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Laura Osnes Joins A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS Photo Laura Osnes Joins A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 26, 2019

Joining the all-star line-up for the 39th annual edition of PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH, the country's longest-running live national July 4 TV tradition, are Broadway star and two-time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (BANDSTAND) plus Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and R&B legendsThe O'Jays.  Osnes, whose dis...


A Guide to July 4th on TV: Laura Osnes, Carole King with Cast of BEAUTIFUL & More! Photo A Guide to July 4th on TV: Laura Osnes, Carole King with Cast of BEAUTIFUL & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 04, 2019

Happy birthday, America! In honor of this special day, BroadwayWorld brings you a guide to this year's Fourth of July television specials, featuring performances by Laura Osnes, Carole King with the Broadway cast of Beautiful starring Vanessa Carlton, Vanessa Williams and more! As always, we will be...


Rachmaninoff's Romantic Blockbuster Leads A Program Filled With Mystery And Intrigue Photo Rachmaninoff's Romantic Blockbuster Leads A Program Filled With Mystery And Intrigue For The Pasadena Symphony
by A.A. Cristi - February 28, 2018

The Pasadena Symphony continues its 90th season on Saturday, March 24th with Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini at Ambassador Auditorium with performances at 2pm and 8pm.  Music Director David Lockington will lead this mesmerizing program filled with mystery and intrigue, opening with Alex...


VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek of Laura Osnes' Upcoming Concert at Birdland! Photo VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek of Laura Osnes' Upcoming Concert at Birdland!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - November 03, 2020

Laura Osnes is stopping by Birdland on November 6 for her concert The Paths Not Taken, with help from Fred Lassen!...


VIDEO: Watch Chita Rivera, Renee Fleming, Brandon Victor Dixon, & More in PBS' A CAPI Photo VIDEO: Watch Chita Rivera, Renee Fleming, Brandon Victor Dixon, & More in PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Macon Prickett - July 05, 2018

Broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the 38th annual A Capitol Fourth puts viewers front and center for America's biggest birthday party with the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. ...


The Utah Symphony To Perform The Scores Of Iconic Composer John Williams Photo The Utah Symphony To Perform The Scores Of Iconic Composer John Williams
by Julie Musbach - August 29, 2019

The man, the myth, the legend. John Williams has become one of the most popular, respected American film composers of all time...


VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek of Laura Osnes' Upcoming Concert at Birdland! Photo VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek of Laura Osnes' Upcoming Concert at Birdland!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - November 03, 2020

Laura Osnes is stopping by Birdland on November 6 for her concert The Paths Not Taken, with help from Fred Lassen!...


Carole King, Vanessa Carlton and the Cast of BEAUTIFUL to Perform on PBS' A CAPITOL F Photo Carole King, Vanessa Carlton and the Cast of BEAUTIFUL to Perform on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 13, 2019

This July 4th, A CAPITOL FOURTH continues its 39-year tradition of celebrating our nation's independence on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol building.  Two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (Netflix's YOU, FULLER HOUSE, ER) returns to host the country's longest-runni...


VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek of Laura Osnes' Upcoming Concert at Birdland! Photo VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek of Laura Osnes' Upcoming Concert at Birdland!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - November 03, 2020

Laura Osnes is stopping by Birdland on November 6 for her concert The Paths Not Taken, with help from Fred Lassen!...


Chita Rivera, Andy Grammer, and Kyla Jade Join the Lineup for A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS Photo Chita Rivera, Andy Grammer, and Kyla Jade Join the Lineup for A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS
by Macon Prickett - June 19, 2018

Joining the all-star line-up for the 38th annual edition of PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH, the country's longest-running live national July 4 TV tradition, are theatrical icon and triple-threat Broadway legend Chita Rivera, multi-platinum pop singer and songwriter Andy Grammer, and THE VOICE Season 14 final...


BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Renée Fleming Photo BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Renée Fleming
by Elliot Lanes - September 26, 2020

Renée Fleming's long and distinguished career includes performing in some of the world's most famous opera houses, performing on Broadway, and being heard on many recordings singing everything from arias to showtunes. Tonight Ms. Fleming will add another honor to her canon as she and Vanessa Will...


Broadway Catch Up: July 6 - Ben Platt, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Patrick Stewart, and Photo Broadway Catch Up: July 6 - Ben Platt, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Patrick Stewart, and More!
by Stephi Wild - July 06, 2020

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out this weekend's highlights from some of your favorites, including Ben Platt, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Patrick Stewart, and more!...


THE BROADWAY PRINCESS PARTY Heads to Walnut Creek One Night Only Photo THE BROADWAY PRINCESS PARTY Heads to Walnut Creek One Night Only
by Julie Musbach - June 24, 2019

Following a sold-out engagement at Feinstein's at the Nikko in 2018, The Broadway Princess Party will perform at Walnut Creek's Lesher Center for the Arts on Sunday, August 25 at 3 p.m. ...


BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Renée Fleming Photo BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Renée Fleming
by Elliot Lanes - September 26, 2020

Renée Fleming's long and distinguished career includes performing in some of the world's most famous opera houses, performing on Broadway, and being heard on many recordings singing everything from arias to showtunes. Tonight Ms. Fleming will add another honor to her canon as she and Vanessa Will...


VIDEO: Barry Manilow Performs His Classic Hit LET FREEDOM RING For America's Independ Photo VIDEO: Barry Manilow Performs His Classic Hit LET FREEDOM RING For America's Independence Day Celebration
by Marianka Swain - July 04, 2019

Music legend Barry Manilow releases video of his iconic American anthem, Let Freedom Ring, performed Live on PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH to celebrate America's national Independence Day. Originally performed live from the U.S. Capitol in 2015, Manilow was accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra un...


Sara Mearns Performs in the World Premiere of STORM by Zoe Sarnak Photo Sara Mearns Performs in the World Premiere of STORM by Zoe Sarnak
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 04, 2020

On June 7 at 7:30pm EDT, Works & Process at the Guggenheim will co-presented with Barrington Stage Company, Broadway Dance Center, Kaatsbaan, The Joyce Theater, New York City Center, Jerome Robbins Dance Division at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and Spoleto Festival USAthe pre...


Starry THE HONEYMOONERS Begins Tonight at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo Starry THE HONEYMOONERS Begins Tonight at Paper Mill Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017

Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, by special arrangement with Jeffrey Finn, presents the world-premiere production of the new musical comedy The Honeymooners, based on the CBS television series, with book by Dusty Kay and Bill Nuss, music by Stephen Weiner, and...


Wake Up With BWW 7/6: Rest in Peace Nick Cordero Photo Wake Up With BWW 7/6: Rest in Peace Nick Cordero
by Stephi Wild - July 06, 2020

Today's top stories: Broadway is mourning the passing of Nick Cordero....


The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College Used As Filming Location For PBS July 4 Photo The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College Used As Filming Location For PBS July 4 Special
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 01, 2020

The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College (The PAC) was selected as the location for shooting a portion of PBS' upcoming A Capitol Fourth celebration concert, which will air on Saturday, July 4. The portion filmed at The PAC will feature a performance by Brian Stokes Mitchell....


Sara Mearns Performs in the World Premiere of STORM as Part of Works & Process Artist Photo Sara Mearns Performs in the World Premiere of STORM as Part of Works & Process Artists Virtual Commissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2020

On June 7 at 7:30pm EDT, Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present the premiere of Storm as part of the Works & Process Artists (WPA) Virtual Commission Series....


BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Renée Fleming Photo BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Renée Fleming
by Elliot Lanes - September 26, 2020

Renée Fleming's long and distinguished career includes performing in some of the world's most famous opera houses, performing on Broadway, and being heard on many recordings singing everything from arias to showtunes. Tonight Ms. Fleming will add another honor to her canon as she and Vanessa Will...


Porchlight Announces Cast And Crew Of Porchlight Revisits CAN CAN Photo Porchlight Announces Cast And Crew Of Porchlight Revisits CAN CAN
by A.A. Cristi - January 11, 2019

Porchlight Music Theatre continues its "lost" musicals in staged concert series with Porchlight Revisits Can-Can, music and lyrics by Cole Porter and book by Abe Burrows with direction by Adrian Abel Azevedo, musical direction by Linda Madonia and choreography by Shanna VanDerwerker.  Porchlight Rev...


Lauren Alaina Announces Release Date for New EP, GETTING OVER HIM Photo Lauren Alaina Announces Release Date for New EP, GETTING OVER HIM
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 29, 2020

Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Lauren Alaina, releases her new song Run on Friday (July 31), across all digital service providers. Run, co-written by Alaina, Ben Johnson and Kennedi, is the first song from the multi-award winner’s upcoming new EP, Getting Over Him, coming September 4....


VIDEO: Watch Chita Rivera, Renee Fleming, Brandon Victor Dixon, & More in PBS' A CAPI Photo VIDEO: Watch Chita Rivera, Renee Fleming, Brandon Victor Dixon, & More in PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Macon Prickett - July 05, 2018

Broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the 38th annual A Capitol Fourth puts viewers front and center for America's biggest birthday party with the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. ...


Virtual Theatre This Weekend: July 4-5- Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell and More! Photo Virtual Theatre This Weekend: July 4-5- Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell and More!
by Nicole Rosky - July 04, 2020

This weekend (July 4-5) in live streaming: A Capitol Fourth, The Fourth in America, and so much more!...






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