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PBS Arts aims to spark a resurgence of the arts in the United States, helping to make all Americans more aware that the arts are accessible to everyone and ensuring that all Americans understand that the arts are not only for them but also about them. PBS believes the arts enrich the human spirit, create vibrant and healthy communities and should be available to everyone

PBS Airs A RAISIN IN THE SUN REVISITED Documentary Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013

PBS' new performance documentary A RAISIN IN THE SUN REVISITED: THE RAISIN CYCLE AT CENTER STAGE explores the history and legacy of Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking 1959 play through the lens of a culturally significant milestone: the staging of two contemporary, issues-oriented plays that Raisin...


WAKE UP with BWW 8/3/2015 - BEAUTIFUL at SummerStage!
by Jessica Khan - August 03, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: The full cast of Broadway's BEAUTIFUL performs a free concert tonight at SummerStage!...


MICHAEL FEINSTEIN AT THE RAINBOW ROOM Airs Tonight on PBS
by TV News Desk - October 31, 2014

The 2014 PBS Arts Fall Festival continues tonight, October 31, with MICHAEL FEINSTEIN AT THE RAINBOW ROOM, with performances by Tony-winning and Emmy-nominated artist Christine Ebersole, 'American Idol' sensation Jessica Sanchez, the dynamic tap duo the Manzari Brothers, Oscar-nominated actress June...


San Francisco Opera's Production of THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS Premieres Tonight on PBS
by TV News Desk - October 17, 2014

George and Ira Gershwin's masterpiece opera Porgy and Bess, based on the play by Dubose and Dorothy Heyward, premieres on PBS this fall with the critically acclaimed production from San Francisco Opera. THE GERSHWINS'® PORGY AND BESS airs tonight, October 17, 2014, at 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check loca...


Laura Cantrell to Release New Album NO WAY THERE FROM HERE, 1/28; Plays Joe's Pub in NYC, 1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2014

No Way There From Here, the new album from Nashville-born, New York City-based singer-songwriter Laura Cantrell, will be released January 28 on Thrift Shop Recordings and distributed by Redeye....


STAGE TUBE: Norm Lewis, Heidi Blickenstaff, Julia Murney and More in FIRST YOU DREAM - THE MUSIC OF KANDER & EBB Trailer, Premiering on PBS, 11/20
by Christina Mancuso - October 28, 2015

FIRST YOU DREAM—THE MUSIC OF KANDER & EBB premieres Friday, November 20, 2015 on PBS. The tribute to the legendary songwriting team of Cabaret and Chicago is part of the fifth PBS Arts Fall Festival and includes performances by an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees....


Tickets to Celebrate 10 Concert at the Holland Performing Arts Center, Featuring Kristin Chenoweth, on Sale 8/3
by Tyler Peterson - July 22, 2015

Emmy®- and Tony® Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth headlines the Celebrate 10 Concert at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha on October 16, 2015, at 8:00 PM. The concert celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Holland Performing Arts Center and 10 full seasons of performances...


DVR Alert: Kristin Chenoweth Visits CBS's DAVID LETTERMAN Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 14, 2014

Broadway's Kristin Chenoweth will visit CBS's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN tonight, Nov. 14. Musical guest Chris Young is also set to appear on the broadcast. The show airs 11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT on CBS....


Kristin Chenoweth Signs Worldwide Record Deal; New Album 'Coming Home', PBS Special Coming This November
by Caryn Robbins - September 04, 2014

Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth has just signed a worldwide recording deal with Concord Music Group, and will release her newest album, 'Coming Home on November 18th....


Photo Flash: First Look at Norm Lewis, Heidi Blickenstaff and More in FIRST YOU DREAM - THE MUSIC OF KANDER & EBB, Premiering on PBS, 11/20
by Christina Mancuso - October 28, 2015

FIRST YOU DREAM-THE MUSIC OF KANDER & EBB premieres Friday, November 20, 2015 on PBS. The tribute to the legendary songwriting team of Cabaret and Chicago is part of the fifth PBS Arts Fall Festival and includes performances by an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees.  BroadwayWorld has ...


Barbra Streisand's BACK TO BROOKLYN Concert, to Air Tonight as Part of PBS ARTS FALL FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2013

The 2013 PBS Arts Fall Festival returned this fall with seven weekly programs that highlight Broadway classics, music from around the country, and legendary superstar Barbra Streisand....


Photo Flash: First Look at Norm Lewis, Heidi Blickenstaff and More in FIRST YOU DREAM - THE MUSIC OF KANDER & EBB, Premiering on PBS, 11/20
by Christina Mancuso - October 28, 2015

FIRST YOU DREAM-THE MUSIC OF KANDER & EBB premieres Friday, November 20, 2015 on PBS. The tribute to the legendary songwriting team of Cabaret and Chicago is part of the fifth PBS Arts Fall Festival and includes performances by an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees.  BroadwayWorld has ...


DVR Alert: Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS Screens Tonight as Part of PBS's GREAT PERFORMANCES
by TV News Desk - November 21, 2014

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, the second longest-running Broadway musical (only surpassed by Lloyd Webber's own 'The Phantom of the Opera'), and fourth longest-running West End musical, returns in high definition and digital sound to GREAT PERFORMANCES where it had its 1998 world television premiere. ...


Ken Burns's THE ROOSEVELTS Among PBS's New Programming Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - July 22, 2014

Today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, PBS announced updates to its fall schedule and new programs for 2015. A brief synopsis of each program is listed below....


STAGE TUBE: Kristin Chenoweth Stands Up for Equality as a Part of Human Rights Campaign
by Nicole Rosky - August 21, 2014

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, released a video ad featuring Emmy and Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth for the group's Americans for Marriage Equality campaign. In the video, Chenoweth states, ...


Tickets to Kristin Chenoweth's Concert at Belk Theater on Sale Monday
by Tyler Peterson - June 05, 2015

Blumenthal Performing Arts proudly presents Kristin Chenoweth at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Sunday, Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $39.50 to $124.50, and can be purchased beginning Monday, June 8, at 10 a.m. For tickets visit BlumenthalArts.org or call 704-372-1000....


Julie Andrews, Audra McDonald, David Hyde Pierce and More Set for PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2013

In celebration of this extraordinary legacy on the occasion of the series' 40th anniversary on PBS, a stellar roster of diverse alumni gather to share their personal stories of what Great Performances has meant to them, with reminiscences and performances by Julie Andrews, Audra McDonald, Don Henley...


Hugh Jackman Stars in Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! on PBS's Great Performances, 11/15
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2013

Great news for Hollywood and Broadway fans: Hugh Jackman-who recently starred in the worldwide hit film version of "Les Miserables"- can be seen again in his breakout musical role as cowpoke Curly in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, Friday, November 15 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN's Great Performances...


MICHAEL FEINSTEIN AT THE RAINBOW ROOM Airs Tonight on PBS
by TV News Desk - October 31, 2014

The 2014 PBS Arts Fall Festival continues tonight, October 31, with MICHAEL FEINSTEIN AT THE RAINBOW ROOM, with performances by Tony-winning and Emmy-nominated artist Christine Ebersole, 'American Idol' sensation Jessica Sanchez, the dynamic tap duo the Manzari Brothers, Oscar-nominated actress June...


STAGE TUBE: Kristin Chenoweth Takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Following Hometown Concert
by Sally Henry Fuller - August 24, 2014

Kristin Chenoweth has added her name to the list of Broadway stars who have taken the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, but this time in a sparkly formal dress. She took the challenge after her hometown concert, KRISTIN CHENOWETH: COMING HOME, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, joined by director Kenny Ortega and m...


STAGE TUBE: Miss Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga's CHEEK TO CHEEK: LIVE? Watch it Here!
by Tyler Peterson - October 25, 2014

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek To Cheek LIVE! - an evening of classic jazz standards in both vocal duets and solo performances - aired on THIRTEEN's Great Performances, last night, October 24 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS. In case you missed it (or just want to watch it again,) PBS is offering up the chance ...


PBS Airs Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY with the New York Philharmonic Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 08, 2013

Great Performances presents the New York Philharmonic's concert staging of Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical Company with an all-star cast...


Must Watch DVR Alert! BARBRA STREISAND: BACK TO BROOKLYN Airs on PBS's Great Performances Tonight
by BWW Special Coverage - November 29, 2013

With our apologies to Lea Michele, there truly is only ONE Barbra Streisand and on PBS tonight the legendary star 'sings them all' from FUNNY GIRL to GYPSY as only she can. For musical theatre fans of all ages, and lovers of great music, it's a can't miss television event....


Fall PBS Specials Announced - Kristin Chenoweth, PORGY & BESS, SWEENEY TODD, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, CATS & More!
by Nicole Rosky - July 22, 2014

Announced today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, the 2014 PBS Arts Fall Festival returns in September with 11 weekly programs featuring classic Broadway hits, music from around the country and a theater performance by award-winning actor Nathan Lane....


PBS Airs A RAISIN IN THE SUN REVISITED Documentary Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013

PBS' new performance documentary A RAISIN IN THE SUN REVISITED: THE RAISIN CYCLE AT CENTER STAGE explores the history and legacy of Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking 1959 play through the lens of a culturally significant milestone: the staging of two contemporary, issues-oriented plays that Raisin...






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