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Martin Markinson, one of the leading Broadway producers and independent theatre owners of the past 50 years, died on Thursday, January 7th at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico surrounded by love. He was 89 years old.

artist BRIAN KENNEDY has announced his very first Christmas Special which will be streamed live on Facebook Sunday, December 20, 2020.  The special holiday event will feature Brian up close and personal performing his favorite holiday songs streamed live from Dublin, Ireland at 3:00 PM ET, 12 noon PT and 8:00 PM Ireland/UK, plus a special guest.

International recording artist BRIAN KENNEDY has announced the release of his latest single and returns to host his 9th LIVE concert event on Facebook on Saturday, December 5. The event features Brian up close and personal with a new set of songs, surprises & chat streamed live from Dublin, Ireland at 3:00 PM ET, 12 Noon PT and 8:00 PM UK/Ireland.

Viral sensation and charismatic entertainer Karen Waldrup released the inspirational “Mary’s Very First Christmas” on Friday. 

Barrington Stage Company has announced the 2020 Associate Artists – lighting designer David Lander, director/choreographer Jeffrey Page and actress Alysha Umphress. The Associate Artists program’s honorees include choreographer Joshua Bergasse, director Joe Calarco, costume designer Jen Caprio, and more.

Today Alice Cooper announces the release of his brand new studio album 'Detroit Stories', out February 26, 2021.

PBL! streams this Tuesday, November 3rd at 7:15 pm ET, with hosts Scott Barbarino and Tony Javed. The episode features Aaron Lee Battle, Mardie Millit with Michael Garin and Collin Yates.

KAREN MASON will present a special online video broadcast of her acclaimed show 'Mason at Mama's in March,' recorded at Don't Tell Mama in 2015. The show will be available to stream on a strictly limited basis for three performance times only: Thursday, October 15 at 8:00 PM; Saturday, October 17 at 8:00 PM; and Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 PM.

Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly, award-winning Piano Bar Live! (PBL!)streams this Tuesday, October 6th at 7:15 pm ET, with host Scott Barbarino. PBL! is proud to continue the long-established tradition of the piano bara?"that special place where we can gather, entertain, support and create, as we connect with live music.

Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly, award-winning Piano Bar Live! (PBL!)streams this Tuesday, October 6th at 7:15 pm ET, with host Scott Barbarino. PBL! will continue the long-established tradition of the piano bar-that special place where we can gather, entertain, support, create, and connect with live music.

KAREN MASON - the acclaimed Broadway star and concert artist - will present a special online video broadcast of her acclaimed show 'Mason at Mama's in March,' recorded at the legendary New York nightclub Don't Tell Mama in 2015.

The Extinction of Fireflies, James Andrew Walsh's new comedy starring multi-award winner Michael Urie ('Ugly Betty,' Buyer & Cellar, Torch Song) and Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett (End of the Rainbow, Follies), is now in production on location in the playwright/director's Shelter Island, Rhode Island home, where the play is set.

On September 21 and 28 at 7:00 PM, Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present '2020 Poetry Jam: She Speaks, He Speaks, We Speak, Generations Speak.' 

Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly, award-winning Piano Bar Live! (PBL!)streams this Tuesday, August 18th at 7:15 pm ET with host Scott Barbarino.

Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!

MAC Award winner Michael Kirk Lane welcomes lauded guests to his 92Y series CABARET CONVERSATIONS

HBO Max launches May 27th, but that's just the beginning of what this exciting new streaming bundle has to offer. The month of June brings hundreds of sizzling hot movies and series to keep everyone in the family entertained all month long.

Welcome to 'Cabaret Corner', a series devoted to having meaningful conversations with change-making cabaret artists.

Adam Dutkiewicz [guitar], Joel Stroetzel [guitar], Mike D'Antonio [bass], Justin Foley [drums], and Jesse Leach [vocals] — have released a live performance video of an acoustic version of the song 'We Carry On.'

Piano man Michael McAssey hosts Piano Bar Live! this Tuesday, May 12th at 7:15 pm, following New York City's 7 O'Clock Cheer. This week's guests will be Karen Mason, Leslie Anderson, Joe Regan, Mama Tits and Jon MJ Cooper.

Killswitch Engage —Adam Dutkiewicz [guitar], Joel Stroetzel [guitar], Mike D'Antonio [bass], Justin Foley [drums], and Jesse Leach [vocals]— are releasing Atonement II  B-Sides For Charity. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the COVID-19 Relief Fund for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that India Adams, whose long career as a singer and actress spanned nearly seven decades, died Saturday, April 25th at Tarzana Medical Center in Los Angeles, after a short illness.

The Sunday, April 19th livestream performance of Buyer & Cellar has raised $209,262 and counting for the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.

Obie, Lortel, and Drama Desk Award- winner Michael Urie (Grand Horizons, Torch Song) will reprise his role in a livestreamed one-night-only performance of Buyer & Cellar to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund. The site-specific performance will broadcast live from the living room of his apartment on Sunday, April 19 at 8pm. Watch live on Youtube!

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest theatrical works (non-musical) from 1920-2020; see if your favorites made the list!