Scott Sanders News

Anthony Ramos Talks IN THE HEIGHTS' Diversity and What it Means to the Latinx Community

by Stephi Wild — October 27, 2019

Anthony Ramos plays Usnavi in the upcoming film adaptation of In The Heights.

Alice Walker Pens Moving Essay on THE COLOR PURPLE, Celie as a Character and Oluwaseyi Omooba

by Robert Diamond — October 11, 2019

On Facebook this week, producer Scott Sanders shared the below letter from the Pulitzer Prize winning writer of The Color Purple, Alice Walker.

Broadway Global Announces 2019 Producer Of The Year Award Nominees

by Stephi Wild — September 19, 2019

Broadway Global Announces Nominees for The 8th Annual 2019 Producer of the Year; Corey Brunish, Scott Sanders, Andrew Kato, Marc Levine, Ken Mahoney, Barbara Freitag, Elliott Masie, Wendy Radus Federman, Ron Simons, Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan Jr.

Costume Designer Isabel Toledo Passes Away

by Julie Musbach — August 26, 2019

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that costume designer Isabel Toledo has passed away.

LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Creators Working on Comedy Musical at Universal

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 8, 2019

Nell Benjamin and Laurence O'Keefe, creators of Legally Blonde: The Musical, are currently in the works on an untitled comedy musical at Universal, according to Deadline.

Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Movie Musicals!

by Linnae Medeiros — July 22, 2019

Broadway is coming to the big screen! Thirteen movie musicals are currently in development and are set to delight audiences in the coming months and years, from long-awaited movie adaptations to remakes and sequels of fan favorites.

The Philly POPS to Perform with Jennifer Hudson, Susan Egan in WAWA WELCOME AMERICA Performances

by Rebecca Russo — June 25, 2019

The Philly POPS will give three performances during the annual Wawa Welcome America Festival, including POPS on Independence with Disney Princess Susan Egan and POPS on the Parkway with Academy and GRAMMY award-winning superstar Jennifer Hudson.

Lin-Manuel Miranda to Play 'Piraguero' in the IN THE HEIGHTS Film

by Kaitlin Milligan — June 14, 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Twitter this morning to announce the last bit of casting news for the upcoming In the Heights film.

Video: Noah Catala Will Play 'Grafitti Pete' In IN THE HEIGHTS Film Adaptation

by A.A. Cristi — June 12, 2019

Get your first glimpse of Washington Heights' resident street artist, Grafitti Pete, for the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's In The Heights.

VIDEO: See Christopher Jackson and Anthony Ramos Perform '96,000' Up Close!

by Kaitlin Milligan — June 11, 2019

During the commerical breaks of the 2019 Tony Awards, Corden went into the audience to have attendees perform some Broadway karaoke.

VIDEO: Christopher Jackson and Anthony Ramos Sing '96,000' From IN THE HEIGHTS During a Commercial Break at the Tonys

by Stephi Wild — June 10, 2019

During a commercial break in last night's Tony Awards, Christopher Jackson and Anthony Ramos joined forces to perform 96,000 from In The Heights.

Marc Anthony to Play New Character in the IN THE HEIGHTS Film

by Kaitlin Milligan — June 6, 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Twitter today to announce that Marc Anthony will play Sonny's father, a new character, for the In the Heights film! The tweet came after a Twitter user, @cafebusteloking, called the news three days before Miranda announced it.

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Visits IN THE HEIGHTS Film Casting Call

by Stephi Wild — June 1, 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda made a surprise appearance at an open casting call for the upcoming film adaptation of his musical, In The Heights.

Lin-Manuel Miranda And IN THE HEIGHTS Film Cast Drop In On A High School Production

by A.A. Cristi — May 31, 2019

After wrapping up rehearsals for the upcoming film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical In The Heights, creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and the film's cast dropped in on a high school production of the show in Washington Heights!

Wake Up With BWW 5/17: Drama League Awards, and More!

by Stephi Wild — May 17, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld!

TOOTSIE to Launch National Tour in 2020; West End, Australia, and Japan Productions Announced!

by Alan Henry — May 16, 2019

The 11-Time Tony Award-nominated musical, TOOTSIE, will launch a North American Tour at Shea's Buffalo Theater in Buffalo, New York, in Fall 2020, announced producers Scott Sanders and Carol Fineman.

Travis LeMont Ballenger Joins Justin Waldman As Associate Artistic Director Of The Old Globe

by Stephi Wild — May 1, 2019

Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein today announced the appointment of Travis LeMont Ballenger as Associate Artistic Director.

Photo Coverage: The Stars Hit The Red Carpet For Opening Night Of TOOTSIE!

by Walter McBride — April 24, 2019

Tootsie officially opened last night, April 23! BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of all the red carpet action below!

THE PROM, AIN'T TOO PROUD, BEETLEJUICE & More Earn Drama League Awards Nominations!

by Nicole Rosky — April 17, 2019

The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Dascha Polanco, Stephanie Beatriz Join the Cast of IN THE HEIGHTS

by Kaitlin Milligan — April 16, 2019

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Dascha Polanco and Stephanie Beatriz have joined the cast of the highly-anticipated film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS.