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Video: Sara Bareilles Reflects on 'Surreal' WAITRESS Film Premiere on CBS MORNINGS Photo Video: Sara Bareilles Reflects on 'Surreal' WAITRESS Film Premiere on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - June 15, 2023

Sara Bareilles appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss the recent premiere of Waitress, the Musical - Live on Broadway! at the Tribeca Film Festival and its broadcast in Times Square. The video interview also features footage of Bareilles performing 'She Used to Be Mine' in the live capture of Waitress....


Steven Skybell, Debbie Gravitte & More to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Lyric Opera Photo Steven Skybell, Debbie Gravitte & More to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 09, 2022

Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced principal casting for its new to Chicago production of Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, set to hit the Lyric stage this Fall. ...


Norm Lewis and Joshua Henry to be Honored at Broadway Advocacy Coalition's BROADWAY V Photo Norm Lewis and Joshua Henry to be Honored at Broadway Advocacy Coalition's BROADWAY VS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 01, 2022

Inspired by the cultural phenomenon Verzuz, the Broadway Advocacy Coalition has announced the second year of its beloved fundraising event BROADWAY VS. ...


92Y Announces Melissa Errico, Norm Lewis & Jeff Harnar in Cabaret Conversations Photo 92Y Announces Melissa Errico, Norm Lewis & Jeff Harnar in Cabaret Conversations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 30, 2022

The 92Y School of Music has announced new guests for their popular interview series, Cabaret Conversations, now in its second year. Previous speakers in the Manhattan Association of Cabaret Award and BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award-nominated series have included Chita Rivera , Lillias White, and Joe Ico...


PBS to Air A VERY BRITISH ROMANCE Photo PBS to Air A VERY BRITISH ROMANCE
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 24, 2020

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Lucy Worsley as she delves into the steamy and seductive history of British romance, uncovering the social, political and cultural forces that shaped ideals of romantic love during the Georgian and Victorian eras — ideals that surprisingly continue to resonate today. A...


Grammy-Winner Sharon Isbin To Be Inducted Into The 2023 Guitar Foundation of America  Photo Grammy-Winner Sharon Isbin To Be Inducted Into The 2023 Guitar Foundation of America Hall of Fame 
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2023

Multiple Grammy winner Sharon Isbin will be inducted into the 2023 Guitar Foundation of America Hall of Fame and receive their Artistic Achievement Award this June. Isbin, the 2020 Musical America Instrumentalist of the Year, will give a solo concert Friday June 23, 8pm at the Manhattan School of Mu...


Broadway's Norm Lewis to Return to Adelphi PAC for the Holidays Photo Broadway's Norm Lewis to Return to Adelphi PAC for the Holidays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2021

Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis once again takes the stage at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) with his new show (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays on Friday, December 17....


The Louisville Memorial Auditorium Will Host THE IRISH TENORS in March Photo The Louisville Memorial Auditorium Will Host THE IRISH TENORS in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 31, 2020

The Louisville's Memorial Auditorium has announced an outstanding concert in celebration of St. Patrick's Day and Irish heritage with THE IRISH TENORS on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The famed Irish trio will be accompanied by Global Creative Orchestra [KY] with guest conductor, Dr. Everett McCorvey, ...


Boch Center's Wang Theatre Welcomes Straight No Chaser, December 5 Photo Boch Center's Wang Theatre Welcomes Straight No Chaser, December 5
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2021

A cappella megastars Straight No Chaser are getting back on the road for the first time in two years for the “Back in the High Life” tour. The band will perform at the Boch Center's Wang Theatre Sunday, December 5, 2021....


The Texas Tenors to Perform at The Green Room 42 Photo The Texas Tenors to Perform at The Green Room 42
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 23, 2019

Celebrating 10 years together, the chart-topping The Texas Tenors bring their highly-acclaimed a?oe10th Anniversary Toura?? to New York's Green Room 42, Monday, January 13, at 7 PM. The Green Room 42 is at 570 Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street inside the Yotel Hotel....


Anthony Kearns Releases New Song 'Macy's Window (Christmas In New York)' Photo Anthony Kearns Releases New Song 'Macy's Window (Christmas In New York)'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 18, 2020

The Broadway community and fifty Pokémon cast members are joining forces to raise funds for The Brick Theater in Brooklyn (579 Metropolitan Avenue) after the non-profit venue postponed all shows back in March due to the coronavirus pandemic....


Gretna Theatre Announces 2023 Season Photo Gretna Theatre Announces 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - March 07, 2023

Gretna Theatre will present their 96th season, including five mainstage productions and four Family Series presentations, all of which will take place this summer at Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Below are descriptions for the mainstage productions. ...


THE FOUR PHANTOMS In Concert Coming To The Stranahan Theater, November 6 Photo THE FOUR PHANTOMS In Concert Coming To The Stranahan Theater, November 6
by A.A. Cristi - October 26, 2022

The American Theatre Guild presents the Toledo engagement of THE FOUR PHANTOMS IN CONCERT. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES and will take the Stranahan Theater stage November 6, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. ...


VIDEO: First Look at Lyric Opera of Chicago's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Steven Skybell Photo VIDEO: First Look at Lyric Opera of Chicago's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Steven Skybell, Debbie Gravitte, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 26, 2022

Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, now on stage at the Lyric Stage through October 7, 2022. Get a first look at footage from the production here!...


Jesse Cook Releases Worldwide-Collaborative Single and Video, 'One World, One Voice' Photo Jesse Cook Releases Worldwide-Collaborative Single and Video, 'One World, One Voice'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 04, 2020

Two weeks ago, Canadian multi-award winning and internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer and producer Jesse Cook called on his tens of thousands of fans to collaborate on his newest song....


Birdland Will Present The Return Of Karen Akers This September Photo Birdland Will Present The Return Of Karen Akers This September
by Nicole Rosky - August 12, 2022

Returning to Birdland after the sold-out debut of this show in April, Akers once again takes a look back at some of the songs that first brought her attention in cabaret as well as on Broadway, television, and recordings: works by Craig Carnelia, Maury Yeston, Edith Piaf, and Stephen Sondheim, among...


BWW Interview: The 54 Below Staff of 54 DOES 54: THE FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW STAFF SHOW Photo BWW Interview: The 54 Below Staff of 54 DOES 54: THE FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW STAFF SHOW at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - February 07, 2020

The wonderful and talented employees of Feinstein's/54 Below are at it again! A new edition of the infamous 54 DOES 54 staff show is coming up in a few days, and Stephen Mosher wants to get to know these gifted artists, so he sent each of them four questions to answer about their lives in show busi...


Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Skylar Astin Join Sondheim Celebration At Holl Photo Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Skylar Astin Join Sondheim Celebration At Hollywood Bowl
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023

Broadway stars Skylar Astin, Norm Lewis and Brian Stokes Mitchell will complete the glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Hollywood Bowl. They are joined by previously announced three-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone, Si...


VIDEO: First Look at Lyric Opera of Chicago's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Steven Skybell Photo VIDEO: First Look at Lyric Opera of Chicago's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Steven Skybell, Debbie Gravitte, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 26, 2022

Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, now on stage at the Lyric Stage through October 7, 2022. Get a first look at footage from the production here!...


Annie Moses Band Releases 'Tales From My Grandpa's Pulpit' Photo Annie Moses Band Releases 'Tales From My Grandpa's Pulpit'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 16, 2021

Tales From My Grandpa’s Pulpit finds the multi-instrumentalist sibling string band visiting their rich heritage, sharing stories of their family, their faith, and the musical journey that has made them one of the most beloved bands to grace a wide array of stages from the Grand Ole Opry to Carnegie ...


Michael Feinstein Brings The Legends Of The Great American Songbook To The McCallum Photo Michael Feinstein Brings The Legends Of The Great American Songbook To The McCallum
by David Green - February 07, 2020

Michael Feinsteina?"one of today's greatest promoters and presenters of the Great American Songbook, and a McCallum Theatre favoritea?"is returning for a special evening of songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and others, at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2...


Shubert New Haven Announces Norm Lewis as Featured Performer for 2022 Gala Photo Shubert New Haven Announces Norm Lewis as Featured Performer for 2022 Gala
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022

Shubert New Haven announces that Broadway’s NORM LEWIS will be the featured performer for the Shubert Theatre’s 2022 Gala on June 8. Chita Rivera – who was originally scheduled to headline the Gala – has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unable to perform. Tickets for the Gala are available t...


Boch Center's Wang Theatre Welcomes Straight No Chaser, December 5 Photo Boch Center's Wang Theatre Welcomes Straight No Chaser, December 5
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2021

A cappella megastars Straight No Chaser are getting back on the road for the first time in two years for the “Back in the High Life” tour. The band will perform at the Boch Center's Wang Theatre Sunday, December 5, 2021....


THE FOUR PHANTOMS In Concert - Coming Soon To The Morris! Photo THE FOUR PHANTOMS In Concert - Coming Soon To The Morris!
by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2022

The American Theatre Guild will present the South Bend engagement of THE FOUR PHANTOMS IN CONCERT. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN SOUTH BEND SERIES and will take the Morris Performing Arts Center stage November 5, 2022. ...


Jeff Harnar Will Make His Feinstein's/54 Below Debut with I KNOW THINGS NOW: JEFF HAR Photo Jeff Harnar Will Make His Feinstein's/54 Below Debut with I KNOW THINGS NOW: JEFF HARNAR SINGS SONDHEIM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 30, 2020

JEFF HARNAR will make his solo FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW debut with I KNOW THINGS NOW: JEFF HARNAR sings SONDHEIM. Drawing from the words and music of Stephen Sondheim, Mr. Harnar creates a self-portrait of the emotional landscape of an openly gay New Yorker....






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