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VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks HAMILTON Film & Reveals He's Writing a New Disney Ani Photo VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks HAMILTON Film & Reveals He's Writing a New Disney Animated Musical!
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 22, 2020

Lin-Manuel Miranda was a guest on Good Morning America Monday morning to talk about the release of the Hamilton film on Disney+ this Friday!...


Wake Up With BWW 5/12: CATS Will Stream, RISE UP NEW YORK! Benefit Clips, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW 5/12: CATS Will Stream, RISE UP NEW YORK! Benefit Clips, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2020

Today's top stories: Cats will stream this weekend, plus watch clips from Rise Up New York! featuring Barbra Streisand, Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Rannells, Karen Olivo, Christopher Jackson, and more!...


TNT, TBS And TruTV's June 19th Roadblock Featuring Marvel Studios' BLACK PANTHER And Photo TNT, TBS And TruTV's June 19th Roadblock Featuring Marvel Studios' BLACK PANTHER And JUST MERCY
by A.A. Cristi - June 18, 2020

TNT, TBS, and truTV will come together this Friday, June 19th for a special one-night-only on-air roadblock showcasing critically acclaimed films BLACK PANTHER and JUST MERCY, along with reflections from distinguished guests about the personal impact these films had on their lives and the culture.  ...


Book Tickets Now For New Musical THE PRINCE OF EGYPT in the West End! Photo Book Tickets Now For New Musical THE PRINCE OF EGYPT in the West End!
by Marianka Swain - June 03, 2019

Experience the epic emotion and soaring music of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the extraordinary new musical from three-time Academy Award®-winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked). Performances begin at London's Dominion Theatre on Wednesday 5 February 2020, for a limited 32-week engagement only. Book tickets here!...


Lin-Manuel Miranda, Barbra Streisand, Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, and More Set For Robin Photo Lin-Manuel Miranda, Barbra Streisand, Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, and More Set For Robin Hood's RISE UP NEW YORK! Virtual Telethon
by Stephi Wild - May 04, 2020

Robin Hood, New York's largest poverty-fighting organization, and iHeartMedia will join together with New York television and radio stations to air a citywide a?oevirtual telethona?? on Monday, May 11 at 7 PM ET....


TV: Creators Stephen Schwartz & Philip LaZebnik Talk Musical THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Photo TV: Creators Stephen Schwartz & Philip LaZebnik Talk Musical THE PRINCE OF EGYPT
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - February 24, 2020

Brand-new musical The Prince of Egypt opens tomorrow night (25 February) at London's Dominion Theatre. BroadwayWorld sat down with creators Stephen Schwartz and Philip LaZebnik - watch the video interview below!...


VIDEO: HAMILTON 'Broadway Brews Project' Episodes Now Streaming on The STAGE Network Photo VIDEO: HAMILTON 'Broadway Brews Project' Episodes Now Streaming on The STAGE Network
by Stephi Wild - June 14, 2019

Celebrating a three year 'run' at the Richard Rogers, and now sold at Madison Square Garden, Citifield and more, new episodes of The Broadway Brews Project's first craft beer collaboration, Rise Up Rye, with the original cast of the smash Broadway musical 'Hamilton' and Gun Hill Brewing Company is n...


VIDEO: Garden of Dream Talent Show at Radio City Continues Virtual Rehearsals and Per Photo VIDEO: Garden of Dream Talent Show at Radio City Continues Virtual Rehearsals and Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 07, 2020

Garden of Dreams Foundation's annual Talent Show would have taken place today, April 7, 2020. Each year Radio City hosts more than 100 children from the Garden of Dreams Foundation, which is Madison Square Garden's non-profit charity that helps children that are facing obstacles from sickness to hom...


VIDEO: Vocalists Perform Mashup For Hope and Inspiration Photo VIDEO: Vocalists Perform Mashup For Hope and Inspiration
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2020

Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalists Chloe Lowery, Ashley Hollister, April Berry, Rosa Laricchiuta and Jodi Katz teamed up with violinist Asha Mevlana for a virtual mashup....


Kiyan Williams's NOTES ON DIGGING Premieres Sunday, July 12 Photo Kiyan Williams's NOTES ON DIGGING Premieres Sunday, July 12
by A.A. Cristi - July 06, 2020

Artist Kiyan Williams premieres their new project Notes on Digging as the seventh commission of The Shed's Up Close online series on Sunday, July 12 at 6 pm EST on The Shed's IGTV channel on Instagram (@theshedny)....


VIDEO: Asher Reynolds Performs DEAR EVAN HANSEN's 'Waving Through a Window' Photo VIDEO: Asher Reynolds Performs DEAR EVAN HANSEN's 'Waving Through a Window'
by Linnae Medeiros - November 07, 2019

Today is a great day, and here's why: we have a look at 13-year old Asher Reynolds performing the Dear Evan Hansen classic 'Waving Through a Window' in his latest music video. Check out the video!...


TV: Barbra Streisand, Patti LuPone, and Audra McDonald Pay Tribute to Broadway on RIS Photo TV: Barbra Streisand, Patti LuPone, and Audra McDonald Pay Tribute to Broadway on RISE UP NEW YORK! Telethon
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2020

As part of tonight's Rise Up New York telethon, Barbra Streisand, Patti LuPone, and Audra McDonald narrated a segment on the magic of Broadway! Check out Barbra, Patti, and Audra below sharing some stage memories and their faith that Broadway will be back!...


Axelrod PAC Launches Summer Performing Arts Academy Online Photo Axelrod PAC Launches Summer Performing Arts Academy Online
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2020

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center announces the launch of the Axelrod Performing Arts Academy (APAA) beginning Monday, June 29....


Creative Loafing And CAMP Tampa Team Up On Donation-based Live Virtual Yoga Class Photo Creative Loafing And CAMP Tampa Team Up On Donation-based Live Virtual Yoga Class
by A.A. Cristi - April 21, 2020

Creative Loafing (CL) is partnering with CAMP Tampa, a boutique cycle-yoga-circuit studio in South Tampa, on a live virtual yoga class taught at CL Space by CAMP Co-Founder Jamie Lanza on Saturday, April 25th, at 9:30 am....


VIDEO: Vocalists Perform Mashup For Hope and Inspiration Photo VIDEO: Vocalists Perform Mashup For Hope and Inspiration
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2020

Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalists Chloe Lowery, Ashley Hollister, April Berry, Rosa Laricchiuta and Jodi Katz teamed up with violinist Asha Mevlana for a virtual mashup....


Sunny Showtunes: Let Your 'Freak Flag' Fly with SHREK THE MUSICAL Photo Sunny Showtunes: Let Your 'Freak Flag' Fly with SHREK THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - April 13, 2020

We here at BroadwayWorld know that sometimes social-distancing can get you down. With the theatre industry at a standstill, many of us are craving some trademark musical theatre merriment to keep our spirits up while keeping ourselves and others safe....


TV: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Rannells, Kare Photo TV: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Rannells, Karen Olivo, and Christopher Jackson Pay Tribute to New York!
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2020

On tonight's Rise Up New York telethon, some of Broadway's biggest stars came together for a very special rendition of the classic tune, 'New York, New York' in tribute to the greatest city in the world!...


Book Tickets Now For New Musical THE PRINCE OF EGYPT in the West End! Photo Book Tickets Now For New Musical THE PRINCE OF EGYPT in the West End!
by Marianka Swain - June 03, 2019

Experience the epic emotion and soaring music of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the extraordinary new musical from three-time Academy Award®-winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked). Performances begin at London's Dominion Theatre on Wednesday 5 February 2020, for a limited 32-week engagement only. Book tickets here!...


The Kilcher Family Continues Their Quest for Survival in All-New Season of ALASKA THE Photo The Kilcher Family Continues Their Quest for Survival in All-New Season of ALASKA THE LAST FRONTIER
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 16, 2019

For over 80 years, generations of Kilchers have survived on the Alaskan homestead, passing down valuable lessons, techniques and skills while continuously learning new homestead practices necessary for the preservation of their unique Alaskan lifestyle. Now, the next generation must rise up like nev...


Two Weeks In Nashville Drop New Single 'Take Control' Photo Two Weeks In Nashville Drop New Single 'Take Control'
by Abigail Charpentier - February 28, 2020

Continuing their steady rise, which has seen them sell out Camden Assembly before even releasing their debut track 'Don't Give In' in December, South London rockers Two Weeks In Nashville today unleash their new single 'Take Control', the first offering from their forthcoming debut EP, via Purple He...


VIDEO: Tina Fey Talks Netflix's UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT Interactive Special Photo VIDEO: Tina Fey Talks Netflix's UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT Interactive Special
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 12, 2020

Tina Fey was a guest on Monday night's episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk about the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt interactive special on Netflix!...


The 11th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival Announce First Round Of Arti Photo The 11th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival Announce First Round Of Artists
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 22, 2019

The California Roots Music and Arts Festival has had much to celebrate in 2019 with a successful ten year event, launching their own radio show “Cali Roots Radio” on SiriusXM's “The Joint,” and through a new strategic partnership with Reggae Rise Up. Cali Roots is thrilled to announce its first roun...


Palace Theater Announces Winners Of Covid-Eo Student Virtual Talent Challenge Photo Palace Theater Announces Winners Of Covid-Eo Student Virtual Talent Challenge
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2020

The Palace Theater in Waterbury in partnership with sponsor The Next Street, announces the three winning entries from its COVID-EO Student Talent Challenge that recently concluded. There were over 80 entries from students throughout CT and over 1,600 unique voters. Students submitted their virtual e...


FIRST LISTEN: In the Studio With THE PRINCE OF EGYPT's Orchestra Photo FIRST LISTEN: In the Studio With THE PRINCE OF EGYPT's Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - July 15, 2019

Get a first listen to The Prince of Egypt in an all new video, which shows the orchestral recording of the music from the brand new production!...


Two Weeks In Nashville Reveal Video for 'Take Control' Photo Two Weeks In Nashville Reveal Video for 'Take Control'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 11, 2020

Continuing their steady rise, which has seen them sell out Camden Assembly before even releasing their debut track in December, South London rockers Two Weeks In Nashville today reveal a candid video for their new single 'Take Control', the first offering from their forthcoming debut EP, via Purple ...






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