National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Presents An International Purim Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2021 Artists and performers from around the world join National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) to celebrate Purim virtually from February 22-25, 2021. The Purim Celebration features a stellar, star-studded line-up of Yiddish music, Cabaret, and a special reading of the Megiles Ester (The Book of Ester...
Actress Noël Wells Covers Bill Withers' 'Lovely Day'
by A.A. Cristi - November 17, 2020 Actress, filmmaker, comedian and singer-songwriter Noël Wells is excited to release her reimagined version of the Bill Withers classic “Lovely Day.” Produced by David Thomas Jones, Wells' cover of the iconic R&B/soul song was born out of a vision of the world dancing, along with a much needed global...
Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of [TITLE OF SHOW]
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 24, 2021 In our new series, 'Where Are They Now?' we're taking a look back at some of our favorite original Broadway casts, and catching up with their careers! Next up, the original cast of [title of show]....
VIDEO: Trailer Released for Apple TV+ Comedy, 'Loot,' Starring Maya Rudolph
by Marissa Tomeo - June 04, 2022 Apple TV+ today unveiled the star-studded trailer for its new workplace comedy “Loot,” starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Maya Rudolph ('Saturday Night Live,” “Bridesmaids'). From Emmy Award-winning creators Alan Yang (“Little America,” “Master of None”) and Matt Hubbard (“30 Rock,...
Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, April 15- with Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, Derek Klena, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - April 15, 2021 Today (April 15) in live streaming: Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus visit Backstage Live, Derek Klena chats on Clubhouse, and more!...
Sasha Hutchings Joins AMC's DESMASCUS Series Starring Okieriete Onaodowan
by Michael Major - August 15, 2022 Sasha Hutchings will reunite with her Hamilton co-star Okieriete Onaodowan in AMC's new Demascus series. The series is a character-driven exploration of life as an ordinary Black man in America. Hutchings will play the tech-smart Budhi Banks, who was been in a relationship with Demascus (Onaodowan) ...
CAROLINE, OR CHANGE Officially Opens Tonight on Broadway; Meet the Cast!
by Stephi Wild - October 27, 2021 Caroline, or Change officially opens tonight, October 27 on Broadway at the Roundabout's Studio 54. Learn more about the cast bringing this show back to Broadway here!...
Virtual Theatre This Weekend: May 8-9- with Christine Pedi, Marilyn Maye, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 08, 2021 Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, May 8-9, 2021....
THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, COMPANY & More Nominated for 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2022 GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 finalist Gottmik announced nominees in select GLAAD Media Awards categories live via GLAAD’...
BLACK WOMEN ON BROADWAY to Host Inaugural Awards Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - June 01, 2022 The Instagram account 'Black Women on Broadway,' will host its first awards ceremony this week at New York City's Empire Hotel....
Meet the Cast of COST OF LIVING; Previews Begin Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2022 Cost of Living begins previews tonight, September 13, on Broadway! Meet the cast bringing the show to life here!...
Jenni Barber, Jason Veasey & Maya Days to Star in FOUNTAIN OF YOU at the Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 08, 2022 The Green Room 42 will present a special concert reading of the new musical, Fountain of You, on Monday, September 26 at 7:00 PM. Fountain of You features book and lyrics by Tasha Gordon-Solmon and music by Faye Chiao, and stars Jenni Barber, Jason Veasey and Maya Days....
Greer Barnes, Lynne Koplitz and Eddie Ifft Highlight March 2022 Lineup at the Comedy Cellar
by Stephi Wild - March 02, 2022 The world-famous Comedy Cellar has announced the March 2022 lineup for its first West Coast location, an exact replica of its New York club, at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Known for its distinctive “showcase format,” featuring television-headliner comedians performing their best 15-20...
Joe Wong Shares Video for 'Minor / Nuclear Rainbow'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 11, 2021 “Minor” / “Nuclear Rainbow” was directed by Sam Macon (Dum Dum Girls, Goat, Crocodiles, Cave Singers); features Mary Timony (Helium, Ex Hex), Mary Lattimore, Steven McDonald (Redd Kross, OFF!, Melvins), Anna Warnoker (that dog.), and more....
Meet the Cast of MACBETH
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2022 Macbeth begins performances tonight, March 29, 2022, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) and opens on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Learn more about the cast bringing this show back to the stage!...
Casting Update For BACH & SONS at The Bridge
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2021 Joining Simon Russell Beale who will play Johann Sebastian Bach in the world premiere of Nina Raine's Bach & Sons are Samuel Blenkin as Carl, Pandora Colin as Maria Barbara, Ruth Lass as Katharina, Douggie McMeekin as Wilhelm, Racheal Ofori as Anna Magdalena and Pravessh Rana as Frederick the Great....
VIDEO: Celebrate Black Lady Magic on THE CHAOS TWINS - Watch Now!
by The Chaos Twins - March 24, 2021 Black Girl Magic, but make it CHAOS. Malcom X described the black woman as the most disrespected, unprotected and neglected person in America, and yet, black women are surely at the center of much political progress, artistic genius, and family structure throughout history....
LISTEN: Ciara Renée Talks PIPPIN, IN THE LIGHT & More on THE THEATRE PODCAST WITH ALAN SEALES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 10, 2021 Originally from small town, Pennsylvania, where she felt like she never fit in, Ciara knew early on it was 'music or nothing'. She opens up about being one of the few people of color in her town as a child, which led to feeling 'in between worlds', but also to embracing musical theatre....
VIDEO: Natalie Charle Ellis is Melania Trump in New Animated Christmas Music Video
by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2020 Justin Anthony Long (City of Dreams) presents This F***ing Christmas Stuff, an original animated holiday tune inspired by the leaked Melania audio tapes about the 'Christmas stuff.' The video features vocals from Beetlejuice's Natalie Charle Ellis....
VIDEO: Watch the Season Finale of THE CHAOS TWINS
by The Chaos Twins - May 05, 2021 Tune in to watch the Season 1 finale episode of The Chaos Twins with Sasha Hutchings and Nik Walker. What's it all about? 'In a world of extremes, where the divides are deep and the struggles are real, sometimes, the only way back to the calm... is Chaos,' say Sasha and Nik....
Danielle Brooks Joins PEACEMAKER on HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 11, 2020 'The Color Purple' Broadway star Danielle Brooks has joined the cast of 'Peacemaker,' a sequel series to 'The Suicide Squad.' ...
Joe Wong's RUSSIAN DOLL Season One & Two Soundtrack Sets Release
by Michael Major - April 19, 2022 Composed by Joe Wong – who has worked on some of Netflix's biggest hits including Master Of None and the To All the Boys… franchise, and their critically lauded The Midnight Gospel -- the album consists of his dream-like original score with highlights from the breakout first season and the highly an...
VIDEO: THE CHAOS TWINS Are Joined by Norm Lewis- Watch Now!
by The Chaos Twins - December 08, 2020 Tune in today, December 8 (4pm ET) to watch the next episode right here at BroadwayWorld. This week's special guest is Norm Lewis, whose new concert, Christmastime is Here, will be available to stream starting December 17....
VIDEO: THE CHAOS TWINS are Joined by Vasthy Mompoint- Watch Now!
by The Chaos Twins - February 24, 2021 Tune in today, February 24 (4pm ET) to watch the next episode right here at BroadwayWorld. This week's special guest is the wonderful Vasthy Mompoint!...
Feinstein's/54 Below to Present THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
by Gigi Gervais - October 24, 2021 Everybody Hail to the Pumpkin Song! On Halloween night, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents The Nightmare Before Christmas: Halloween Spooktacular. Featuring the iconic songs from the classic film, the evening will include performances by some of New York City’s most exciting per... |