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TV Exclusive: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda & Company in the Premiere Episode of Seeso's FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 22, 2016


The series debuts of Seseso tomorrow, June 23, but you can check it out here first! That's right- BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you the entire first episode below!

BWW Interview: All the Right Moves- Tony Nominee Andy Blankenbuehler Explains the Inspiration of His Revolutionary HAMILTON Choreography
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2016


Forget Alexander Hamilton. Andy Blankenbuehler is truly the man who's non-stop this theatre season.

VIDEO: Broadway Goes 'Live' This Spring with Facebook Streaming
by Marissa Sblendorio - May 25, 2016


People all over the world are going live this spring. That's thanks to Facebook Live- which allows users to interact with viewers in real time. That means celebrities can answer our burning questions, hear what's on our minds and give us access into their everyday lives.  Happily for us, Broadway is catching up on the trend.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Teasers and Trailers for CBS' Fall 2016 Pickups - STAR TREK, TRAINING DAY & More!
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2016


In 2016-2017, CBS will expand its comedy lineup, increasing the number of comedies from four to eight, compared to last fall, and programming two two-hour blocks on Mondays and Thursdays. Check out trailers below!

Kevin James, Matt LeBlanc & More Set for CBS 2016-17 Primetime Lineup!
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2016


CBS today unveiled its 2016-2017 primetime lineup, featuring three new comedies, five new dramas and 21 returning series.

VIDEO: Official - Channing Tatum's MAGIC MIKE LIVE to Bare All on the Vegas Strip
by Jessica Khan - May 4, 2016


MAGIC MIKE will be hitting the strip - literally.

2016 Tony Awards - The Nominees React - UPDATING LIVE!
by Robert Diamond - May 3, 2016


We've caught Tony fever here at BroadwayWorld.com, and it's spreading! Follow us on BWW throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Chris Jackson, Anthony Ramos Perform National Anthem at Citi Field
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 8, 2016


Below, watch Chris Jackson & Anthony Ramos perform the National Anthem at the New York Mets' Citi-Fiel

Super Bowl Sunday Special: Watch Broadway Get Patriotic with the National Anthem!
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 7, 2016


While sports-lovers are gearing up for football's biggest night, theatre people are probably more interested in the performances than the Panthers and Broncos. Tonight's halftime show will feature Coldplay, with Beyonce and Bruno Mars, but before that, Lady Gaga will kick off the night with the National Anthem. She joins the ranks of such music legends as Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel, Ray Charles and many more, in singing the beloved tune for Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California. Tune in tonight at 6:30 PM on CBS to cheer her on live!

Original IN THE HEIGHTS Star Mandy Gonzalez Leads Workshop in Santa Clarita
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 30, 2016


This weekend, Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez returns to her hometown of Santa Clarita to stage several singing and acting workshops for local high school students.

Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda Offers Up a First Look at PBS' HAMILTON Documentary
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 19, 2016


As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, PBS has confirmed that it will air Hamilton'S AMERICA, a feature film documentary providing intimate access to Lin-Manuel Miranda and his colleagues during the two years leading up to the Broadway opening of the musical Hamilton. Following the big announcement, Miranda took to Twitter to share a trio of behind-the-scenes shots from the film - check them out below!

PBS to Air Documentary Chronicling HAMILTON's Journey to Broadway This Fall
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 18, 2016


At today's TCA press tour, PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger announced that it will air Hamilton'S AMERICA, a feature film documentary providing intimate access to Lin-Manuel Miranda and his colleagues during the two years leading up to the Broadway opening of the musical Hamilton.

BWW Review: Magical Ensemble in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at freeFall Theatre
by Peter Nason - Dec 19, 2015


It may be sold out, or close to selling out, but if you have chance to see freeFall's take of this Peter Pan prequel, then go. It's one of the best shows of the year.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs and Jonathan Groff On Maintaining Your Chill While Starring in HAMILTON
by Michael Dale - Dec 11, 2015


The three stars talk about changes in their lives from being part of a full-blown phenomenon.

Lucas Wells, Kelly Pekar and Chris Crawford Lead freeFall's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2015


freeFall has announced casting for their upcoming holiday production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, which begins tonight, December 5 and runs through Christmas Eve.

WAKE UP with BWW 11/23/2015 - NeNe Leakes in CHICAGO, IMPORTANT HATS and More!
by Jessica Khan - Nov 23, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: NeNe Leakes returns to Broadway as 'Mama' in CHICAGO tonight, 'IMPORTANT HATS' opens off-Broadway and more!

HAMILTON Stars Jason Rua and Chris Jackson Read for MAGIC MIKE Musical
by Jessica Khan - Nov 20, 2015


As BWW previously reported, a new MAGIC MIKE stage musical is currently in the works from Tom Kitt, Brian Yorkey and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Now, HAMILTON's Jon Rua has posted a photo on Instagram from a recent reading for the show, and it looks like his HAMILTON co-star Chris Jackson was also involved. No word on what this means for MAGIC MIKE's Broadway and/or Las Vegas plans, but BroadwayWorld will keep our ears to the ground. In the meantime, check out the behind-the-scenes photo below!

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Opens 12/5 at freeFall Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 20, 2015


freeFall Theatre Company presents holiday production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, opening on December 5 and running through Christmas Eve with added performances on Wednesdays at 7pm throughout the run and on Sundays evenings on December 13 and December 20 at 7pm.

freeFall Creates New Holiday Tradition with PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Starting 12/5
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2015


freeFall Theatre Company presents holiday production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, opening on December 5 and running through Christmas Eve with added performances on Wednesdays at 7pm throughout the run and on Sundays evenings on December 13 and December 20 at 7pm.

Lucas Wells, Kelly Pekar and Chris Crawford to Lead freeFall's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER; Full Cast Set!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2015


freeFall has announced casting for their upcoming holiday production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, which begins on December 5 and runs through Christmas Eve.

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