Will Swenson News

VIDEO: Broadway for Orlando Records 'What the World Needs Now'; Available Now

by Caryn Robbins — June 20, 2016

The charitable initiative Broadway for Orlando features an all-star roster of theater artists.

Photo Flash: Inside the Broadway for Orlando Benefit Single Recording Session!

by Tyler Peterson — June 17, 2016

Broadway Records President Van Dean, SiriusXM Radio Host Seth Rudetsky and Producer James Wesley launched the charitable initiative Broadway for Orlando with an all-star roster of theater artists recording the benefit single 'What the World Needs Now is Love,' at Avatar Studios.

STAGE TUBE: Michael Cerveris Offers Look Inside the 'Broadway for Orlando' Benefit Single Recording Session

by Tyler Peterson — June 15, 2016

An all-star roster of theater artists gathered today to record the new benefit single 'What the World Needs Now is Love' for victims of the Orlando Shooting.

Dozens of Broadway Stars To Record 'What The World Needs Now Is Love' for Broadway For Orlando

by Michael Dale — June 15, 2016

Broadway Records, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announce a fundraising single to benefit LGBT Center of Central Florida.

Melissa Errico, Will Swenson & Ryan Silverman to Lead Workshop of New Musical TABLE

by Tyler Peterson — May 31, 2016

Tony Award-nominated singer & actress Melissa Errico, who just finished an acclaimed run starring in the Encores! production of Do I Hear a Waltz? ("transformative" & "an exquisite interpretation" - The New York Times) is set to star in a workshop this week of the David Shire & Adam Gopnik (of The N

Audra McDonald, Vanessa Williams, Matthew Morrison & More Join Provincetown's Broadway Lineup!

by Tyler Peterson — May 27, 2016

Mark Cortale, Producing Artistic Director of The Art House in Provincetown, MA, has announced that 6-time Tony winner Audra McDonald will return to Provincetown on August 21 for one show only, joined by husband and fellow-Broadway star Will Swenson.

Will Swenson, Zachary Levi & More Will Take Part in STAND. UP. Reading

by Nicole Rosky — May 26, 2016

Michael Kimmel's (Songbird, The Last Goodbye) new play, Stand.

Audra McDonald, Will Swenson & Andrea Martin Join 2016 Summer Broadway Season in Martha's Vineyard

by Tyler Peterson — May 24, 2016

Producer Mark Cortale has announced that 6-time Tony winner Audra McDonald will join the debut season of Broadway @ The Performing Arts Center on Martha's Vineyard on Monday, August 22 for one show only.

Audra McDonald Honored Today at New Dramatists' 2016 Spring Luncheon

by BWW News Desk — May 12, 2016

New Dramatists, Tony Honor recipient and the nation's premier playwright development laboratory, will celebrate six-time Tony Award winning actress, Audra McDonald with their 2016 Distinguished Achievement Award at its 67th Annual Spring Luncheon tribute.

Tony Winner Annaleigh Ashford & Joe Tapper to Welcome Baby Boy This Fall

by Caryn Robbins — May 11, 2016

Annaleigh Ashford and her husband, actor Joe Tapper will welcome their first child, a son, in early September.

Broadway AM Report, 5/11/2016 - DO I HEAR A WALTZ? Opens at Encores!

by Jessica Khan — May 11, 2016

Today's big news: DO I HEAR A WALTZ? begins at Encores!, NC Stage's BRAVE NEW WORLD musical with Justin Matthew Sargent starts tonight, and HAMILTON gets honored with the 2016 Brendan Gill Prize!

Savion Glover Will Join the Cast of SHUFFLE ALONG This Summer!

by Nicole Rosky — May 10, 2016

It's all good news today at the Music Box Theare.

VIDEOS: SHUFFLE ALONG's Grammy-Winning New Star Rhiannon Giddens Will Sub During Audra McDonald's Maternity Leave

by Michael Dale — May 10, 2016

The country blues singer will be making her Broadway debut as Lottie Gee.

Audra McDonald and Will Swenson Expecting a Baby; LADY DAY in the West End Postponed; SHUFFLE ALONG Materity Leave Begins in July

by Nicole Rosky — May 10, 2016

Audra is expecting! Today it was announced that The West End production of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill will be postponed as the show's star Audra McDonald has announced that she and her husband, actor Will Swenson, are expecting a baby.