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Alana Raquel Bowers, David J Cork, Heather Alicia Simms & More Join 48HOURS IN…HARLEM FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022


Casting has been announced for the 11th annual 48Hours in…Harlem”. Harlem9, the producing collective responsible for the OBIE Award-Winning “48Hours in…Harlem”, “48Hours in…El Bronx”, “48Hours in…Detroit”, “48Hours in…Dallas,” and “48Hours in…Holy Ground”, is back in person in Harlem after three years away. 

Harlem9 to Return in Person for 11th Annual 48HOURS IN...HARLEM FESTIVAL This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2022


Harlem9 is back in person in Harlem after three years away with 48 Hours... In Harlem. A whirlwind weekend of play creation with emerging and established artists will culminate with two live performances on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 7 PM and 9:30 PM.

Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa to Lead New York Premiere of Ellen Fitzhugh and Michael John LaChiusa's LOS OTROS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2022


The New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant), will star Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa.

VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek of Joshua Henry, Tonya Pinkins & More in THE BIG MIX - JUNETEENTH at Little Island
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2022


The Big Mix - Juneteenth will play June 16 to 19 at 8:00 p.m., hosted by Tony and Grammy Award nominee Joshua Henry (Into the Woods, Waitress, Carousel). With performances from Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins ('All My Children,' Mother Courage and Her Children, Holler If Ya Hear Me), and more.

Idina Menzel, Beth Malone, Jose Llana, Mykal Kilgore & More to Star in THE BIG MIX at Little Island
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2022


Little Island, New York City’s new public park in Hudson River Park by W. 13th Street, announced today the complete casting for The Big Mix, a three-week, three-holiday, one-of-a-kind performance party. Get the scoop on who's performing and how to attend!

BWW Interview: Dan Fortune of NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub June 5th
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 5, 2022


When the NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS concert kicks off tonight, event producer Dan Fortune will be crazy busy... but this morning, Broadway World Cabaret has him for an in-depth interview.

Tracie Bennett and Laiona Michelle Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2022


Olivier winner and Tony nominee Tracie Bennett (Hangmen, End of the Rainbow) and Laiona Michelle (Little Girl Blue, Amazing Grace) have joined the line-up for the 10th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys.'

BWW Interview: Tonya Pinkins Discusses Honoring George Floyd With 'Strange Fruit, Revisited'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2022


As the two year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder approaches this month, award winning Broadway, film, and television star, Tonya Pinkins joins forces with world class musicians and the George Floyd Memorial Foundation to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Floyd with her new ballad, “Strange Fruit, Revisited”.

Sally Mayes, Nicolas King, Shereen Pimentel & More Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022


Tony nominee Sally Mayes, Bistro winner Nicolas King, Shereen Pimentel, and Bistro winner Amy Jo Jackson (Joe’s Pub) have joined the line-up for the 10th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – at Joe’s Pub on Sunday, June 5.

Little Island Announces Second Summer Season Featuring Joshua Henry, Tonya Pinkins, Judy Kuhn & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022


Little Island, New York City’s new public park in Hudson River Park by W. 13th Street, announced today the 2022 line-up of ticketed events in The Amph, just days ahead of their one-year anniversary.

Tony-Winner Jennifer Holliday Stops By THE ROUNDTABLE WITH ROBERT BANNON
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2022


Tony/Grammy Winning Superstar Jennifer Holliday joins 'The Roundtable with Robert Bannon' Thursday May 12th at 7pm EST on 'The Roundtable' YouTube Channel. Holliday, famous for her portrayal of Effie in 'Dreamgirls' recently released a brand new single 'So In Love' now streaming on all streaming platforms.

Kristin Chenoweth, Beanie Feldstein, MJ Rodriguez & More Share Essays in New Book MY MOMENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2022


An inspirational collection of essays accompanied by striking black-and-white photography, MY MOMENT: 106 Women on Fighting for Themselves (Gallery Books; May 24, 2022) offers intimate and relatable reflections from Kristin Chenoweth, Kathy Najimy, Beanie Feldstein, Kelli O’Hara, Mj Rodriguez, Tonya Pinkins, Debra Messing, Gloria Steinem, and more.

Kathryn Gallagher, Bonnie Milligan & More to Star in NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022


The 10th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will take place at Joe’s Pub on Sunday, June 5. 

Photos: On the Opening Night Purple Carpet for A STRANGE LOOP
by Bruce Glikas - May 4, 2022


A Strange Loop has arrived on Broadway at last and we've got photos of the stars on the opening night purple carpet. The Broadway production of Michael R. Jackson's Pulitzer-Prize winning musical, opened just last week at the Lyceum Theater.

Tony Danza, Tom Wopat & More to Star in BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: From The Ziegfeld Follies to Moulin Rouge
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2022


The Town Hall will present Broadway By The Year: From The Ziegfeld Follies To Moulin Rouge on Monday, May 23 at 8pm. Created, written, directed and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, the evening will continue Broadway By The Year’s 21st landmark season at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street).

Photos: On the the Red Carpet for Opening Night of FOR COLORED GIRLS...
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 21, 2022


The Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown opened just last night at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet below!

Elm Shakespeare's Youth Present BUILDING A BRAVE NEW THEATRE 2022: The Next-Gen Theatre Industry Forum
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2022


On Saturday April 23, 2022 from 12-7:15pm EST, Elm Shakespeare Company's nationally recognized online series Building a Brave New Theatre returns with a one-day youth conference, the Next-Gen Theatre Industry Forum.

Photos: BIRTHDAY CANDLES Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 11, 2022


Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company New York premiere of Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle, starring Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, directed by Vivienne Benesch, celebrated opening night and BroadwayWorld was there to capture pictures.

Tina Scariano to Perform in FEELS LIKE HOME at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022


KMEntertainment is elated to announce Tina Scariano will be performing her acclaimed concert, Feels Like Home presented by FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club on April 14, 2022 at 9:30pm!

Tina Scariano To Make Feinstein's/54 Below Solo Show Debut On April 14th with FEELS LIKE HOME
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 5, 2022


After a series of successful shows Tina Scariano will bring Ronstadt, Nicks, Simon, and Mitchell to Broadway's Living Room.

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