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Thursday's FRIDAY 5 (+1): The Larry Keeton Theatre's SISTER ACT Opens Tonight Photo Thursday's FRIDAY 5 (+1): The Larry Keeton Theatre's SISTER ACT Opens Tonight
by Jeffrey Ellis - March 28, 2019

With the excitement of opening night and the histrionics of tech week to fuel them, Kristina Nichole James (who plays Deloris) and her castmates Susan Walsworth and Stephanie Hale Williams managed to find time in their hectic schedules to answer our questions and to offer some background information...


Jim James 'Tribute To 2' and 'Tribute To' Re-Issue Out Today, Feat. Covers of The Bea Photo Jim James 'Tribute To 2' and 'Tribute To' Re-Issue Out Today, Feat. Covers of The Beach Boys, Willie Nelson and More
by Emily Bruno - December 08, 2017

Jim James is releasing his new album Tribute To 2 and a reissue of 2009's Tribute To today via ATO Records. Tribute To 2 is a collection of cover songs that reverberate with fresh meaning. Blurring the boundaries of time and genre, James interprets songs made famous by a wide variety of artists....


Open Letter to Sara Bareilles Inspired by SOUNDS LIKE ME Photo Open Letter to Sara Bareilles Inspired by SOUNDS LIKE ME
by Julieta Sverdlick - July 16, 2018

SOUNDS LIKE ME by Sara Bareilles is a book that can speak to every person that has ever felt lost, or in love, or sad, or happy, or ugly, or smart. It speaks to basically everyone, and it deserves to be read. These are some of the things it made me feel....


BWW Interview: Jordan Schneider, Nick Santa Maria of 1776 at La Mirada Theatre For Th Photo BWW Interview: Jordan Schneider, Nick Santa Maria of 1776 at La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
by Cary Ginell - February 01, 2019

In McCoy Rigby Entertainment's production of '1776,' director Glenn Casale utilizes a mixture of young and veteran performers. In the show, seasoned actors like James Barbour (Edward Rutledge) and Peter Van Norden (Benjamin Franklin) co-star with young newcomers like Jordan Schneider (Lyman Hall) an...


BWW Interview: Eddie Noel talks Hurricane Maria, Becoming Emilio Estefan in ON YOUR F Photo BWW Interview: Eddie Noel talks Hurricane Maria, Becoming Emilio Estefan in ON YOUR FEET! The Musical Closing in Fort Worth
by Kathleen Anwar - April 09, 2019

This week I got the opportunity to speak with Eddie Noel on the phone as he wraps up the final 2 weeks of the National Tour of ON YOUR FEET! The Musical, closing in Fort Worth April 10-14th. As the interview began, I was so pleased to find such an easygoing, humble, and joyful person on the other e...


Darja Releases Single & Music Video 'Thinking About You' Photo Darja Releases Single & Music Video 'Thinking About You'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 17, 2020

 Pop songstress and singer-songwriter Darja shares a brand new single and accompanying music video today titled 'Thinking About You'....


BWW Review: A Gripping, Tension-Packed HOSTAGE Completely Captivates Photo BWW Review: A Gripping, Tension-Packed HOSTAGE Completely Captivates
by Gil Kaan - May 29, 2018

The world premiere of playwright Michelle Kholos Brooks' HOSTAGE receives an absolutely stunning mounting by the Skylight Theatre Company. Tracie Lockwood gives a tour de force performance as Barbara, normally an inconspicuous, yet outspoken, mother like most in the Oak Creek, Wisconsin neighborhood...


BWW Interview: Leslie Alexander Says MY FAIR LADY at Wharton Center Combines a Classi Photo BWW Interview: Leslie Alexander Says MY FAIR LADY at Wharton Center Combines a Classic Play with Stunning Music and Costumes
by Stefani Chudnow - February 20, 2020

From February 26th to March 1st only, the national tour of My Fair Lady makes its way to Wharton Center. BroadwayWorld Detroit recently had the pleasure of interviewing Leslie Alexander, who plays Mrs. Higgins in the national tour of My Fair Lady....


Photo Flash: Kelli Barrett and Jarrod Spector Bring FUNNY HOW IT HAPPENS to Catalina Photo Photo Flash: Kelli Barrett and Jarrod Spector Bring FUNNY HOW IT HAPPENS to Catalina Bar & Grill
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2018

Kelli Barrett and Jarrod Spector made their West Coast debut in Funny How It Happens at Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood on Sunday, March 18....


BWW Interview: Espen Grjotheim: NORWAY'S PHANTOM UNMASKED Photo BWW Interview: Espen Grjotheim: NORWAY'S PHANTOM UNMASKED
by Christian Ranke - January 31, 2019

On the Norwegian musical theatre scene he has originated roles such as Sky in Mamma Mia and Galileo in We Will Rock You, as well as playing Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, Karl Oskar in Kristina and Freddy in Chess. Currently he is playing the title role in The Phantom of the Opera for which he rece...


Carmen Cusack, Kyle Riabko and More Set for Cabaret 313's 2017-18 Season Photo Carmen Cusack, Kyle Riabko and More Set for Cabaret 313's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2017

Cabaret 313's 2017-18 season marks its fifth anniversary as Detroit's premier cabaret presenter, offering audiences the opportunity to experience some of Broadway's biggest names and brightest young talent. The season includes five performances across the city featuring Tony Award nominees and Gramm...


BWW Interview: Playwright Sean Grennan of THE TIN WOMAN at Centre Stage Photo BWW Interview: Playwright Sean Grennan of THE TIN WOMAN at Centre Stage
by Neil Shurley - June 08, 2018

'I think that when people are crying or laughing, there is something in them that is open and engaged and invested with the story. That's what I always want.'...


FRIDAY 5 (+1) on Tuesday: Arts Center of Cannon County's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Photo FRIDAY 5 (+1) on Tuesday: Arts Center of Cannon County's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 12, 2017

True, it's only Tuesday, but today's early-in-the-week edition of Friday 5 (+1) is so packed with interesting information and reasons for you to make reservations to see Million Dollar Quartet at Arts Center of Cannon County, we just couldn't control ourselves! And we're guessing you'll need the ext...


WINNIE THE POOH Opens May 19 at Maryland Ensemble Theatre Photo WINNIE THE POOH Opens May 19 at Maryland Ensemble Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2018

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre, The Fun Company is proud to present Winnie the Pooh. From the stories of A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh welcomes you to the Hundred Acre Wood, where A.A. Milne's beloved bear of very little brain is happily singing "Isn't it funny how a bear likes honey...


BWW Interview: Leandra Ellis-Gaston of BEAUTIFUL- THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at AT&T Per Photo BWW Interview: Leandra Ellis-Gaston of BEAUTIFUL- THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at AT&T Performing Arts Center
by Kathleen Anwar - June 18, 2019

This week I got to chat with Leandra Ellis-Gaston, Dance Captain for BEAUTIFUL- THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, playing in Dallas from June 18-23....


Meshell Ndegeocello Announces Covers Album Listen to Tender Love Photo Meshell Ndegeocello Announces Covers Album Listen to Tender Love
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2018

Meshell Ndegeocello has announced her new album of cover songs Ventriloquism today. The album, out March 16, features versions of songs by TLC, Janet Jackson, Tina Turner and more. In anticipation, she has released the album track Tender Love (Force MDs)....


Al Green Returns to the Stage at Bass Concert Hall Photo Al Green Returns to the Stage at Bass Concert Hall
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 05, 2019

The GRAMMY® Award winning and Kennedy Center Honors recipient Al Green returns to the stage to perform some of his most iconic hits and fan favorites at his first concerts in more than seven years.  Green's powerful and passionate performances of timeless classics such as “Let's Stay Together,” Sha-...


Billy Talent Drop Episodic Film 'Forgiveness' Photo Billy Talent Drop Episodic Film 'Forgiveness'
by Abigail Charpentier - December 13, 2019

Canadian rock legends Billy Talent have released the first episode of a multi-part short film today. Directed by award-winning Canadian director, Michael Maxxis, the film stars UFC fighters Rose Namajunas and Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone in a story set in a bleak dystopian desert. This first episode, For...


Shook Twins Release New Single Today, Album Out 2/15 Photo Shook Twins Release New Single Today, Album Out 2/15
by Tori Hartshorn - January 11, 2019

The Portland-based indie folk group Shook Twins have released their song “What Have We Done” via Glide Magazine. The song appears on their 4th full length album, Some Good Lives, out February 15 via Dutch Records. Listen and share what have we done here and stream here....


Royal Trux Postpones North American Tour Photo Royal Trux Postpones North American Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2019

Due to some unresolved issues arising from a past arrest, Royal Trux will be rescheduling their North American Tour. Jennifer is incredibly grateful that she will not be spending any time in jail, and in her own words, states: 'Shit could definitely be worse.' ...


BWW Review: THE PAJAMA GAME at Opéra De Rennes Photo BWW Review: THE PAJAMA GAME at Opéra De Rennes
by Patrick Honoré - February 10, 2020

After the concert version of West Side Story and an extensive tour of the musical Bells Are Ringing, director Jean Lacornerie and musical director Gérard Lecointe have chosen to collaborate again, delivering to the French public a comparatively little known musical of the 50s, The Pajama Game, which...


BWW Interview: Ricardo Afonso Talks ZORRO: THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT at Cadogan Hall Photo BWW Interview: Ricardo Afonso Talks ZORRO: THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT at Cadogan Hall
by Laura Fuller - February 13, 2020

Ricardo Afoinso talks to BroadwayWorld UK about his next outing as Zorro/Diego in Zorro: The Musical in concert at Cadogan Hall on 23 February...


Photo Flash: Kelli Barrett and Jarrod Spector Bring FUNNY HOW IT HAPPENS to Catalina Photo Photo Flash: Kelli Barrett and Jarrod Spector Bring FUNNY HOW IT HAPPENS to Catalina Bar & Grill
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2018

Kelli Barrett and Jarrod Spector made their West Coast debut in Funny How It Happens at Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood on Sunday, March 18....


BWW Review: Gloriously Reimagined LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Kills at Pasadena Playhouse Photo BWW Review: Gloriously Reimagined LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Kills at Pasadena Playhouse
by Michael Quintos - October 07, 2019

At its core, the original production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (and the movie adaptation it spawned) unabashedly celebrated its campy outlandishness. But unlike the original source material which was filled to the brim with sassy sight gags, cartoonish mannerisms, and pulp thrills, this new, gloriou...


Interview with Actress Idina Menzel Photo Interview with Actress Idina Menzel
by Roundabout Theatre Company - July 09, 2018

Education Dramaturge Ted Sod sits down with actress Idina Menzel to discuss her character in 'Skintight' and what inspires her as an artist....






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