Fill Those Ruby Slippers! NBC to Hold L.A. Casting Call for Role of 'Dorothy' in THE WIZ LIVE
by Jessica Showers - July 13, 2015 NBC is having an open casting call for the lead role of Dorothy in the network's upcoming holiday special "The Wiz Live!," set for Thursday, Dec. 3....
NBC's THE WIZ LIVE Finds Its Dorothy; Find Out Who It Is Tomorrow on the TODAY SHOW!
by Nicole Rosky - August 04, 2015 NBC's The Wiz Live has found it's Dorothy! According to the show's official Facebook page, the announcement will be made tomorrow, August 5. They write: 'Who will play Dorothy in #TheWizLive? Find out tomorrow on the Today Show at 8:15am ET on NBC. We can't wait to share the news with you!'...
THE WIZ LIVE! Cast Gets in Character for Essence Photoshoot!
by Nicole Rosky - November 12, 2015 The cast of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE is putting in 8-hour-a-day rehearsals for the highly anticipated December 3rd live broadcast. Today, Essence has shared a photo new gallery by Lance Gross. Check it out here!...
VIDEO: Watch THE WIZ LIVE's Shanice Williams & Stephanie Mills Perform 'Home'
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2015 Below, watch two Dorothies, Shanice Williams, who portrays the young girl from Kansas in the upcoming holiday special, and Stephanie Mills, Broadway's original Dorothy who takes on the role of Auntie Em, performing the classic number 'Home.'...
VIDEO: Queen Latifah: THE WIZ LIVE! Will Let You 'Escape Reality For a Bit'
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2015 Below, THE WIZ LIVE!'s Queen Latifah talks about NBC's exciting upcoming live broadcast of the musical classic, which she says will let you 'leave you world behind and escape reality for a bit'...
VIDEO: THE WIZ LIVE! Hits the Yellow Brick Road in All-New Promo!
by Caryn Robbins - November 02, 2015 Get ready for NBC's THE WIZ LIVE, starring Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Shanice Williams, David Alan Grier, Ne-Yo, Elijah Kelley, Common and more. The live broadcast airs Thursday, December 3 at 8/7c on NBC. Below, check out an all-new promo!...
MATILDA's Oona Laurence and Owen Judge to Host Lyrics for Life Benefit
by Sally Henry Fuller - August 29, 2015 Hosted by Oona Laurence (Matilda, Southpaw) and Owen Judge (Fantastic Four), Lyrics for Life will be held on Sept 9th at Symphony Space. In honor of World Suicide Prevention Week, this event features over one hundred young performers from Broadway, TV & Film, singer/songwriters and award-winning dan...
Heart to Heart Benefit for Free2Luv Set for 54 Below Today
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2015 Presented by Kids of the Arts, Heart to Heart is a series of charity events by kids for kids. ...
A Time to Shine Youth Cabaret Set for Tonight at The Triad
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2015 A Time To Shine Youth Cabaret presents teen and young adult performers from Broadway, film and TV tonight, October 10 at 9:30pm (doors open at 9pm) at Stage 72 @ The Triad, 158 W. 72nd Street, bet. Broadway & Columbus Ave....
VIDEO: THE WIZ LIVE!'s David Alan Grier, Stephanie Mills & More Sing 'Ease On Down the Road'!
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2015 Below, watch cast members Ne-Yo, newcomer Shanice Williams, Stephanie Mills, Amber Riley and David Alan Grier rehearsing the classic number 'Ease on Down the Road'!...
BWW Preview: SUPERGIRL Premieres This Monday with Super Theatre Stars
by Nicole Ackman - October 22, 2015 It's a bird, it's a plane, no…it's a girl. Supergirl, that is. There's a new hero coming to your living room Monday nights this fall. SUPERGIRL, the newest DC Comics show, premieres October 26 at 8:30/7:30 C on CBS....
STAGE TUBE: David Alan Grier Talks 'Whole New Vision of the Lion' in New Promo for THE WIZ LIVE!
by Stage Tube - August 27, 2015 NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! just released a brand-new promo for the highly anticipated holiday production, featuring David Alan Grier talking about his daughter's reaction to him playing 'The Lion' - hear what he had to say below!...
VIDEO: THE WIZ LIVE! Hits the Yellow Brick Road in All-New Promo!
by Caryn Robbins - November 02, 2015 Get ready for NBC's THE WIZ LIVE, starring Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Shanice Williams, David Alan Grier, Ne-Yo, Elijah Kelley, Common and more. The live broadcast airs Thursday, December 3 at 8/7c on NBC. Below, check out an all-new promo!...
Laura Benanti Will Play NJPAC's Chase Room This November
by Nicole Rosky - October 01, 2015 On Saturday, November 21, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will present an evening of song - the best of the Great White Way and beyond - in the intimate Chase Room at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (1 Center Street, Newark NJ)....
VIDEO: THE WIZ LIVE's David Alan Grier Takes Method Acting To a New Level!
by Caryn Robbins - November 10, 2015 Access Hollywood went behind-the-scenes of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE to speak with the cast of the highly anticipated live broadcast. The show will air live on NBC on Thursday, Dec. 3....
Heart to Heart Benefit for Free2Luv Set for 54 Below, 11/7
by Tyler Peterson - October 21, 2015 Presented by Kids of the Arts, Heart to Heart is a series of charity events by kids for kids. ...
STAGE TUBE: From Casting to Costume Design - Watch New Promo for THE MAKING OF THE WIZ LIVE!
by Stage Tube - November 19, 2015 NBC will go behind the scenes of its upcoming live musical in THE MAKING OF THE WIZ LIVE next Wednesday, November 25 (8-9 p.m. ET). Below, watch a new promo with special backstage footage and more!...
STAGE TUBE: Show Swap! BEACHES' Whitney Bashor & Shoshana Bean Sing from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by Nicole Rosky - July 17, 2015 Below, the two leading ladies bring us a performance straight from Bean's dressing room. Watch as they perform Bashor's big song from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY- 'Another Life.'...
STAGE TUBE: IT'S HERE! Watch Brand New THE WIZ LIVE! Trailer
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 14, 2015 Finally! We've got a new trailer for NBC's upcoming broadcast of THE WIZ LIVE!, featuring the song, 'Brand New Day,' with a first look at Queen Latifah and more. Check it out below!...
Laura Benanti Will Play NJPAC's Chase Room This November
by Nicole Rosky - October 01, 2015 On Saturday, November 21, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will present an evening of song - the best of the Great White Way and beyond - in the intimate Chase Room at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (1 Center Street, Newark NJ)....
Ari Sandel to Helm MONSTER HIGH From Craig Zadan and Neil Meron
by Caryn Robbins - October 21, 2015 Deadline reports that Ari Sandel will helm Universal Pictures upcoming live action film MONSTER HIGH....
STAGE TUBE: Mary J. Blige Chats About THE WIZ LIVE with Wendy Williams
by Reilly Hickey - November 20, 2015 Mary J. Blige appeared on The Wendy Williams Show to talk about her upcoming role in the live broadcast of THE WIZ. ...
STAGE TUBE: BEACHES' Shoshana Bean Performs Acoustic Version of 'Wind Beneath My Wings'
by Nicole Rosky - August 07, 2015 Drury Lane Productions and Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso (Broadway's Spring Awakening, Rock of Ages) present the pre-Broadway production of Beaches, A New Musical, based on the beloved novel by Iris Rainer Dart. The show began previews June 24 and runs through August 16, 2015. The original musical is wr...
VIDEO: THE WIZ LIVE!'s David Alan Grier, Stephanie Mills & More Sing 'Ease On Down the Road'!
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2015 Below, watch cast members Ne-Yo, newcomer Shanice Williams, Stephanie Mills, Amber Riley and David Alan Grier rehearsing the classic number 'Ease on Down the Road'!...
Meet the Cast of THE WIZ LIVE This Week at the Apple Store, Soho!
by Nicole Rosky - October 19, 2015 On Thursday, October 22 (8PM) join executive producer Neil Meron and actors Shanice Williams, Elijah Kelley, David Alan Grier, and NE-YO for a discussion and Q&A about 'The Wiz Live!', at the Apple Store, Soho (103 Prince Street). NBC embarks on its latest musical holiday tradition with a live TV pr... |
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