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The company of Broadway's Gypsy, paid a visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night, May 22. The cast, led by Audra McDonald performed 'Some People' from the show. Check out the video here!
Starting here, starting now we;ve got new highlights from the critically acclaimed new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald on Broadway. Watch McDaonald and the full cast in action in this video!
Performers from Gypsy included: Natalie Wachen, Tony d'Alelio, Jade Smith, Sally Shaw, Aliah James, Jace Bently, Shanel Bailey, Majo Rivero, Jordan Wynn, Marley Lianne Gomes. Watch video highlights here!
Gypsy is now open on Broadway and the show, led by Audra McDonald, is receiving rave reviews. Joy Woods plays Louise in the production, and the star recently joined The View to discuss her character and the casting choices on display in the revival. Watch the interview!
The new Broadway revival of GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald as Rose, opens tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Check out all new video footage from the production here!
CBS Sunday Morning spoke with Audra McDonald and director George C. Wolfe about their production of Gypsy, currently running on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre, and the task of taking on a character like Mama Rose. Watch the video here!
Gypsy star Joy Woods visited Good Morning America to discuss her role in the new production of the acclaimed musical. During the interview, she talked about the revival, working with her co-stars, and offered advice for young performers. Watch it now!
Watch as Rob Ashford discusses Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
Shanel Bailey, who has been seen on Broadway in The Book of Mormon, discussed filming the musical numbers in the new series. Joined by Jason Schmidt and Madison Thompson, the stars discussed their favorite memories on set, working with Jackie Hoffman, and more. Watch the new interview video now!
BroadwayWorld caught up with Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies stars Tricia Fukuhara and Ari Notartomaso to discuss how their musical theatre training prepared them for the new series, what muical numbers they're most looking forward to other people seeing, and more. Watch the new video interview now!
To celebrate the series' premiere, Paramount+ has released the full first episode of Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies for free as a video on YouTube. The episode features several new musical numbers, including an updated version of 'Grease is the Word.' The series features Jackie Hoffman, Marisa Davila, Cheyenne Isabel Wells, and more.
Marisa Davila and Cheyenne Isabel Wells are creating Grease for a new generation in Rise of the Pink Ladies! Watch a video of two of the new Pink Ladies discussing the new stories that are represented in the series, why they were relieved to be playing new roles and not characters from the original film, and their favorite musical numbers.
This Thursday, audiences will return to Rydell High for Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, premiering on Paramount Plus. BroadwayWorld sat down with Whittington-Cooper and McDonough ahead of the series to discuss creating new characters in the Grease universe, their favorite days on set, and more. Watch the interview video now!
30 original songs will appear in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies over the course of its 10-episode premiere season. BroadwayWorld sat down with executive music producer and GRAMMY nominee Justin Tranter, who wrote the songs, each of which will soundtrack a dance number choreographed by Jamal Sims.
“New Cool,” which features the character Cynthia, played by Ari Notartomaso, and the T-Birds, is the first original song from the series to be released. “New Cool” is one of 30 original songs featured in season one of GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES, with executive music producer Justin Tranter at the helm. Watch the music video now!
“Grease Is the Word” is a modern take on the iconic song “Grease,” which was written by Barry Gibb and performed by Frankie Valli and served as the opening track of the 1978 classic musical film. “Grease Is the Word” will be featured alongside 30 original songs in season one of GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES. Watch the new music video now!
Paramount+ has released the video trailer for the Grease prequel series, Rise of the Pink Ladies, taking place four years before “Grease.” In 1954, before rock ‘n’ roll ruled, before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever.
Paramount+ has shared the teaser trailer for their upcoming Grease prequel series, Rise of the Pink Ladies. The series stars Jackie Hoffman as Asst. Principal McGee, Marisa Davila as Jane, Cheyenne Isabel Wells as Olivia, Ari Notartomaso as Cynthia, Tricia Fukuhara as Nancy, Shanel Bailey as Hazel, and more. Watch the video teaser now!
Ellyn Marsh appears as the iconic comedian Tina Fey, as well as Hornberger portraying all three of the North Shore high 'plastics.'
