Disney+ to Expand DESCENDANTS Franchise With THE POCKETWATCH
by Michael Major - May 10, 2022 The expansive new story introduces 'Red,' the whip-smart and rebellious teenage daughter of the Queen of Hearts ('Alice in Wonderland') and 'Chloe,' the perfectionist and athletic daughter of Cinderella and Prince Charming ('Cinderella'). Jennifer Phang ('Advantageous,' 'Half-Life,' 'Foundation,' 'T...
The Casting Society of America Announces 37th Artios Awards Nominations
by Michael Major - November 23, 2021 Since Broadway had been dark throughout the nomination process, the society would instead honor virtual theatre productions that happened throughout the year, naming it the Virtual Theatre Award. Other nominees include Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Girls5Eva, Ted Lasso, Bridgerton, Wandavision, Shr...
The Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Builds Management Team
by Stephi Wild - March 09, 2022 The Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, the not-for-profit organization known as MOSSO, have engaged a management team to assist them in producing live classical music concerts for Greater Springfield and Western Massachusetts. ...
VIDEO: Disney+ Shares DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES Clip
by Michael Major - November 28, 2022 Directed by Luke Cormican (“Teen Titans Go!) and written and produced by Jeff Kinney, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” features the voices of Brady Noon (“The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers”), Ethan William Childress (“mixed-ish”), Edward Asner (“Up”), Chris Diamantopoulos (“Silicon Valley”), and ...
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for LFG!
by Sarah Leiber - June 14, 2021 The film is an Everywoman Studios and Change Content production, in association with Propagate Content in collaboration with CNN Films and HBO Max....
2021 Lotte Lenya Competition Finalists Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 20, 2021 Kim H. Kowalke, President of the Kurt Weill Foundation has announced the finalists for the 2021 Lotte Lenya Competition. Fifteen performers will compete for top prizes of $20,000, $15,000, and $10,000....
HARLEM MEET AFRICA: Songs Of Hope and Healing Comes to Richard Rogers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park
by Stephi Wild - October 07, 2022 Introducing NYC's newest global music festival: HARLEM MEET AFRICA, a free, one day concert and cultural event taking place on Sunday, October 16th, 2022, from 3:00-7:00 PM at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park....
BWW Interview: Margie Mays
by Jared F - March 30, 2022 Margie Mays is based in Los Angeles, California. She is a singer, songwriter, actor, and host. She appeared on seasons 2 and 3 of American Idol on ABC. She also teaches voice and piano lessons and wants to aspire young artist and performers. Currently, Margie is playing Elle Woods in Legally Blonde ...
Long Beach Opera Announces 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 12, 2021 Long Beach Opera has announced an audacious 2022 season that seeks to usher in a new era for the company. In addition to the recent announcements of James Darrah as Artistic Director and Derrell Acon as Associate Artistic Director, LBO has announced the appointment of conductor Christopher Rountree ...
Judah & the Lion Releases 'Spirit' EP Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 09, 2021 Fans should expect much more new music from Judah & the Lion in the coming months and the band is excited to begin playing live shows again as soon as they can do so safely. ...
UNDER WRAPS 2 to Premiere on Disney in September
by Michael Major - August 12, 2022 'Under Wraps 2' picks up as Marshall (Malachi Barton), Gilbert (Christian J. Simon) and Amy (Sophia Hammons) are getting ready to attend Amy's father's Spooktacular Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl. However, plans soon go awry when the three friends discover their friends may be in danger...
VIDEO: Willie Jones Performs 'Get Low Get High' for Vevo's 2022 DSCVR Artists to Watch
by Michael Major - November 09, 2021 Vevo, the world’s leading music video network released the complete list for its highly-anticipated Vevo DSCVR “Artists to Watch' 2022 campaign. Beginning November 1, Vevo’s DSCVR ATW will showcase engaging, high-quality live performance video content from the class of 2022, with two unique performa...
Freeform Picks Up THE WATCHFUL EYE Drama Series
by Michael Major - June 30, 2022 Emily Fox (“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”) is showrunner and executive producer. Ryan Seacrest Productions’ Ryan Seacrest, Nina Wass, Andrea Shay and Jeffrey Reiner serve as executive producers with Reiner (“Dirty John”) directing the pilot. The series is produced by ABC Signature. ...
Julie Benko, Santino Fontana, Leslie Uggams, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - October 31, 2022 Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and pres...
ACT Season Opens With HOTTER THAN EGYPT This Month
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2022 It’s 2022 and ACT - A Contemporary Theatre is thrilled to officially announce casting for the first production of its return season, Hotter Than Egypt, written by acclaimed local playwright, Yussef El Guindi (Threesome and People of the Book)....
Brandy Will Play Cinderella Again in New DESCENDANTS Installment
by Michael Major - November 21, 2022 Brandy Norwood will return to the role of Cinderella, which she first played in Disney’s 1997 “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” in a new installment to the Descendants musical franchise on Disney+. She joins Rita Ora, China Anne McClain, Kylie Cantrall, Dara Reneé, and Morgan Dudley, who recen...
Audra McDonald & Mandy Patinkin Will Appear on FINDING YOUR ROOTS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 21, 2021 Today’s most compelling personalities discover the surprising stories buried within their own families in the seventh season of the critically acclaimed PBS series FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR....
Complete Cast & Creative Announced for World Premiere of GODDESS, Starring Amber Iman & More at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 21, 2022 Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere musical, Goddess. The musical stage production is conceived and directed by Saheem Ali, music and lyrics by Michael Thurber, and written by Jocelyn Bioh. Previews begin Saturday, August 13, and the show runs ...
Judah & the Lion Announces 'Spirit' EP Due Out This Friday
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 06, 2021 The remix EP comes as the single lands a major synch in the trailer for Disney+’s The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers – a follow up to the 90s cult classic Mighty Ducks series....
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for DIARY OF A WIMPY KID on Disney+
by Michael Major - October 19, 2021 The first book in Jeff Kinney’s worldwide bestselling series comes to Disney+ in the all-new animated adventure “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” The film features the voices of Brady Noon as Greg Heffley, Ethan William Childress as Rowley Jefferson, and Chris Diamantopoulos as Frank Heffley....
Chautauqua HISTORY COMES ALIVE Festival Returns September 2021
by A.A. Cristi - July 20, 2021 Chautauqua's 2021 History Comes Alive Festival traditionally held in June has been rescheduled for September 3 – 12, 2021 to provide a safe environment for our audience. And all public shows will be held outdoors. If inclement weather prevents an outdoor event, the performance will be aired virtuall...
NoMBe Releases 'This Is Not A Love Song' Music Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 03, 2021 Referred to as One To Watch by ET Canada and “one of pop’s most intriguing new faces” by Paper Magazine, NoMBe’s recently released 14-track album highlights the complexities of relationships through clever lyricism, infectious melodies, and sultry vocals....
Work by David Rockwell, Bunny Christie & More to be Featured in The Museum of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2022 Today, The Museum of Broadway announced a group of featured artists who have designed various rooms and exhibits within the Museum, as well as their team of expert curators. Tickets will go on sale on June 14th. ...
Theaters Join Forces For First Annual National BLACK MOTHERHOOD AND PARENTING NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2021 In October 2020, Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL) and Blackboard Plays announced an open call for submissions to The Black Motherhood* and Parenting New Play Festival....
Beth Morrison Named One Of The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts' 'Next 50'
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2022 Beth Morrison, founder of Beth Morrison Projects and co-Founding Director of the PROTOTYPE Festival has been selected to be a Next 50 honoree in The John F. Kennedy's Center for Performing Arts Next 50 initiative. ... |