Earlier this month, in a star-studded celebration on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage, Seiji Ozawa, Tony Award winner Rita Moreno (WEST SIDE STORY), Carole King, George Lucas, and Tony Award winner Cicely Tyson (THE GIN GAME, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL) were saluted by great performers from Hollywood and the arts capitals of the world on THE 38TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS. JANE THE VIRGIN's Gina Rodriguez launched the event (which aired tonight) with a tribute to Rita Moreno. Watch her emotional speech below!
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts welcomed Stephen Colbert as return host of the 38th annual Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, December 6, 2015. The Honors Gala was recorded for broadcast on the CBS Television Network for the 38th consecutive year as a two-hour primetime special tonight, December 29 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). This is Colbert's second consecutive year hosting the special.
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Broadway stars hit the small screen!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: This year's Kennedy Center Honors, celebrating Carole King, Rita Moreno, Cicely Tyson and more, airs tonight on CBS!
Producers Daniel Nardicio and Andy Brattain will honor Edith Piaf, the iconic French songstress on her actual 100th Birthday with PIAF: A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION with stars from Broadway, London's West End, Jazz, Cabaret and Rock 'n' Roll.
Born and raised in the great jazz town of Kansas City, Laura resides in Southern California and now criss-crosses the nation, starring in theater productions of musical nostalgia: Film Noir-to-stage show, Femme Fatale, the sassy Cinema Sweethearts, and early Rock and Roll romp, Kit and the Kats - Remember When? She has graced the cabaret stage from coast to coast and now makes her Feinstein's at the Nikko debut.
The Morrisson Theatre Chorus, under the musical direction of Cesar Cancino, will present its Holiday Concert: Special Songs for a Special Time of the Year this weekend, December 10, December 11 and December 12 at 8:00pm and December 13 at 2:00pm. The Holiday Concert will feature a selection of Classical Sacred works, Popular Holiday songs, Jazz and Gospel, as well as audience sing-a-long pieces.
Last week, worlds collided as fans of musical theater and fans of STAR WARS heard the exciting news that HAMILTON star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda composed a song for the newest installment of the space franchise titled THE FORCE AWAKENS.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced Stephen Colbert will return to host the 38th annual Kennedy Center Honors tonight, December 6, 2015.
Jacob Langfelder in partnership with Arts For All will present a one night only concert featuring TONY and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Holliday on January 18th, 2016 at 42West (514 W. 42nd Street). The evening will be the first-ever 'Broadway Names withJulie James - LIVE', where the host of SiriusXM On Broadway's popular radio show will perform and serve as MC. Holliday and additional theater stars will be welcomed to the stage for incredible live performances. The lineup of special guests will be announced soon. Tickets, which will benefit Arts-For-All, begin at $50 and can be purchased at www.broadwaynames.eventbrite.com.
The Morrisson Theatre Chorus, under the musical direction of Cesar Cancino, will present its Holiday Concert: Special Songs for a Special Time of the Year on December 10, December 11 and December 12 at 8:00pm and December 13 at 2:00pm. The Holiday Concert will feature a selection of Classical Sacred works, Popular Holiday songs, Jazz and Gospel, as well as audience sing-a-long pieces.
Both sides of this versatile performer can be seen onstage in his upcoming Act of a Lifetime - Cheaper Than Therapy at Manhattan's premier cabaret club, Don't Tell Mama. Accompanied by music director Christopher Howatt, Al will regale audiences with stories and anecdotes from his career as an actor and performer, drawing on standards from the stage and screen to tell his story.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced Stephen Colbert will return to host the 38th annual Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, December 6, 2015.