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Vanessa Williams Will Play Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024

Vanessa Williams will take on the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada musical, coming to London this year

VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night Of Broadway-Bound THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA In Chicago
by Alan Henry - Aug 7, 2022

The world premiere production of The Devil Wears Prada, The Musical has officially opened in Chicago! The production began performances on July 19th, and celebrated opening night tonight, August 7th. The production runs through August 21st at Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre. Watch the opening night curtain speeches from producer Kevin McCollum and director Anna D. Shapiro.

Photo/Video: Get A First Listen To The Songs Of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA; Cast Meets The Press In Chicgo
by Alan Henry - Jul 13, 2022

The Devil Wears Prada, The Musical hosted a welcome press event at Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre ahead of the musical’s world premiere. Check out photos of the cast meeting the press, get a first look at the cast in rehearsal, and listen to Elton John preview songs from the show!

Video: Get A First Look At Goodspeed Musicals' BILLY ELLIOT
by Alan Henry - Sep 17, 2019

Sometimes being brave means being yourself! This fall Goodspeed Musicals' production of Billy Elliot The Musical will spark with infectious energy. This tour-de-force of dance based on the British movie of the same name, will run September 13 a?' November 24 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. [Official Press Opening will be October 2, 2019].

VIDEO: Elton John & Taron Egerton Perform TINY DANCER 27th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 25, 2019

During the auction lot for ROCKETMAN: an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John, Alexander Gilkes welcomed to the stage actor Taron Egerton, star of the upcoming motion picture film. Following a short preview of the trailer and a round of bidding on a trip to the London premiere of the film, the audience was taken by surprise when Gilkes asked Taron to sing one of Elton John's songs. Only agreeing to the performance if Elton played the piano, guests were brought to their feet as they watched Elton John take his position on the keys while Taron belted out the lyrics to one of his most beloved ballads, "Tiny Dancer."

VIDEO: Live the Fantasy in the Official Trailer for ROCKETMAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 21, 2019

Paramount Pictures has released the official trailer for Rocketman, an epic musical fantasy that tells the story of Sir Elton John's breakthrough years, starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard.

VIDEO: Taron Egerton Sings 'Tiny Dancer' in New ROCKETMAN Film Teaser
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2019

A new teaser has been released for ROCKETMAN, an epic musical fantasy that tells the story of Sir Elton John's breakthrough years, starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard. In the new trailer, get a clip of Egerton singing the iconic song, Tiny Dancer. Watch the video below!

VIDEO: Taron Egerton Stars as Elton John in the Trailer for ROCKETMAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 1, 2018

Paramount Pictures has released the first teaser trailer for ROCKETMAN, an epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Sir Elton John's breakthrough years, starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard.

BWW TV: Berry Gordy, Charles Randolph-Wright, Beverley Knight and More Chat West End's MOTOWN on the Red Carpet
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 9, 2016

Last night (8 March 2016) marked the opening of the West End production of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL. With music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is directed by Charles Randolph-Wright. Last month, due to public demand, a further 200,000 tickets were released for sale taking bookings at the Shaftesbury Theatre to 18 February 2017. Click below to watch the stars strut the red carpet, including Gordy, director Randolph-Wright, Beverley Knight and more!

STAGE TUBE: Meet 10-Year-Old Thomas Hazelby, UK's Newest 'Billy Elliot'
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 11, 2015

Thomas Hazelby, 10 years old from Doncaster, today (11 March 2015) joins the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical to play the title role. He becomes the fortieth boy to play the role in London, where in May the internationally award-winning musical celebrates its tenth anniversary. Also joining the cast today to play Billy's best friend Michael is 11 years old Nathan Jones from Prudhoe, Northumberland. Check out the video below!

SOUND OFF World Premiere Exclusive: David Furnish On BILLY ELLIOT Fathom Event
by Pat Cerasaro - Nov 4, 2014

Today, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present a world premiere exclusive clip featuring producer David Furnish discussing the upcoming Fathom Events presentation of BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL in movie theaters nationwide.

VIDEO: Elton John Says He Believes Jesus Would Support Gay Marriage
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 30, 2014

Legendary singer-songwriter Elton John, who next year will marry long-time partner David Furnish, appeared on yesterday's UK's Sky News and shared his belief that Jesus would support gay marriage.

BWW TV: First Look at New Trailer for BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL LIVE!
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 13, 2014

On Sunday 28 September 2014, Billy Elliot the Musical is set to bring cinema goers to their feet when the global stage phenomenon is broadcast live from the West End to cinemas across the UK and around the world. Check out a first look at the trailer below!

VIDEO: Elton John Talks Addiction, Upcoming Nuptials & More on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2014

Sir Elton John sat down with TODAY anchor Matt Lauer this morning to talk about his legendary musical career, his battle with addition and his recently announced upcoming nuptials with long time partner David Furnish.

STAGE TUBE: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Sings LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at TrevorLive
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 6, 2011

On Sunday, December 4, 2011, the Trevor Project presented 'Trevor Live,' a high-profile event to benefit the life-saving work of The Trevor Project. The evening featured moving performances from Hollywood's most talented and entertaining performers, including Mary J. Blige,Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah, LeAnn Rimes, Barrett Foa and the Warblers, Diego Boneta and Julianne Hough, JC Chasez, American Idol contestants Kris Allen and Stefano Langone, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, Jesse Tyler Ferguson,Darren Criss, Step up Dance, and Amber Riley. Check out Broadway veteran Jesse Tyler Ferguson's performance of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS' 'Somewhere That's Green' from the event by clicking below!

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Happy 3rd Broadway Birthday BILLY ELLIOT- The Celebratory Curtain Call!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 17, 2011

On November 15, the 2009 Tony Award winning Best Musical BILLY ELLIOT, celebrated their third Broadway birthday. Original Billys and Tony winners David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish, joined the current cast in celebration and below, BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive look at the curtain call!

STAGE TUBE: THE NORMAL HEART Box Office Triples Since Tony Wins; Broadway Community Shows Support
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 15, 2011

On Sunday night, June 12th, the Broadway premiere production of Larry Kramer's ground-breaking play The Normal Heart took home the Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Play, Best Featured Actor in a Play (John Benjamin Hickey) and Best Featured Actress in a Play (Ellen Barkin). These wins helped 'The Normal Heart' become the number one search term on Google all across America on 'Tony Sunday.' Since then, The Normal Heart's daily box office wrap has more than tripled from their average daily sales before Sunday's Tony Awards.

STAGE TUBE: Elton John, Cheyenne Jackson, et al. on THE NORMAL HEART
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2011

The story of a city in denial, The Normal Heart unfolds like a real-life political thriller -- as a tight-knit group of friends refuses to let doctors, politicians and the press bury the truth of an unspoken epidemic behind a wall of silence. First produced by Joseph Papp at New York's Public Theater, the play was a critical sensation and a seminal moment in theater history. So ahead of its time was this play that many of the core issues it addresses - including gay marriage, the healthcare system and, of course, AIDS - are just as relevant today as they were when it first premiered.

STAGE TUBE: Elton John and David Furnish Talk NORMAL HEART
by Lauren Wolman - May 7, 2011

THE NORMAL HEART officially opened on Broadway April 27 at the Golden Theatre and earlier this week, received five Tony Award nominations. Elton John and David Furnish recently visited the show and sat down to discuss the relevance of the play which was written by Larry Kramer.

STAGE TUBE: BILLY ELLIOT Visits Houston's Hobby Center
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 3, 2011

The kids from the national tour of BILLY ELLIOT recently stopped by Houston's 'Great Day' to chat about the show and give jumping lessons. The show runs at The Hobby Center through March 13. Click below to check it out.

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