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TV: Broadway Struts the Red Carpet at Opening Night of SEA WALL/ A LIFE Photo TV: Broadway Struts the Red Carpet at Opening Night of SEA WALL/ A LIFE
by TV - Red Carpets - August 08, 2019

Sea Wall / A Life, starring Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and Tony Award nominee Tom Sturridge, opens officially tonight, August 8, at the Hudson Theatre (141 West 44th Street). ...


New Book Professes Oral Sex was the Original Sin in the Garden of Eden Photo New Book Professes Oral Sex was the Original Sin in the Garden of Eden
by Robert Diamond - February 05, 2019

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VIDEO: Watch Taylor Swift's New Music Video for 'Lover' Photo VIDEO: Watch Taylor Swift's New Music Video for 'Lover'
by Sarah Leiber - August 22, 2019

Taylor Swift has released a new music video for 'Lover,' off of the album of the same name. 'Lover,' the album, drops tomorrow, August 23. ...


BWW Preview: COME FROM AWAY Set to Land at Fox Cities P.A.C. Photo BWW Preview: COME FROM AWAY Set to Land at Fox Cities P.A.C.
by Meredith Kreisa - March 04, 2019

COME FROM AWAY is set to play at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton from April 2-7. Here's what you need to know before you see the show....


CJ Solar Sets Date for New EP Photo CJ Solar Sets Date for New EP
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 14, 2020

CJ Solar has doubly-good news for his fans, as he has set May 1, 2020 as the date his long-awaited Coming My Way EP will be available. He also revealed his touching new single, “Watered Down Whiskey,” was released to Country radio today. ...


SISTER'S EASTER CATECHISM: WILL MY BUNNY GO TO HEAVEN? At Rivertown Theaters This Apr Photo SISTER'S EASTER CATECHISM: WILL MY BUNNY GO TO HEAVEN? At Rivertown Theaters This April!
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2019

Fill your Easter basket with lots of laughs when Sister returns to explain it all once again and answer the all-important question - "will my bunny go to heaven?" !...


BWW Preview: Brace Yourself for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Fox Cities P.A.C. Photo BWW Preview: Brace Yourself for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Fox Cities P.A.C.
by Meredith Kreisa - April 10, 2019

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is set to perform at Appleton's Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from April 30 through May 5. Here's all you need to know about the play before rolling on the floor with laughter....


Tank and The Bangas Debuts New Single 'For Andre' to Celebrate Andre 3000's Birthday Photo Tank and The Bangas Debuts New Single 'For Andre' to Celebrate Andre 3000's Birthday
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 27, 2020

To celebrate André 3000's birthday, Grammy-nominated band Tank and The Bangas debuts a new single, “For André,” today via Verve Forecast. ...


J.K Rowling Launches HARRY POTTER AT HOME Photo J.K Rowling Launches HARRY POTTER AT HOME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2020

J.K Rowling has launched an online Harry Potter hub for kids, families and fans during the coronavirus lockdown, harrypotterathome.com....


Gryffin and Chris Lane Team Up for New Single 'Hold You Tonight' Photo Gryffin and Chris Lane Team Up for New Single 'Hold You Tonight'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2020

L.A.-based artist/producer Gryffin has teamed up with platinum-selling country artist Chris Lane for a breathtaking new single called “Hold You Tonight.” Released via Darkroom/Interscope  Records, the track beautifully merges Gryffin's melodic brand of electronic music with Lane's stripped-back yet ...


RATINGS: 20/20 Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine In All Key Demos Photo RATINGS: 20/20 Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine In All Key Demos
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 10, 2020

ABC News' “20/20” stood as Friday's No. 1 newsmagazine, outdelivering NBC's “Dateline” by double digits in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+13% – 4.3 million vs. 3.8 million), Adults 18-49 (+17% - 0.7/4 vs. 0.6/3) and Adults 25-54 (+11% - 1.0/5 vs. 0.9/4).  In fact, “20/20” ranked as Friday's N...


At Least 5000 Jobs Have Been Lost in the UK Theatre Industry Due to the Health Crisis Photo At Least 5000 Jobs Have Been Lost in the UK Theatre Industry Due to the Health Crisis
by Stephi Wild - August 04, 2020

At least 5,000 jobs have been lost in the UK theatre industry due to the health crisis, ITV reports. 2,000 of these are in the last month alone, and 2,700 of the job losses are in London and the West End....


ABC to Air a Special 'America Rising' Edition of 20/20 Photo ABC to Air a Special 'America Rising' Edition of 20/20
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 30, 2020

As COVID-19 lockdowns sweep the globe, ABC News announced today that “20/20” will air its third live special in prime time anchored by David Muir on the outbreak. “America Rising: Fighting the Pandemic – A Special Edition of '20/20'” will highlight the extraordinary work by health care workers on th...


BroadwayWorld Seeks Editorial Intern Photo BroadwayWorld Seeks Editorial Intern
by Alan Henry - July 30, 2019

BroadwayWorld has just opened up new opportunities for interns to join the team!...


BroadwayWorld Seeks Editorial Intern Photo BroadwayWorld Seeks Editorial Intern
by Alan Henry - October 25, 2019

BroadwayWorld has just opened up new opportunities for interns to join the team!...


P!NK Recovers From Covid-19; Donates $1 Million to Relief Efforts Photo P!NK Recovers From Covid-19; Donates $1 Million to Relief Efforts
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2020

Beloved music artist Pink revealed on social media today that she and her son, Jameson, have made a full recovery from the novel coronavirus Covid-19. ...


Taylor Swift Will Debut New Song & Answer Fan Questions On YouTube Photo Taylor Swift Will Debut New Song & Answer Fan Questions On YouTube
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 15, 2019

According to Variety, Taylor Swift has partnered with YouTube Originals to livestream a new song from her upcoming album, “Lover,” on Thursday, August 22. at 5:00 pm ET. She will also answer fan questions and discuss her new fashion line with Stella McCartney. ...


Anna Tivel's FENCELINE And Liz Brasher's LOVE FEASTS Featured On NPR's Heavy Rotation Photo Anna Tivel's FENCELINE And Liz Brasher's LOVE FEASTS Featured On NPR's Heavy Rotation
by Tori Hartshorn - December 03, 2018

Anna Tivel's 'Fenceline', the first single from her new album The Question coming on Portland, Oregon's Fluff and Gravy Records on April 19th, 2019, was recently a Rolling Stone 'Song You Need To Know' and has been featured on NPR this weekend with OPB Music's Jerad Walker saying Tivel 'has long bee...


Bangalore Little Theatre Holds Virtual Auditions For MARY MARY Photo Bangalore Little Theatre Holds Virtual Auditions For MARY MARY
by Stephi Wild - June 07, 2020

Bangalore Little Theatre will host virtual auditions for its upcoming production of Mary Mary....


No Relationship? No Problem, In EmiSunshine's New Single 'Crimson Moon' Photo No Relationship? No Problem, In EmiSunshine's New Single 'Crimson Moon'
by A.A. Cristi - September 27, 2019

Like many singer/songwriters, EmiSunshine is a storyteller, often basing her songs on personal experiences or those of people she knows or places she has visited. Her new single, 'Crimson Moon,' was inspired by a café where she once performed....


BWW Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Neptune Theatre Photo BWW Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Neptune Theatre
by Chelsey Robichaud - April 23, 2019

Neptune Theatre's production of The Color Purple is an effortless, empowering production that will be remembered for decades. The show opened April 9th and will end June 2nd...


Hijinx Announce New Show INTO THE LIGHT Photo Hijinx Announce New Show INTO THE LIGHT
by Stephi Wild - January 10, 2019

Into The Light is a powerful piece of Physical Theatre that has been devised by the company over the last three years. It explores the bittersweet attraction of the spotlight, and our constant desire for interaction and connection through social media. What does it mean to be in the light? Why do we...


Tank and The Bangas to Make Their 'Austin City Limits' Debut Photo Tank and The Bangas to Make Their 'Austin City Limits' Debut
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 16, 2019

Breakout New Orleans-based five-piece Tank and The Bangas make their “Austin City Limits” debut on November 18. The taped broadcast episode will air on PBS early next year as part of ACL's Season 45. The performance will feature songs off the band's new album Green Balloon, which is out now on Verve...


A Tribute To Tom Petty Comes to The Palace Danbury Photo A Tribute To Tom Petty Comes to The Palace Danbury
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2019

Everything you ever need to know about love, life, and the American dream is in Tom Petty's music. One of the great songwriters of his generation, Petty's hits read like the ultimate classic rock playlist; Free Falling, I Won't Back Down, Runnin' Down A Dream, American Girl, and this list goes on an...


VIDEO: Jason Derulo Shares a Clip from the CATS Film Photo VIDEO: Jason Derulo Shares a Clip from the CATS Film
by Sarah Leiber - September 24, 2019

Jason Derulo shared a clip from the upcoming 'Cats' movie while showing off his gym and his fridge for Men's Health. Watch the video below!...






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