Laura Benanti Would 'Give Left Pinky' to Star in MY FAIR LADY Revival
by Caryn Robbins - May 04, 2017 In an interview with ET this week, Broadway's Laura Benanti confessed that she would be thrilled to take on the iconic role of Eliza Doolittle in the highly-anticipated revival....
Christine Ebersole, 54 SINGS THE JONAS BROTHERS and More Coming Up Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2017 Next week, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Christine Ebersole, Maria Friedman Sings Sondheim and Bernstein, 54 Sings The Jonas Brothers, Kyle Dean Massey, Ben Stock and ...
Chef Spotlight: Executive Chef Andrew Riccatelli of BAGATELLE NYC
by Marina Kennedy - June 03, 2018 Andrew Riccatelli was just named the new Executive Chef at Bagatelle NYC and Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing him for our 'Chef Spotlight.'...
The Creators Of WONDERSHOW Announce MAGIC HOUR At The Triad Theater
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018 In the 1980's Elizabeth Taylor, Liza Minnelli, Jack Nicholson, Robert DeNiro and many other well known actors would use the Theater for their own weekly private performances. And more recently, the Triad has welcomed stars like Martin Short, Kristen Wiig, Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Hart. Lady Gaga even...
BWW Review: MAMMA MIA Says Farewell at Saenger Theatre
by Jenny Bravo - June 08, 2017 Say goodbye to Mamma Mia, because after this weekend, it's slipping through our fingers after all. (We'll see.) Grab your girlfriends, a glass of wine, and your platform shoes because you don't want to miss out on the fun of belting out your favorite hits like 'Dancing Queen' and, of course, 'Mamma ...
Billy Lykken Returns to Metropolitan Room for Special Gay Pride Performance
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2017 Billy Lykken, who Cabaret Scenes called a "thrilling discovery," will return to the Metropolitan Room on for a special Gay Pride weekend performance on Saturday, June 24 at 4:00PM in his critically-acclaimed show Lykken "The Sacred Monster" Live!...
Billy Burnette Premieres 'Oh Well' with Glide Magazine; New Album Out 10/27
by Emily Bruno - October 03, 2017 BILLY BURNETTE, the classic American artist with a storied nine-year run slinging the six-string for Fleetwood Mac, partnered with GlideMagazine.com yesterday (10/2) to premiere 'Oh Well' from his upcoming career-spanning album, CRAZY LIKE ME, now out Friday, October 27. Click here to listen to BURN...
BWW Interview: Cara Butler of THE STEP CREW
by Caryn Cooper - May 12, 2017 The Step Crew is a production that celebrates the rich Celtic culture through dynamic music and dance. What makes this group stand out? They bring you the traditions of Irish Stepdance, Modern Tap, and Ottawa Valley Stepdancing along with a modern fusion of all three percussive dance styles! In addi...
Photo Flash: First Look at Ike Holter's HIT THE WALL at WaterTower Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2017 WaterTower Theatre Artistic Director Joanie Schultz today announced casting and creative team details for the Regional Premiere of Hit the Wall by multi-award-winning playwright Ike Holter. Hit the Wall will be directed by Joanie Schultz, and marks her WTT directorial inauguration. Hit the Wall runs...
BWW Interview: Producer Kevin McCollum of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - July 13, 2017 Kevin McCollum produced some of Broadway's biggest shows, including MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, playing now in Minneapolis. Read along with my engaging conversation with him and learn some tidbits about an upcoming project and what drives his storytelling....
BWW Review: 30 x Ninety's THE BOY IN THE BATHROOM
by Heidi Scheuermann - November 14, 2017 Great title for a show, right? It definitely had me intrigued from the start. When I walked into the 30 x Ninety's intimate little theater (which, by the way, has been souped up since last time I was there raked seating and all) and saw the set, I had a feeling this wasn't going to be anything like...
Carl Bell to Release New Album 'Tennesse Fuel', Paying Tribute to His Late Father
by Caryn Robbins - May 04, 2017 Multi-platinum songwriter, guitarist--and now singer--CARL BELL is set to release his debut country project. Titled Tennessee Fuel, the album started as one song in homage to his father and developed into a full-length semi-autobiographical album....
Laura Benanti Would 'Give Left Pinky' to Star in MY FAIR LADY Revival
by Caryn Robbins - May 04, 2017 In an interview with ET this week, Broadway's Laura Benanti confessed that she would be thrilled to take on the iconic role of Eliza Doolittle in the highly-anticipated revival....
BFA Acting Program At Pace University's School Of Performing Arts Debuts New Work With Alumnus And Emerging Writer, Keelay Gipson
by Julie Musbach - April 16, 2018 The BFA Acting program in the School of Performing Arts at Pace University has produced a new work with alumnus and emerging writer, Keelay Gipson....
BWW Review: ALADDIN, Royal and Derngate
by Verity Wilde - December 13, 2017 For me, the best thing about panto is the stuff that's not in the script - we went every year when I was little and my favourite memory is of the year that Brian Blessed's trousers split when he was playing Captain Hook and he and Smee had an extended fit of giggles....
BWW Review: TAO: DRUM HEART; A DAZZLING DISPLAY OF JAPANESE ARTISTRY ~ at THE BROAD THEATRE
by Valerie-Jean Miller - May 04, 2018 Tao, means the path, or the Way; it is 'ever present, but must be manifested, cultivated and perfected in order to be realized.' That is the tenet applied in this extraordinary production of Japanese drumming, dazzling choreography and a unique, charming on-stage presence by the entire Cast....
Kelsea Ballerini & Thomas Rhett to Host CMA FEST 2017 Special on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - April 20, 2017 CMA Music Festival is not only the ultimate country music festival experience for fans from all over the world to attend, it's also the only music festival with its own annual network television special....
BWW Blog: Finding Art in the Big Apple
by Student Blogger: Nolan Robinson - April 02, 2018 This Spring Break I was fortunate enough to travel to a city very close to my heart but one that I had only encountered through television and movies and books, most notably, the second season of Glee. This past week I traveled to New York City for the first time for seven full days and my eyes lit ...
WaterTower Theatre Announces Casting and Creative Team for HIT THE WALL
by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2017 WaterTower Theatre Artistic Director Joanie Schultz today announced casting and creative team details for the Regional Premiere of Hit the Wall by multi-award-winning playwright Ike Holter. Hit the Wall will be directed by Joanie Schultz, and marks her WTT directorial inauguration. Hit the Wall will...
Lykken's THE SACRED MONSTER LIVE! to Return to Don't Tell Mama This Fall
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2017 Rising alt-cabaret star Lykken, who Cabaret Scenes called a 'thrilling discovery,' returns to Don't Tell Mama Sunday November 19th at 9:00pm in his critically-acclaimed show Lykken 'The Sacred Monster' Live!...
BWW Interview: Deon'te Goodman in SONGBIRD at Two River Theater
by Marina Kennedy - June 05, 2018 Two River Theater (TRT) is presenting 'Songbird' from June 9 to July 1 in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater. Directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, it is written by Michael Kimmel with music and lyrics by Lauren Pritchard. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Deon'te Goodman who plays Ri...
BWW Interview: Ripton Lindsay talks WOMAD Takeover
by Rona Kelly - August 13, 2017 This weekend, WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) has brought a world of culture to the South Bank. Part of the National's River Stage series, acts such as beat boxer Grace Savage and musicians Afro Cluster have taken over the stage. As Sunday kicked off, BroadwayWorld thought we'd try our hands ...
WaterTower Theatre Announces HIT THE WALL, Directed by Joanie Schultz
by A.A. Cristi - February 28, 2017 WaterTower Theatre Artistic Director Joanie Schultz today announced the Company will produce Hit the Wall, the groundbreaking Ike Holter play about the 1969 Stonewall uprising. This production, the first to be selected and directed by Schultz, will replace the previously scheduled Sunday in the Par...
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.'...
Adelaide Festival Opening Weekend Rounds Out with Free Neil Finn Concert
by Julie Musbach - March 04, 2017 A crowd of around 15,000 is expected to help ring in the 2017 Adelaide Festival's mammoth opening weekend tomorrow (Sunday March 5), as music legend Neil Finn performs a free twilight concert on the Adelaide Riverbank. ... |