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In the East Wing of the White House, many of history's most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America's charismatic, complex and dynamic first ladies. The First Lady will peel back the curtain on the personal and political lives of these enigmatic women, with season one focusing on Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford and Michelle Obama.

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Will Hal Prince-Helmed EVITA Bring Its Rainbow Tour to Broadway? Photo Will Hal Prince-Helmed EVITA Bring Its Rainbow Tour to Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - January 15, 2018

So what happens now for Hal Prince's international tour of Evita? Broadway- according to a recent interview with the Straits Times. The production, which opened in Johannesburg, South Africa last fall, and which was reviewed by BroadwayWorld during its Cape Town stop last month, is on its way to pla...


Will Hal Prince-Helmed EVITA Bring Its Rainbow Tour to Broadway? Photo Will Hal Prince-Helmed EVITA Bring Its Rainbow Tour to Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - January 15, 2018

So what happens now for Hal Prince's international tour of Evita? Broadway- according to a recent interview with the Straits Times. The production, which opened in Johannesburg, South Africa last fall, and which was reviewed by BroadwayWorld during its Cape Town stop last month, is on its way to pla...


BETTY WHITE'S PET SET The Complete Series Will Be Available on DVD Photo BETTY WHITE'S PET SET The Complete Series Will Be Available on DVD
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 16, 2020

BETTY WHITE’S PET SET, a long-unseen series created by and starring the sitcom legend, will make its debut on digital platforms and DVD on February 23, 2021. Celebrating the show’s 50th anniversary, BETTY WHITE’S PET SET will be released by MPI Media Group in partnership with Darren Wadyko Media and...


Jonathan Karrant to Celebrate '100 YEARS ELLA' at Santa Fe Casino Photo Jonathan Karrant to Celebrate '100 YEARS ELLA' at Santa Fe Casino
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2017

Song stylist Jonathan Karrant takes the stage in the Chrome Showroom at the Santa Fe Casino on Friday, October 20th to pay tribute to the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald 'Jonathan Karrant is one hip jazz vocalists, born to sing and swing with style.'...


ELLA FITZGERALD - A CENTURY IN SONG Comes To Artscape Arena Photo ELLA FITZGERALD - A CENTURY IN SONG Comes To Artscape Arena
by Stephi Wild - November 01, 2018

The Jazz world recently celebrated the magnificent Ella Fitzgerald's 100th birthday. The First Lady of Song is still widely remembered every day through her prolific discography that brings joy to millions of jazz fan all over the world. She is widely acclaimed as one of the best female singers in h...


Rhiannon Giddens Masterfully Performs The Music Of Americana At The Southern Photo Rhiannon Giddens Masterfully Performs The Music Of Americana At The Southern
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2018

Singer/songwriter Rhiannon Giddens is co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning string band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, in which she also plays banjo and fiddle. As a solo artist, her elegant bearing, prodigious voice, and fierce spirit dazzles audiences worldwide with her masterful blend of gospel,...


Pacific Symphony Pops Celebrate Legacy of Ella Fitzgerald Photo Pacific Symphony Pops Celebrate Legacy of Ella Fitzgerald
by Julie Musbach - October 10, 2017

It's definitely got that swing! Pacific Symphony Pops 2017-18 season roars on with a celebration of one of the 20th century's most iconic singers Ella Fitzgerald, whose legacy and influence defined a classic era of jazz singing on what would have been her 100th birthday....


City Circle Theatre Company To Present EVITA Next Month Photo City Circle Theatre Company To Present EVITA Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2020

City Circle Theatre Company of Coralville will present the musical masterpiece Evita in concert format on February 14a?"16 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Performances are February 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm and February 16 at 2:00 pm....


VIDEO: Laura Benanti's 'Melania Trump' Corrects The Lies Of 'Fire And Fury' Photo VIDEO: Laura Benanti's 'Melania Trump' Corrects The Lies Of 'Fire And Fury'
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2018

On last night's LATE SHOW, The First Lady Melania Trump (Broadway's Laura Benanti) annotates several sections of Michael Wolff's 'Fire and Fury' that pertain to her....


Florentine Opera To Perform A Family-Friendly Production Of THE MAGIC FLUTE Photo Florentine Opera To Perform A Family-Friendly Production Of THE MAGIC FLUTE
by Stephi Wild - March 26, 2018

Milwaukee families can enjoy an opera classic with the Florentine Opera at The Magic Flute, May 11 and 13 in Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Originally written in German, this Florentine production will be performed in English to be accessible to audiences of all ages....


VIDEO: Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller Talk PATSY & LORETTA on GMA Photo VIDEO: Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller Talk PATSY & LORETTA on GMA
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 08, 2019

Broadway stars Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller sat down with Good Morning America on Tuesday to talk about playing country music legends Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, respectively, in the Lifetime original film Patsy & Loretta. During the interview, Hilty and Mueller open up about their roles as the ...


Jonathan Karrant to Celebrate '100 YEARS ELLA' at Santa Fe Casino Photo Jonathan Karrant to Celebrate '100 YEARS ELLA' at Santa Fe Casino
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017

Song stylist Jonathan Karrant takes the stage in the Chrome Showroom at the Santa Fe Casino today, October 20th to pay tribute to the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald 'Jonathan Karrant is one hip jazz vocalists, born to sing and swing with style.'...


FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE Presents 'Christmas on I.C.E.' Photo FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE Presents 'Christmas on I.C.E.'
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 12, 2018

Catholic middle school graduate Samantha Bee and TBS are pleased to announce Full Frontal with Samantha Bee's holiday special 'Christmas on I.C.E.'! Christmas is a time for all families to be together. And so is every other day....


Angel Sessions Presents Her World Premier Video, 'I Know That You Can' Photo Angel Sessions Presents Her World Premier Video, 'I Know That You Can'
by A.A. Cristi - March 08, 2018

'I Know That You Can' the latest single by Angel Sessions was released on November 3rd 2017. Now comes her world premier new video release. Angel wrote and arranged the song to inspire the world and let them know, you can do it, I know that you can....


VIDEO: Laura Benanti's 'Melania Trump' Shows Off Her Full Wardrobe of Hidden Messages Photo VIDEO: Laura Benanti's 'Melania Trump' Shows Off Her Full Wardrobe of Hidden Messages
by Stephi Wild - June 27, 2018

She's back! On last night's LATE SHOW, The First Lady Melania Trump (Broadway's Laura Benanti) joined Stephen Colbert to flaunt more coded clothing items from her cryptic closet. This comes after the real Melania was spotted wearing a jacket that says 'I really don't care, do u?' on a recent trip to...


Will Hal Prince-Helmed EVITA Bring Its Rainbow Tour to Broadway? Photo Will Hal Prince-Helmed EVITA Bring Its Rainbow Tour to Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - January 15, 2018

So what happens now for Hal Prince's international tour of Evita? Broadway- according to a recent interview with the Straits Times. The production, which opened in Johannesburg, South Africa last fall, and which was reviewed by BroadwayWorld during its Cape Town stop last month, is on its way to pla...


Stephen Triffitt To Play Sinatra In Darlington Photo Stephen Triffitt To Play Sinatra In Darlington
by Julie Musbach - April 25, 2018

Stephen Triffitt is the best known Sinatra performer in the UK. He first came to the public's attention when he appeared on Star in Their Eyes in May 2000. He won his heat, polling 400,000 votes - and a new career was born! Soon after Stephen flew to Atlantic?City to star as?Frank in a show called T...


Photo Flash: First Look at EVITA at at Lyric Arts Main Street Stage Photo Photo Flash: First Look at EVITA at at Lyric Arts Main Street Stage
by Stephi Wild - March 23, 2019

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, 'Evita' is a musical masterpiece by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber that is filled with well-known numbers such as 'Oh What a Circus,' 'Buenos Aires,' and 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina.'...


Tig Notaro Comes To Pikes Peak Center, April 19 Photo Tig Notaro Comes To Pikes Peak Center, April 19
by A.A. Cristi - November 11, 2019

Tig Notaro is coming to Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 6:00pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15th at 10am. Tickets are $29.50 and $39.50 plus applicable fees. All tickets may be purchased online at PikesPeakCenter.com or charged by phone at 719-520-SHOW....


BWW Exclusive: Watch Jessie Mueller Sing 'The Girl That I Am Now' FROM PATSY & LORETT Photo BWW Exclusive: Watch Jessie Mueller Sing 'The Girl That I Am Now' FROM PATSY & LORETTA
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 18, 2019

BroadwayWorld has an an exclusive video of Jessie Mueller, who plays Loretta Lynn in the upcoming Lifetime movie 'Patsy & Loretta,' singing 'The Girl That I Am Now.' The film, which also stars Megan Hilty, premieres on October 19....


Melania Trump to Sit Down with ABC's 20/20 Photo Melania Trump to Sit Down with ABC's 20/20
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 05, 2018

Melania Trump will be interviewed by ABC News reporter Tom Llamas, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The interview will occur during her trip to Africa, it will air as a 20/20 special on October 12th. ...


Will Hal Prince-Helmed EVITA Bring Its Rainbow Tour to Broadway? Photo Will Hal Prince-Helmed EVITA Bring Its Rainbow Tour to Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - January 15, 2018

So what happens now for Hal Prince's international tour of Evita? Broadway- according to a recent interview with the Straits Times. The production, which opened in Johannesburg, South Africa last fall, and which was reviewed by BroadwayWorld during its Cape Town stop last month, is on its way to pla...


Andrekza Releases Empowering New Single 'Ya Fue' Photo Andrekza Releases Empowering New Single 'Ya Fue'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 13, 2020

After releasing her whimsical debut single “TÉ,” ANDREKZA, the first lady of Steve Aoki’s Latin Imprint Dim Mak En Fuego, returns with an empowering new single “Ya Fue.”...


ELLA FITZGERALD - A CENTURY IN SONG Comes To Oude Libertas Amphitheater Photo ELLA FITZGERALD - A CENTURY IN SONG Comes To Oude Libertas Amphitheater
by Stephi Wild - February 07, 2019

The Jazz world recently celebrated the magnificent Ella Fitzgerald's 100th birthday. Join SAMA winner Anna Davel and the delightful Sima Mashazi (recently starring in Miriam Makeba: the musical) in this swinging tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, presenting the timeless songs that she made her own, includi...


Jessica Chastain Will Star in GEORGE AND TAMMY Photo Jessica Chastain Will Star in GEORGE AND TAMMY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 10, 2020

Spectrum Originals and Paramount Network announced they will co-produce and air the limited series George & Tammy starring Golden Globe® Winner and Oscar® Nominee Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty) as the first lady of country music, Tammy Wynette. ...






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