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Cynthia Erivo, Renee Zellweger & More Will Present at the GOLDEN GLOBES
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 17, 2021


Last year, Phoenix (two-time Golden Globe Award winner and six-time nominee) won Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama “Joker” while Zellweger (four-time Golden Globe Award winner and seven-time nominee) took home the award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama for “Judy.”

Cynthia Erivo Will Serve on the 2021 Sundance Jury
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 22, 2021


22 celebrated voices across film, art and culture will bestow this year’s awards on feature-length and short films at the Sundance Film Festival, at a digital ceremony taking place February 2nd.

Virginia Repertory Theatre Announces Interim Co-Artistic Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2021


Katrinah Carol Lewis and Steve Perigard have been named Interim Co-Artistic Directors of Virginia Repertory Theatre by Managing Director Phil Whiteway, effective immediately. This six-month engagement is in sync with the longer term planning process that the Virginia Rep Board will begin at the end of this month. 

HBO Max Announces Highlights for January 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 23, 2020


Spread the word, Upper Eastsiders -- all six seasons of “Gossip Girl” are coming to HBO Max on January 1st.

Julien's Auctions & Musicares Announce Headlining Items for Grammy Week Event
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 21, 2020


Julien’s Auctions announced today the marquee lineup of items to be sold at MUSICARES® CHARITY RELIEF AUCTION taking place live in Beverly Hills and online juliensauctions.com on Sunday, January 31st, 2021.

Jennifer Hudson Will Lead New Music-Driven Comedy at New Line
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 9, 2020


Jennifer Hudson is set to star in an upcoming music-driven holiday comedy recently acquired by New Line, from screenwriter Ira Madison III.

BWW Interview: At Home With Heather Villaescusa
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 5, 2020


Adored by colleagues and fans alike, Heather Villaescusa has two really big fans at home... well, more, if you count the kitties.

See October Highlights from HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 24, 2020


Start sweater weather season off right with exciting new original series and A-list blockbuster movies coming this October to HBO Max.

Phylicia Rashad, Angela Bassett, & More to Star in the HBO Special Event BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 13, 2020


The first wave of featured performers has been announced for HBOa??s adaptation of the critically acclaimed stage show, based on the #1 New York Times bestseller of the same name by author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Felicia Curry and Helen Hedman Named To Resident Company Of Artists Roster At Everyman
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2020


Everyman Theatre's Founding Artistic Director Vincent M. Lancisi is thrilled to announce that actors Felicia Curry and Helen Hedman have joined the organization as members of the Everyman Theatre Resident Company of Artists. Everyman Theatre is one of only a handful of Regional Theatres that has a resident company of professional artists as part of its mission.

Review Roundup: Find Out What Critics Thought of HAMILTON on Disney+ - Updating Live!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 4, 2020


In just days, the world will get to tune in for the phenomenon that is Hamilton, when it arrives on Disney+. The critics however, have already gotten their shot at the new film.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, June 26- Lea Salonga, Sara Bareilles and More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2020


Today (June 26) in live streaming: A new Next on Stage, Lea Salonga visits Backstage Live! and so much more!

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 18, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Television Episodes of All Time - from I LOVE LUCY to BETTER CALL SAUL
by Peter Nason - Apr 22, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best TV episodes from the 1950's to 2020; see if your favorites made the list!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 16, 2020


The Beatles! Rihanna! Michael Jackson! Johnny Cash! Kanye West! The Rolling Stones! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Miles Davis! Nirvana! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest albums from the rock and rap era (1950-2020); see if your favorites made the grade!

3-D THEATRICALS Announces Wednesday Line-up Of Online Classes, Talkbacks, Workouts And More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2020


Southern California's 3-D Theatricals' 3D+U has announced its WEDNESDAY LINE-UP. The spotlight is on YOU and we can get through this together. Being socially distant may be the biggest role you will ever have to play. Let's come together while being apart with workshops, workouts, classes and talkbacks. 

150+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
by Team BWW - Jun 26, 2025


Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.

Chaka Khan Comes to the Fabulous Fox
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2020


Chaka Khan will appear live at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Friday, April 24 at 8 p.m.

Amazon Studios Announces Cast for New LORD OF THE RINGS Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 14, 2020


Amazon Studios today announced the first group of series regulars set to star in the new Amazon Original series based on stories from the iconic 'The Lord of the Rings' novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. Newly revealed cast members including Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Nazanin Boniadi, Tom Budge, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh, Joseph Mawle, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Charlie Vickers, and Daniel Weyman. Production will begin in February.

Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers Those We've Lost in 2019
by Walter McBride - Jan 2, 2020


2019 has come and gone, and we are reflecting on those we have lost in the Broadway and theatre communities throughout the year.

Menier Chocolate Factory's THE BOY FRIEND Replaces HELLO, DOLLY! in Toronto
by Alan Henry - Dec 19, 2019


A new production of THE BOY FRIEND by Sandy Wilson, the deliriously happy and joyful musical about young love, middle-aged love and older love, will be the final show of the 2019-20 Mirvish Subscription Season. Coming direct from an acclaimed, sell-out season at the prolific Menier Chocolate Factory in London and prior to a West End transfer, THE BOY FRIEND will be performed March 31 to May 3, 2020 at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre.

Which 2010s Shows Need a Revival in 2020s?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2019


With the roaring twenties fast approaching, it's time to reflect on all the shows that made an impact on us over the last decade, and on what we would like to see on stage in the decade to come. The 2010s gave us some groundbreaking new shows - Hamilton, Hadestown, Waitress - incredible revivals - Oklahoma, The Color Purple, Pippin - and breakout stars - Ben Platt, Alex Brightman, Cynthia Erivo, just to name a few. So many shows that graced the stage in the 2010s made lasting impact on audiences. Let's take a look at what shows we'd like to see a revival of in the 2020s!

YATIR CREEK 2016 & MOUNT MASA WHITE 2017 are Launched at Exclusive NYC Event
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 11, 2019


Yatir, one of Israel's most highly-acclaimed wineries announced the U.S. debut of its celebrated Yatir Creek 2016 and Yatir Mount Amasa White 2017 at a private launch and tasting event on Tuesday, September 10.

Fantasia Performs New Song 'Shine' for Tamron Hall's Upcoming Talk Show
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 4, 2019


GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Fantasia and TV host Tamron Hall have dropped the original theme song that Fantasia recorded exclusively for Tamron's new syndicated daytime talk show entitled “Shine” across their social platforms today.

Fantasia Announces Headlining North American Tour With Robin Thicke, And The Bonfyre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2019


Having one of the most revered voices in music, co-signed by music icons Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Fantasia makes quite the return as she announces a stellar 29-city, North American tour she headlines with Robin Thicke, and The Bonfyre. Fans will hear their favorite Fantasia hits along with a first-live-listen of songs from her soon-to-be-released 7th studio album, Sketchbook — set for an October release via Rock Soul/BMG. You won't want to miss this star-studded group as they touch most of the major cities around the country. Tickets go on sale September 6 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at playhousesquare.org or by calling 216-241-6000. For more information on tour details visit www.FantasiaOfficial.com.

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