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VIDEO: Carole King, Sara Bareilles Perform 'Beautiful' at Grammy Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 27, 2014

At last night's 56th Annual Grammy Awards, Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles appeared in a special performance with four-time GRAMMY winner and 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year Carole King.

AUDIO: First Listen - Jennifer Holliday's THE SONG IS YOU, Out Jan 21
by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2013

On January 21, 2014, Shanachie Entertainment/Euphonic Records will release Jennifer Holliday's highly anticipated label debut, The Song Is You, an enchanting collection of R&B and Jazz numbers that showcase Holliday at her best. Listen to a sampling of the album below!

STAGE TUBE: Darlene Love Returns to 'LETTERMAN' for Annual Performance of 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)'
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 24, 2013

The legendary Darlene Love, who's become a Late Show with David Letterman holiday staple, returned to the hit show this week for her annual performance of 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)' with Paul Shaffer. Love, who's appeared in Broadway's HAIRSPRAY and GREASE, first took to Letterman's stage in 1986. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Mary Bridget Davies Talks A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN on ABC's WORLD NEWS NOW
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 19, 2013

Mary Bridget Davies, star of the new Broadway musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, appeared on ABC's "World News Now" late last night. In a backstage interview, she chatted about preparing for the role of a lifetime and teaching Broadway audiences through her performance about the blues singers who influenced Janis's music so deeply. Check out her interview below!

STAGE TUBE: Cast of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Performs 'Spirit in the Dark' on 'WENDY WILLIAMS'
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 12, 2013

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, the new Broadway musical, performed live on "THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW" on Tuesday, December 10. Mary Bridget Davies, critically acclaimed for her portrayal of Janis, was joined by Taprena Michelle Augustine,De'Adre Aziza, Nikki Kimbrough, and NaTasha Yvette Williams as Aretha Franklin to perform the show-stopping Act One finale "Spirit in the Dark." Check out their performance below!

VIDEO: CBS's THE TALK Swings Into NYC Week of 12/9
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 22, 2013

THE TALK swings back into New York City for a week of holiday episodes, to be broadcast Monday, Dec. 9 -Friday, Dec. 13 (2:00-3:00 PM, ET/1:00-2:00 PM, PT/CT), on the CBS Television Network.

STAGE TUBE: A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN's Mary Bridget Davies Rocks GOOD DAY NEW YORK
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 14, 2013

Mary Bridget Davies of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, the new Broadway musical, performed live on FOX5's "Good Day New York" this morning, November 14. Davies wowed co-hosts Greg Kelly and Rosanna Scott with stories of growing up on Janis's music and a live in-studio performance of "Me and Bobby McGee' - check out her interview and peformance below!

VIDEO: Aretha Franklin's Memoir Set for Big Screen, Broadway?
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2013

In an interview released today by The Detroit News, singer Aretha Franklin discussed the possibility of optioning her memoir for the big screen, Broadway, or maybe both. She told the paper she had received a proposal and had spoken to producer and friend Berry Gordy Jr. (Motown the Musical) about the project.

TV: Chatting with the Company of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 12, 2013

A NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin began previews on September 20 and opened on Thursday night, October 10 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W. 45th Street). BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand for the opening night after party to chat with the full company and you can check out what they had to say below!

TV: On the Red Carpet at A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN's Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2013

A NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin began previews on September 20 and opened last night, October 10 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W. 45th Street). BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat wit hthe evning's big guests, including Claybourne Elder, Melissa van der Schyff, Linda Ramone and more, and you can check out what they had to say below!

TV: Watch Highlights of Mary Bridget Davies in A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 8, 2013

A NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin began previews on September 20 and will open October 10 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W. 45th Street). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action!

TV: Mary Bridget Davies Talks JANIS JOPLIN on 'Katie'
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 7, 2013

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN star Mary Bridget Davies stopped by today's 'Katie' to talk about making her Broadway debut in the new production now in previews at the Lyceum Theatre. Check out a clip from the appearance below!

TV: Dule Hill & Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars Give Preview of AFTER MIDNIGHT on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2013

Earlier today, producers Scott Sanders and Wynton Marsalis announced the roster of musicians who will form the Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars and play nightly on Broadway in the new musical After Midnight. Hand-picked by Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center's nine-time Grammy and Pulitzer Prize Award-winning Artistic Director, the band includes 17 of the finest soloists and ensemble players in the music world today. Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, After Midnight begins preview performances at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) on Friday, October 18, 2013 with an official opening night set for Sunday, November 3, 2013. The All-Stars and cast member Dule Hill gave a special musical preview of the upcoming show and you can check out a sneak peek below!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Mary Wilson Hosts PBS's 60's GIRL GROOVES Today
by TV News Desk - Aug 3, 2013

Curating worldwide video archives with rare footage from the vaults, 60s GIRL GROOVES (MY MUSIC) is part of special programming premiering on PBS stations beginning August 3, 2013(check local listings).

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Mary Wilson Hosts PBS's 60's GIRL GROOVES, 8/3
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 30, 2013

Curating worldwide video archives with rare footage from the vaults, 60s GIRL GROOVES (MY MUSIC) is part of special programming premiering on PBS stations beginning August 3, 2013(check local listings).

VIDEO: Adam Lambert, Angie Miller Rock the House on IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2013

Past Idol Adam Lambert and Top 3 Finalist Angie Miller team up to performed 'Titanium' by David Guetta and Sia on last night AMERICAN IDOL finale. Relive their amazing performance below!

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson, Candice Glover Sing 'Inseparable' on IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2013

On last night's finale of AMERICAN IDOL, Candice Glover and past Idol Jennifer Hudson stepped to the stage to perform an show-stopping duet of 'Inseparable.' Watch their phenomenal performance!

STAGE TUBE: First Teaser Poster, Video & Full Creative Team Revealed for ROCKY on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Apr 28, 2013

Stage Entertainment USA and Sylvester Stallone have announced that the new musical, ROCKY, will come to Broadway in 2014, beginning preview performances in February and officially opening in March at Broadway's historic Winter Garden Theatre. ROCKY received its world premiere in fall 2012 in Hamburg, Germany.

VIDEO: AMERICAN IDOL's Jessica Sanchez Talks GLEE, New Album
by TV News Desk - Apr 25, 2013

In the video below, American-Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez talks about her debut album and her upcoming appearance on GLEE. Click below to watch the interview!

VIDEO: Mick Jagger & More Featured in MUSCLE SHOALS Documentary
by Claire Hannum - Mar 12, 2013

Magnolia Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to the documentary MUSCLE SHOALS. The film explores the history of the famous Alabama recording studio that launched some of the most famous songs in the world.

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