VIDEO: Laura Benanti Returns as 'Melania Trump' for Colbert's Live Election Special
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2016 Live from Trump Tower, Stephen Colbert had an exclusive interview with Melania Trump (Broadway's Laura Benanti) to discuss her election day vote alongside husband Donald Trump, as well as her new role as First Lady....
Just In Time For the Holidays! Take Home NBC's Star-Studded HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on DVD Today
by TV News Desk - December 20, 2016 Starring world-class performers and recording artists, NBC's musical television production of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! stays true to the groundbreaking Broadway show. Available just 13 days after the performance aired on national television, Hairspray Live! arrives on DVD today, December 20, 2016 from Univer...
Kara Tointon Stars In GASLIGHT At The Lyceum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017 ???????One of the greatest psychological thrillers of all time, Gaslight, comes to the Lyceum Theatre from Monday 20 - Saturday 25 February, starring the celebrated stage and television actress Kara Tointon. ...
Broadway Star Laura Benanti to Perform at SOPAC This Fall
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2017 Acclaimed Broadway leading lady Laura Benanti, a Tony Award-winner and five-time Tony Award-nominated actress, will perform at the South Orange Performing Arts Center today, November 3 at 8 p.m....
Tune In Tonight for Live Conversation with SAG Nominee Audra McDonald!
by Nicole Rosky - January 24, 2017 Please join BroadwayWorld and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation for a special live streamed career retrospective Q&A with Audra McDonald, SAG Award Nominee for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill. ...
Photo Coverage: Meet the 2017 Tony Nominees - FALSETTOS' Christian Borle
by Walter McBride - May 19, 2017 On May 3, the 2017 Tony nominees flocked to the Sofitel New York, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will continue bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next month, but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by and Actor in a ...
Blank Theatre to Celebrate 25 Years of The Young Playwrights Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2017 Hollywood's Blank Theatre has announced The Blank Soiree, A Benefit Reunion celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Young Playwrights Festival, on Sunday, June 4 at 6pm....
Tony Nominee Laura Benanti to Make Cafe Carlyle Debut This September!
by Caryn Robbins - August 17, 2016 BroadwayWorld has confirmed the great news that Laura Benanti will make her Café Carlyle debut this September....
Tony Winner Derek McLane to Return as OSCARS Production Designer; Full Production Team Announced
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2017 Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced eight key members of the production team for the 89th Oscars®, which will air live on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, on ABC. It was previously announced that Glenn Weiss would be returning as director for his second consecutive year....
VIDEO: Laura Benanti Returns as 'Fake Melania Trump' on LATE SHOW!
by Caryn Robbins - October 19, 2016 America's potential next First Lady stopped by last night's LATE SHOW to blame the left-wing media and Billy Bush for recent revelations about her husband's treatment of women....
THE WIZ LIVE!'s Paul Tazewell Wins Creative Emmy Award for Best Costumes
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2016 NBC's holiday production of THE WIZ LIVE this year garnered six EMMY AWARD nominations. At tonight's Creative Emmy Awards ceremony, Paul Tazewell picked up the award for Outstanding Costumes For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program....
Tony Winner Laura Benanti to Guest Co-Host on THE TALK on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - June 16, 2017 BWW has learned that on Thursday, June 22nd, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will guest co-host on THE TALK. Actor Dominic Cooper is scheduled to appear as a guest on the show. THE TALK airs 2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT....
Laura Benanti to Pen Book of Humorous Essays, Due Out in 2017
by Caryn Robbins - August 19, 2016 The Tony nominee reveals that she suffered from terrible morning sickness throughout her first trimester of pregnancy. During the toughest days during that time, Benanti was starring in the Broadway revival of SHE LOVES ME....
Laura Benanti to Return as Melania Trump on Tonight's LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT?
by Caryn Robbins - October 18, 2016 Today, Benanti turned to Twitter to tease a possible return of Melania on tonight's episode of the CBS late show. Check out the post below....
VIDEO: Watch Carrie Underwood in New SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Intro
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2016 Last night, NBC unveiled an all new introduction for SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, featuring country music star Carrie Underwood. Check it out below!...
Tony Awards Close-Up: Why Was FALSETTOS Such a Special Show for Christian Borle? Find Out!
by Marissa Sblendorio - May 30, 2017 FALSETTOS was not only special to audiences from across the world, but to the actors who got to take part in the production, as well. One of those actors is Christian Borle, who earned himself Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Marvin. Below, watch as he gushes about ...
HAIRSPRAY LIVE's Kristin Chenoweth Performs National Anthem on NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 11, 2016 Emmy and Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth, who will star in NBC's presentation of HAIRSPRAY LIVE on December 7, will perform the national anthem prior to coverage of the Patriots-Cardinals SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL showdown airing on NBC tonight....
Tony Winner Laura Benanti to Guest Co-Host on THE TALK on CBS
by A.A. Cristi - July 28, 2017 BWW has learned that on Monday, July 31st, Laura Benanti will guest co-host on THE TALK. THE TALK airs 2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT on CBS....
Laura Benanti to Bring TALES FROM SOPRANO ISLE to Provincetown, Palm Springs and More
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017 Laura Benanti has announced her fall/winter 2017 tour dates for her solo show 'Tales from Soprano Isle,' including stops in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Palm Springs and Ohio....
VIDEO: On This Day, March 10- A Star is Born: Laura Benanti Debuts as Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by A.A. Cristi - March 10, 2017 On this day in 1999, Richard Chamberlain and Laura Benanti joined the cast of the Broadway revival of The Sound of Music as the new Captain Von Trapp and Maria Rainer, succeeding Michael Siberry and Rebecca Luker in the roles. The two continued in the roles through the production's closing on June 2...
Tony Winner Laura Benanti Guest Co-Hosts on THE TALK Today on CBS
by TV News Desk - June 22, 2017 Today, June 22nd, Laura Benanti will guest co-host on THE TALK. Actor Dominic Cooper is scheduled to appear as a guest on the show. THE TALK airs 2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT....
Laura Benanti to Bring TALES FROM SOPRANO ISLE to Provincetown, Palm Springs and More
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017 Laura Benanti has announced her fall/winter 2017 tour dates for her solo show 'Tales from Soprano Isle,' including stops in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Palm Springs and Ohio....
Just In Time For the Holidays! Take Home NBC's Star-Studded HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on DVD 12/20
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2016 Starring world-class performers and recording artists, NBC's musical television production of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! stays true to the groundbreaking Broadway show....
Congrats! Tony-Winner Laura Benanti Makes Major Personal Announcement
by Matt Tamanini - August 11, 2016 Today, beloved star of stage and screen, Laura Benanti made a major announcement on her Instagram account. Congratulations to Benanti and her husband Patrick Brown! Benanti won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in the Patti LuPone-led revival of GYPSY. Sh...
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Wake the Hills at Hershey Theatre This March
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017 The Sound of Music will play Hershey Theatre from Tuesday, March 21 through Sunday, March 26, 2017. This series of performances marks the first time The Sound of Music has performed in Hershey since 1978.... |