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The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) announced winners of its 9th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Awards, presented by HASK Beauty, in 23 categories of film, television, commercials and live theater. The gala was held on Saturday night, February 19, 2022, before a live audience at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. It was also livestreamed to an audience of millions worldwide.  

The Library of Congress has released hours of previously unseen interviews with late composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Sondheim discusses Into the Woods, Assassins,  Sunday in the Park With George, Sweeney Todd and more. 

The Choral Artists of Sarasota named its apprentice scholarship in honor of Dr. Ann Stephenson-Moe. The announcement was made on Saturday, January 22, at a reception hosted by Gretchen Rimmer. The reception was a fundraiser in support of Choral Artists’ education and outreach programs and the apprentice scholarship. The presentation celebrated Stephenson-Moe for her achievements and featured a performance by the New York-based Gilbert & Sullivan Players.

Even decades after her death, Agatha Christie remains the queen of mysteries. You could curl up in front of the fireplace with one of her 66 novels, or you can brave the cold and see Ken Ludwig's Murder on the Orient Express at Curtain Call's Dressing Room Theatre.

For this performance, Ramsey revisits his classic Holiday record 'More Sounds Of Christmas'. One of the best-selling Christmas jazz albums with his classic trio of Redd Holt and Eldee Young. Expect Holiday favorites like 'Winter Wonderland,' 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,' 'Sleigh Ride,' and Lewis' 'Christmas Blues'.

Author Theresa Smalec and New York Theatre artists John Jesurun and Mariane Weems join the Segal Talks series on November 29th to discuss Smalec's new book: Ron Vawter’s Life in Performance. The discussion is part of the Segal Center's Fall 2021 Book Talk Series & will be moderated by Frank Hentschker and directed by MESTC, The Graduate Center CUNY.

The most important figure in musical theatre history is gone; let's celebrate his life by listening to his incredible works. Reviewer Peter Nason gets you started by listing his choices for the 91 greatest Sondheim songs.

In the wake of Stephen Sondheim's passing, there has been an outpouring of grief from the Broadway community and beyond. Read them all here.

ABBA has been nominated at the Grammy Awards for the first time. The group's single, 'I Still Have Faith in You', is nominated for Record of the Year. The track is off of their recent album, 'Voyage', which was their first release in over 40 years. Listen to the Grammy-Nominated single now!

The track, titled, 'Little Things, already appears on their new album 'Voyage' and will be released on a special CD format and will be accompanied by a new music video. Listen to the new track now! Plus, pre-order the new CD single just in time for Christmas!

Today's top stories include MTI's All Together Now! which will be performed at theatres around the world beginning this week. This worldwide fundraising event celebrates the return of live theatre and allows organizations around the world to locally produce and perform an exclusive musical revue featuring songs from MTI's beloved shows.

The new album saw the four members of ABBA head back into Benny’s studio over a four-year period to record the ten songs that feature on the album. These include ‘I Still Have Faith In You’, and ‘Don’t Shut Me Down’, which will both feature in the ABBA Voyage concert alongside a set-list of the band’s greatest hits.

Today's top stories include the long-awaiting casting for the upcoming Wicked movie! It was announced yesterday that the film will be led by Ariana Grande as Glinda, and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.

The revolutionary new concert that will see Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid performing digitally with a live 10-piece band, in a purpose-built arena in London from May 27th 2022, and a brand new studio album. Tickets for the new concert are on sale now!

“We’re going to need a bigger theatre.” Back in summer 2019, this fascinating behind-the-scenes tale took a bite out of the Edinburgh Festival.

ABBA will release a new single from their upcoming album, 'Voyage', this Friday! Originally written in 1978, ABBA recently revisited 'Just A Notion' while creating their upcoming new album and concert. Listen to a preview of the new track plus the lead single from their new album now!

The duo coasted into the release of “Skate” on the wave of success from their debut single “Leave the Door Open”. It became the group’s first #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, spending two non-consecutive weeks at #1 and 18 consecutive weeks in the top 10.

American Composers Orchestra will continue its 2021-2022 season, under the leadership of Artistic Director Derek Bermel and President Melissa Ngan, on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 2pm (music starts 2:15pm) with New Canons, a hybrid in-person and virtual concert co-presented with Groupmuse Foundation.

BroadwayWorld spoke with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. about this incredible time in their career, what inspired them to record their new album, how it felt to perform at the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969, and much more! 

Set for release on October 8th and available for pre-order today, It’s a Good, Good Feeling includes four CDs plus a bonus 7-inch single, all housed in a 60-page hardcover book, featuring extensive new liner notes by compilation co-producer and DJ Dean Rudland, as well as photos and ephemera from Fania’s archives.

The GRAMMY-nominated PUBLIQuartet's modern interpretation of chamber music makes them one of the most dynamic artists of their generation. 

El director y adaptador musical comenta en profundidad la pieza de Stephen Sondheim, de su musical A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

The season includes Well Made @ The Playground – a mini-season of new theatre, opera, and contemporary dance from developing artists – and Ida Rubinstein: The Final Act, a play with music and dance that chronicles the untold story of dance’s Forgotten Diva. 

Today’s release follows last month’s debut of lead single “SO MAY WE START,” an ensemble number performed by Sparks, Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg.

Watch the full conversation from these singers and Broadway veterans, as they talk about Juneteenth and more!