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....
TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Christian Borle & Brian d'Arcy James- 'We're So Lucky to Be Invited to the Ball'
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2015 We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was...
TV: Watch Highlights from Lyric Opera of Chicago's Starry New Production of CAROUSEL!
by Tyler Peterson - April 10, 2015 Lyric Opera of Chicago's stunning new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel begins tonight, April 10, and continues through May 3 at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago. Tickets start at $29, and are available at lyricopera.org/carousel or at 312-827-5600. The official press ...
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.'...
NBC to Host Open Call for 'Dorothy' in THE WIZ LIVE!
by Tyler Peterson - May 19, 2015 BWW has confirmed today that NBC will host an open casting call for 'Dorothy' in THE WIZ LIVE in NYC next month....
Breaking News: Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige Will Ease on Down the Road in NBC's THE WIZ LIVE!
by Tyler Peterson - July 28, 2015 BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige have joined the cast of NBC's highly-anticipated THE WIZ LIVE! Latifah will play the Wiz, and Blige will be the Wicked Witch of the West. ...
Kenny Leon & Craig Zadan Comment From THE WIZ LIVE! Auditions: 'We're Doing The Stage Version, Not The Movie!'
by Pat Cerasaro - June 06, 2015 The men behind the magic audition Dorothys!...
NBC Announces Casting Call for Role of 'Dorothy' in THE WIZ LIVE
by Caryn Robbins - May 28, 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....
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...
Universal Nabs Craig Zadan & Neil Meron's IN SIGHT, Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt
by TV News Desk - October 01, 2015 Universal Pictures has just picked up the psychological thriller IN SIGHT from Broadway, TV and film producing team Craig Zadan and Neil Meron....
STAGE TUBE: Laura Benanti Writes & Directs #AskHerMore Video for The Representation Project Starring Connie Britton
by Matt Tamanini - September 09, 2015 Today, Tony-winner Laura Benanti and The Representation Project released a hilarious video highlighting the different ways that actresses are treated in Hollywood. The video is written and directed by Benanti and stars her co-star from ABC drama NASHVILLE, Connie Britton. Produced by Ashley Van Bure...
STAGE TUBE: Shanice Williams Gets Hometown Blessing on Her Way to NBC's THE WIZ LIVE!
by Stage Tube - September 29, 2015 NBC's THE WIZ LIVE!, its highly anticipated holiday production, will air on Thursday, December 3. Click below for the latest behind-the-scenes look at star Shanice Williams and her journey from Rahway, New Jersey, to her starring role as 'Dorothy' in the iconic musical!...
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....
STAGE TUBE: Laura Benanti Writes & Directs #AskHerMore Video for The Representation Project Starring Connie Britton
by Matt Tamanini - September 09, 2015 Today, Tony-winner Laura Benanti and The Representation Project released a hilarious video highlighting the different ways that actresses are treated in Hollywood. The video is written and directed by Benanti and stars her co-star from ABC drama NASHVILLE, Connie Britton. Produced by Ashley Van Bure...
Audra McDonald Comes to Pittsburgh's Landmark Byham Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2015 The Hill House Association (www.hillhouse.org) will present six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald in concert for one night only. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. tonight, April 15(th) at the landmark Byham Theater....
Uzo Aduba Talks Casting in NBC's THE WIZ LIVE: 'Anything Is Possible'
by Caryn Robbins - August 28, 2015 Best known for her Emmy-winning portrayal of Suzanne 'Crazy Eyes' Warren on the hit Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black,' actress Uzo Aduba (Broadway's GODSPELL) stopped by this morning's TODAY to share that she couldn't believe it when she got the call to play Glinda the Good...
Tony-Winner Laura Benanti Publishes Extremely Personal Op-Ed
by Matt Tamanini - September 29, 2015 This morning, Tony-winning star of stage and screen Laura Benanti published an extremely personal op-ed in Huffington Post Women. In the piece, Benanti discusses the difficult situation surrounding her miscarriage....
Broadway Kids to Perform Tonight for Suicide Prevention
by Tyler Peterson - September 09, 2015 Hosted by Oona Laurence (Matilda, Southpaw) and Owen Judge (Fantastic Four), Lyrics for Life will be held tonight, Sept 9th at Symphony Space....
Laura Benanti Set To Pen Collection Of Humorous Essays, To Be Published In 2016
by Pat Cerasaro - April 13, 2015 A Broadway and Hollywood star is penning a memoir!...
Magical Music for Life Foundation Presents TUNES IN TIMES SQUARE Benefit Concert
by Tori Leiber - April 20, 2015 Magical Music for Life Foundation will present its fourth annual TUNES IN TIMES SQUARE benefit concert Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on the Broadway Pedestrian Plaza between 46th & 47th Streets in Times Square. This event will be a continuous sing-a-thon, with members of the Broadwa...
Hot Video! Original INTO THE WOODS Star Danielle Ferland Joins Tim Realbuto For 'No One Is Alone' Live
by Pat Cerasaro - August 06, 2015 An original star recreates an iconic song!...
TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with the Tony-Nominated Cast of SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - May 13, 2015 Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured the Tony-nomi...
Uzo Aduba Talks Casting in NBC's THE WIZ LIVE: 'Anything Is Possible'
by Caryn Robbins - August 28, 2015 Best known for her Emmy-winning portrayal of Suzanne 'Crazy Eyes' Warren on the hit Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black,' actress Uzo Aduba (Broadway's GODSPELL) stopped by this morning's TODAY to share that she couldn't believe it when she got the call to play Glinda the Good...
Laura Benanti Set To Pen Collection Of Humorous Essays, To Be Published In 2016
by Pat Cerasaro - April 13, 2015 A Broadway and Hollywood star is penning a memoir!...
TV: Watch Highlights from Lyric Opera of Chicago's Starry New Production of CAROUSEL!
by Tyler Peterson - April 10, 2015 Lyric Opera of Chicago's stunning new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel begins tonight, April 10, and continues through May 3 at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago. Tickets start at $29, and are available at lyricopera.org/carousel or at 312-827-5600. The official press ... |