STAGE TUBE: Barbra Streisand Sings 'Pure Imagination' with Seth MacFarlaneAugust 13, 2016Barbara Streisand, one of the most beloved stars of stage and screen in history, teams up with comedic actor Seth MacFarlane in this unlikely duo for a beautiful rendition of 'Pure Imagination,' from the 1972 film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Check out a sneak peek of the process below, and make sure to catch Streisand on her current tour across the country!
STAGE TUBE 360 Video: Good News, Dear Friend: Maraczek's is Open Again!August 13, 2016You may not be able to watch Tony winner and mom-to-be Laura Benanti sing live about delicious vanilla ice cream eight performances a week any longer, but you can revisit the world of Maraczek's through this splendid 360 video of the Tony Award-winning set design by David Rockwell. Step into the romantic world of the parfumerie below!
STAGE TUBE: Broadway's Ryan Vona Releases Debut Album and Music VideoAugust 10, 2016Broadway's Ryan Vona (Once), currently starring in Cirque Du Soliel's Paramour, recently released his debut album, along with a music video for a track titled 'The Letterbox.' The album is currently available for download on iTunes, and for streaming via Spotify. Check out the music video below, and make sure to click on one of the links above to hear the gorgeous album in its entirety!
Review Roundup: The Public Theater's TROILUS and CRESSIDAAugust 10, 2016Directed by Daniel Sullivan, Troilus and Cressida had its official opening on August 9, 2016. This is the second of three productions in the 2016 Shakespeare in the Park season, which is produced by The Public Theater.
STAGE TUBE: Hamilkids Sing Schuyler Sisters!August 7, 2016Look around, look around: There hasn't been a kid craze this big since Elsa whipped off her gloves and decided to you-know-what! This time, however, it isn't Disney that's leading the charge, it's history, and it's not just happening in New York anymore. As part of a week-long celebration (#Hamilweek), youngsters across the country sent in videos of themselves singing 'Schuyler Sisters' from the juggernaut Hamilton, to congratulate the hit musical's team on their one-year anniversary on Broadway. Check out these adorable kids below-you might even see a few Broadway faces-and see if you can help singing along!
STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Takes Over Disney's InstagramAugust 7, 2016When Disney gave Lin-Manuel Miranda the keys to their Instagram today, he did not throw away his shot! In a series of short videos, Miranda blessed fans with his take on Disney Renaissance favorites, including Little Mermaid, Mulan, Hercules, and more! He even managed to get one of the stars from the upcoming Moana, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, to join him on a rousing rendition of 'Gaston,' from Beauty and the Beast. In typical Lin-Manuel fashion, in addition to covering the greatest hits, Miranda stepped off the beaten track for a throwback from 1954's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, challenging viewers to name the more-obscure title.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of The Muny's AIDA, Starring Michelle WilliamsAugust 7, 2016Returning to a role she played on Broadway, Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams stars in The Muny's 2016 season closer, AIDA. BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek of the rehearsal process for the production that Muny audiences are sure to fall in love with all over again!
STAGE TUBE: Whether You Like It or Not, Norbert Leo Butz Brings HEDWIG to Feinstein's/54 Below!August 6, 2016Back by popular demand! Two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz returns to Feinstein's/54 Below with his hit show 'Girls, Girls, Girls' focusing on the female - both the mythic & the contemporary. Expect tunes from the likes of Elvis Costello, Loretta Lynn, Frank Sinatra and even a little Johnny Cash! After celebrating his dazzling cabaret debut (which went on to be the critically lauded CD), we're delighted to re-welcome the star of Big Fish, Catch Me If You Can, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Wicked, and The Last 5 Years.
PHOTO FLASH: TexARTS Announces Cast and Creative Team for All Shook UpAugust 5, 2016TexARTS' next production in its 2016-17 Professional Series will be a musical inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. Starring Michael Carrasco (North American Tour, Grease!), Rachel Pallante (The Vortex, The Tempest), Polly Seale (Radio City Music National Tour, The Wizard of Oz), Michael Marchese (TexARTS' My Way A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra), Kami Smith (Austin Shakespeare, As You Like It), Kristi King (Doctuh Mistuh Productions, Reefer Madness), Curt Olson (TexARTS, Guys and Dolls), and Toni Baker. All Shook Up runs August 12 - 21 at the Kam and James Morris Theatre.
TV: The Cast of American in Paris Makes Us Feel S' Wonderful in Bryant ParkAugust 7, 2016The August 4, 2016 show of Broadway in Bryant Park included a performance by the Broadway cast of An American in Paris. Cast members for the event included Dimitri Kleioris, Leanne Cope, Jill Paice, Brandon Uranowitz, Derek Hanson, Attila Joey Csiki, Kyle Brown, Megan Dickinson, Kurt Froman, Derek Hanson, Marina Lazzaretto, Cory Lingner, Nathan Madden, Charlotte O'Dowd, Candy Olsen, Kristin Piro, Sam Rogers, Shannon Rugani, Bradley Schlagheck, Jeffrey C. Sousa, Tory Trowbridge and Scott Willis performing the numbers 'Shall We Dance,' 'For You, For Me, For Evermore,' 'I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise,' and 'S Wonderful.'
TV: BEAUTIFUL Cast Makes The Earth Move at Bryant ParkAugust 6, 2016The August 4, 2016 Broadway in Bryant Park show included a performance by the Broadway cast of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL. Cast members for the event included Chilina Kennedy, James Harkness, Douglas Lyons, Alan Wiggins, and Dashawn Young performing the numbers 'Natural Woman,' 'On Broadway,' and 'I Feel The Earth Move.'
Fresh Off SHUFFLE ALONG, Savion Glover Returns to B.B King'sAugust 4, 2016According to their official website, Tony-winner Savion Glover returns to B.B King's Blues Club and Grill on August 17, 2016 for a solo performance showcasing his signature style, demonstrating tap as both an instrumental and a visual art form.