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City of Hope to Honor Diane Warren, Marc Shaiman, and More
by Julie Musbach - Aug 21, 2019


City of Hope, a world-renowned independent cancer research and treatment center, today announced the artists and creators who will receive special recognition at the Music, Film and Entertainment Industry Group's 15th Annual Songs of Hope next month. Producer Boi-1da and songwriter Diane Warrenwill receive the Clive Davis a?oeLegend in Songwritinga?? Award presented by Clive Davis himself, composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman will receive the Electronic Arts a?oeComposer of the Yeara?? Award, songwriter and recording artist Tierra Whack will receive the Universal Music Publishing Group a?oeShe Is The Musica?? Award presented by Universal Music Publishing's Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson, Facebook will present the a?oeFacebook Songwriter Impacta?? Award to Hayley Kiyoko, The Dream will receive the Warner Chappell Music a?oeBeacon of Excellencea?? Award, and Linda Malkas, Ph.D. will receive the Songs of Hope Beverly and Ben Horowitz Legacy Award.

BWW Feature: WE WILL ROCK YOU at Dutch Tour: Rock on!!
by Chantal Kunst - Aug 20, 2019


TEC Entertainment maakt vandaag bekend dat de Queen rockmusical WE WILL ROCK YOU van 15 tot en met 19 januari 2020 verlengd wordt in het Martini Plaza in Groningen. De spectaculair nieuwe versie van de internationaal succesvolle musical van Queen en Ben Elton wordt geheel in het Engels opgevoerd en geproduceerd in samenwerking met Peeparrow Entertainment. WE WILL ROCK YOU is voor een gelimiteerd aantal voorstellingen uitsluitend te zien in Amsterdam, Den Haag, Hengelo en Groningen. De kaartverkoop voor de voorstellingen van WE WILL ROCK YOU in MartiniPlaza in Groningen is inmiddels van start gegaan.

Walnut Street Theatre Opens Season With YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by Julie Musbach - Aug 16, 2019


Walnut Street Theatre opens its 211th season with Mel Brooks' hilarious musical comedy, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL. Directed by Charles Abbott and choreographed by Mary Jane Houdina, the electrifying production begins previews on September 3, opens September 11, and continues through October 20.

Shoshana Bean, Alice Ripley, And More Take On 54 Below This Month
by Julie Musbach - Aug 1, 2019


This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

BWW EXCLUSIVE: Rehearsal Clips From INTO THE WOODS at the Hollywood Bowl, Plus Interviews With the Cast!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2019


Michael Sterling, BroadwayWorld's LA On Air Host and Co-Producer for BWW TV and Jerry Evans of JLE Media in Los Angeles spent the day at rehearsal for Hollywood Bowl's upcoming, new production of Into the Woods.

From Disney Channel to Broadway- Stars Who Have Made Their Debut!
by Abigail Charpentier - Jul 20, 2019


Everyone loves a little nostalgia, especially when it comes to their favorite television shows and movies growing up. For millennials and Gen Z-ers, these probably include a few DCOMs (Disney Channel Original Movie) and series. Several of the stars of these films and TV shows have gone on to further their acting and singing careers on Broadway, and some even got their start on the stage. Below is a list of stars that you may or may not know have a few theatre credits under their belt!

Meet the Current Cast of ALADDIN on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2019


For the last five years, the New Amsterdam Theatre has been all about magic lamps, carpet rides, princes, thieves and genies! That's because Disney's Aladdin, which opened in 2014, has played well over 2000 performances there. 

Who Will Win at the 2019 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2019


The 72nd Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 10th at 8/9c hosted by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize...

Counting Off the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2019 Nominees!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2019


The 2019 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or nine) - amongst them, they've gathered a total of 69 awards!

A TIMELESS PRINCESS Musical Releases Full-Length Album of Original Music
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 29, 2019


Edgewater Productions, which recently announced its first ever production of an original musical entitled A Timeless Princess, released the full-length album of original music from the play featuring some of Hawaii's most talented artists including Blaine Kamalani Kia, Broadway veteran Cliffton Hall and the incomparable Amy Hanaiali'i. The album is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Google Play and all digital streaming platforms.

Broadway In Chicago Announces Digital Lottery and Rush Tickets for FALSETTOS
by Sarah Hookey - May 23, 2019


Broadway In Chicago is announcing that there will be a digital lottery and rush tickets for FALSETTOS which will play Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph).

Laura Bell Bundy & Thom Hinkle Welcome Baby Boy
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2019


Oh baby! Laura Bell Bundy has a new man in her life! Bundy took to Instagram to announce that she and husband Thom Hinkle just welcomed a baby boy, Huck Hinkle.

Diana DeGarmo and Andrew Leeds To Star In QUILT, A Musical Celebration Stories For, From and About The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2019


Star of Broadway's Hair and Hairspray and American Idol, Diana DeGarmo has signed on to star in QUILT, A MUSICAL CELEBRATION to benefit the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center and Frontline AIDS (formerly the International HIV/AIDS Alliance in celebration of Stonewall's 50th Anniversary. This community event is presented by Candid Theater Company, Judson Memorial Church, The Greenwich Village Orchestra, The West Village Chorale, MJP Theatrical, Metro Baptist Church, The NAMES Project Foundation/NAMES Memorial AIDS Quilt, and NYC Pride 2019 | WorldPride NYC | Stonewall50.

Steve Martin And Martin Short Will Embark On Australian Tour In November
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2019


Steve Martin and Martin Short will bring their critically acclaimed comedy tour Now You See Them, Soon You Won't for the first time to Australian and New Zealand audiences in November. This celebrated comedy show redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century. The duo will be joined on stage by Grammy Award-winning bluegrass band The Steep Canyon Rangers. Tickets for Now You See Them, Soon You Won't go on sale Tuesday, 7 May. To purchase, please visit ticketek.com.au. The Sydney show will be part of the Just For Laughs Sydney Comedy Festival.

Did You Know... Our Favorite Fun Facts About the 2019 Tony Nominees!
by Alan Henry - Apr 30, 2019


Over the course of each Broadway season, unexpected and unique storylines inevitably pop up. This morning, with the announcement of the 2019 Tony Award nominations, a number of new narratives have come to life.

BWW Review: AIDA at The Singapore Airlines Theatre, An eye-opening performance from the upcoming local gems.
by Joceline Loo - Apr 22, 2019


We found ourselves in the conflict zone of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, where protesters on stage were shouting "Down with Mubarak!" as we entered The Singapore Airlines Theatre of LASALLE College of the Arts. We settled down to watch the latest production of Aida, as part of The Lasalle Show, an annual graduation showcase.

Taylor Louderman, Will Swenson, Mamie Parris, Ann Harada, Jason Gotay, Laura Michelle Kelly and More Announced For THE MUNY's 101st Season
by Alan Henry - Apr 17, 2019


BroadwayWorld has learned that The Muny announced today 25 principal cast members for the first season of its second century. Complete company casting will be announced throughout April and May. The 101st season opens on a brand new, state-of-the-art stage with Muny favorite Guys and Dolls followed by the U.S. regional premiere of Kinky Boots. The season continues with 1776, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Footloose and a newly-reimagined Lerner and Loewe's Paint Your Wagon. Season 101 closes with the highly-anticipated Muny debut of Roald Dahl's Matilda.

A TIMELESS PRINCESS, An Original New Musical, Opens At The Mamiya Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2019


Edgewater Productions is pleased to announce its first ever production and a new original musical entitled A Timeless Princess at the Mamiya Theatre July 11 - 14 and July 18 - 21, 2019. Written and produced by Denny Miyasato, the musical tells the story of a present-day serviceman who is transported back in time 120 years, arriving on the streets of a bustling Honolulu to a world of struggle and strife amongst mounting tensions and a heated social and political landscape. He is enchanted by a young Princess Ka'iulani and a captivating story of love and hope, strength and sacrifice unfolds.

The World Premiere Of LOTTERY DAY Concludes Ike Holter's Seven-Play Saga
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2019


"Not everyone will go home a winner" in Goodman Theatre's world-premiere production of Lottery Day by Ike Holter, which appears through April 28 in the Owen Theatre. Holter concludes his seven-play "Rightlynd Saga"-the first play of which premiered five years ago, and has been hailed as "one of the most significant literary achievements in modern-day Chicago" (Chicago Tribune)-with a raucous theatrical bash, directed by Chicago native Lili-Anne Brown. Commissioned by the Goodman and developed through its New Stages Festival of new plays, Lottery Day takes place in a Rightlynd backyard where new characters and returning characters from the saga come together to create a work about the cost of belonging and the gift of community. Lottery Day appears through April 28 in the Owen Theatre.

Check Out Everything Coming And Going From Hulu In April
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 14, 2019


Check Out Everything Coming And Going From Hulu In April

Broadway And Vegas Veterans Highlight 'Clear Day' At TheatreZone
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2019


Barbra Streisand made the title song famous, and TheatreZone's version of the Broadway musical On A Clear Day You Can See Forever will make audiences fall in love with the whole score. The professional Equity theatre presents the musical March 7 through 17 at the G&L Theatre on the Community School of Naples campus, 13275 Livingston Road in Naples.

Hollywood Bowl 2019 Summer Series Features INTO THE WOODS and More
by Julie Musbach - Feb 5, 2019


The Los Angeles Philharmonic announces its 98th summer season at the Hollywood Bowl. The Hollywood Bowl summer season features world-class artists ranging from classical and pops to jazz, rock, and world music including the world premiere of two new LA Phil-commissioned works plus a fully-staged Broadway musical.

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Provide Education Through Signature Dance Program Notes In Motion Outreach Dance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2019


Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre has been offering its unique dance educations program through its arts education arm Notes in Motion Outreach Dance Theatre since 2000. We became a vendor of NYC Department of Education in 2005 and since that time, have been offering a wide array of residency, professional development, interactive performance, and after-school programs that teach ballet, modern, jazz, African, tap, hip hop, yoga, Latin dance, and more.

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Opens the 2019 Season at Woodbury's Arts Center of Cannon County
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jan 26, 2019


One of the silver screen's most popular musicals, Singin' in the Rain comes to the stage of Woodbury's Arts Center of Cannon County with all the trappings of a box office smash: memorable score, talented actors and enough technical razzle-dazzle to delight even the most discerning of theater-goers. Opening February 8 (and continuing through February 23) at ACCC, the stage musical stars Austin Jeffrey Smith, Lindsey Mapes Duggin and Daxton Patrick in the film roles immortalized by Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor in the award-winning 1952 film version.

Broadway at the Cabaret: Lindsay Mendez, Sondheim Unplugged & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 20, 2019


What good is sitting alone in your room this week? If you don't already have plans to see a Broadway show, come out to see your favorite Broadway stars in a cabaret act instead. Highlights this week include: Lindsay Mendez, Sondheim Unplugged, former Broadway kids, and a benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Michael.

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