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Last night Kristin Chenoweth opened her limited run show, MY LOVE LETTER TO BROADWAY, to a packed house at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. She graced the audience with two very generous acts of some of the greatest songs from The Great White Way and some standards from her new album, THE ART OF ELEGANCE.
Today's big news: KINGDOM COME opens tonight at Roundabout Underground, plus Anna Deavere Smith's 'NOTES FROM THE FIELD' and SWEET CHARITY, starring Sutton Foster, start Off-Broadway!
Kristin just previewed her show and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special day and we're taking you inside the rehearsal below!
Kristin Chenoweth will return to the stage in MY LOVE LETTER TO BROADWAY, directed by Richard Jay-Alexander, with music direction by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, costume design by Christian Siriano and Presented byJames L. Nederlander. The limited engagement begins November 2, 2016 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and will run through November 13, 2016.
Best in Shows, a star-studded cabaret evening benefitting the Humane Society of New York, was held last night at Feinstein's/ 54 Below. Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids, was awarded the Humane Society of New York's Sandy Fund Award, in recognition of his deep concern and support of the needs of rescued animals, presented by Tony Award-winning actress and animal rights champion Bernadette Peters.
On last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on Bravo, a caller asked guest Kristin Chenoweth which actresses she would cast as Glinda and Elphaba in the upcoming WICKED movie.
This season marks the silver anniversary of Deborah Voigt's Metropolitan Opera debut, a milestone the Metropolitan Opera Guild looks forward to honoring at its annual luncheon this winter. Over the course of her long and distinguished career, however, the soprano has yet to help create a new opera. That changes this fall, when she stars in the Albany Symphony's orchestral premiere of Roscoe: An American Grand Opera by Evan Mack, who composed it expressly for her voice.
On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, when Kristin Chenoweth expressed her disappointment in James giving fellow guests Beth Behrs and Julie Chen compliments, he wins her over with a duet. Later, Chenoweth performs her rendition of 'Smile.'
CBS has announced that on today, Oct. 5th, Kristin Chenoweth will appear on LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN.
Tonight, October 4th, Kristin Chenoweth will appear on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE to discuss her new album, 'The Art of Elegance,' and her return to Broadway in MY LOVE LETTER TO BROADWAY. Actor Billy Bob Thornton and comic Ryan Donahue are also scheduled to appear.
This fall, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts transforms much of its campus into a lively Little Italy themed street party as it celebrates For The Record: Scorsese - American Crime Requiem. The Wallis and For The Record-the acclaimed company that began in a small bar in East Hollywood in 2010 and whose performances have quickly become must see shows-combine forces to pay homage to the visceral world of Martin Scorsese in a new co production that revolutionizes the musical theater experience and brings the legendary filmmaker's epic soundtracks to life in a new generation cabaret, from September 21 through October 16. From the moment audiences arrive at The Wallis, the immersive experience begins with special pre show festivities, continuing through an exhilarating performance, and finishing with post show gatherings that feature specially curated entertainment.
ABC has announced that on Tuesday, October 4th, Kristin Chenoweth will appear on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE to discuss her new album, 'The Art of Elegance' and her return to Broadway in MY LOVE LETTER TO BROADWAY.
Below, the Broadway favorite chats with Richard Ridge about how her entire career has led to this moment!
Kristin Chenoweth will return to the stage in MY LOVE LETTER TO BROADWAY, Directed by Richard Jay-Alexander, with Music Direction by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, Costume Design by Christian Siriano and Presented byJames L. Nederlander. The limited engagement begins November 2, 2016 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and will run through November 13, 2016.
This fall marks another golden age of Chenoweth, as the beloved star of stage and screen prepares to leave her mark, well... all over the place in the coming months. Below, follow our fool-proof guide to ensuring that your autumn is chock-full of Chenoweth.
The evening belonged to Hillary and Streisand. Streisand's set started out with 'Everything' from her 1970 film A STAR IS BORN, 'Being at War With Each other' by Carole King, 'Losing My Mind' by Stephen Sondheim from her new ENCORE album and 'Pure Imagination' addressing the environment (also from ENCORE). Then the place went wild when she performed Stephen Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns' with re-written lyrics skewering Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump. The audience went wild and Barbra received 9 standing ovations!
MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) announced today that George Clooney will host "Hollywood's Night Under The Stars," an evening of musical performances and special presentations celebrating their 95th year of helping those who entertain us. Matt Bomer, Yvette Nicole Brown, Michael Douglas, Derek Hough, Hugh Jackman, Norm Lewis, Jane Lynch, Johnny Mathis, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Anika Noni Rose, and Catherine Zeta-Jones are also set to appear at the event, which will take place on Saturday, October 1 at the MPTF Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills, CA. It is presented by AARP Foundation, American Express®, Delta Air Lines, and Target, with in-kind support from Heineken, Monsieur Marcel, Red Truck, and Sprinkles.
Barbra Streisand, who last year became the only recording artist or group to achieve #1 albums in each of six decades, is bringing her legendary live performances to 9 cities. Tonight, the Grammy winning artist returns to her roots, performing at the Barclays Center in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York.
Donna McKechnie has just signed on to appear at the REAF Help Is On The Way 22 show on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco.
21C MEDIA GROUP just released its season preview of opera, vocal and choral music for 2016-17. Scroll down for details!
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