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VIDEO: Watch Chita Rivera, Renee Fleming, Brandon Victor Dixon, & More in PBS' A CAPI Photo VIDEO: Watch Chita Rivera, Renee Fleming, Brandon Victor Dixon, & More in PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Macon Prickett - July 05, 2018

Broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the 38th annual A Capitol Fourth puts viewers front and center for America's biggest birthday party with the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. ...


Christopher Jackson, Auli'i Cravalho & More Set for PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017

Joining the all-star line-up for PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT,broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are acclaimed actor Robert Patrick (SCORPION) and Tony-nominated actress and star of TV's IN PLAIN SIGHT and THE WEST WING, Mary McCormack....


PNC Pops to Welcome Best of Broadway for 'STANDING OVATIONS'
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017

The PNC Pops proves 'there's no business like show business' during an evening of Broadway showstoppers with 'Broadway Standing Ovations' on February 17-19 at Heinz Hall....


BWW's Guide to 4th of July TV Celebrations - Laura Osnes, Leslie Odom Jr., Heather Headley & More!
by Caryn Robbins - July 03, 2017

With the celebration of America's birthday just around the corner, BWW brings you a guide to this year's Fourth of July television specials, featuring performances by BANDSTAND's Laura Osnes, Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr, and the World Premiere of new music from award-winning composer Alan Menk...


Carole King, Vanessa Carlton and the Cast of BEAUTIFUL to Perform on PBS' A CAPITOL F Photo Carole King, Vanessa Carlton and the Cast of BEAUTIFUL to Perform on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 13, 2019

This July 4th, A CAPITOL FOURTH continues its 39-year tradition of celebrating our nation's independence on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol building.  Two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (Netflix's YOU, FULLER HOUSE, ER) returns to host the country's longest-runni...


Starry THE HONEYMOONERS Begins Tonight at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo Starry THE HONEYMOONERS Begins Tonight at Paper Mill Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017

Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, by special arrangement with Jeffrey Finn, presents the world-premiere production of the new musical comedy The Honeymooners, based on the CBS television series, with book by Dusty Kay and Bill Nuss, music by Stephen Weiner, and...


Laura Osnes & Corey Cott to Thrill Feinstein's at the Nikko with LET'S DUET Photo Laura Osnes & Corey Cott to Thrill Feinstein's at the Nikko with LET'S DUET
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2019

Two of Broadway's brightest stars, beloved costars, and real-life friends, Laura Osnes and Corey Cott will bring their new duo act, Let's Duet!, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only-Friday, July 19 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, July 20 (8 p.m.). Dazzling audiences on Broadway last season w...


BWW Flashback: Last Call in Paradise! ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Concludes Broadway Run Photo BWW Flashback: Last Call in Paradise! ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Concludes Broadway Run Today
by Nicole Rosky - July 01, 2018

It's last call in paradise! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Escape to Margaritaville, the new musical featuring the songs of singer-songwriter-author Jimmy Buffett, will play its final Broadway performance at the Marquis Theatre today, July 1, 2018, after 29 preview and 124 regular performance...


Broadway's Phillipa Soo to Perform on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH; John Stamos to Host
by Caryn Robbins - June 06, 2017

Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (FULLER HOUSE, SCREAM QUEENS) is set to host the 37th annual edition of PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol....


VIDEO: Alison Luff Bids Farewell to MARGARITAVILLE with Original Song Photo VIDEO: Alison Luff Bids Farewell to MARGARITAVILLE with Original Song
by Julie Musbach - July 02, 2018

Escape to Margaritaville, the new musical featuring the songs of singer-songwriter-author Jimmy Buffett, played its final Broadway performance on July 1. Star Alison Luff and her husband Matthew Magnusson wrote and recorded a song as a tribute and love song to the entire Escape to Margaritaville fam...


Laurence Fishburne Joins Joe Mantegna to Co-Host PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2017

Oscar nominee and Emmy and Tony-Award winner Laurence Fishburne (BLACK-ISH) will join Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (CRIMINAL MINDS) to host the 28th annual edition of PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT....


PNC Pops to Welcome Best of Broadway for 'STANDING OVATIONS'
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017

The PNC Pops proves 'there's no business like show business' during an evening of Broadway showstoppers with 'Broadway Standing Ovations' on February 17-19 at Heinz Hall....


BWW Interview: Laura Osnes Joins A CAPITOL FOURTH Line-Up, Talks Why She's Proud to Be An American
by Steve Schonberg - June 26, 2017

BroadwayWorld had a chance to catch up with Laura Osnes this past weekend to hear about heading to Washington, D.C. and other exciting news, including the recent release of the Bandstand original cast album....


Laura Osnes & Corey Cott to Thrill Feinstein's at the Nikko with LET'S DUET Photo Laura Osnes & Corey Cott to Thrill Feinstein's at the Nikko with LET'S DUET
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2019

Two of Broadway's brightest stars, beloved costars, and real-life friends, Laura Osnes and Corey Cott will bring their new duo act, Let's Duet!, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only-Friday, July 19 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, July 20 (8 p.m.). Dazzling audiences on Broadway last season w...


PBS Summer Slate Celebrates the Cultural, Technological Milestones of Summer of 1969 Photo PBS Summer Slate Celebrates the Cultural, Technological Milestones of Summer of 1969
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 02, 2019

PBS, America's home for documentary film, is telling the story of '69 with a special summer slate commemorating the cultural milestones and technological triumphs of 50 years ago....


THE CENTER in Coral Springs to Present The Beach Boys in February Photo THE CENTER in Coral Springs to Present The Beach Boys in February
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2017

THE CENTER, formerly known as the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, today announced the addition of a legendary surf-rock band to its 2018 performance schedule on February 11 at 7 pm (Sunday), The Beach Boys....


BWW's Guide to 4th of July TV Celebrations - Chita Rivera, Brandon Victor Dixon, Rene Photo BWW's Guide to 4th of July TV Celebrations - Chita Rivera, Brandon Victor Dixon, Renee Fleming, & More!
by Macon Prickett - July 04, 2018

With the celebration of America's birthday just around the corner, BWW brings you a guide to this year's Fourth of July television specials, featuring performances by Broadway Icon Chita Rivera, Opera Legend and CAROUSEL on Broadway star Renee Fleming, and more! As always, we will be bringing you vi...


ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE to Close July 1 on Broadway Photo ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE to Close July 1 on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - May 30, 2018

This just in - Escape to Margaritaville, the new musical featuring the songs of singer-songwriter-author Jimmy Buffett, will play its final Broadway performance at the Marquis Theatre on Sunday, July 1, 2018, after 29 preview and 124 regular performances....


Photo Flash: Sutton Foster, Christopher Jackson, ON YOUR FEET! Cast & More on A CAPITOL FOURTH
by BWW Special Coverage - July 05, 2016

Sutton Foster, Christopher Jackson, the cast of Broadway's ON YOUR FEET!, GLEE's Amber Riley and more performed on last night's A CAPITOL FOURTH celebration on PBS. Check out photos from the show and backstage below!...


The Beach Boys Come to Casper
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017

The Beach Boys are coming to the Casper Events Center on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are on sale beginning at 11:30 am on Friday, April 21st ....


Ruth Eckerd Hall Announces 2017-18 ADULTS AT LEISURE SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - June 26, 2017

Ruth Eckerd Hall announces the Adults At Leisure Series for the 2017-18 season, which includes returning favorites Blue Suede Shoes (The Premier Elvis Birthday Bash), 110 Years of Broadway and the Hitmen In Concert as well as several shows making their debut, including 3 Redneck Tenors, The Modern G...


Pianist Andrew Von Oeyen Comes to The Dallas Opera Photo Pianist Andrew Von Oeyen Comes to The Dallas Opera
by Julie Musbach - March 28, 2018

The Dallas Opera is proud to present an afternoon of magnificent orchestral works and one of the most gifted pianists in classical music today.  American pianist Andrew von Oeyen and The Dallas Opera Orchestra will perform a genuinely exciting twentieth-century masterworks: Sergei Rachmaninoff's Pia...


VIDEO: ON YOUR FEET Cast, Amber Riley & Alisan Porter Perform on A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2016

On last night's A CAPITOL FOURTH celebration on PBS, Ana Villafañe, Ektor Rivera and the cast of Broadway's ON YOUR FEET performed a rousing medley of songs from the hit musical....


Michael McGrath, Michael Mastro, Leslie Kritzer and Laura Bell Bundy to Headline THE Photo Michael McGrath, Michael Mastro, Leslie Kritzer and Laura Bell Bundy to Headline THE HONEYMOONERS at Paper Mill Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2017

Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, by special arrangement with Jeffrey Finn, has announced casting for the world-premiere production of the new musical comedy The Honeymooners, based on the CBS television series, with book by Dusty Kay and Bill Nuss, music by St...


PBS Travels the Globe for 'Summer of Adventure' Seasonal Features
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2017

PBS travels the globe, from China to Havana and beyond, to give viewers a sweeping look at many of the most fascinating places on Earth...






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