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TV: Billy Porter, S. Epatha Merkerson, Lillias White & More Preview WHILE I YET LIVE at Primary Stages
by Randy Rainbow - Sep 20, 2014

Primary Stages in association with Susan Dietz (Fela!, Mothers and Sons), present the world premiere of While I Yet Live by the Tony-winning star of Kinky Boots and Angels in America, Billy Porter, and directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller (Mothers and Sons, Next Fall, Adrift in Macao). Poor Behavior plays a limited, six-week engagement September 23 - October 31 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street - a NEW 42ND STREET project (229 West 42nd Street). Opening night is Sunday, October 12 at 7PM. The company recently met the press and BroadwayWorld's Randy Rainbow was there for the big event. Check out a behind the scenes look below!

STAGE TUBE: Stephen Schwartz Talks 'UPRISING OF LOVE' Benefit
by Stage Tube - Sep 8, 2014

Click below to watch a special moment from 'In Focus' with Eden Lane's one-on-one with composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz during the PIPPIN National Tour launch in Denver. Schwartz discusses a special one-night-only event he is executive producing. 'Uprising of Love: A Benefit Concert for Global Equality' will be hosted by Jane Lynch and features Sting, Patti LuPone, Celina Jaitly, Greg Louganis, Billy Porter, Chely Wright, and the casts of WICKED, ONCE, I AM HARVEY MILK, and more!

VIDEO: Christina Perri Performs New Single 'Burning Gold' on SYTYCD
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 7, 2014

On last night's SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, Christina Perri performed her new single 'Burning Gold,'

STAGE TUBE: Mark MacKillop Offers Provocative First Look at New Book
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 3, 2014

NYC-based multiplatform artist Mark MacKillop, recently released a trailer for his new selfie-filled book, RM XIV. In the short video, he strips down and shows what the off-stage life on an actor is really like.

TV: Cast of KINKY BOOTS First at Bat; Sings National Anthem at the Mets Game!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 10, 2014

The cast of Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS sang the National Anthem at the Mets game on Monday, July 7. Click below to watch them perform!

STAGE TUBE: The Ladies of KINKY BOOTS Send Some 4th of July Love
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 3, 2014

Here's a little patriotic love from Anna Eilinsfeld, Lauren Nicole Chapman, Jennifer Perry, and Natalie Johnson. Check out the ladies of Kinky Boots singing a four part arrangement of 'America the Beautiful,' arranged by fellow cast member Jake Odmark.

STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal for Public Theater's ONE THRILLING COMBINATION with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jonathan Groff, Zachary Quinto & More!
by Louisa Brady - Jun 24, 2014

Earlier today, Jesse Tyler Ferguson ('Modern Family,' The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) posted a video on Instagram with fellow stars Zachary Quinto, Jonathan Groff, Whitney Bashor, Krysta Rodriguez, Billy Porter, and Eden Espinosa at the dress rehearsal for the Public Theatre Gala that was held last night. Watch the video below!

VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peek from Tonight's SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 4, 2014

Below, watch a sneak peek at tonight's eye-popping dances and see which contestants made guest judge Christina Applegate's jaw drop on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE

TV: Chatting with Audra McDonald, Cherry Jones, Jefferson Mays & More at the 2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2014

Broadway stars Billy Porter, Victoria Clark, Terrence Mann, Andrea Martin and Shuler Hensley served as gala award presenters at the 64th Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards ceremony last week at the legendary Sardis Restaurant. Outer Critics Circle is the organization of writers and commentators for media covering New York theatre. This year's awards recognized outstanding performances by Audra McDonald, Bryan Cranston, Cherry Jones, Jefferson Mays and more. Click here for a full list of winners, and below, watch interviews with this year's guests!

STAGE TUBE: Broadway Inspirational Voices Launches Kickstarter Campaign for GREAT JOY II: AROUND THE WORLD
by Stage Tube - May 20, 2014

Grammy award and Tony award nominee Michael McElroy and Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV) are gearing up for their second holiday album 'Great Joy II: Around the World'. They are kicking off their fundraising with a Kickstarter campaign, running from May 15th through June 15th. BIV members and friends from the Broadway community who have supported in the campaign include BIV board president Phylicia Rashad, Mario Cantone, Lin Mañuel Miranda, Stephanie J. Block, Leslie Uggams, Angela Robinson, Billy Porter, Adriane Lenox, Alice Ripley, Gavin Creel, Shoshana Bean, Eden Espinosa, Montego Glover, Tom Kitt and many more. Watch the pitch video below!

STAGE TUBE: Billy Porter, Jennifer Holliday & More Celebrate THE WIZARD OF OZ with 'Over the Rainbow' Tribute
by Jillian Gaier - May 9, 2014

Artists from their Spring 2014 season sing 'Over the Rainbow' to help the Boston Pops celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. Artists include Jason Alexander, Melissa Etheridge, Billy Porter, The Hot Sardines, Jennifer Holliday, and Leonard Nimoy.

STAGE TUBE: Billy Porter Performs 'I Am Changing' on GOOD DAY NEW YORK
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 23, 2014

Billy Porter, the Tony-winning star of Broadway's KINKY BOOTS stopped by GOOD DAY NEW YORK yesterday to perform his rousing rendition of 'I Am Changing' from his new album, 'Billy's Back on Broadway.' Check out his appearance and performance below!

VIDEO: Billy Porter Talks New Album & More on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2014

Cyndi Lauper and Billy Porter, who worked together on the hit Broadway musical 'Kinky Boots,' stopped by this morning's Today to talk about touring with Cher and the release of Porter's new album

TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2014

Broadway's biggest stars gathered at the Circle in the Square Theatre yesterday for opening night of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, starring five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald and directed by Lonny Price. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat with the evening's guests before the curtain went up, and below, you can check out interviews with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Norm Lewis, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James, Jason Robert Brown, Billy Porter and more!

STAGE TUBE: Steven Pasquale Sings CAROUSEL's 'You'll Never Walk Alone' at MISCAST!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 11, 2014

Steven Pasquale, currently starring on Broadway in The Bridges of Madison County, took to the stage to sing 'You'll Never Walk Alone' from Carousel. Click below to check out the full performance!

TV Exclusive: Raul Esparza and Lin-Manuel Miranda Take on Maria and Anita- Watch 'A Boy Like That' at MISCAST!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 7, 2014

Broadway favorites Raul Esparza and Lin-Manuel Miranda took to the stage to duet as who else, but 'Maria' and 'Anita', singing WEST SIDE STORY's 'A Boy Like That.' BroadwayWorld is excited to exclusively bring you their full performance below!

TV: Jeremy Jordan Owns 'Let It Go' at MCC Theater's MISCAST 2014
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 3, 2014

MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala, one of the most exciting and unique theater events in town, was held earlier this week at the Hammerstein Ballroom. At the event, Broadway's hottest stars performed songs from roles in which they would never be cast. SMASH and stage star Jeremy Jordan performed FROZEN's female anthem, 'Let It Go' and knocked it out of the park. Watch the full performance below!

STAGE TUBE: Jeremy Jordan Channels Elsa to Sing 'Let It Go' at MCC's MISCAST Gala!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2014

MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala, one of the most exciting and unique theater events in town, was held earlier this week at the Hammerstein Ballroom. At the event, Broadway's hottest stars performed songs from roles in which they would never be cast. Jeremy Jordan, who sang 'Let Me Be Your Star' at last year's event returned to sing Frozen's female anthem, 'Let It Go.' Check out his full performance below!

STAGE TUBE: KINKY BOOTS Company Takes a #Selfie to Honor One Year Anniversary
by Hilary Kelly - Apr 2, 2014

The cast and crew of Kinky Boots celebrated the show's one year anniversary on Broadway by filming their own music video for the hit song #Selfie by The Chainsmokers. Check it out here!

TV: Go Backstage at BC/EFA's Record-Breaking BROADWAY BACKWARDS 2014!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 29, 2014

Broadway's best filled a sold-out Al Hirschfeld Theatre with laughter, tears and cheers during the unforgettable ninth annual edition of Broadway Backwards on Monday, March 24, 2014, raising a record-breaking $423,182 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. In the video below, go backstage with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge as he chats with some of the evening's participants, including: Norm Lewis, Julie White, Kyle Dean Massey, and more!

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