Tom Viola News

In anticipation of the upcoming 12th Annual 'There's Nothing Like a Dame' benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Phyllis Newman hosted a reception in her home

Donna Lynne Champlin returned to Birdland with her one-woman show, Finishing The Hat on Monday, February 12 at 7pm, in continuation of 'Broadway at Birdland.'

The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present interviews with actress Daphne Rubin-Vega and executive directors Joseph P. Benincasa and Tom Viola, of The Actors Fund and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, respectively, on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway

On December 11th, musical theater students and alumni from NYU's CAP 21 joined Academy Award-winner James Lecesne, Randy Redd, Alex De Castro (from Broadway's The Lion King) and special guests Stephen Flaherty, Bryan Batt, Gerry McIntyre, singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik and cast members from the new hit Broadway musical Spring Awakening, to present 'Coming Together,' an evening of song to benefit After the Storm at the Renee Weiler Concert Hall at Greenwich House Music School

After two generous donors presented BC/EFA with more funds, the 'Gypsy of the Year' grand total was raised over the $3 million mark

On Thursday, November 9th at 10:30 AM, Starbucks and the cast of The Drowsy Chaperone woke up Times Square with 8,000 acts of holiday cheer

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Joanna Gleason and David Henry Hwang will be among the members of the 2006-2007 Tony Award Nominating Committee

The 20th Annual Flea Market & Grand Auction, featuring dozens of stars, was held on Sunday, September 24, and BroadwayWorld was there!

The 20th Annual Flea Market & Grand Auction held on Sunday, September 24, raised a grand total of $505,832 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). Since its debut in 1987, the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction has raised $6,551,418.

With reality-TV star Constantine Maroulis joining the cast of The Wedding Singer shortly and some other recent cast changes, it seemed like the perfect time to check in with one of the show's most popular stars, Felicia Finley for the scoop on that and lots more…

Cast members from numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway shows took part in WOR Radio's second annual Celebrate America concert, which took place place all day at the Hofstra University Arena in Hempstead, NY on June 25th

On June 22nd, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Bebe Neuwirth will perform at 'The H.E.L.P. Fundraiser,' which will be hosted by Nathan Lane

On May 22nd, Patti LuPone performed songs from her new 'Lady with the Torch' CD in a concert at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theatre, and BroadwayWorld was there!

John Lloyd Young, John Tartaglia and Harvey Evans were among those who turned out for the starry reception of Broadway Bears IX, and BroadwayWorld was there!

BroadwayWorld.com, the Premiere Theatre Site on the Net, Boasts Over 175 Stars and Pros - Choosing their Most Memorable or Favorite Romantic Love Songs from a Broadway Show...in An Expanded and Updated Version of Last Year's Top-Rated Feature.

On Monday, February 6th, 2006, Susan Lucci headlines a musical celebration featuring stars from ABC's top rated daytime line up; 'The View,' 'All My Children,' 'One Life to Live' and 'General Hospital' as they perform on Broadway for one night to support Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.

Written by four-time Tony winner Terrence McNally and featuring a cast of 11, THE DANCER'S LIFE charts Chita Rivera's amazing journey from aspiring ballerina to Broadway legend. BroadwayWorld was there to cover the opening night party.

Let Us Entertain You: The Jule Styne Centennial Celebration has been cancelled

The Actors' Fund hosted a special performance benefit of DOUBT on Sunday September 18, 2005 to raise money for the fund and BroadwayWorld was there!

Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS has contributed $350,000 to aid in the immediate relief efforts and to AIDS and family service organizations throughout the Gulf Coast.