Walter Russell III News

Joe Iconis & Family, Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, and More to Play 54 Below

by Blair Ingenthron — July 28, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Young Gifted and Broadway Hosts Spotlight Ceremony This Weekend

by Stephi Wild — June 27, 2024

Young Gifted and Broadway will host its “Spotlight Ceremony” on June 29th, 2024 at 11AM at The Museum of Broadway.

Alex Newell, Lorna Courtney, and More Will Perform at the BROADWAY CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH Concert

by Stephi Wild — June 7, 2024

The performer lineup has been announced for the Broadway League’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert.

54 Below to Present Young Gifted and Broadway in LIFT EVERY VOICE Next Week

by Blair Ingenthron — February 10, 2024

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Young Gifted and Broadway in “Lift Every Voice” in celebration of Black History Month next week.

54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With David Jackson & David White, Gospel Brunch, André De Shields, & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 2, 2024

Celebrate Black History Month at 54 Below with performances by David Jackson & David White, Gospel Brunch, André De Shields, and more!

Chicago's Goodman Theatre Presents Bobby Rush's Story In SLIPPIN' THROUGH THE CRACKS, December 8

by A.A. Cristi — November 28, 2023

Chicago's Goodman Theatre presents Bobby Rush's Story-- Slippin' Through the Cracks on December 8th.

MJ Welcomes New 'Little Michael' and 'Little Marlon' Beginning Tonight

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 5, 2023

Discover the incredible talent of Little Michael and Little Marlon as they make their debut in the highly acclaimed show 'MJ' tonight.

Lorna Courtney, Crystal Lucas-Perry, NaTasha Yvette Williams & More Set for BROADWAY CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 16, 2023

The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative has revealed the performers for this year’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert taking place on Sunday, June 18th from 11:00am – 12:30pm (rain or shine).

Terence Blanchard and Latonia Moore Come To Harlem School Of The Arts

by Stephi Wild — March 24, 2023

Seven-time Grammy Award-winner Terence Blanchard and opera superstar Latonia Moore will pay a visit to the historic Harlem School of the Arts (HSA), the 59-year-old organization founded by another internationally recognized concert soprano, Dorothy Maynor.

Walter Russell III, Cedric Lemar & More to Lead SLIPPIN' THROUGH THE CRACKS Developmental Reading

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 1, 2023

A developmental reading of Slippin’ Through the Cracks, the new musical about the legendary bluesman, Bobby Rush, will be presented to an invitation-only industry audience in New York City in March.

Young Entertainer Awards To Take Place In-Person For the First Time Since 2019

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 2, 2022

The 7th annual Young Entertainer Awards will take place on Sunday, December 11, at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Studio City.

MJ THE MUSICAL to Welcome New 'Little Michael' Beginning Tonight

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 28, 2022

Starting tonight, Corey J will join the cast of MJ, playing “Little Michael.

Wake Up With BWW 3/28: Ariana DeBose Wins Oscar For WEST SIDE STORY, and More!

by — March 28, 2022

Today's top stories include our coverage of last night's Oscars! Big winners for the night included Broadway's own Ariana DeBose, who took home the award for her performance in West Side Story! Plus, watch the performance of 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' from Encanto, and more!

Photos: On the Red Carpet for the BETTER NATE THAN EVER! NYC Premiere

by Bruce Glikas — March 22, 2022

Based on the book by Tim Federle, 'Better Nate Than Ever' will premiere on Disney+ on April 1, 2022 and last night, the highly anticipated film had its big premiere in New York City! Go on the red carpet with BroadwayWorld below to see who turned out for the big night!