'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 30th, 2015
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.
Shanice News
They're Here to Stay! BWW Picks 2015's Most Fascinating People in Theatre
Just before New Year's is often a time of reflection, and BroadwayWorld is taking a moment to look back on the brightest lights in theatre this season.
Ease on Down the Road Again! NBC Encores THE WIZ LIVE Tonight
With this strong ratings report, NBC will air an encore telecast of its holiday production on Saturday, Dec.
NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! Original Soundtrack Hits Stores Today
Now that NBC's live production of THE WIZ has aired, the show keeps on leading fans down the yellow brick road to Oz.
VIDEO: THE WIZ LIVE's Shanice Williams & Ne-Yo Talk Post Live-Event
Grammy-winning singer Ne-Yo and Shanice Williams starred in THE WIZ LIVE! on NBC on December 3rd, and together they conquered Oz and social media.
James Brown Family Foundation Funds New Community Corporation's Harmony House
On Monday, December 14, 2015, The James Brown Family Foundation (JBFF) will continue the legacy of the Legendary Godfather of Soul with charitable giving to The New Community Corporation's Harmony House.
James Brown Toy Giveaway Uplifts Children Spirits for the Holidays
On Monday, December 14, 2015, The James Brown Family Foundation (JBFF) will continue the legacy of the Legendary Godfather of Soul with charitable giving to The New Community Corporation's Harmony House.
Everybody Rejoice! THE WIZ LIVE! Original Soundtrack Out Today
Sony Music Masterworks and Broadway Records release the original soundtrack of the NBC Television event 'The Wiz LIVE!' via all digital service providers (download and streaming) today, December 11, followed by the CD on December 18.
Photo Coverage: SCHOOL OF ROCK Movie Cast Reunites on the Red Carpet!
Based on the smash hit 2003 film of the same title, School of Rock: THE MUSICAL, with music from the movie, as well as an original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, a book byJulian Fellowes and direction by Laurence Connor, made its World Premiere on Broadway last night, D
VIDEO: It's East vs. West Oz in SNL's Hilarious Spoof of THE WIZ LIVE!
Saturday's episode of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE featured a spoof on last week's live broadcat of THE WIZ LIVE! In the sketch, West Oz's Scarecrow (host Ryan Gosling) mistakenly ends up in East Oz with Dorothy (Sasheer Zamata), Cowardly Lion (Kenan Thompson), Tin Man (Jay Pharoah), Scarecrow (Michae
TV: How Does Broadway's Best Rock Out? We Get Answers on the SCHOOL OF ROCK Red Carpet!
Based on the smash hit 2003 film of the same title, School of Rock: THE MUSICAL, with music from the movie, as well as an original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, a book by Julian Fellowes and direction by Laurence Connor, made its World Premiere on Broadway last night, Decem
BWW Column: Three Simple Ways to Improve Upon Success of THE WIZ LIVE!
Now that we are a week removed from last Thursday's THE WIZ LIVE!, NBC's third live musical in as many years, we know that the production has predominantly been hailed as a critical and ratings success, vindicating the audacious experiment after two, less than artistically satisfying, outings.
BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Podcast on JESSICA JONES, THE NIGHT BEFORE, List-a-Palooza
My co-host, the esteemed Jennifer McHugh, has a bit of an OCD streak.
STAGE TUBE: 7-Year-Old Beyonce Sings 'Home' from THE WIZ
When mounting an upcoming Broadway version of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE, maybe producers should consider casting superstar Beyonce.
STAGE TUBE: Ease on Down the Road All Over Again with NBC's Full Broadcast of THE WIZ LIVE!
NBC aired its colorful holiday production of THE WIZ LIVE! last night, featuring newcomer Shanice Williams as Dorothy alongside Grammy and Golden Globe-winner Queen Latifah as the Wizard, nine-time Grammy-winner Mary J.
Will Shanice Williams Click Her Heels to Broadway?: 'Broadway Has Always Been My Dream'
Perhaps no one felt more relief after the conclusion of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! than Shanice Williams.
See Shanice Williams' Standing Ovation from THE WIZ LIVE! Cast & Crew Following the Finale!
As BWW reported earlier today, NBC's live broadcast of THE WIZ LIVE! brought in a whopping 11.
NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! Coming to DVD Later This Month!
NBC's musical television production of The Wiz Live! stars world-class performers and recording artists including Queen Latifah (Chicago), Mary J.
Kerry Washington, Laura Benanti, Anna Kendrick, Oprah and More Celebrities React to THE WIZ LIVE!
THE WIZ LIVE! rocked NBC last night will over 11 million viewers and celebrities were among the biggest fans of the night.
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