Sara Bareilles News

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns this year for its traditional in-person celebration, following last year's made-for-TV edition due to COVID-19. BroadwayWorld was there for the first day of rehearsals for the big day, and you can check out the photos here!

American Repertory Theater at Harvard University announced today that Tony Award nominee Elizabeth Stanley and Obie Award winner Heidi Blickenstaff will visit The Lunch Room this November 30 for #GivingTuesday, the annual global day of giving.

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, many are looking forward to spending time with family and friends, taking a well-deserved break from work and school. Besides indulging in the wonderful food associated with this national holiday, families, children, and individuals like me are looking forward to waking up at 9am to watch Macy’s 95th Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast live from New York City. Unlike last year, where in-person viewing was prohibited to avoid the spread of COVID-19, spectators are returning to attend this year’s version of a time-honored tradition. With a huge live audience again, I am personally excited to watch and experience the tangible excitement as the crowds witness the parading of larger than life balloons, precise marching bands, and of course, incredible singers, dancers, and Broadway casts.

Anchored by Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight, the special will feature portions of the 95th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York City. The Broadway casts of Waitress and Chicago will perform live. Waitress star Erich Bergen and Rent alum Anthony Rapp will also stop by to chat with the hosts.

Broadway star, songwriter and Hoboken local Margo Seibert comes to MST with her original solo show Emergence. Seibert presents an evening of musical theatre, folk rock, and her own original music. Emergence explores our transformation as we emerge from the pandemic and remember that we are undoubtedly better together.

The acclaimed Broadway Sings concert series will present A Mariah Carey Holiday Spectacular, its first holiday show for the series. Two different all-women casts will perform the original arrangements from Mariah Carey’s first Christmas album, plus a few of her recent holiday hits, accompanied by a full band.

It has been said that great things are worth waiting for. It took some time to get Linda Kahn into the solo spot but once it happened the crowd couldn't help but SAY YES! to her.

The documentary is a celebration of the life and work of the actor, filmmaker, wife and mother Adrienne Shelly. Shelly starred in over twenty films including Hal Hartley’s indie classics “The Unbelievable Truth” and “Trust.” Shelly strove to tell her own female-centric stories and wrote and directed several movies including, “Waitress.”

Far more concerned with style over (narrative) substance, this brand new '50th Anniversary' re-staging of the 1971 musical that recounts the final days leading up to the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ is undeniably entertaining. The palpable, intentional vibe of this new US National Tour---directly imported from the well-received 2016 Regent's Park Theatre London production helmed by director Timothy Sheader that won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival---is to emphasize the show as a series of high-decibel, highly-stylized Big Musical Production Numbers where the 'story' acts as merely a way to organize the songs in a linear order. Overall, it's a fascinating hybrid of a rock opera arena concert, a Sunday morning modern-hipster MegaChurch service, and some, I suppose, after-thought musical theater-izing that mesmerizes the audience not with its central story but with high-budget music video production values, beautiful modern choreography, and bombastic vocal stylings from an extremely talented cast.

Gina Naomi Baez has released her new holiday single 'Tinsel and Tears'. “Tinsel and Tears” navigates the pain by discovering the beauty in the grief.

Duo cabaret performer Emily Kay went solo last night and the cabaret industry needs to make way for this up and comer because she is taking off.

Last night almost didn't feel real. Waitress opened in Louisville. This statement under normal circumstances wouldn't hold that much weight, but this show has been a bit of a unicorn for Louisville audiences, as the show's opening has been over three years in the making. The show was originally scheduled to close the 2017 - 2018 season, but in a bout of unfortunate luck, The Kentucky Center caught fire about a week before Waitress was set to arrive, and the damage was too great for the show's curtain to rise. A couple seasons later, the show was back on the schedule to the delight of many, but Covid-19 was the second roadblock the show faced in its lengthy journey to Louisville. That brings us to present day, in the reality of our new normal, when it almost seems fitting that Waitress was the show to reopen Louisville's booming Broadway season.

The State Theatre in Easton has announced new shows for the 2021-2022 Season, along with a sneak peek of what’s to come next season! Tickets for these additional shows will go on sale to State Theatre Members Wednesday, Dec 1 at 10 am. Tickets will go on sale to the public Wednesday, December 8 at 10 AM.

If you are skilled in the kitchen you know sugar, butter and flour are the holy trinity of baking.  “Waitress” is a moving musical made with a similar simple recipe. Take two people, mix them with love, and let it rise. 

It has been announced that two-time Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry will take over the role of Dr. Pomatter in Waitress on Broadway, and current cast member Tyrone Davis, Jr. will take over the role of Ogie on Monday, November 29.

Building on Adrienne Shelly’s sometimes grimly hilarious and frequently heartwarming 2007 movie of the same name, and realized for the musical stage by Broadway’s first all-female creative team in 2016, Waitress has been almost continuously on Broadway, apart from a COVID break which ended when the show was the first musical to reopen there. With great songs by Sara Bareilles, a strong script by Jessie Nelson, vivid characters, some surprising dance numbers, lots of sexy behavior, and a strong feminist message, there’s little not to like.

The acclaimed Broadway Sings concert series will present A Mariah Carey Holiday Spectacular, its first holiday show for the series. Two different all-women casts will perform the original arrangements from Mariah Carey’s first Christmas album, accompanied by a full band.

Starting with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and finishing the day with Sunday Night Football, fans can enjoy a full day of entertainment on Peacock in one place. Check out Peacock's full lineup of Thanksgiving Day programming now!

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Ciara Renée will join the cast of Waitress on Broadway as Jenna starting November 29, 2021. Renée replaces Jennifer Nettles, who will play her final performance on November 24.

Diana returns to Broadway and we've got all you need to know about the cast of the production. Learn more about them here!