VIDEO: First Look - 'A Brand New Day' Featured in All-New Promo for THE WIZ LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2015 Below, check out an all-new promo featuring the joyous number 'A Brand New Day'...
DVR Alert: NBC Presents THE MAKING OF THE WIZ LIVE Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 25, 2015 NBC will present THE MAKING OF THE WIZ LIVE tonight, November 25 on NBC (8-9 p.m. ET)....
VIDEO: Common Shares Details on New Song for THE WIZ LIVE! on 'Wendy Williams'
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2015 Shanice Williams, Ne-Yo, David Alan Grier and Elijah Kelley stopped by WENDY WILLIAMS to dish about their special event airing live this Thursday on NBC....
THE WIZ LIVE! Original Soundtrack Now Available for Pre-Order; Tracklisting Revealed!
by Caryn Robbins - November 24, 2015 Sony Music Masterworks and Broadway Records will release the original soundtrack of the NBC Television event 'The Wiz LIVE!' Available now for preorder at Amazo...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with SOMETHING ROTTEN's Andre Ward
by Broadway's Backbone - February 22, 2016 In this episode: guest Andre Ward talks about how there is nothing 'Rotten' about joining the Renaissance, how he's roller skated for Tina Fey and with Whoopi Goldberg and done the Disco of the Ages. He also shares how continuing to find his authenticity offstage will make a healthier and longer car...
VIDEO: Queen Latifah Talks NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! on 'Tonight'
by Caryn Robbins - November 27, 2015 On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Queen Latifah talked about starring in and customizing her look for NBC's live production of THE WIZ LIVE!...
STAGE TUBE: All-New Footage of Shanice Williams and Queen Latifah Belting It Out in Promo for NBC'S THE WIZ LIVE!
by Stage Tube - November 20, 2015 They're home (and we can't wait for them to invite us over)! Click below for all-new footage of Queen Latifah and Shanice Williams belting it out onstage in NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! The upcoming holiday production will air Thursday, Dec. 3....
VIDEO: Cast of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE Visits 'Today': 'We're Making History'
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2015 Shanice Williams, Ne-Yo, David Alan Grier and Elijah Kelley stopped by NBC's TODAY to talk about the upcoming television event 'The Wiz LIVE!' based on the Tony-winning Broadway hit....
VIDEO: Common Shares Details on New Song for THE WIZ LIVE! on 'Wendy Williams'
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2015 Shanice Williams, Ne-Yo, David Alan Grier and Elijah Kelley stopped by WENDY WILLIAMS to dish about their special event airing live this Thursday on NBC....
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Campers - Max Wilcox Plays 'Robert Grisetti' in GIGANTIC at the Vineyard
by Stage Tube - November 30, 2015 Below, meet 'Robert Grisetti', a camper at Camp Overton, played by Max Wilcox (GLEE) in The Vineyard Theatre's production of GIGANTIC, currently in previews for a December 3rd opening at The Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row!...
VIDEO: Watch All-New Extended Trailer for NBC's THE WIZ LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - November 27, 2015 NBC has shard an all-new extended trailer for the highly anticipated live broadcast of THE WIZ LIVE!, airing Thursday, December 3rd. Check it out below!...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with MATILDA's Heather Tepe
by Broadway's Backbone - February 29, 2016 In this episode: guest Andre Ward talks about how there is nothing 'Rotten' about joining the Renaissance, how he's roller skated for Tina Fey and with Whoopi Goldberg and done the Disco of the Ages. He also shares how continuing to find his authenticity offstage will make a healthier and longer car...
STAGE TUBE: Check out Mary J. Blige in New THE WIZ LIVE Promo!
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 21, 2015 Click below for all-new footage of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE!, featuring Mary J. Blige as the Wicked Witch! The upcoming holiday production will air Thursday, Dec. 3....
DVR Alert: NBC Presents THE MAKING OF THE WIZ LIVE Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 25, 2015 NBC will present THE MAKING OF THE WIZ LIVE tonight, November 25 on NBC (8-9 p.m. ET)....
STAGE TUBE: IT'S HERE! Watch Brand New THE WIZ LIVE! Trailer
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 14, 2015 Finally! We've got a new trailer for NBC's upcoming broadcast of THE WIZ LIVE!, featuring the song, 'Brand New Day,' with a first look at Queen Latifah and more. Check it out below!...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with DISASTER Choreographer Joann Hunter
by Broadway's Backbone - March 07, 2016 Disaster and School of Rock's choreographer Joann Hunter. Joann was born in Japan, raised in Rhode Island and has two shows opening on Broadway this season. She has worked with the icon Jerome Robbins, her Idol Susan Stroman, the legend Andrew Lloyd Webber, and now is paving the way to become a the...
Exclusive: BroadwayWorld Will Air New Episodes of BROADWAY'S BACKBONE Podcast!
by Nicole Rosky - February 12, 2016 BroadwayWorld is excited to announce that we'll be bringing you new episodes of Broadway's Backbone- a podcast dedicated to the men and woman of the ensemble: the chorus of dancers, singers, and actors that are the foundation of every Broadway musical. These often-unsung gypsies are the hardest work...
THE WIZ LIVE! Original Soundtrack Now Available for Pre-Order; Tracklisting Revealed!
by Caryn Robbins - November 24, 2015 Sony Music Masterworks and Broadway Records will release the original soundtrack of the NBC Television event 'The Wiz LIVE!' Available now for preorder at Amazo...
VIDEO: First Look - 'A Brand New Day' Featured in All-New Promo for THE WIZ LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2015 Below, check out an all-new promo featuring the joyous number 'A Brand New Day'...
Tony & Emmy Winning Scenic Designer Derek McLane Wins ADG Award for 2015 OSCARS
by Caryn Robbins - February 01, 2016 Tony and Emmy Award-winning scenic designer DEREK McLANE was honored for Excellence in Production Design in Television (Awards or Special Event category) for his work on "The Oscars: 2015."...
VIDEO: Cast of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE Visits 'Today': 'We're Making History'
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2015 Shanice Williams, Ne-Yo, David Alan Grier and Elijah Kelley stopped by NBC's TODAY to talk about the upcoming television event 'The Wiz LIVE!' based on the Tony-winning Broadway hit....
Ease on Down the Road Again! NBC Encores THE WIZ LIVE Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 19, 2015 With this strong ratings report, NBC will air an encore telecast of its holiday production on Saturday, Dec. 19 (8-11 p.m. ET)....
STAGE TUBE: Kelli O'Hara Talks About the Importance of Theatre to Children for THEATRE IN OUR SCHOOLS
by Marissa Sblendorio - March 14, 2016 Theatre In Our Schools (TIOS) is a celebration of theatre in our schools and schools in our theatres. Sponsored by the American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE) and the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), the goals of TIOS are to raise public awareness of the impact of theatre education a...
Photo Flash: First Look at Tony Winner Derek McLane's Blinged-Out OSCARS Sets!
by Caryn Robbins - February 25, 2016 Tony and Emmy Award-winning production designer Derek McLane returns to the 2016 OSCARS for a fourth consecutive year, after earning an Emmy nomination for his work on each of the previous telecasts and winning in 2014....
BWW Exclusive: Von Trapps, Lost Boys, Nuns & More Offer Advice to the Cast of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE!
by Nicole Rosky - December 03, 2015 Today's the day! And a huge one it is for the company of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! The Long Island soundstage that the cast and crew have been calling home for the past month will be bustling today as finishing touches are placed on the star-studded production. Theatre fans know that this won't be the fir... |