Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Reached Rare RIAA Diamond Status
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 25, 2021 The iconic song has been officially certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), representing 10 million or more in sales and stream equivalents in the United States....
Courtney Act Announces Brand New UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - June 23, 2020 Courtney Act announces today her return to the UK and Ireland with critically acclaimed show 'Fluid' in Spring 2021 [23.06]....
Broadway's Norm Lewis to Return to Adelphi PAC for the Holidays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2021 Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis once again takes the stage at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) with his new show (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays on Friday, December 17....
Now On View at Cultural Counsel: THE PURPOSE OF LIGHT By Misan Harriman
by A.A. Cristi - October 28, 2021 UTA Artist Space presents The Purpose of Light, a new digital exhibition of photographs by Nigerian-born British photographer and activist Misan Harriman. ...
'We Don't Talk About Bruno' Hits #2 on Billboard Hot 100
by Michael Major - January 24, 2022 The Encanto soundtrack has returned to #1 on the Billboard Albums chart. “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is No. 2 on the Hot 100 chart and is the highest- charting song from a Disney animated film since 1993 (“A Whole New World” from Aladdin). The track is No.1 on Billboard’s Top Song Consumption, Top A...
BWW Blog: Are Jukebox Musicals Taking Over Broadway? A Reaction to the 2020 Tony Award Nominations
by Student Blogger: Izzy Betz - October 20, 2020 Right off the bat, I will say that this is going to be the most interesting Tony Awards ever....
BroadwayHD Founder Bonnie Comley Recognized as Top Female Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2021
by Stephi Wild - March 01, 2021 Women's History Month honors the accomplishments of women and great strides are being made but there are still less than 25% female CEOs and even fewer female founders in the media and tech industry....
VIDEO: LaChanze & Celia Rose Gooding Are the First Mother/Daughter Duo On Broadway
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 20, 2019 On the Thursday, December 19th edition of a?oeTamron Hall,a?? LaChanze and Celia Rose Gooding, the first mother-daughter duo to perform on Broadway at the same time, join Tamron for a special Christmas performance, and to discuss their relationship and careers. When Tamron asked whether they knew th...
VIDEO: LaChanze & Celia Rose Gooding Are the First Mother/Daughter Duo On Broadway
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 20, 2019 On the Thursday, December 19th edition of a?oeTamron Hall,a?? LaChanze and Celia Rose Gooding, the first mother-daughter duo to perform on Broadway at the same time, join Tamron for a special Christmas performance, and to discuss their relationship and careers. When Tamron asked whether they knew th...
Billy Porter, George C. Wolfe and More Among '101 Black Gay And Queer Men Who Made Impact In 2020'
by A.A. Cristi - December 28, 2020 Among the honorees are legendary director George C. Wolfe, Tony and Emmy-award winner Billy Porter, playwright and activist Jeremy O Harris, and more....
Third Man Records To Host MUSICIANS FOR MARQUITA Telethon
by A.A. Cristi - September 30, 2020 Third Man Records along with 50+ artists partner with Marquita Bradshaw's Historic Grassroots Campaign for U.S. Senate What: Musicians For Marquita: A Telethon hosted by Third Man Records When: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 beginning at 5 PM Central. YouTube live stream—link to be released 24 hours befo...
Camelphat Release Video For Easier
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 18, 2020 Multi-platinum, Grammy nominated producer duo CamelPhat have unveiled the official video for their latest anthem ‘Easier’....
BWW Interview: Leroy Church of DREAMGIRLS on Clubhouse
by Bryan-Keyth Wilson - January 29, 2021 The new Clubhouse App is allowing theatre to go to newer heights and reach millions....
Michigan Opera Theatre Names Yuval Sharon As New Artistic Director, Announces October Performance In Parking Structure
by Stephi Wild - September 09, 2020 On the eve of the 50th anniversary of Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT), Yuval Sharon has been announced as the first-ever Gary L. Wasserman Artistic Director. Sharon's five-year appointment is made possible by a generous gift from Gary L. Wasserman, a member of the MOT Board of Directors. ...
VIDEO: Pitbull, Sak Noel & Salvi Release 'Que Rica (Tocame)'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 13, 2020 Pitbull has now joined the fold with his new remix of the track titled 'Que Rica (Tocame)' on which Mr. Worldwide himself primes the track for mainstream success with the addition of his suggestive raps and an equally provocative new music video to mark the occasion, out now and streaming everywhere...
VIDEO: Florida Georgia Line Share the Best Songwriting Advice They Ever Received on TODAY SHOW
by Kelle Long - August 18, 2020 Florida Georgia Line checked into the TODAY SHOW this morning with updates from quarantine. Host Savannah Guthrie peppered the band with questions for a segment titled 'Six-Minute Marathon.' She asked Brian Kelley, 'What is the best advice you've ever received or given?'...
Don McLean Announces American Pie 50th Anniversary Tour Dates
by Michael Major - December 13, 2021 Celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic songs and album ever this year, McLean will entertain fans across the continent throughout nearly 30 cities from Honolulu to Toronto and everything in between, proving that “bye-bye, Miss American Pie” will forever remain a classic staple in...
EVENTA DU SCHMANCY Moves Online At 1812 Productions
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2020 1812 Productions presents its annual gala fundraiser Eventa du Schmancy. An evening of music and comedy from a team of 1812 Productions performers, Eventa du Schmancy will stream on the Crowdcast platform on Monday, June 8th at 7pm....
VIDEO: See Andrew Rannells in the BLACK MONDAY Season Two Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 13, 2020 SHOWTIME has announced that the ten-episode second season of its acclaimed comedy series BLACK MONDAY will debut with back-to-back episodes each week beginning on Sunday, March 15th from 10 to 11 p.m. ET/PT. The series is executive produced by Emmy® nominee and Golden Globe Award winner Don Cheadle,...
Chandler Center Adds Two New Shows: Marie Osmond and Scotty McCreery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2021 Chandler Center for the Arts has announced the addition of two new shows for Spring 2022, Marie Osmond on March 11, 2022 and Scotty McCreery on April 3, 2022. Tickets for Scotty McCreery will go on sale November 12 at 10 am, and tickets for Marie Osmond will go on sale November 19 at 10 am....
theSkimm Partners with Hulu on SKIMM'D WHILE MAKING HISTORY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 03, 2021 By commemorating those who are driving change, Skimm’d While Making History aims to empower women, a mission that theSkimm and Hulu will drive home across web, video, community and audio integrations....
Chinonye Chukwu to Direct First Two Episodes of HBO Max's Limited Series AMERICANAH
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 15, 2020 HBO Max, the upcoming direct-to-consumer offering from WarnerMedia set to launch in the spring of 2020, announced today that Sundance award-winning director Chinonye Chukwu (Clemency) will direct the first two episodes of its limited drama Americanah. Based on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's best-selling...
Billy Porter, George C. Wolfe and More Among '101 Black Gay And Queer Men Who Made Impact In 2020'
by A.A. Cristi - December 28, 2020 Among the honorees are legendary director George C. Wolfe, Tony and Emmy-award winner Billy Porter, playwright and activist Jeremy O Harris, and more....
Koryn Hawthorne Curates Unapologetically Black Playlist On Spotify With Her #BlackGirlMagic Takeover
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 25, 2020 Over the weekend, two-time GRAMMY®- nominated and Billboard Music Award-winning artist, Koryn Hawthorne, took over Spotify’s #BlackGirlMagic playlist, making history as the first Gospel artist to do so. ...
92Y to Present Gateways Music Festival: The Marian Anderson String Quartet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2021 The 92nd Street Y will present Gateways Music Festival: The Marian Anderson String Quartet as part of its Spring Classical Concert Season on April 22, 2022 at 7:30pm. Concerts are for fully vaccinated audiences, all concerts are also available for streaming. ... |