Matthew Morrison Will Headline the Long Wharf Theatre Gala
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 4, 2020
Long Wharf Theatre will present Emmy, Tony and two-time Golden Globe nominated artist Matthew Morrison at its annual Gala on Monday, June 8 with KeyBank as the presenting sponsor. The former a?oeGleea?? star will perform a career retrospective of song and dance accompanied by his five piece band, taking the audience on a journey through twenty years of magic on stage and screen in the intimate setting of the C. Newton Schenck III Theatre's Claire Tow Stage.
Ben Platt Announced as The Hasty Pudding Theatricals' 2020 Man of the Year
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Feb 3, 2020
The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, has announced BEN PLATT as the recipient of its 2020 Man of the Year Award, and the youngest ever Man of the Year in the 54 years of the award. The Pudding will present this honor to a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy award-winning actor and musician who has made a meaningful impact on Broadway, television, and film.
Billy Porter Talks Life, Work and the Lunch That Changed His Life on TAMRON HALL
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Jan 31, 2020
On the Thursday, January 30th edition of a?oeTamron Hall,a?? Tamron spoke with Emmy, Grammy and Tony award-winner Billy Porter about the rapper Lil Nas X's response to a tweet shaming him for his outfit at the Grammys. On how he feels about being a role model for artists like Lil Nas X and everyone in the LGBTQI community, Billy responded, a?oeI never had an example of who I was in the mainstream reflected back at me ever. It's been intentional for me. The moment I decided to love myself enougha?? You have to love yourself enough. Maya Angelou says 'We teach people how to treat us.' so I had to teach the world how to treat me. But I needed to treat myself right first. I needed to figure out how to love myself right first in the face of rejection for simply being who I am.a??
VIDEO: Watch Ben Platt Perform 'I Sing The Body Electric' at the GRAMMYs!
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jan 27, 2020
During the 2020 Grammy Awards, in a tribute to longtime GRAMMY executive producer Ken Ehrlich, and to acknowledge the importance of music education in schools to the Recording Academy, GRAMMY Museum and Ehrlich, artists performed 'I Sing The Body Electric' from the film Fame. The performance featured Ben Platt, Camila Cabello, Gary Clark Jr. and John Legend, Debbie Allen, Joshua Bell, Common, Misty Copeland, Lang Lang, Cyndi Lauper, and The War And Treaty.
Ben Platt Joins GRAMMYs Performance of 'I Sing The Body Electric' from FAME
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jan 23, 2020
In keeping with the tradition of presenting signature 'GRAMMY® Moments,' the Recording Academy® has announced two special segments to take place on the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards®. The first, 'Old Town Road All-Stars,' will feature current nominees Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus joined by BTS, Diplo, Mason Ramsey, and other surprise guests. Over the past year, 'Old Town Road' has been the subject of numerous mixes and mashups, which inspired bringing together a number of acts who have performed it, making it a one-of-a-kind performance.
Judith Light to be Honored With The Excellence In Media Award at the GLAAD Media Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jan 22, 2020
GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that it will honor award-winning actress, producer, and activist Judith Light with the Excellence in Media Award at the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York. GLAAD also announced that Lilly Singh, openly bisexual executive producer and host of NBC's a?oeA Little Late with Lilly Singh,a?? will serve as host of the Awards, which will take place at the Hilton Midtown in New York on Thursday, March 19. GLAAD previously announced that Ryan Murphy will receive the Vito Russo Award at the New York ceremony.
Klea Blackhurst to Play The Cabaret Room at Drury Lane
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 17, 2020
Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend with New York musical theatre and cabaret star Klea Blackhurst as she returns to Drury Lane for her Cabaret Room debut in For the Love of Broadway: An Evening with Klea Blackhurst. For the Love of Broadway runs for two performances: Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15 at 7:30pm in Drury Lane's elegant and intimate Cabaret Room located at 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.
Brandon Victor Dixon, Ali Stroker, Joe Iconis, Betty Buckley, and More Are Coming to Lincoln Center This February
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 16, 2020
This February, Lincoln Center will present a plethora of music, dance, theater, and panel events across the campus and beyond. David Rubenstein Atrium continues to offer free programming, consisting of diverse live performances, and panel conversations. The 2019-20 season of LC Kids (October 5a?"June 7, 2020) is in full swing with free and ticketed events developed for toddlers, children, and teenagers stepping into young adulthood. The ongoing Great Performers series (October 29a?"May 16, 2020) brings an array of beloved musicians and up-and-coming artists to the Lincoln Center stage. American Songbook (January 22a?" February 29) concludes its latest season with artists performing Broadway, folk, classical, and more.
Ryan Murphy To Be Honored With The Vito Russo Award At The 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jan 16, 2020
GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that it will honor award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director Ryan Murphy with the Vito Russo Award at the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Hilton Midtown in New York on Thursday, March 19.
FOSSE/VERDON, FROZEN 2 Among Nominees for Guild of Music Supervisors Awards - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jan 9, 2020
The Guild of Music Supervisors announced today the nominees of their landmark 10th annual award ceremony celebrating outstanding achievement in the craft of Music Supervision in movies, television, games, advertising, and trailers. Crowning the evening will be this year's Icon Award honoree composer and lyricist Burt Bacharach. Bacharach will join industry legend Bob Hunka who will receive the organization's prestigious Legacy Award. Bacharach and Hunka will receive their honors at the 10th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards taking place on Wednesday, February 6th at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles.
VIDEO: Lea Michele Talks About Her Favorite TV on TODAY SHOW
by Sarah Leiber
- Jan 8, 2020
Lea Michele shares what she loves to watch, including a?oeDawson's Creeka?? and a?oeReal Housewives,a?? and reveals she has the a?oeSuccessiona?? theme song as her ring tone for TODAY's a?oeWhat I Watcha?? series.
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