Latest News on Jake Shears:
Watch a video of Katie Brayben performing 'In My Prime Time' in Tammy Faye on Broadway. The song was written by Elton John and Jake Shears. After 29 performances, the musical will close early next month.
In this video, watch as two-time Olivier award winner Katie Brayben performs 'Empty Hands' in the recording studio.
The company of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club wilkommened some very special guests to their immersive nightclub home! Eddie Redmayne currently in previews as the ‘Emcee’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club celebrated Broadway legend Joel Grey’s 92nd birthday on stage at the August Wilson Theatre.
Get a first look at Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin in the teaser trailer for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway.
All new video footage has been released of the new cast of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club starring Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem as The Emcee and Sally Bowles respectively, as the pair extend their run until Saturday 27 January 2024.
Check out footage from CABARET at the Kit Kat Club's gala night!
Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel and her sister, acclaimed writer and teacher Cara Mentzel, have released their new lyrical picture book, Proud Mouse. Watch a video of the duo on Good Morning America discussing Proud Mouse. During the interview, Mentzel revealed how Menzel's performance as Elphaba in Wicked helped inspire the new book.
Idina Menzel appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to discuss her new album, 'Drama Queen.' In the video, she discusses her viral TikToks, including one showcasing her 'moonwalk' dance moves. The Tony winner then proceeded to teach hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager how to put their own spin on the iconic Michael Jackson dance move.
Following the recent release of his celebrated new album Last Man Dancing, an explosive performance at Glastonbury and recent opening tour supporting Duran Duran, Jake has appeared on television on ‘Live With Kelly & Mark’ for their fourth of July special performing “Too Much Music” and playing a game. Watch the video of the performance now!
Idina Menzel is kicking off Pride Month with the new music video for her single 'Move.' Describing her new album as a 'love letter' to the Queer community, Menzel worked alongside global hitmakers Nile Rodgers, Jake Shears, Justin Tranter, Sir Nolan, Simon Wilcox, Laura Veltz, Jim Eliot, Maty Noyes, Mitch Allan, and more for the new dance record.
Idina Menzel discussed how her new album, 'Drama Queen,' is a 'love letter' to the Queer community. The first single, 'Move,' is out now, produced by Chantry Johnson and Mitch Allan. Menzel also revealed how the LGBTQIA+ community might relate to her characters in Rent, Wicked, and Frozen. Watch the video on The Jess Cagle Show now!
The Almeida Theatre will present the world premiere of Tammy Faye, a new musical from Elton John, Jake Shears and James Graham, directed by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold. The cast includes Katie Brayben, Andrew Rannells and Zubin Varla. Check out all new rehearsal clips in the video here!
Tthe Hollywood Bowl's production of Kinky Boots beings performances tonight and runs through July 10th, 2022, featuring Wayne Brady in the role of Lola, Jake Shears as Charlie, and Kelly Marie Tran as Lauren. Go inside rehearsals and get a first look at the cast in action.
Past cast members from various productions of Kinky Boots have created a video in honor of pride, performing the show's finale, 'Raise You Up'!
BroadwayWorld has just learned that The Prom will perform at the WorldPride Closing Ceremony on June 30th in Times Square. Melissa Etheridge will headline the Closing Ceremony, which will also include performances by Jake Shears & MNEK. Additional talent will be announced in the weeks ahead.
