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Choir! Choir! Choir! Announces Fall Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - 08/29/2019

Choir! Choir! Choir!, led by Canadian artists Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman, forms impromptu choirs of strangers to learn songs and perform a concert together. The duo takes a non-traditional approach; there are no auditions, and the audience is the choir. Just show up and they'll teach you an original arrangement to a song you love. The result is a celebration of the unique friendship, culture, and community we share. 

VIDEO: On This Day. April 18- Happy Birthday, Gavin Creel!
by A.A. Cristi - 04/18/2019

Today, April 18th, we celebrate the birthday of Broadway favorite, Gavin Creel.

VIDEO: Darren Criss Stars in Rufus Wainwright's Music Video for 'Sword Of Damocles'
by Kaitlin Milligan - 10/31/2018

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright has released a new standalone song and video titled, "Sword of Damocles." Rufus debuted the song last week on The Late Late Show with James Corden to widespread praise.

VIDEO: First Look At Rufus Wainwright's HADRIAN at the Canadian Opera Company
by Alan Henry - 10/15/2018

On October 13, 2018, the Canadian Opera Company presented the highly anticipated world premiere of Hadrian by composer Rufus Wainwright and librettist Daniel MacIvor. The opera recounts the epic love story of Roman Emperor Hadrian and his young lover, Antinous. Erased by history, their story is reclaimed for the 21st century by its creators in a star-studded production from renowned Canadian director Peter Hinton. Hadrian runs for seven performances through October 27, 2018.

VIDEO: On This Day. April 18- Happy Birthday, Gavin Creel!
by A.A. Cristi - 04/18/2017

Today, April 18th, we celebrate the birthday of Broadway favorite, Gavin Creel.

STAGE TUBE: Rufus Wainwright Meets Hedwig in Kate Baldwin and Matt Doyle Duet at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stage Tube - 11/04/2016

Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin (Big Fish, Giant, John & Jen, Finian's Rainbow, Songbird) recently concluded her show, 'Extraordinary Machine,' at Feinstein's/54 Below. Click below to watch she and Matt Doyle sing a mashup of 'Oh What A World/Wicked Little Town' (Rufus Wainwright/Hedwig and the Angry Inch)!

VIDEO: Rufus Wainwright Sings Judy Garland Classic on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - 05/03/2016

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest Rufus Wainwright sang the Judy Garland classic 'Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart'. Watch the appearance below!

STAGE TUBE: David Tennant, Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tim Minchin, and More Dissect HAMLET's Most Iconic Line
by Louisa Brady - 04/24/2016

David Tennant, who just hosted the two-hour TV special Shakespeare Live! At The RSC, was joined by a 'line of Hamlets,' including Paapa Essiedu, Tim Minchin, Benedict Cumberbatch, Harriet Walter, Rory Kinnear, Ian McKellen, and Judi Dench to debate how to perfectly deliver one of the most iconic lines in Shakespeare: 'To be, or not to be.' Watch the full skit below!

VIDEO: Watch All-New Sneak Peek at PBS's CAROLE KING Documentary
by Caryn Robbins - 02/09/2016

Below, watch a sneak peek at PBS's CAROLE KING: NATURAL WOMAN, premiering Friday, February 19 at 9/8c.

TV Exclusive: Alan Cumming Sings SAPPY SONGS with the Help of Darren Criss & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 02/09/2016

Tony Award-winning performer ALAN CUMMING made his headlining debut at Carnegie Hall last night with Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs, featuring guest stars Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss and Ricki Lake, in addition to a special performance by the New York City Gay Men's Chorus. Below, check out Cumming's performances of 'Somewhere Only We Know,' 'Why,' 'I Don't Care Much,' (featuring Criss on the piano) and more!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - American Masters Documentary CAROLE KING: NATURAL WOMAN
by Caryn Robbins - 02/03/2016

Now, King tells her own story in the new documentary American Masters -- CAROLE KING: NATURAL WOMAN, premiering nationwide Friday, February 19 at 9 p.m. on PB

STAGE TUBE: Jimmy Fallon Does HAMILTON's 'You'll Be Back' as McCartney, Bowie and More at #Ham4Ham
by Stage Tube - 01/20/2016

For today's digital #Ham4Ham performance, Lin-Manuel Miranda invited late-night host Jimmy Fallon to sing HAMILTON's 'You'll Be Back' in the style of several music icons, including the late, great David Bowie.

VIDEO: Marian Seldes Shares Performance Memories on Rick McKay's THE GOLDEN AGE FILM TRILOGY
by Sally Henry Fuller - 08/23/2015

Rick McKay has shared another video from his trilogy, BROADWAY: THE GOLDEN AGE. In his words, 'Here is a tribute to my pal Marian Seldes, one of the great actresses of the stage of the last century and well into this one. Marian passed away yesterday, leaving many of us devastated. However, she lived a long, full life and touched many, many people with her work. In her later career she was known variously as "Broadway's Quiet Lioness," "The First Lady of Broadway," or as theater critic Clive Barnes called her, 'America's theatrical diva for our time.' Check out the tribute video below!

TV Exclusive: Michael McElroy & Broadway Inspirational Voices Perform 'Sunday' at Starry Sondheim Celebration!
by Tyler Peterson - 03/25/2015

On Sunday March 22nd, an all-star line-up of Broadway performers united to honor legendary composer, Stephen Sondheim. The evening celebrated the journey of INTO THE WOODS and Sondheim from stage to screen. BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive look at stage veteran Michael McElroy and the Broadway Inspirational Voices' performance of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE's hit number 'Sunday' - check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Deborah Voigt Talks CALL ME DEBBIE Memoir on TODAY!
by Nicole Rosky - 01/27/2015

Opera star Deborah Voigt just stopped by the Today show, where she dished about her new memoir CALL ME DEBBIE. Check out the full appearance below!

VIDEO: Soprano Deborah Voigt Confronts Little Black Dress, Talks CALL ME DEBBIE Memoir
by TV News Desk - 01/26/2015

In a fun video for People, opera star Deborah Voigt confronts the little black dress that lost her the role of 'Ariadne' at London's Royal Opera House eleven years ago. She was fired after not fitting into the costume, but the experience only served to inform her new memoir CALL ME DEBBIE. Watch below!

STAGE TUBE: Tom Chaplin From Keane Sings 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' - 'Sir Tim Rice: A Life In Song'
by Carrie Dunn - 12/28/2014

Tom Chaplin, lead singer of Keane, sings 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' from The Lion King as part of 'Sir Tim Rice: A Life In Song', broadcast on Christmas Day.

STAGE TUBE: Julian Ovenden Sings 'Anthem' From CHESS In 'Sir Tim Rice: A Life In Song'
by Carrie Dunn - 12/28/2014

Julian Ovenden was one of the stars performing in the special 'Sir Tim Rice: A Life In Song' concert, broadcast on the BBC this Christmas.

FIRST LISTEN: Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett's 'I Can't Give You Anything But Love'
by Caryn Robbins - 08/19/2014

As fans eagerly await Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett's upcoming album 'Cheek to Cheek' dropping September 23rd, the duo have shared another single from the project.

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