Photo Coverage: Broadway After Dark: Spring 2015 Edition!April 6, 2015There's nothing quite like Broadway after dark, and with a total of eighteen new productions opening before the end of the spring season, most of the billboards of New York City's theatre district are all new! Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you photos of Broadway in lights!
Photo Coverage: Lena Hall's HEDWIGs ALL Return to Bid Her Farewell!April 5, 2015Hedwig and the Angry Inch's Lena Hall played her final performance as Yitzhak last night April 4 and you could hear the screams down the street as each of her previous Hedwigs, including Andrew Rannells, Neil Patrick Harris and Michael C. Hall surprised her on stage (along with of course, John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask). Check out our photos below and make sure to check out BroadwayWorld's own dedication article, featuring a pictoral flashback of the star's journey with the show here!
Photo Coverage: Quasi Comes to Jersey- Inside Opening Night of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Paper Mill PlayhouseMarch 16, 2015Paper Mill Playhouse presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame (which first played to rave reviews in La Jolla), which opened last night, March 15. Inspired by the classic Victor Hugo novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame has a book by Peter Parnell, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is directed by Scott Schwartz and choreographed by Chase Brock. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos below!
BWW Exclusive! More Photos From BC/EFA's BROADWAY BACKWARDS 10th Anniversary ShowMarch 10, 2015The 10th anniversary of Broadway Backwards capped off an exuberant, exhilarating and emotional evening of performances on Monday, March 9, 2015 with news that this year's event raised a record $466,717 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. BroadwayWorld has exclusive photos from the show below, plus check out more images here!
Photo Coverage: Juno Recovery! Broadway Clears the Snow for Performances TonightJanuary 27, 2015Winter Storm Juno has come and gone, leaving New York City's theatre district snowy, but ready for business tonight! Below, BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive photos of the city streets in recovery from the storm!
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Photo Coverage: Kids Gather in NYC for a Chance to Join the Class of Broadway-Bound SCHOOL OF ROCK!January 26, 2015As BroadwayWorld previously reported, School of Rock-The Musical, will soon have its World Premiere on Broadway. Previews will begin on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Winter Garden Theatre, with an opening set for Sunday, December 6. Over the weekend, hundreds of musically gifted children gathered at the Winter Garden for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to join the most famous kid band of all time. An open casting call was held, at which hundreds of kids tried to rock, whale, strum and drum their way to Broadway glory on the stage of the Winter Garden Theatre (former home, for nearly 18 record-shattering years, toAndrew Lloyd Webber's Cats).
BroadwayWorld was there for the auditions and you can check out photos of the kids below!
Photo Coverage: SIDE SHOW Takes Emotional Final Bows at St. James TheatreJanuary 5, 2015Broadway's Side Show just ended its run at the St. James Theatre yesterday, January 4, 2015. The completely reimagined revival began previews on October 28 and officially opened on November 17, 2014. Directed by Bill Condon, the musical includes new music by multiple Grammy Award winner and Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Tony Award nominee Henry Krieger (Dreamgirls), with book and lyrics by Tony Award nomineeBill Russell and additional book material by Bill Condon, and choreography by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia).
Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the final curtain call!
Photo Coverage: Sandra Bernhard Returns to Joe's Pub with #BLESSEDDecember 31, 2014The inimitable Sandra Bernhard returns to Joe's Pub at The Public with her all new show Sandra Bernhard is #blessed for her annual year-end residency, which has led up to her New Year's Eve spectacle. Performances continue tonight, December 31 at 9:00PM and 11:00PM. Tickets are $60-200 and available at The Public's Box Office (425 Lafayette, NYC).
Photo Coverage: Sting & More Sing James Taylor at 54 Below!December 30, 201454 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, just presented '54 Sings James Taylor,' a celebration of songs made famous by the iconic American singer-songwriter, last night, December 29. BroadwayWorld was there for the special concert event and you can check out photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: Lindsay Mendez, Derek Klena, Sierra Boggess & More Perform at ASTEP's Holiday Benefit ConcertDecember 16, 2014Artists Striving to End Poverty (ASTEP) just held its Sixth Annual New York City Christmas: A Concert to Benefit ASTEP, taking place last night, December 15 at Joe's Pub at The Public in New York City. Back by popular demand, the evening featured Broadway's most sought-after talent singing new and classic holiday songs. Two new special releases are now available for purchase: 'I Got All I Need (This Christmas)' an original song written by Lynne Shankel and Jon Hartmere sung by Lindsay Mendez (Wicked, Godspell, Everyday Rapture) and Derek Klena (The Bridges of Madison County, Wicked, Carrie, Dogfight) and a hip-hop version of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas' (music by Shankel) sung by Aurelia Williams (Sistas, The Musical, Papermill's Once On This Island), Kenita Miller (Merrily We Roll Along, Ragtime) and Kay Trinidad (The Little Mermaid, Bare) based on the traditional poem. The two songs were recorded on Yellow Sound Label are available on iTunes and wherever digital music is sold. All proceeds go to benefit ASTEP.
Photo Coverage: Original Cast of THE WIZ, THE RIVER's Hugh Jackman, Stars of HEDWIG & More Perform in BC/EFA's GYPSY OF THE YEARDecember 10, 2014The 26th annual edition of Gypsy of the Year raised a record-breaking $5,229,611 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, thanks to six weeks of fundraising by 64 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies. The grand total was announced Tuesday, December 9, 2014, by special guests Hugh Jackman, Nathan Lane and Judith Light after two stellar performances of original dances, songs and skits by more than 200 'gypsies' from Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. Scroll down for photos from the event!
Photo Coverage: In the Recording Studio with the Cast of SIDE SHOWDecember 1, 2014The all-new Broadway cast recording of Side Show will be released on Broadway Records early next year. Boasting Side Show's legendary and beloved score, which now includes new music, and featuring the acclaimed vocal performances of the recently-revealed Broadway cast of the upcoming, totally reimagined production, the new original Broadway cast recording of Side Show is produced by six-time Grammy Award winning producer Frank Filipetti and will be released in the theater, stores and on iTunes in early 2015. Scroll down for photos of the cast in the recording studio!
Photo Coverage: BIG BROTHER's Frankie J. Grande Joins Broadway's ROCK OF AGES!November 11, 2014Five-time Tony Award-nominated Rock of Ages just welcomed 'Big Brother' star Frankie J. Grande in his return to Broadway in the smash-hit musical, beginning last night, November 10, 2014. Grande stars in the role of 'Franz' - the free-spirited son of German developer Hertz Klineman, who threatens to tear down the Sunset Strip - through January 18, 2015. Click here to catch a video roundup of his past performances!
BroadwayWorld was there for his first curtain call and you can check out photos below!
Photo Coverage: International Rescue Committee Hosts Annual Freedom Award BenefitNovember 6, 2014The International Rescue Committee just hosted its annual Freedom Award Dinner to support the organization's lifesaving humanitarian aid work around the world. This year's event honored Cliff and Laurel Asness and Ken and Vickie French with the IRC's Freedom Award. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the special event below!