Official: Tim Pigott-Smith Will Lead KING CHARLES III on Broadway; Opens This November!
by Nicole Rosky - April 13, 2015 Producers Stuart Thompson and Sonia Friedman announced today that, following its critically acclaimed run at the Almeida Theatre and in the West End, the newly crowned Olivier Award winning Best Play, King Charles III, will open on Broadway this fall starring Tim Pigott-Smith reprising his much-rave...
Photo Flash: Tom Cruise Visits West End Cast of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 14, 2015 Katie Brayben plays the title role of Carole King, with Alan Morrissey as King's husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin, Lorna Want as song-writer Cynthia Weil, Ian McIntosh as song-writer Barry Mann, Glynis Barber as Genie Klein, King's mother, and Gary Trainor as music publisher and produce...
CAROLE KING Performs at In-Home Fundraiser for MA Senator
by Sarah Bellet - April 14, 2014 In a fundraiser for Ed Markey, junior senator of Massachusetts, King performed for donors in the home of Lois Robbins....
Cincinnati Playhouse to Host CELEBRATING KING RECORDS, 5/31
by Tyler Peterson - April 27, 2015 The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will salute the legacy of Cincinnati's own King Records with a one-of-a-kind celebration in Over-the-Rhine's Washington Park on Sunday, May 31. Celebrating King Records will feature an evening of food, music and memories, capped with an exciting staged concert re...
Photo Flash: First Look at Alonzo King LINES Ballet at Meany Hall
by Diana Heisroth - April 07, 2014 Alonzo King, the celebrated contemporary ballet company, is guided by its uniquely global artistic vision. Drawing on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, the company's works imbue classical ballet with new expressive potential. Alonzo King's visionary choreography is renowned for its...
Ra-Peep-ki! THE LION KING Celebrates Easter With Cute Social Media Image
by Pat Cerasaro - April 02, 2015 An adorable Easter surprise from THE LION KING!...
Bartlett Sher & More Set for THE KING & I Platform Series Event Tonight
by Pat Cerasaro - April 09, 2015 Get the full background on the new Lincoln Center production of THE KING & I!...
Carole King Honored as 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014 It was announced today that Carole King will be honored as the 2014 MusiCares() Person of the Year tonight, Jan. 24, 2014....
Disney's THE LION KING Becomes Top Box Office Title in All Mediums
by Caryn Robbins - September 22, 2014 Disney's THE LION KING stage musical has now achieved the most successful box office earnings of any work in any media in entertainment history....
Carole King Honored as 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014 It was announced today that Carole King will be honored as the 2014 MusiCares() Person of the Year tonight, Jan. 24, 2014....
VIDEO: BEAUTIFUL's Jessie Mueller Performs King Classic on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - February 27, 2014 Tony nominee Jessie Mueller appeared on this morning's Today show for a live performance of King's classic, 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow.'...
VIDEO: BEAUTIFUL's Jessie Mueller Performs King Classic on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - February 27, 2014 Tony nominee Jessie Mueller appeared on this morning's Today show for a live performance of King's classic, 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow.'...
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from West End's BEAUTIFUL, Starring Katie Brayben!
by Tyler Peterson - March 03, 2015 The West End production of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, opened on 24 February 2015 at the Aldwych Theatre, London. Directed by Marc Bruni, Beautiful - The Carole King Musical has book byDouglas McGrath with words and music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Below, Bro...
THE LION KING Announces Open Auditions for 'Cub School'!
by Carrie Dunn - August 29, 2014 Open auditions are to be held for 'Cub School' - the programme where children who have the potential to play Young Simba and Young Nala in Disney's musical THE LION KING have the opportunity to hone the skills required to take on these challenging roles....
BWW CD REVIEW: The Original Broadway Cast Recording of BEAUTIFUL is Toe-Tapping Good and Pays Stellar Tribute to an Icon
by Brittany Goldfield Rodrigues - May 14, 2014 THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING) is an ode to many icons, but with well deserved special attention to Carole King. Each and every track was expertly chosen, and brilliantly executed by the extremely talented cast....
Getting to Know Them! Spotlight on THE KING AND I's Top 5 Annas in Broadway History
by Sally Henry - April 07, 2015 When the latest Rodgers and Hammerstein revival, THE KING AND I, opens in just over a week, starring Ken Watanabe and Kelli O'Hara, it will be the show's fifth Broadway production. Over the past six decades since the production originally opened on Broadway, basically only Yul Brynner has played the...
Photo Flash: Inside BEAUTIFUL's Opening Night in the West End with Carole King, Cynthia Weil, Barry Mann & More!
by Tyler Peterson - February 25, 2015 Below, BroadwayWorld brings you additional photos from the show's big opening night in London!...
Adult Swim Introduces New Live-Action Comedy Series BLACK JESUS at Comic-Con
by Caryn Robbins - July 28, 2014 Saturday was a blast with signings at the Comic-Con Adult Swim booth featuring show creators and voice talent from The Venture Bros., Robot Chicken and Rick and Morty....
Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the New Federal Theatre's 44th Anniversary Gala
by Walter McBride - March 17, 2014 Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre's 44th anniversary culminated with a special Gala at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center (199 Chambers Street) last night, March 16th. This special event saluting NFT, for over 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, was hosted by Danny Glover and Debbi ...
THE FOUR KING COUSINS Release Heartfelt Mother's Day Salute
by Danielle DeSisto - May 09, 2014 The Four King Cousins, the vocal quartet who recently headlined a second sold-out concert at LA's famed Catalina Jazz Club, celebrate Mother's Day with the premiere of their new music video “I'll Get By/God Only Knows,” a heartfelt salute to the creative legacy of their mother's, Big Band-era greats...
Official: Tim Pigott-Smith Will Lead KING CHARLES III on Broadway; Opens This November!
by Nicole Rosky - April 13, 2015 Producers Stuart Thompson and Sonia Friedman announced today that, following its critically acclaimed run at the Almeida Theatre and in the West End, the newly crowned Olivier Award winning Best Play, King Charles III, will open on Broadway this fall starring Tim Pigott-Smith reprising his much-rave...
Disney's THE LION KING Comes to Boston Opera House, Now thru 10/12
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2014 The Boston engagement of Disney's The Lion King. Boston's most eagerly awaited stage production returns to the Boston Opera House stage runs today, September 9 to October 12 as part of the 2014-2015 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season....
Esteban Oliver to Join Broadway's THE LION KING as 'Zazu' Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - March 31, 2014 Broadway's landmark musical event THE LION KING, the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history, is pleased to welcome ESTEBAN OLIVER as Zazu, beginning performances tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1, 2014....
Smoothie King Celebrates New Smoothie King Center With '3-Point Play' Franchisee Incentive
by Robert Diamond - February 25, 2014 Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the premier smoothie and nutritional lifestyle center, announced today a franchise development incentive program giving new franchisees the opportunity to score big savings when they sign a multi-unit agreement to open three Smoothie King locations. As part of the &qu...
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe THE KING AND I- Watch Just-Released TV Spot!
by Nicole Rosky - February 16, 2015 Lincoln Center Theater will soon present Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, which will feature a cast led by Kelli O'Hara (as Anna Leonowens) and Ken Watanabe (as the King of Siam). Featuring direction by Bartlett Sher, it will begin previews Thursday, March 12 and open on Thursday, April 16 at... |