - Ben Rimalower's new play about spending beyond his means - has announced another extension with five extra shows through the end of the year. The show was named a "Critic's Pick" from Time Out New York and called "courageously honest, keenly specific and emotionally naked" by The Advocate. There will extra performances on Monday nights at 7:00 PM from December 1 to 29,and continuing on Thursday nights at 9:30 PM through December 18. Ben's addiction has driven him to extreme lengths all his life. In BAD WITH MONEY he charts his sometimes hilarious, sometimes harrowing struggle to overcome his problem - or get rich trying. Written and performed by Ben Rimalower and directed by Aaron Mark, BAD WITH MONEY is being performed at The Duplex (61 Christopher Street at Seventh Avenue).
BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of On the Town, who sing 'Christmas Eve In My Hometown.' Check out photos of cast members Jess Leprotto, Mikey Winslow, Stephen DeRosa, Richard Rockage and more below!
BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of Kinky Boots, who sing 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel.' Check out photos of cast members Jeanna De Waal, Natalie Joy Johnson, Joey Taranto, Sean Patrick Doyle and more below!
The 2014 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 16 is on sale now! This 2-disc, annual CD of original and traditional holiday music features stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up, and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 16 can be ordered for only $25 through BC/EFA at broadwaycares.org or by calling (212) 840-0770 x238 Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST. Volumes from previous seasons are available, too (check online or call for price).
Haul out the holly and put up the tree because Scott Nevins (one of the breakout stars of Bravo TV's new hit The People's Couch) brings his star-studded holiday benefit SPARKLE: An All-Star Holiday Concert back to NYC for the 3rd year in a row! Featuring another all-star cast of performers from the worlds of Broadway, Television, Film and the music industry, this one night only extravaganza will take place at 42West and will benefit the programs and services of The Actors Fund (www.actorsfund.org).
NYC's newest and most revered theatre critic has once again given his verdict on a new Broadway show. This time, Iain Armitage gives his expert opinion on SIDE SHOW, saying Daisy and Violet's voices, 'Charm your ears.' He also gives his own social commentary on the use of the word 'freaks' in the show.
BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of MAMMA MIA!, who sing 'Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace).' Check out photos of cast members Traci Victoria, Corinne Melancon and Deanna Aguinaga below!
BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of The Lion King, who sing 'O Holy Night.' Check out photos of cast members Bonita J. Hamilton and Rema Webb below!
BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with Perez Hilton, who sings 'My Simple Christmas Wish.' Check out photos below!
BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of Once, who sing 'Here We Come A-Wassailing.' Check out photos of cast members Andy Taylor, Ryan Vona, Shannon O'Boyle, Don Noble and Katrina Lenk and more below!
BAD WITH MONEY - Ben Rimalower's new play about spending beyond his means - has extended through December 2014 due to strong ticket sales. Previously scheduled to close on November 6, the show will be performed through December 18.
Iain is at it again! BroadwayWorld recently brought you a slew of reviews from a special fan- six-year-old Iain Armitage. Since then, the little theatre critic's thoughts on theatre have gone viral on Youtube. Below, check out his most recent review of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, which he FINALLY got to see!
THE LAST SHIP - the new musical with music and lyrics by 16-time Grammy Award-winner Sting and book by Tony Award winner John Logan and Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Yorkey opened last night, October 26. The Last Ship is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello and choreographed by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Steven Hoggett. BroadwayWorld was there for the whole night and and you can check out photos from the red carpet below!
The 2014 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 16 is on sale now! This 2-disc, annual CD of original and traditional holiday music features stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up, and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations.
