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Congrats! Tony-Winner Laura Benanti Makes Major Personal Announcement
by Matt Tamanini - August 11, 2016

Today, beloved star of stage and screen, Laura Benanti made a major announcement on her Instagram account. Congratulations to Benanti and her husband Patrick Brown! Benanti won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in the Patti LuPone-led revival of GYPSY. Sh...


Just In Time For the Holidays! Take Home NBC's Star-Studded HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on DVD 12/20
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2016

Starring world-class performers and recording artists, NBC's musical television production of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! stays true to the groundbreaking Broadway show....


John Bolger to Lead World Premiere of ONCE UPON A PASTIME at White Plains Performing Arts Center
by Tyler Peterson - April 20, 2016

?Complete casting announced for the White Plains Performing Arts Center's upcoming World Premiere production of Once Upon A Pastime which will play the New York venue May 5-7....


TV Exclusive: Abbie Brady-Dalton CSA Auditions for 'Anna' from THE KING AND I in TURNING THE TABLES!
by Turning the Tables - March 15, 2016

As BroadwayWorld just announced, we'll be exclusively bringing you episodes of Turning the Tables- a new web series brought to you by the team that's brought you nothing before! Find out what happens when Broadway's hottest casting directors get the tables turned and audition for the actors....


Watch Zak Sandler, Steven Sater & More in LC Originals: Songwriters; Live Stream Begins at 7:30pm
by Nicole Rosky - May 02, 2016

The next installment  of 'LC Originals: Songwriters,' at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center will offer an evening of new songs inspired by Lincoln Center, created by some of Broadway and Off-Broadway's leading songwriters, and performed by four outstanding actors.  It takes place Monday, ...


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....


UPDATE: Ratings for FOX's ROCKY HORROR Drop 60% from 'Grease Live'
by Caryn Robbins - October 21, 2016

Early ratings for FOX's reimagining of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW indicate a steep decline from the network's live January broadcast of GREASE LIVE....


Zadan & Meron to Bring Aaron Sorkin's A FEW GOOD MEN to NBC Live in Early 2017!
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2016

BWW has just learned that Emmy and Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin, the creator and mastermind behind the beloved NBC drama “The West Wing,” is returning to the network with a live presentation of A FEW GOOD MEN, set to air in early 2017....


Wanna Be In HAIRSPRAY LIVE? NBC Will Hold Open Call to Cast Tracy Turnblad!
by Nicole Rosky - March 29, 2016

If you've ever wanted to strut you stuff on the Corny Collins Show, today is your lucky day! NBC and Telsey + Company just announced that there will be an open call to cast HAIRSPRAY LIVE!'s young leading lady. Check out the details below!...


HAIRSPRAY LIVE's Kristin Chenoweth to Perform National Anthem on NBC's 'Sunday Night Football'
by Caryn Robbins - September 07, 2016

Emmy and Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth, who will star in NBC's presentation of "Hairspray Live!" on December 7, will perform the national anthem prior to coverage of the Patriots-Cardinals Sunday Night Football showdown...


Mark Your Calendar! NBC Will Broadcast HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on December 7
by Caryn Robbins - April 11, 2016

NBC will have an open casting call for the lead role of Tracy Turnblad in the upcoming holiday special HAIRSPRAY LIVE!. The network has also set an air date for the live broadcast of Wednesday, Dec. 7th!...


LOVE IS LOVE Set for The Triad Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - June 28, 2016

Celebrate Pride with Broadway's youngest stars at Love is Love on Tues, June 28th at 7:30 pm at The Triad. Proceeds support The Trevor Project, a national 24-hour confidential suicide hotline for gay and questioning youth....


Laura Benanti on Bringing Melania Trump Impression to SNL: 'Yes, Please!'
by Caryn Robbins - July 20, 2016

In a new interview with ET, Broadway's Laura Benanti discussed the events which led up to her dead-on impression of Melania Trump on last night's LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT....


JUST IN: NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE Now Accepting Tracy Turnblad Video Auditions!
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2016

Today it was announced that video auditions will now be accepted for the role. Check out all the details HERE!...


VIDEO: Laura Benanti Returns as 'Fake Melania Trump' on LATE SHOW!
by Caryn Robbins - October 19, 2016

America's potential next First Lady stopped by last night's LATE SHOW to blame the left-wing media and Billy Bush for recent revelations about her husband's treatment of women....


TV: Spend the Evening with Audra McDonald- Live Tonight at 7PM!
by Nicole Rosky - January 24, 2017

Please join BroadwayWorld and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation for a special live streamed career retrospective Q&A with Audra McDonald, SAG Award Nominee for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill. ...


VIDEO: Laura Benanti Channels Melania Trump in Hilarious LATE SHOW Skit
by Caryn Robbins - July 20, 2016

Last night, LATE SHOW host Stephen Colbert decided to take advantage of the eerie resemblance, bringing out Benanti to portray Ms. Trump in a skit mocking her recent RNC speech, which many believed had been plagiarized....


VIDEO: Laura Benanti Returns as 'Melania Trump' for Colbert's Live Election Special
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2016

Live from Trump Tower, Stephen Colbert had an exclusive interview with Melania Trump (Broadway's Laura Benanti) to discuss her election day vote alongside husband Donald Trump, as well as her new role as First Lady....


Just In Time For the Holidays! Take Home NBC's Star-Studded HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on DVD Today
by TV News Desk - December 20, 2016

Starring world-class performers and recording artists, NBC's musical television production of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! stays true to the groundbreaking Broadway show. Available just 13 days after the performance aired on national television, Hairspray Live! arrives on DVD today, December 20, 2016 from Univer...


Kara Tointon Stars In GASLIGHT At The Lyceum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017

???????One of the greatest psychological thrillers of all time, Gaslight, comes to the Lyceum Theatre from Monday 20 - Saturday 25 February, starring the celebrated stage and television actress Kara Tointon. ...


FUN HOME's Alessandra Baldacchino and More Join LOVE IS LOVE Benefit at The Triad
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2016

Celebrate Pride with Broadway's youngest stars at LOVE IS LOVE on Tuesday, June 28th, at 7:30 pm at The Triad....


Photo Flash: NBC Releases New Artwork for HAIRSPRAY LIVE!
by Nicole Rosky - April 21, 2016

NBC is assembling an all-star team of Broadway's finest and most talented creatives for its upcoming production of 'Hairspray Live!,' the network's latest stage musical following the phenomenal success of 'The Wiz Live!' The telecast will air Wednesday, December 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. Check...


VIDEO: Broadway's Laura Benanti Is A Dead Ringer For Melania Trump!
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2016

On last night's LATE SHOW, guest Laura Benanti revealed that she 'does not necessarily' want Donald Trump to win, but her resemblance to wife Melania could open some interesting career doors for her....


Tune In Tonight for Live Conversation with SAG Nominee Audra McDonald!
by Nicole Rosky - January 24, 2017

Please join BroadwayWorld and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation for a special live streamed career retrospective Q&A with Audra McDonald, SAG Award Nominee for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill. ...


Take Five! Spend Your Afternoon Coffee Break with SHE LOVES ME's Laura Benanti
by Marissa Sblendorio - March 16, 2016

In celebration of Roundabout Theatre Company's 50th anniversary, SHE LOVES ME returns to Broadway for the first time since it triumphantly launched Roundabout's musical theatre initiative over 20 years ago. Based on the same story that inspired the hit movie You've Got Mail, SHE LOVES ME stars Tony ...






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