Lea Salonga Registers in NYC for 2016 Philippine Presidential Elections
by Oliver Oliveros - October 14, 2015 Weeks before the deadline for Overseas Voting (OV) registration on 31 October, Philippine-born Broadway actress Lea Salonga filed yesterday her OV application at the Philippine Consulate General New York on Fifth Avenue. Salonga is in the city for the Broadway production of the new American musical ...
'Share A Coke' & Unlock the Soundtracks of Summer on Specially-Marked Coca-Cola Bottles
by Caryn Robbins - May 04, 2016 Coca-Cola is getting into the summer spirit with 'Play a Coke', a new twist on one of the Company's most successful programs of all time, 'Share a Coke'. Unique to Canada, 'Play a Coke' will swap the logos on over 60 million Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero bottles...
VIDEO: ALLEGIANCE's George Takei and Husband Brad In Part 8 of 'Heightened Reality' Series, IT TAKEIS TWO
by Michael Dale - September 18, 2015 After 28 years of marriage George and Brad have learned how to deal with each other's impulse buys... or have they?...
VIDEO: Check Out The Steamy New Trailer For Second Stage's THE LAYOVER
by Michael Dale - August 11, 2016 Second Stage Theatre presents the world premiere production of THE LAYOVER, written by Leslye Headland and directed by Trip Cullman....
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Receives George Washington Book Prize
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 02, 2016 The special award and accompanying prize of $50,000 were presented to Miranda at a ceremony in New York City on December 14, 2015, and BroadwayWorld has a video of the presentation right here!...
VIDEO: George Takei Talks Making His Broadway Debut in ALLEGIANCE
by Caryn Robbins - October 07, 2015 On yesterday's WENDY WILLIAMS, TV legend George Takei stopped by to talk about making his Broadway debut in the original musical ALLEGIANCE....
VIDEO: George Takei Talks Making His Broadway Debut in ALLEGIANCE
by Caryn Robbins - October 07, 2015 On yesterday's WENDY WILLIAMS, TV legend George Takei stopped by to talk about making his Broadway debut in the original musical ALLEGIANCE....
BWW Review: SCHOOL PLAY, Southwark Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - February 07, 2017 Contemporary and hard-hitting, Alex MacKeith's debut, School Play, doesn't quite add up to the sum of its parts....
VIDEO: Exclusive! Get a First-Hand Look at ALLEGIANCE's Journey in Episode 5 of TREK TO BROADWAY
by Sally Henry Fuller - October 03, 2015 Below, go behind-the-scenes of Broadway's ALLEGIANCE with Episode 5 of the musical's 'TREK TO BROADWAY', titled 'The Point of No Return,' featuring interviews with the cast and creative team, plus some rehearsal footage!...
Nick Jr. to Premiere New Animated Series BEN AND HOLLY'S LITTLE KINGDOM, 10/5
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015 Preschoolers will journey to an enchanted land filled with fairies, elves and magical mishaps in the new animated series, BEN AND HOLLY'S LITTLE KINGDOM, premiering Monday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m....
LA Artist morgxn Announces Debut EP & Premieres 'Hard Pill to Swallow'
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2017 Today, Los Angeles artist morgxn reveals a third track “hard pill to swallow” leading up to the fast approaching inauguration date. The singer songwriter premiered the track exclusively via Billboard HERE...
TV: ALLEGIANCE Gets Ready for Broadway - Lea Salonga, Telly Leung and More in Action!
by TV - Press Previews - September 29, 2015 Broadway's Allegiance, a new musical inspired by Takei's true-life story, opens on November 8, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Previews begin October 6. It features a book by Marc Acito and music and lyrics by Jay Kuo. Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima (London's Ragtime, Off-...
Up on the Marquee: ALLEGIANCE
by Walter McBride - September 24, 2015 Broadway's Allegiance, a new musical inspired by Takei's true-life story, opens on November 8, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Previews begin October 6. It features a book by Marc Acito and music and lyrics by Jay Kuo. Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima (London's Ragtime, Off-...
George Takei Talks New Broadway Musical ALLEGIANCE on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - October 05, 2015 Best known as Sulu on the original STAR TREK, actor George Takei will make his Broadway debut in the musical ALLEGIANCE, based on his real-life experiences during World War II....
Steppenwolf Associates to Host UNLOCKED: 1984, Expand Mentorship Program
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015 As Steppenwolf Theatre Company enters its 40th anniversary season, the Steppenwolf Associates -- a group of highly motivated and passionate young professionals -- kick off the fall season with a new event, UNLOCKED: 1984....
STAGE TUBE: ALLEGIANCE's Previews Begin in Episode 7 of TREK TO BROADWAY
by Nicole Rosky - November 05, 2015 Below, go behind-the-scenes of Broadway's ALLEGIANCE with Episode 7 of the musical's 'TREK TO BROADWAY', titled 'Put on a Happy Face,' which takes a closer look at the preview period!...
VIDEO: ALLEGIANCE Stars George Takei & Lea Salonga Talk Emotional Journey to Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - October 05, 2015 ALLEGIANCE stars George Takei and Lea Salonga talk about their emotional journey to Broadway and how they have used the power of social media to promote their new show....
Casting Announced and Further Details for ANNA IN THE TROPICS at the Young Theatre
by Liz Cearns - September 07, 2016 Cal State Fullerton's 2016-2017 season opens with the 2003 Pulitzer Prize winner Anna in the Tropics, written by Nilo Cruz and directed by Fidel Gomez. The cast of includes Miguel Torres as Santiago, Joseph Daniel Zavala as Cheche, Tina A. Burkhalter as Ofelia, Lauren Villalobos as Marela, Shellie ...
California State, University Fullerton's 2016-2017 Season Opens with ANNA IN THE TROPICS
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016 Cal State Fullerton's 2016-2017 season opens with the 2003 Pulitzer Prize winner Anna in the Tropics, written by Nilo Cruz and directed by Fidel Gomez. Anna in the Tropics runs September 23-October 9 in the Young Theatre on campus. This poetic play is set in a Cuban-American cigar factory in Florid...
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Receives George Washington Book Prize
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 02, 2016 The special award and accompanying prize of $50,000 were presented to Miranda at a ceremony in New York City on December 14, 2015, and BroadwayWorld has a video of the presentation right here!...
New Australian Shows for Chris Rock Just Announced
by A.A. Cristi - April 27, 2017 TEG DAINTY announced today that due to demand Grammy and Emmy Award winning comedian, actor, director, writer and producer, Chris Rock, has scheduled extra shows to his Australian tour this June....
ABT & HCT's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Book Drive to Benefit Valley Children
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2017 Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) and the Herberger Theater Center (HTC) are partnering with the Peoria Public Library System and Phoenix Public Libraries for a special Beauty and The Beast Summer Literacy Campaign and Children's Book Drive. Donated books will be distributed to underserved communities ...
Dunkin' Donuts Launches New OREO Flavored Hot Chocolate to Sweeten the Season
by Marina Kennedy - September 27, 2016 With October around the corner and thoughts turning to cooler, crisper days in many parts of the country, Dunkin' Donutshas introduced a new hot chocolate flavor for fall sure to help sweeten the season. Beginning today and continuing through the fall and winter seasons, participating Dunkin'...
National Geo Shares First Look at Geoffrey Rush from Upcoming Anthology Series GENIUS
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2016 With production underway in Prague on the upcoming 10-part anthology series GENIUS, National Geographic Channel today releases first-look photos of Geoffrey Rush (“The Kings Speech,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Shine”) and Johnny Flynn (“Clouds of Sils Maria,” “Song One,” “Lovesick”) in character a...
St. Ann's Warehouse Partners with TodayTix for Mobile Rush
by Tyler Peterson - March 14, 2016 Today St. Ann's Warehouse announced its partnership with TodayTix, the free mobile app that provides on-demand access to the best last-minute theater tickets, to launch the first ever rush ticketing platform offering $30 tickets for every show of St. Ann's Warehouse hit Inaugural Season in its new B... |