ARE YOU THERE, MORGAN FREEMAN? Song Cycle Comes to NYMF, 7/10 & 12
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2015 ARE YOU THERE, MORGAN FREEMAN?, a new song cycle extravaganza written and performed by Brittany Velotta, will be presented in the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival....
Alex Brightman, Alex Wyse & More Will Sing Drew Gasparini at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Nicole Rosky - June 29, 2016 FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present THE MUSIC & LYRICS OF DREW GASPARINI on Monday, July 11th at 9:30pm featuring 2016 Tony nominee Alex Brightman (School of Rock), Alex Wyse (Spring Awakening), Will Roland(Dear Evan Hansen), Julia Mattison (Brooklyn Sound), and Gerard Canonic...
Musical Theatre Factory's Summer Season to Include New Shows, Composer Showcases
by Tyler Peterson - June 03, 2015 Musical Theatre Factory (MTF), under the leadership of founding artistic director Shakina Nayfack and managing director Danny Abosch, has announced its 2015 summer season supporting the development of 16 new shows....
Christine Ebersole, Jeremy Jordan, Lorna Luft & More Coming to 54 Below in Coming Weeks
by Tyler Peterson - June 30, 2015 This July and August, 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. For a detailed schedule of upcoming performances at 54 Below and to purchase tickets, visit www.54Below.com....
Josh Groban Does Broadway; A Look Back at the Grammy Nominee's Finest Takes on Stage Numbers!
by Tyler Peterson - December 14, 2015 As BroadwayWorld reported this morning, multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban will officially make his Broadway debut as 'Pierre' in NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 on Broadway next Fall., with performances slated to begin in September 2016. In honor of the big news, BWW brings you a...
Josh Young, Claybourne Elder & More Will Lead THE CRAZY ONES at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Nicole Rosky - March 02, 2016 Based on the true story of Steve Jobs and Apple Computer, The Crazy Ones is a thrilling new original pop-rock musical with music and lyrics by Zack Zadek and book by Alex Pototsky....
Ed Asner to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Long Island International Film Expo
by Tyler Peterson - May 10, 2016 This July, the Long Island International Film Expo will present Actor/Activist Ed Asner with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his extraordinary contributions to cinema over his lengthy career which has spanned decades from his work on the Mary Tyler Moore Show to recent Film/TV and Theatre work! Thi...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - truTV's First Scripted Comedy THOSE WHO CAN'T
by Caryn Robbins - February 02, 2016 THOSE WHO CAN'T , truTV's first venture into full-length scripted comedy, premieres Thursday, Feb. 11 at 10:30pm ET/PT with two back-to-back episodes....
VIDEO: Josh Groban Talks Broadway Debut on 'Live': 'This Has Been a Lifelong Dream'
by Caryn Robbins - June 21, 2016 On today's LIVE WITH KELLY, Kelly Ripa's co-host Josh Groban spoke about making his long-awaited Broadway debut as 'Pierre' in NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 on Broadway this Fall....
VIDEO: Meet the Cast of THOSE WHO CAN'T, Premiering Tonight on truTV
by Caryn Robbins - February 11, 2016 THOSE WHO CAN'T, truTV's first venture into full-length scripted comedy, premieres tonight at 10:30pm ET/PT with two back-to-back episodes....
truTV Announces April 2016 Programming Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2016 Tuesday, April 5 HACK MY LIFE – New Episode – Tuesday, April 5, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT Hacks for Work and Play: Brooke and Kevin discover the best – and most unconventional...
To Hell in a Hand Puppet! Meet the Full Cast of Broadway's HAND TO GOD, Opening Tonight
by Meet the Cast - April 07, 2015 The new American play Hand to God opens on Broadway tonight, April 7, 2015 at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street), marking the Broadway debuts of playwright Robert Askins and director Moritz von Stuelpnagel. Scroll down to learn more about the cast and watch interviews with the company!...
VIDEO: Rare Footage from Robin Williams' Early Career Reminds Us of His Comedic Genius
by Caryn Robbins - August 03, 2015 In the video, a promotional reel to showcase Storm's work as a commercial director, a young, free spirited and hilarious Robin Williams can be seen saying everything in the book other than the line requested of him...
Alex Brightman, Alex Wyse & More Will Sing Drew Gasparini at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Nicole Rosky - June 29, 2016 FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present THE MUSIC & LYRICS OF DREW GASPARINI on Monday, July 11th at 9:30pm featuring 2016 Tony nominee Alex Brightman (School of Rock), Alex Wyse (Spring Awakening), Will Roland(Dear Evan Hansen), Julia Mattison (Brooklyn Sound), and Gerard Canonic...
WAKE UP with BWW 3/3/2016 - FAMILIAR, IRONBOUND, SCHOOL OF ROCK in San Fran & More!
by Jessica Khan - March 03, 2016 Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: FAMILIAR opens off-Broadway, SCHOOL OF ROCK hits the West Coast and more!...
VIDEO: Josh Groban Performs 'Pure Imagination' Live in Times Square
by Caryn Robbins - December 21, 2015 Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban stopped by today's GOOD MORNING AMERICA to perform 'Pure Imagination' off his hit album 'Stages' for the Times Square audience....
HAND TO GOD's Steven Boyer & Puppet 'Tyrone' Host 2015 Drama League Awards Today- Tune In to BroadwayWorld for Live Coverage!
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015 The Drama League welcomes the star of Broadway's smash production of Hand to God, Steven Boyer, 2015 Drama League Distinguished Performance nominee, as the host of the 81st Annual Drama League Awards, alongside his special guest Tyrone. One of the high points of the season, the Drama League Awards L...
On One Year Anniversary of His Passing, BWW Pays Tribute to Robin Williams with Memorable Performances
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2015 BWW pays tribute to the multi-talented star with video of some of his most memorable performances!...
HAND TO GOD Star Steven Boyer to Lead NBC Pilot THE TRAIL
by Tyler Peterson - February 10, 2016 With the tyrannical puppet Tyrone behind him, HAND TO GOD's Steven Boyer is turning to television....
Jesse Tyler Ferguson to Lead THE TEMPEST, Lily Rabe & Hamish Linklater Set for CYMBELINE This Summer at SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2015 The Public Theater announced additional casting today for the 2015 Free Shakespeare in the Park season, beginning Wednesday, May 27 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. This summer will feature Shakespeare's late romances with THE TEMPEST, directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, and CYMBE...
ABC Officially Unveils 2015-16 Primetime Schedule!
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015 ABC continues its commitment to great storytelling with the announcement of its 2015-16 slate of programming, including the addition of 10 new series. Paul Lee, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln...
Goodspeed Sets Starry Group of Writing Teams for 2016 Mercer Writers Colony
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2015 In what has become an annual ritual, a total of 36 established and emerging composers, lyricists, and librettists will converge on the Goodspeed campus from mid-January through mid-February 2016 to participate in the Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals. The writing teams, r...
Jason Gotay, Lauren Pritchard & More to Join Zack Zadek at 54 Below Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - June 29, 2015 Jason Gotay, Lauren "Lolo" Pritchard, Brandon Ellis, Natalie Weiss, and More Sing 'Zack Zadek at 54 Below' on Monday, June 29th at 9:30pm....
Ed Asner to Receive Long Island International Film Expo's Lifetime Achievement Award
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2016 This July, the Long Island International Film Expo will present Actor/Activist Ed Asner with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his extraordinary contributions to cinema over his lengthy career...
Eisa Davis, Joey Contreras & More Set for Musical Theatre Factory's First Anniversary Party
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2015 Musical Theater Factory will be hosting a party to celebrate the success of its first year. Since its founding in May 2104, the non profit organization has assisted in the development of more than sixty new musicals, with the help of seven hundred volunteers. ... |