Ashanti J'Aria is an alumnus from Fordham University Lincoln Center and has been singing and dancing and acting ever since she was 4 years old
She has had the honor of being asked to lend her talents over seas, in voiceovers, and television shows that include 'The Good Wife', 'Family Matters', and American Idol. On and off stage experiences include productions of 'Saturday Night Fever', 'Little Shop of Horrors', 'Beehive', 'The Kink In My Hair' (Naacp award winning production) 'Guys & Dolls', 'Caroline Or Change', 'Hair', NYMF's 'The Groove Factory' and most recently NYMF's own Off-Broadway production of 'The Last Smoker In America.' Ashanti Is honored and humbled by this opportunity.
116 of the most talented high schoolers in the country will take the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards. The 2026 ceremony will stream for free online through Thursday evening, June 25th. Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live, the Wicked movies) will host the 2026 ceremony. Watch as the nominees rehearse the opening number ahead of the big night in this video! (more...)
Performers included: Jessi Kirtley ('The Subway'), Amanda Jill Robinson ('Rhiannon'), Lexi Rabadi ('A Quiet Thing'), Allison Guinn ('Dark Turn of Mind'), Robert Ariza ('Hold My Hand'), and Gerianne Perez ('When He Sees Me'), with up and comer Max Duffy ('Fight For Me') and Rosalyn Mai ('What Baking Can Do'). Watch highlights in this video. (more...)
BroadwayWorld is thrilled to welcome one of Broadway's newest rising stars, Caleb Mathura! Fresh off an incredible journey that has taken him from the National Tour of The Notebook to the Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning smash hit The Outsiders, Caleb joins Robert Bannon for an inspiring and candid conversation about achieving a dream years in the making. Watch in this video. (more...)
There's about to be a whole lotta Liza going on at Carnegie Hall! On Thursday, June 25, Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance will take the stage at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive peek inside rehearsals as Tony nominee Elizabeth Stanley performs 'Sing Happy' from Flora the Red Menace. Watch in this video! (more...)
Broadway's JUST IN TIME released a new trailer the show, now starring three-time Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan as Bobby Darin. Watch highlights of him onstage at the Circle in the Square Theatre in this video! (more...)
The first trailer is here for The Debut, Jesse Eisenberg’s forthcoming musical comedy starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti. In addition to directing the A24 feature, Eisenberg wrote the screenplay, original songs, and also stars in the film. Watch it now. (more...)
Broadway favorite Megan Hilty is lending her voice to Mickey’s Country Farm, a brand-new full-length special from the world of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+. Check out a first look at the special, featuring Mickey, Minnie, and the gang alongside Hilty's Lasso Lucy as they perform the “Hoedown Throwdown.' (more...)
A new video offers a look at Wayne Brady performing 'Song on the Sand' opposite Billy Porter in New York City Center's Encores! production of La Cage aux Folles. The revival, directed by Robert O'Hara, continues through June 28. (more...)
On Thursday's episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg was joined by several artists involved in the new production of The Whoopi Monologues, including the director and several cast members. Watch the full conversation now, which sheds more light on the production and Goldberg's continued influence. (more...)
La Mirada Theatre has released new footage of Dillon Klena performing 'My Petersberg' in their production of Anastasia. He now takes on the role for the La Mirada run after his brother, Derek Klena, originated it on Broadway. Watch the video now! (more...)
Watch a new video of Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney performing 'All I've Ever Known' after the premiere of HADESTOWN: THE MUSICAL at Tribeca Festival 2026 has been released. (more...)
The Outsiders on Broadway has released a new video of Dan Berry, Sutton James Kaylor, and Noah Pacht singing 'Throwing in the Towel.' Pacht leads the production as “Ponyboy Curtis,” with Berry as “Darrel Curtis” and Kaylor as “Sodapop Curtis.” (more...)
The cast of Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball joined The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday evening for a performance from the hit Broadway revival. Watch the cast perform the second act number, 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat.' (more...)
Following the announcement that his musical Warriors will be coming to Broadway, Lin-Manuel Miranda stopped by The Tonight Show on Wednesday to discuss some of his latest projects, including his new movie that he calls 'Avengers for theater kids.' Watch the interview now. (more...)
DreamWorks Animation has released a new trailer for Forgotten Island, the forthcoming animated film featuring a voice cast led by H.E.R. and Liza Soberano and featuring Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga. Watch it now. (more...)
Watch the Opening Number for the 2026 Jimmy Awards 
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Cast Completes Their Mission at Broadway Sessions 
Staying Gold with THE OUTSIDERS' Caleb Mathura 
Exclusive: Watch Elizabeth Stanley's Rendition of 'Sing Happy' for LIZA! AT 80 
Watch Jeremy Jordan in New Footage from JUST IN TIME 
Watch the First Trailer for THE DEBUT Starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti 
See Megan Hilty in Sneak Peek of MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE+ Special 
Wayne Brady Performs 'Song on the Sand' In Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At New York City Center 
THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Cast and Crew Join THE VIEW 
Dillon Klena Sings 'My Petersberg' from ANASTASIA 
Eva Noblezada & Reeve Carney Perform 'All I've Ever Known' at HADESTOWN Premiere 
THE OUTSIDERS Cast Performs 'Throwing in the Towel' on Broadway 
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs 'Skimbleshanks' on FALLON 
Lin-Manuel Miranda Calls OCTET Movie 'Avengers for Theater Kids' 
Lea Salonga Voices Animated Villain in FORGOTTEN ISLAND Trailer 
