Daniel Plimpton Joins 'BRIDGE THE GAP' Concert Lineup at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2016 Daniel Plimpton will be collaborating with Alicia Krakauer in NEXT Concert Series : Bridge the Gap (fun fact - they're cousins!) He is currently playing Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Engeman Theatre in Long Island, and was previously seen in the national tours of Book of Mormon and Spring...
'BRIDGE THE GAP' Concert to Donate Portion of Proceeds to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2016 NEXT Concert Series: Bridge the Gap will donate a portion of it's proceeds to the American Foundation for Suicide prevention. ...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with SOMETHING ROTTEN's Andre Ward
by Broadway's Backbone - February 22, 2016 In this episode: guest Andre Ward talks about how there is nothing 'Rotten' about joining the Renaissance, how he's roller skated for Tina Fey and with Whoopi Goldberg and done the Disco of the Ages. He also shares how continuing to find his authenticity offstage will make a healthier and longer car...
Photo Flash: Hundreds of Tracy Turnblad Hopefuls Attend Open Call for NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE
by Louisa Brady - April 24, 2016 As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the open call for the role of Tracy Turnblad in NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! is being held today, April 24th, from 10am-2pm. BroadwayWorld has an inside look at photos from the event; check them out below!...
Mark Your Calendar! NBC Will Broadcast HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on December 7
by Caryn Robbins - April 11, 2016 NBC will have an open casting call for the lead role of Tracy Turnblad in the upcoming holiday special HAIRSPRAY LIVE!. The network has also set an air date for the live broadcast of Wednesday, Dec. 7th!...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Tripp Hanson
by Broadway's Backbone - June 07, 2016 In this episode: Tripp Hanson is currently in Act 2 of his career, and he sees the possibility of there being four. Tripp started as a street performer, landed on Broadway, toured with Tommy Tune, and now is an acupuncturist with his own practice. Few people are given the arts of healing and musical...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with MATILDA's Heather Tepe
by Broadway's Backbone - February 29, 2016 In this episode: guest Andre Ward talks about how there is nothing 'Rotten' about joining the Renaissance, how he's roller skated for Tina Fey and with Whoopi Goldberg and done the Disco of the Ages. He also shares how continuing to find his authenticity offstage will make a healthier and longer car...
Chris McCarrell, Brennyn Lark & More Will Take Part in THE NO RULES SHOW at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Marissa Sblendorio - March 14, 2016 Feinstein's 54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Joshua Morgan in The No Rules Show on March 18 2016. The No Rules Show is an evening that's 50% talk show, 25% cabaret, 20% sketch comedy, and 5% WTF. With guests ranging from Broadway's biggest stars to journalists, city council members, comedi...
Live-Action PETER PAN Reboot in the Works at Disney
by Caryn Robbins - April 14, 2016 Disney plans to make a live-action reboot of the children's classic PETER PAN....
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with DISASTER Choreographer Joann Hunter
by Broadway's Backbone - March 07, 2016 Disaster and School of Rock's choreographer Joann Hunter. Joann was born in Japan, raised in Rhode Island and has two shows opening on Broadway this season. She has worked with the icon Jerome Robbins, her Idol Susan Stroman, the legend Andrew Lloyd Webber, and now is paving the way to become a the...
Exclusive: BroadwayWorld Will Air New Episodes of BROADWAY'S BACKBONE Podcast!
by Nicole Rosky - February 12, 2016 BroadwayWorld is excited to announce that we'll be bringing you new episodes of Broadway's Backbone- a podcast dedicated to the men and woman of the ensemble: the chorus of dancers, singers, and actors that are the foundation of every Broadway musical. These often-unsung gypsies are the hardest work...
STAGE TUBE: Cast of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! Reunites for Performance & Panel Discussion!
by Tyler Peterson - June 02, 2016 The cast and crew of NBC's acclaimed production of THE WIZ LIVE! reunited yesterday, Wednesday, June 1 at Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles for a panel discussion and live musical performances. Check out clips from the day below!...
Chris McCarrell, Brennyn Lark & More Will Take Part in THE NO RULES SHOW at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Marissa Sblendorio - March 14, 2016 Feinstein's 54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Joshua Morgan in The No Rules Show on March 18 2016. The No Rules Show is an evening that's 50% talk show, 25% cabaret, 20% sketch comedy, and 5% WTF. With guests ranging from Broadway's biggest stars to journalists, city council members, comedi...
JUST IN: NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE Now Accepting Tracy Turnblad Video Auditions!
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2016 Today it was announced that video auditions will now be accepted for the role. Check out all the details HERE!...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with WAITRESS' Lorin Latarro
by Broadway's Backbone - April 25, 2016 In this episode: Waitress' Lorin Latarro- as choreographer of Broadway's "Waitress', Lorin is serving as her main course storytelling through movement that is organic and inventive. As an artist, her menu has included: Swing, Understudy, Ensemble, Dance Captain, and Associate Choreographer. For dess...
Tony & Emmy Winning Scenic Designer Derek McLane Wins ADG Award for 2015 OSCARS
by Caryn Robbins - February 01, 2016 Tony and Emmy Award-winning scenic designer DEREK McLANE was honored for Excellence in Production Design in Television (Awards or Special Event category) for his work on "The Oscars: 2015."...
Ease on Down the Road Again! NBC Encores THE WIZ LIVE Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 19, 2015 With this strong ratings report, NBC will air an encore telecast of its holiday production on Saturday, Dec. 19 (8-11 p.m. ET)....
TV Exclusive: Abbie Brady-Dalton CSA Auditions for 'Anna' from THE KING AND I in TURNING THE TABLES!
by Turning the Tables - March 15, 2016 As BroadwayWorld just announced, we'll be exclusively bringing you episodes of Turning the Tables- a new web series brought to you by the team that's brought you nothing before! Find out what happens when Broadway's hottest casting directors get the tables turned and audition for the actors....
STAGE TUBE: Kelli O'Hara Talks About the Importance of Theatre to Children for THEATRE IN OUR SCHOOLS
by Marissa Sblendorio - March 14, 2016 Theatre In Our Schools (TIOS) is a celebration of theatre in our schools and schools in our theatres. Sponsored by the American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE) and the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), the goals of TIOS are to raise public awareness of the impact of theatre education a...
Photo Flash: First Look at Bryce Ryness as Miss Trunchbull in MATILDA!
by Marissa Sblendorio - June 07, 2016 MATILDA THE MUSICAL welcomes a new Miss Trunchbull tonight when Bryce Ryness takes over the role of the child-hurling headmistress of Crunchem Hall. Bryce Ryness joins the Broadway production after originating the role of the terrifying headmistress on MATILDA's first National tour....
F. Michael Haynie Joins 'BRIDGE THE GAP' at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016 F. Michael Haynie (Wicked, Dogfight, NBC's Peter Pan LIVE!) has joined NEXT Concert Series: Bridge the Gap at Feinstein's/54 Below. ...
Photo Flash: First Look at Tony Winner Derek McLane's Blinged-Out OSCARS Sets!
by Caryn Robbins - February 25, 2016 Tony and Emmy Award-winning production designer Derek McLane returns to the 2016 OSCARS for a fourth consecutive year, after earning an Emmy nomination for his work on each of the previous telecasts and winning in 2014....
BWW Exclusive: Von Trapps, Lost Boys, Nuns & More Offer Advice to the Cast of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE!
by Nicole Rosky - December 03, 2015 Today's the day! And a huge one it is for the company of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! The Long Island soundstage that the cast and crew have been calling home for the past month will be bustling today as finishing touches are placed on the star-studded production. Theatre fans know that this won't be the fir...
Derek McLane, Fatima Robinson, Glenn Weiss Among 2016 OSCARS Production Team
by Caryn Robbins - February 19, 2016 Producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin today announced 14 key members of the production team for the 88th Oscars®, which will air live on Sunday, February 28, on ABC....
Ease on Down the Road Again! NBC Encores THE WIZ LIVE Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 19, 2015 With this strong ratings report, NBC will air an encore telecast of its holiday production on Saturday, Dec. 19 (8-11 p.m. ET).... |