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ABC Announces This Season's “Dancing with the Stars” Celebrity Cast Live on “Good Morning America”
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 8, 2016

The celebrity cast of “Dancing with the Stars” are slipping into their ballroom shoes and getting ready for their first dance on MONDAY, MARCH 21 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.

Matthew J. Taylor, Kaitlin Lawrence and Caitlin Ehlinger Lead 42ND STREET, Beginning Tonight in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2016

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET will celebrate a two-week engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) with a sparkling new production, tonight, March 8, through March 20, 2016.

Lisa Howard, Beth Leavel and More Set for AMERICAN SHOWSTOPPERS Tribute to Cole Porter Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2016

AMERICAN SHOWSTOPPERS, featuring Fred Barton & His Orchestra in 'An Evening with Cole Porter', stars a cast of today's best Broadway performers. The concerts take place at Pace University's Schimmel Center in New York tonight, March 4 at 7:30 PM and then Kingsborough Community College's 'On Stage at Kingsborough' in Brooklyn tomorrow, March 5 at 8:00 PM.

Broadway Legend Barbara Cook Will Return to the Stage This Spring in BARBARA COOK: THEN AND NOW
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 3, 2016

Producer Roy Furman, in association with Sandy Robertson and Luigi Caiola, just announced the return to the stage of one of the greatest voices and storytellers of our time. The legendary Tony and Grammy Award winner Barbara Cook will share the stories and songs that shaped her life and career in Barbara Cook: Then and Now, a candid and intimate evening conceived by 3-time Tony Award winner James Lapine and directed by 10-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune. 

Smithsonian Kicks Off Super Tuesday with AERIAL AMERICA Marathon Today
by TV News Desk - Mar 1, 2016

AERIAL AMERICA, the epic, long-running series that offers the ultimate bird?s-eye view of our nation, will feature a 14-hour marathon of the 14 participating primary states on Super Tuesday, March 1, from 8:00 am - 10:00 pm ET/PT.

Smithsonian Kicks Off Super Today with AERIAL AMERICA Marathon, Today
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 29, 2016

AERIAL AMERICA, the epic, long-running series that offers the ultimate bird?s-eye view of our nation, will feature a 14-hour marathon of the 14 participating primary states on Super today, March 1, from 8:00 am - 10:00 pm ET/PT.

Broadway Series at Kimmel Center to Continue with Tony Winner Sutton Foster, 3/3
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 23, 2016

The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia will welcome three of Broadway's biggest names as part of its new concert series at The Merriam Theater this season, produced by Mark Cortale.

SOUTHERN COMFORT, Musical Tale of Transgender Friends in Rural Georgia, Starts Tonight at The Public
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2016

The Public Theater presents the new musical SOUTHERN COMFORT that tells the true story of a group of transgender friends living life on their own terms in the back hills of rural Georgia. SOUTHERN COMFORT begins previews tonight, February 23 and will run through Sunday, March 27 in The Public's Anspacher Theater, with an official press opening on Monday, March 7. 

Stewart Lane to Discuss, Sign Book BLACK BROADWAY at Drama Book Shop Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 22, 2016

The Drama Book Shop will host producer and author Stewart Lane (A Gentleman's Guide To Love & Murder, Jekyll & Hyde and the upcoming Top Hat) for a discussion and signing of his new book Black Broadway: African-Americans On the Great White Way. The discussion, which is free to the public, will take place on Monday, February 22nd at 5:00PM.

Broadhollow Theatre Company Presents WILL ROGERS FOLLIES This September
by Louisa Brady - Feb 21, 2016

The Will Rogers Follies is a show about Will Rogers - an unique American, who, though he died in 1935, remains a beloved figure remembered for his humor, his wisdom, and his just plain common sense. At the heart of his populist philosophy was his most famous statement: "I never met a man I didn't like." Rogers became the biggest, most popular, and highest paid star of every existing medium of his time - stage, screen, radio, newspapers, and public appearances.

Theater Works Brings Hollywood Glamor to Peoria in CITY OF ANGELS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2016

Theater Works presents the Tony Award-winning musical CITY OF ANGELS, beginning tonight, February 19.

Lisa Howard and John Bolton Join AMERICAN SHOWSTOPPERS Tribute to Cole Porter
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2016

Broadway stars Lisa Howard (It Shoulda Been You) and John Bolton (A Christmas Story: The Musical) are joining the cast of AMERICAN SHOWSTOPPERS featuring Fred Barton & His Orchestra in 'An Evening with Cole Porter' next month.

HAMILTON, Lady Gaga Performances Help GRAMMY AWARD Ratings Hold Steady
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 16, 2016

The broadcast, which featured a live performance from the cast of Broadway's HAMILTON and a moving David Bowie tribute by Grammy nominated singer Lady Gaga delivered strong numbers for the CBS network.

STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Cast Blows Away GRAMMYs Audience with Musical's Opening Number
by Stage Tube - Feb 16, 2016

On tonight's 58th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS, airing live on CBS, the Grammy Award-nominated musical Hamilton ushered Broadway back to the GRAMMY stage after a more than five-year hiatus when GRAMMY Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda and his extraordinary cast performed the opening number 'Alexander Hamilton' from the acclaimed musical via satellite from the legendary Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York. Click below to watch them 'Blow Us All Away' in their appearance at the awards show!

And the Grammy for Musical Theater Album Goes to... (Wait For It)...HAMILTON!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2016

Following a live performance of the show's opening number 'Alexander Hamilton' telecast live via satellite from the Richard Rodgers theater, presenter Seth MacFarland announced that the hip hop musical was the winner of a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

STAGE TUBE: Backstage and Ready to Bring It - HAMILTON Cast Preps for the GRAMMYS
by Stage Tube - Feb 15, 2016

On tonight's 58th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS, airing live on CBS, the Grammy Award-nominated musical Hamilton ushers Broadway back to the GRAMMY stage after a more than five-year hiatus when GRAMMY Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda and his extraordinary cast perform a number from the acclaimed musical via satellite from the legendary Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York. The broadcast begins at 8/7c on CBS. In the meantime, check out Lin-Manuel's behind-the-scenes view of the company getting ready backstage below!

The Story of Tonight: HAMILTON Cast Performs Live on 58th GRAMMY AWARDS!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 15, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda and his extraordinary cast will perform a number from the acclaimed musical via satellite from the legendary Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York.

BWW Feature: A Brief History of Musicals Performing at the Grammy Awards
by Allison Pichowicz - Feb 14, 2016

On February 15, 2016 HAMILTON will perform its opening number live at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. Only eight musicals (nine, if you count RIVERDANCE) have had this honor since the first Grammy Award ceremony in 1959. HAMILTON will make history, yet again, as the first show to perform via satellite during the ceremony; while the ceremony is at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, the cast will be performing on their set at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET National Tour Coming to North Texas
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 4, 2016

The national tour of the Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, inspired by the electrifying true story, will play three performances at the Music Hall at Fair Park on February 27 & 28, 2016, presented by Dallas Summer Musicals Management Group, Inc. The show will make its way to Fort Worth, where it will play for one night only at Bass Performance Hall February 29, 2016, presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth.

BWW Interview: Mark S. Hoebee Producing Artistic Director of Paper Mill Talks A BRONX TALE
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 4, 2016

Broadwayworld.com talked with Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director of Paper Mill Playhouse about 'A Bronx Tale.'

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