BWW EXCLUSIVE: 5 SONGS BY... Amanda Green On ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURYJune 9, 2015Today we continue the brand new 5 SONGS BY... series with an intriguing and informative new entry with a bit of a twist, legendary Golden Age songwriters Betty Comden and Adolph Green penned a sparkling score for their multi-award-winning 1978 musical ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY and Green's own accomplished daughter, Amanda Green, supplied new lyrics and approved some useful tweaks to the score that have been implemented for the brand new Roundabout Theatre Company revival of the Jazz Age tuner and she opens up about the process in an exclusive chat, highlighting some of her contributions as well as shedding a light on some of her own favorite moments in the acclaimed and adventurous operetta-based show.
Bernadette Peters Adds Several New 2015 & 2016 Concert DatesJune 8, 2015Iconic Broadway mainstay and recognizable screen star Bernadette Peters continues her ongoing tour into 2014 with a series of new dates just added to her upcoming schedule, including shows in Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Canada.
SOUND OFF Special Edition: 2015 Tony Awards In Review - A Spectacular Show Packed With Shocks & SurprisesJune 8, 2015Tonight we recount the highs, lows and most memorable moments of the 2015 Tony Awards, which was once again presented at NYC landmark Radio City Music Hall and was hosted by fellow Tony Award winners Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth. Besides the fabulous festivities we have come to expect from Broadway's biggest night - the fashion, the showstoppers, the stars, the excitement and unmistakable electricity - there were quite a few surprises for fans viewing at home and live in person, insofar as category upsets and also unexpected performances. Let's take a look at the top ten most noteworthy examples of what made this telecast stand out from the pack.