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Photos: Get a First Look at HAIR at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2024


Get a first look at Hair at Signature Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: First Look at FOR BLACK BOYS... at the Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024


Performances are now underway for FOR BLACK BOYS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE HUE GETS TOO HEAVY in the West End. Check out all new photos here!

Photos: First Look Inside Rehearsals for PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023


Get a first look at photos of Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical in Chicago!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for ROOM World Premiere at Theatre Royal Stratford East
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2017


Theatre Royal Stratford East and Abbey Theatre Dublin present the world premiere of Emma Donoghue's bestselling novel Room. Previously adapted by Donoghue for the screen, winning multiple awards, she now brings the story to the stage featuring songs by Scottish songwriter Kathryn Joseph and Cora Bissett. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsals below!

Photo Coverage: York Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of TEXAS IN PARIS
by Stephen Sorokoff - Feb 6, 2015


The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, continues the 2014-2015 season with the world premiere of the new musical play, Texas in Paris, written by Alan Govenar with spirituals, cowboy songs and country hymns, starring Tony award-winner Lillias White (Fela, The Life) with Scott Wakefield (Hands on a Hardbody). Akin Babatunde (Blind Lemon Blues) directs this two character play based on a true story, with music supervision by Amy Jones. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of York Theatre Company's TEXAS IN PARIS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2015


The York Theatre Company, in association with Everyday Songs, continues the 2014-2015 season with the world premiere of the new musical play, Texas in Paris, written by Alan Govenar with spirituals, cowboy songs and country hymns, starring Tony award-winner Lillias White (Fela, The Life) with Scott Wakefield (Hands on a Hardbody). Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!

Photo Flash: Cast of FELA! and More Attend the 2014 Malaria No More Gala
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2014


Over 300 distinguished guests from the worlds of business, culture, media and philanthropy came together last night for an inspiring awards dinner benefitting Malaria No More. The global nonprofit organization honored Alere Inc. (NYSE: ALR) and Al Jazeera America for their commitments to the fight against malaria. The event raised $1.47 million. The event featured dinner and entertainment from the Afro-beat band and dancers from the Tony award-winning Broadway Show FELA!, Chop and Quench. The global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending malaria deaths honored Alere with the Corporate Citizenship Award and Al Jazeera America with the Media Leader. Scroll down for photos!

Photo Coverage: Billy Porter and the Company of WHILE I YET LIVE Meet the Press
by Walter McBride - Sep 13, 2014


Primary Stages in association with Susan Dietz (Fela!, Mothers and Sons), present the world premiere of While I Yet Live by the Tony-winning star of Kinky Boots and Angels in America, Billy Porter, and directed by Tony Award nomineeSheryl Kaller (Mothers and Sons, Next Fall, Adrift in Macao). Poor Behavior plays a limited, six-week engagement September 23 - October 31 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street - a NEW 42ND STREET project (229 West 42nd Street). Opening night is Sunday, October 12 at 7PM. The company met the press on September 12, and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the event below!

Photo Coverage: Lillias White Previews Birthday Concert at 54 Below!
by Walter McBride - Jul 14, 2014


After taking 54 Below by storm this spring, Lillias White returns with a brand new show. This ultimate Broadway diva will celebrate her birthday week at 54 Below by sharing songs about the ups & downs, the ins & outs of love. Expect showstopping numbers from Cy Coleman, Nina Simone, Alan & Marilyn Bergman... and songs ranging from brand new rock covers to oldies to hits from the Studio 54 heyday. Tony Award & Emmy Award winner Lillias White (The Life, Dreamgirls, Fela, Hercules) is a force of nature, and her 54 Below performance is one that you will never forget. BroadwayWorld brings you preview photos of White in action below!

Photo Coverage: Lillias White Brings THE WHITE EFFECT to 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 2, 2014


Running through May 3 at 54 Below is The Lillias White Effect, starring Tony Award & Emmy Award winner Lillias White (The Life, Dreamgirls, Fela, 'Hercules') in her 54 Below solo concert debut. In this brand new concert, audiences can expect to hear the music of Jerry Herman, Frank Loesser, Stephen Sondheim, Cy Coleman and more.

Photo Flash: MOTOWN's Saycon Sengbloh Performs at Drom
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2013


On December 16th, Broadway star, Saycon Sengbloh (Motown The Musical / Fela), released her new single, Be Here, from her upcoming album. After an exclusive performance of the song at Drom in New York City, Saycon released the song via digital outlets such as iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby, and sold physical copies at her show. Scroll down for photos from the concert!

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: March 8-15
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 15, 2013


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: Edwin Drood gets a Cast Recording, Michelle Williams leads Fela! tour, Liza's celebrates her Birthday in concert, and so much more!

Photo Flash: First Look at Michelle Williams in FELA! National Tour
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 12, 2013


Grammy Award-winning recording artist and former member of Destiny's Child Michelle Williams stars in the national tour of the award-winning Broadway musical Fela! Check out production shots of Williams and the cast in action below!

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: January 19- 25
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 25, 2013


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: Chita turns 80, STARCATCHER takes its final bow, ROCK OF AGES starts a party in Vegas, and so much more!

Photo Flash: Denise Burse, Harriet D. Foy and More Rehearse Powerhouse Theater's THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2012


Denise Burse (Peace Love and Understanding, Brother to Brother, "House of Payne"), Harriett D. Foy (Mamma Mia!, The American Plan, Once On This Island), Lynda Gravatt (Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Doubt), Nikiya Mathis (Milk Like Sugar), Dennis Parlato (Salome, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Chess), Saycon Sengbloh (Fela!, Hair), and Tracie Thoms (Rent, Stick Fly) join Vassar & New York Stage and Film's 28th Powerhouse Theater season in the workshop of award-winning playwright Marcus Gardley's The House That Will Not Stand, directed by Marion McClinton (July 20-22). Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal below!

Photo Coverage: Inside FELA!'s Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - Jul 13, 2012


Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter, Will & Jada Pinkett Smith, Ruth & Stephen Hendel, Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson and The National Theatre of Great Britain present the return of the critically acclaimed, award-winning Broadway and National Theatre of Great Britain production of Fela!, which just opened last night, July 12, for a limited run of 32 performances only at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the big openeing night, and we bring you photos from the first curtain call below!

Photo Coverage: FELA! Opening Night- The Star-Studded Arrivals!
by Walter McBride - Jul 13, 2012


Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter, Will & Jada Pinkett Smith, Ruth & Stephen Hendel, Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson and The National Theatre of Great Britain present the return of the critically acclaimed, award-winning Broadway and National Theatre of Great Britain production of Fela!, which just opened last night, July 12, for a limited run of 32 performances only at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the big openeing night, and we bring you photos from the star-studded arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: FELA! - Up on the Marquee!
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 17, 2012


The Broadway run of Fela! this summer at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre begins previews for its limited four-week run on Monday, July 9, with an official opening set for July 12, and will play through Saturday, August 4, 2012. The marquee is up! See below for a first look.

Photo Flash: Peter Dinklage et al. at The Play Company's CABARET GOURMET Benefit
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2012


Peter Dinklage (GAME OF THRONES) emceed a sold-out benefit for The Play Company on Monday, April 30 at the American Airlines Theatre in Manhattan. Among those who attended CABARET GOURMET 2012 were Dinklage's wife Erica Schmidt, who directed Play Co's Obie Award-winning production of Jonas Khemiri's play INVASION!, along with producer Ruth Hendel (FELA!), The Play Company's Founding Producer Kate Loewald and Executive Producer Lauren Weigel. Lauren Worsham (CANDIDE, WHERE'S CHARLEY?) performed. See photos of Dinklage, Schmidt, Lauren Worsham, Ruth Hendel and Andrew Gerle at the event below!

Photo Flash: DiCapo Opera Presents THE MOST HAPPY FELLA
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 13, 2012


This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Dicapo Opera Theatre, which is presenting The Most Happy Fella. This May-September romance features a book, music, and lyrics by Tony-Award winner Frank Loesser, best known for Guys and Dolls and How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. The Most Happy Fela is directed by Michael Capasso and the conductor is Pacien Mazzagatti. Choreography is by Francine Harmon, set design by John Farrell, costume design by Julie Wyma and lighting design by Susan Roth.

Photo Coverage: Janet Dacal, Nick Adams, The Broadway Boys & More Lead BROADWAY SINGS FOR TOYS Benefit
by Walter McBride - Dec 20, 2011


The Broadway Boys once again hosted a holiday party and concert with the 6th Annual BROADWAY SINGS FOR TOYS: A Benefit for Toys for Tots, yesterday, December 19th at Symphony Space in Thalia Theater. This year's concert/toy drive, "Deck The Halls", featured Lillias White (Fela! The Life), Nick Adams (Pricilla...Desert, Chicago), Orfeh (Legally Blonde, Footloose), Andrea Burns (In The Heights), Kacie Shiek (Hair), Janet Dacal (Wonderland), Carly Rose Sonenclar (Les Miserables, Wonderland), Suzanne Fiore (Ragtime), composer Jonathan Reid Gealt and more! BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

Photo Flash: Sahr Ngaujah, et al. Celebrate FELA!'s LA Opening
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2011


'Fela!,' the 2010 Best Musical Tony Award-nominated musical, opened last night, December 14th, at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. The musical, filled with the exuberant music of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will continue through January 22, 2012. Check out photos from opening night below!

Photo Flash: FELA! Opens in LA!
by BWW - Dec 15, 2011


"Fela!," the 2010 Best Musical Tony Award®-nominated musical, opened December 14th, at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre.

Photo Flash: Lillias White at Broadway Artists Alliance
by Lauren Wolman - Mar 5, 2011


Tony Award-winning actress Lillias White delighted students as their special surprise guest during the Broadway Artists Alliance 2011 Winter Workshop. Lillias White (Fela, The Life, etc.) lent her talents for a surprise Q&A with the students of Broadway Artists Alliance. White shared her experiences in the business and expert advice to the 100 eager up-and-coming young artists ages 10 to 21.

Photo Coverage: Closing Night of FELA! on Broadway
by Peter James Zielinski - Jan 5, 2011


On January 2, Fela!, the multi-Tony Award-winning Broadway musical about the music and life of the revolutionary musician and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, ended it's run at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. The critically acclaimed musical began performances on Broadway on October 19 of 2009 and opened to rave reviews on November 23, 2009. Check out photos from the final performance below!

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