STAGE TUBE: Winners Announced on NBC's THE SING-OFF Finale
by Caryn Robbins
- 11/29/2011
On last night's finale of NBC's singing competition THE SING-OFF, Pentatonix was crowned the winners, beating out runners-up Dartmouth Aires and third place finishers Urban Method. The a cappella group was awarded $200,000 and a Sony recording contract prize.
STAGE TUBE: Hudson, Blige Among VH1 DIVAS 2011 Lineup Announcement
by Caryn Robbins
- 10/27/2011
VH1's beloved, popular franchise, VH1 Divas, returns and will pay tribute to the cities where soul gave birth to music's most powerful classics and inspired today's divas. Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Florence + The Machine, Kelly Clarkson and Jessie J will pay homage to these cities and soul music's timeless classics at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom. VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul premieres Monday, December 19 at 9 p.m. ET/8 CT on VH1.
12 DAYS OF HUGH JACKMAN: Countdown to HUGH JACKMAN BACK ON BROADWAY- Day 4
by Nicole Rosky
- 10/21/2011
Hugh Jackman, BACK ON BROADWAY begins previews on October 25, and in celebration of the Tony-winner's return the the Great White Way, BroadwayWorld will feature a daily countdown of his greatest performances! Highlighted today is Jackman singing 'Somewhere' with music legend Aretha Franklin at the 2005 Tony Awards. Click below to check it out!
TV: BABY IT'S YOU Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis
- 04/26/2011
BABY IT'S YOU! began previews Saturday, March 26, at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street), and opens Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 6:30pm. Inspired by the true story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who in the late 1950's took the male-dominated music industry by storm, BABY IT'S YOU! is conceived by Floyd Mutrux, directed by Floyd Mutrux and Sheldon Epps, and written by Tony nominated book writers Mutrux and Colin Escott, the team behind Broadway's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, with musical supervision and arrangements by Rahn Coleman, orchestrations by Don Sebesky and musical direction by Shelton Becton. Click below for performance highlights!
STAGE TUBE: Nhojj Sings 'Amazing Grace' in Support of Gay Marriage
by Nicole Rosky
- 04/12/2011
n an age of great division between fundamentalist churches and the gay community on the issue of gay marriage, Guyanese alternative soul singer Nhojj celebrates this Easter holiday with his traditional-gospel inspired 'Amazing Grace' - a groundbreaking gay music video which gives a new interpretation to the time-honored religious hymn.
'Amazing Grace,' arguably the most recognizable of all Christian hymns, was written in 1779 and is a staple in the American landscape. It has been recorded by such diverse artists as Mahalia Jackson, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, Judy Collins, Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, and Johnny Cash. It has inspired hope in times of tragedy, uplifted African Americans during the era of slavery, rallied anti-war protesters during the Vietnam War, and encouraged countless individuals dealing with issues of alcoholism, drug addiction, illness and death.
STAGE TUBE: Darlene Love Visits MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Jessica Lewis
- 12/10/2010
Yesterday evening, Love took the stage of the Nederlander Theatre to join the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET in the special encore. Love has been hailed as one of the greatest singers in pop music starting with her first number one recording, 'He's A Rebel,' through her string of label hits with legendary producer Phil Spector, including 'Da Doo Ron Ron,' 'He's Sure The Boy I'm Gonna Marry,' and 'Christmas Baby Please Come Home.' Love was recently nominated for the third time to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
STAGE TUBE: Sam Harris and Miranda Sings Duet
by Jessica Lewis
- 12/09/2010
Sam is honored to record this duet with the legendary Miranda Sings, known for her interpretations of popular music from Katy Perry, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Aretha Franklin, and a multitude of Broadway songs and so many others. Click below for the just released music video of the duet between Harris and Sings, featuring music and lyrics by Nat Kipner and John McIntyre Vallins.
STAGE TUBE: Menzel Brings 'Gravity' & 'Love' to the White House
by Jessica Lewis
- 10/22/2010
A BROADWAY CELEBRATION: IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE was broadcast nationwide this week on PBS. The sixty-minute television special was emceed by Nathan Lane and includedIdina Menzel, Brian d'Arcy James, Audra McDonald, Chad Kimball, Elaine Stritch, Marvin Hamlisch, Karen Olivo, Tonya Pinkins, Assata Alston and a youth ensemble from the Joy of Motion Dance Center and Duke Ellington School of the Arts, with Danielle Arci and Constantine Rousouli.
STAGE TUBE: 'A Broadway Celebration at the White House' Airs Tonight on PBS, 10/20
by Jessica Lewis
- 10/20/2010
As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, A BROADWAY CELEBRATION: IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE will premiere tonight, October 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS stations nationwide, followed by an encore presentation at 10:00 p.m. The sixty-minute television special is emceed by Nathan Lane and includes Idina Menzel, Brian d'Arcy James, Audra McDonald, Chad Kimball, Elaine Stritch, Marvin Hamlisch, Karen Olivo, Tonya Pinkins, Assata Alston and a youth ensemble from the Joy of Motion Dance Center and Duke Ellington School of the Arts, with Danielle Arci and Constantine Rousouli.
STAGE TUBE: Liza Minnelli and Aretha Franklin's Snickers Commercial - First Look!
by Jessica Lewis
- 02/09/2010
Courtesy of Liza Minnelli's official website, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Mars Chocolate North America's new Snickers commercial starring Liza Minnelli and Aretha Franklin. Entitled 'Divas,' the commercial was shot in January in Detroit and will begin airing on February 15, 2010.
STAGE TUBE: The Kennedy Center Honors - Tribute to Mel Brooks, Full Performance
by Gabrielle Sierra
- 12/31/2009
Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry, Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen were the honorees for this year's Kennedy Center Honors and eminent artist friends and peers of this year's five honorees converged in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 6 to present entertaining and heartfelt tributes at THE 32ND ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, an entertainment special that was broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 29 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, with Caroline Kennedy as host for the seventh consecutive year.
STAGE TUBE: The Kennedy Center Honors - Tribute to Mel Brooks
by Gabrielle Sierra
- 12/14/2009
Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry, Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen were the honorees for this year's Kennedy Center Honors and eminent artist friends and peers of this year's five honorees converged in Washington, D.C. last night (Dec. 6) to present entertaining and heartfelt tributes at THE 32ND ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, an entertainment special to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 29 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, with Caroline Kennedy as host for the seventh consecutive year.
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