VIDEO: Billy Porter Reveals How the Arts 'Saved Him' on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - October 25, 2022 During an interview on CBS Mornings, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner Billy Porter discussed his upbringing and how the arts saved his life through his dark childhood. Porter also dished on his fashion, new music, having Ryan Murphy and Gayle King on his vision board, and more. Watch the new video inte...
VIDEO: Julie Benko Discusses Her 'Big Break' in FUNNY GIRL on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - September 02, 2022 Julie Benko appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss her 'big break' in Funny Girl on Broadway Barbra Streisand's 'shadow,' and recent backstage rumors regarding the show's casting. The video also features performance footage of Benko performing 'I'm the Greatest Star' and rehearsal footage of a new vers...
VIDEO: Sara Bareilles on How Starring in INTO THE WOODS Compares to WAITRESS
by Michael Major - July 05, 2022 Sara Bareilles sat down on CBS Mornings to discuss starring in the new Broadway revival of Into the Woods. Watch the video as Bareilles discusses the show's importance and how it's 'timely' in our country's current social climate, a possible third season of Girls5Eva and revealed her favorite song t...
Wake Up With BWW 6/10: Tony Awards Performers, Rob McClure in LITTLE SHOP, and More!
by - June 10, 2022 Today's top stories include the performances announced for this weekend's Tony Awards! Plus the Brooks Atkinson Theatre will be renamed after Lena Horne, Rob McClure will take over the role of Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, and more!...
See BROADWAY FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IN CONCERT & More at The Green Room 42 in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2022 The Green Room 42 has announced its October line-up for in-person cabaret performances. October will feature new installments of Broadway Sessions, At This Performance, Villain: DeBlanks and much more.ARTZ...
The Wood Brothers To Show True Brotherly Love During Scottsdale Arts Performance
by A.A. Cristi - February 09, 2022 The Wood Brothers are welcoming audiences into their family, along with the acclaimed up-and-coming singer-songwriter Katie Pruitt, to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 23. ...
Wake Up With BWW 1/12: CHESS May Return to Broadway and Film, and More!
by - January 12, 2022 Today's top stories include a potential Broadway revival of Chess! On a recent episode of his podcast, lyricist Tim Rice revealed not only that plans for a Broadway revival of Chess are underway, but also his hopes of eventually turning the 1984 musical into a movie....
Wake Up With BWW 7/6: THE KITE RUNNER Begins Previews, Broadway Grosses, and More!
by - July 06, 2022 Today's top stories include The Kite Runner, which begins previews on Broadway tonight! Plus, check out this week's Broadway grosses, get a first look at pre-Broadway A Beautiful Noise, and more!...
VIDEO: Lucius Performs 'Next To Normal' on ELLEN
by Michael Major - April 12, 2022 Acclaimed indie pop band Lucius perform their new song, “Next To Normal,” on today’s episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Produced by Dave Cobb and Brandi Carlile, Second Nature is a portrait of singer and songwriters Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe’s shared reflection. Watch the performance and chec...
VIDEO: Jordan Fisher Talks DEAR EVAN HANSEN on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - January 11, 2022 Jordan Fisher appeared on CBS Mornings this morning to discuss returning to Broadway in the title role of Dear Evan Hansen. The actor also touched on his own mental health struggles and how they allow him to connect to the role. Fisher also discussed his personal rules regarding social media and exp...
Andy Grammer & R3HAB Release New Remix For Hit Single 'Saved My Life'
by Michael Major - October 03, 2022 Andy Grammer released a new version of his song with multi-platinum DJ/producer R3HAB, “Saved My Life (R3HAB VIP Remix).' With nearly 20MM streams on the original version, “Saved My Life (R3HAB VIP Remix)” offers fans an updated, electronic take on the hit song by Grammer and his collaborator R3HAB....
VIDEO: Lorne Michaels Talks Kennedy Center Honors on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - December 20, 2021 20-time Emmy winner Lorne Michaels has helped jumpstart some of the biggest careers in comedy as creator and Executive Producer of 'Saturday Night Live.” 'CBS Mornings' co-host Gayle King sat down with the Kennedy Center honoree and some current cast members and got a behind-the-scenes look at the i...
VIDEO: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Reveals Why His TOPDOG/UNDERDOG Character Is the 'Ultimate Role' For Him on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - October 10, 2022 Yahya Abdul-Mateen II sat down on CBS Mornings to discuss starring on Broadway in Topdog/Underdog, alongside Corey Hawkins. During the interview, the star discussed why his character is the 'ultimate role' for him, his 'intense' pre-show routine, how he ended up in his first theatre class as a dare...
GOOD MORNING AMERICA Is #1 Morning Newscast in Total Viewers and Adults 25–54 for Second Week Straight of New Season
by Michael Major - October 04, 2022 “Good Morning America” stood as America’s No. 1 morning newscast in Total Viewers (3.335 million) and Adults 25-54 (749,000) for the week of Sept. 26, 2022, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. Leading in the key adult demos for the second week in a row, “GMA” won the first two...
Mara Jill Herman Premieres RUTH SENT US: A Benefit For Reproductive Justice At The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2022 The Green Room 42 will present Ruth Sent Us: A Benefit For Reproductive Justice on October 11th at 7:00 PM. Dedicated to the late great Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this one-night-only concert will celebrate RBG's legacy through songs and discussion from the Broadway community. Heather...
VIDEO: Bruce Springsteen & Barack Obama Discuss New Podcast on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - October 25, 2021 Former President Barack Obama and singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen sat down with CBS News senior culture and senior national correspondent Anthony Mason for their first interview together to discuss their podcast 'Renegades: Born in the USA'. Watch the new interview now!...
VIDEO: Andre De Shields, Anais Mitchell, and Reeve Carney Talk HADESTOWN on CBS MORNINGS
by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2021 On an episode of CBS Mornings earlier this week, Anthony Mason went behind the scenes of Hadestown as the show prepared for its return to Broadway....
Wake Up With BWW 7/19: WICKED Film Update, BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK Returns, and More!
by - July 19, 2022 Today's top stories include an update on the Wicked movie, which begins principal photography in November ahead of a year-long filming process! Plus, the Broadway revival of Into The Woods will get a cast recording, Broadway in Bryant Park returns next month, Erich Bergen will join the cast of Chica...
VIDEO: CBS MORNINGS Spotlights Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward Ahead of THE LAST MOVIE STARS Series
by Michael Major - July 18, 2022 A new CBS Mornings segment explored the lives of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, whose lives are the subject of a new docu-series, the Last Movie Stars. The segment featured interviews with Ethan Hawke, the series director, and Clea Newman, the couple's daughter. Watch the new clip now!...
VIDEO: Javier Muñoz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More Spotlight The Entertainment Community Fund on CBS MORNING
by A.A. Cristi - June 09, 2022 Actors Javier Muñoz and Brian Stokes Mitchell, and lyricist and composer Amanda Green joined CBS Mornings this week to spotlight The Entertainment Community Fund, the institution formerly known as The Actors Fund. ...
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Teases What to Expect From the Tony Awards on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - June 08, 2022 Ariana DeBose appeared on CBS Mornings today to discuss hosting the 75th Annual Tony Awards. DeBose discussed her previous experiences as a Tony nominee, gave advice to this year's nominees, and teased how they will be honoring Broadway swings and understudies at this year's ceremony....
VIDEO: Kennedy Kanagawa Talks Scene-Stealing Milky White in INTO THE WOODS on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - September 01, 2022 In a new segment on CBS Mornings, correspondent Jamie Wax sat down with Kennedy Kanagawa, who is the Milky White puppeteer in Into the Woods on Broadway. The puppet, which is mostly made of recylced cardboard, steals the hearts of audiences in the acclaimed Broadway revival of the classic Stephen So...
VIDEO: Patina Miller Discusses How The Witch in INTO THE WOODS is 'Misunderstood' on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - July 21, 2022 Watch Patina Miller sit down on CBS Mornings to discuss her current Broadway run as The With in the revival of Into the Woods. During the interview, Miller discussed how the Witch can often be misunderstood and how becoming a mother has changed her perspective of the character....
VIDEO: Matt Doyle Talks Representing Mental Health Struggles in COMPANY on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - June 10, 2022 Doyle discussed how he reacted to his recent Tony nomination for the performance, why Sondheim is the 'Shakespeare' of our time, and how they re-imagined Jamie for the new revival of Company. The interview also featured footage of Doyle performing 'Getting Married Today' and commentary from his Comp...
VIDEO: Lyle Lovett Performs New Album Tracks on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Michael Major - June 06, 2022 Produced by Chuck Ainlay and Lovett, 12th of June features a mix of new originals, including previously released singles “12th of June” and “Pants Is Overrated,” standards by Nat King Cole and Dave Frishberg, and a Horace Silver instrumental, representing Lovett’s dynamic live performances with his ... |