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TV: Christopher Jackson Performs 9/11 Tribute Medley at the US Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2020

Christopher Jackson performed a moving medley for this year's U.S. Open 9/11 tribute.

VIDEO: Watch Nick Cordero 'One of the Great Ones' Memorial Tribute
by Robert Diamond - Sep 6, 2020

In honor and celebration of Nick's memory, over 150 of his friends, colleagues, and family from all over the world came together to sing the song that will keep Nick in our hearts forever 'One of the Great Ones' from A Bronx Tale. The resulting video was featured during the streaming of the memorial.

VIDEO: Eric Anderson Performs Cut Song From WAITRESS
by Linnae Medeiros - Aug 29, 2019

Check out a new video of Eric Anderson, who originated the role of Cal in the Broadway hit Waitress, performing 'Happy Enough,' one of the songs included on 'What's Not Inside: The Lost Songs from Waitress.'

VIDEO: Colleen Ballinger Documents Her Broadway Debut in WAITRESS
by Linnae Medeiros - Aug 26, 2019

Colleen Ballinger has officially opened up in the hit musical Waitress, making her Broadway debut as Dawn! Get a peek inside the YouTube star's first performance with her vlog capturing the day of her debut!

VIDEO: Colleen Ballinger and Todrick Hall Take Their First Bows in WAITRESS
by Linnae Medeiros - Aug 21, 2019

Colleen Ballinger and Todrick Hall have officially opened up in the hit musical Waitress! Get a peek inside the duo's first performance with a look at their bows at the show's curtain call! Check out the full video!

TV: Shoshana Bean Performs Cut WAITRESS Song 'Door Number Three'
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2019

Check out a new video of Shoshana Bean performing a?oeDoor Number Three,a?? one of the songs included on a?oeWhat's Not Inside: The Lost Songs from Waitress.a??

Video: Great Idea! Colleen Ballinger and Todrick Hall Get Ready for WAITRESS
by Paul Smith - Jul 19, 2019

Want to know what's inside? A first look of Colleen Ballinger and Todrick Hall, set to join the cast of Waitress on August 22, has been released! Ballinger and Hall will be playing Dawn and Ogie, respectively. 

VIDEO: On This Day, June 19 - HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Brings Tupac To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2019

On this day in 2014, the music and poetry of legendary rapper, Tupac Shakur, made its Broadway debut as Holler If Ya Hear Me celebrated its opening night at the Palace Theatre.

VIDEO: Jeremy Jordan Takes His Final Bow in WAITRESS
by Linnae Medeiros - Jun 3, 2019

Waitress's Dr. Pomatter, Jeremy Jordan, took his final bow at the diner this past weekend, and we have a peek inside the curtain call, including an emotional speech by Shoshana Bean. Check out the full video!

VIDEO: Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan Sing 'You Matter to Me' From WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2019

Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan are currently co-starring in Waitress on Broadway! Hear the pair sing the iconic ballad 'You Matter to Me' below!

VIDEO: Ben Platt Sings 'She Used To Be Mine' from WAITRESS
by Alan Henry - Oct 2, 2018

Ben Platt took to Twitter to share a video of him performing 'She Used To Be Mine' from WAITRESS, and to express his sadness for not being able to see Nicolette Robison take on the role of Jenna. See the video below!

WAITRESS Will Go Pink For Third Year In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2018

The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress announced today that for the third year running they will be supporting the Susan G. Komen Greater NYC during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this October.  

VIDEO: Willie and Korie Robertson Chat DUCK COMMANDER MUSICAL in Vegas
by TV News Desk - Apr 15, 2015

Based on the best-selling book The Duck Commander Family by Willie and Korie Robertson, DUCK COMMANDER MUSICAL makes its world premiere at the Crown Theater inside Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino tonight, April 15, 2015. The talented cast features Broadway veterans and Las Vegas locals who will join the company in celebration of the Robertson family's rags-to-riches story. DUCK DYNASTY's Willie and Korie Robertson stopped by TODAY to talk about the show - click below to watch the interview!

TV Exclusive: Promo - The Shapiro Sisters Prep for 'LIVE OUT LOUD' Launch at 54 Below!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 25, 2014

The Shapiro Sisters' debut album LIVE OUT LOUD: LIVE AT 54 BELOW will be released on September 9th, 2014. The Shapiro Sisters, 11-year old Milly Shapiro (Matilda, Original Broadway Cast of Matilda The Musical) and older sister, 14-year-old Abigail Shapiro (Cindy Lou Who, How The Grinch Stole Christmas), recorded the album live at the famed 54 BELOW over a series of three performances this past May and June. The Shapiro Sisters will be returning to 54 BELOW this Thursday, August 28th at 7:00 PM for an encore performance to celebrate the launch of their new CD. Click below to watch an exclusive promo for the event!

VIDEO: Cast of HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Performs 'Unconditional Love' on Good Day NY
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 9, 2014

Saul Williams and Saycon Sengbloh from Broadway's Holler If Ya Hear Me, the new musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, performed 'Unconditional Love' on this morning's 'Good Day New York.'

VIDEO: Cast of HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Performs 'California Love' on GMA
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 8, 2014

The cast of Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, performed on this morning's 'Good Morning America'. Check out the appearance below!

STAGE TUBE: HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Star Saul Williams Stops by MORNING JOE
by Stage Tube - Jun 30, 2014

Written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, Holler If Ya Hear Me is now playing at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street). In the video below, Saul Williams, who stars in the new Broadway play, featuring the music of the late Tupac Shakur, joins Morning Joe to discuss the production!

STAGE TUBE: Saul Williams Talks Playing the Lead in HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME on CBS
by Stage Tube - Jun 30, 2014

'Holler If Ya Hear Me', the first show of the new Broadway season, is based on the music and lyrics of the late rapper Tupac Shakur. In the video below, CBS 2's Dana Tyler talks with the actor and poet who plays the lead character in Broadway's first Hip-Hop musical - Saul Williams!

VIDEO: All New Cast Featurette for Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 30, 2014

Below, check out an all-new cast featurette from Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, now playing at New York's Palace Theatre!

TV: Chatting with the Company of HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 21, 2014

The show opened last night, June 19 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street), and BroadwayWorld was there for all of the festivities. Below, Richard Ridge chats with the company right after they took their first bows!

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