Alex Rudzinski
Latest News on Alex Rudzinski:
Jenn Freeman and Sonya Tayeh's IS IT THURSDAY YET? to Open Next Week at PAC NYC (Dec 8, 2023)
Kennedy Center Honors Sets CBS Air Date In December (Nov 14, 2023)
Perelman Performing Arts Center to Present IS IT THURSDAY YET? & More Dance Programming (Oct 27, 2023)
Jenn Freeman and Sonya Tayeh's IS IT THURSDAY YET? to Open Next Week at PAC NYC (Dec 8, 2023)
Kennedy Center Honors Sets CBS Air Date In December (Nov 14, 2023)
Perelman Performing Arts Center to Present IS IT THURSDAY YET? & More Dance Programming (Oct 27, 2023)
BIO
Alex Rudzinski is director and co-executive producer of NBC's upcoming dance competition series "World of Dance," where judges Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and NE-YO, as well as host Jenna Dewan Tatum, bring the world's elite dancers together to compete in epic battles of artistry, precision and athleticism. Solo dancers will compete against duos and crews in an unlimited range of dance, including hip-hop, krumping, popping, locking, tap, ballet, break dancing, ballroom, stomping and more.
Rudzinski, who was nominated for a DGA Award for his live television direction of "Hairspray Live!," has won two Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Direction for a Variety Special for his work on Fox's musical "Grease Live!" He has directed 22 seasons of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" and his other work includes U.K. series "Strictly Come Dancing" and "The X Factor," as well as NBC's "Maya & Marty."
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE IN CONCERT -- Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert Press Junket -- Pictured: (l-r) Marc Platt, Executive Producer; Nigel Wright, Musical Director; Alex Rudzinski, EP/Live Television Director; Harvey Mason Jr., Music Producer;
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02/28/2018
From: Photo Flash: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE Cast & Creatives Meet The Press
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE IN CONCERT -- Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert Press Junket -- Pictured: (l-r) Neil Meron, Executive Producer; Marc Platt, Executive Producer; Alex Rudzinski, EP/Live Television Director; Jason Ardizzone-West, Production
Date:
02/28/2018
From: Photo Flash: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE Cast & Creatives Meet The Press
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Back Row: Scott Wittman, Co-Lyricist; Craig Zadan, Executive Producer; Neil Meron, Executive Producer; Jennifer Hudson, Jerry Mitchell, Choreographer; Alex Rudzinski, Live Television Director; Derek McLane, Production Designer; Front Row: Marc Shaiman, C
Date:
06/10/2017
From: Photo Flash: Stars of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Reunite for Panel
GREASE LIVE: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail (director), William Ivey Long, Aaron Tveit, Alex Rudzinski and Bernard Telsey pose together onstage during FOX''s GREASE LIVE Q&A With the Creative Team at the Hudson Ballroom on Monday, August 15, 2016 in New
Date:
08/16/2016
From: Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aaron Tveit & More at GREASE: LIVE Q&A Panel in NYC
GREASE LIVE: (L-R) Alex Rudzinski, William Ivey Long and Bernard Telsey laugh during FOX''s GREASE LIVE Q&A With the Creative Team at the Hudson Ballroom on Monday, August 15, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Anthony Behar/Fox/PictureGroup)
Date:
08/16/2016
From: Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aaron Tveit & More at GREASE: LIVE Q&A Panel in NYC
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VIDEO: Taraji P. Henson & Celina Smith Talk ANNIE LIVE! on KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Dec 2, 2021
BWW Exclusive: Watch Tituss Burgess & Celina Smith Talk ANNIE LIVE! on THE KIDS TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2021
VIDEO: Watch Taraji P. Henson, Nicole Scherzinger & More in Action in a New ANNIE LIVE! Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2021
VIDEO: CMA Awards 2019 Opens with a Celebration of Women in Country
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 13, 2019
VIDEO: NBC Shares WORLD OF DANCE Digital Exclusive Judges Dance Off With Jennifer Lopez, Ne-Yo, Derek Hough & Jenna Dewan
by Tori Hartshorn - May 22, 2018
VIDEO: John Legend Gives the Students of Drama Club NYC a Behind the Scenes Look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2018
VIDEO: Everything's Alright As Sara Bareilles Debuts Classic Song in New JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE Promo!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2018
VIDEO: Everything's Alright! Watch Sara Bareilles & More Sing in New Promo for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2018
TV: What's the Buzz with JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE? John Legend, Sara Bareilles & More Tell Us What's Happenin'
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2018
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VIDEO: Sara Bareilles & John Legend Talk NBC's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 26, 2018
Up Your Holiday Season Twitter Game With These A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE Gifs
by Alan Henry - Dec 18, 2017
VIDEO: Watch Jane Krakowski & More Show-Stopping Performances from A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!
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Jenn Freeman and Sonya Tayeh's IS IT THURSDAY YET? to Open Next Week at PAC NYC
Is It Thursday Yet? will open on Tuesday, December 12 at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Is It Thursday Yet? will open on Tuesday, December 12 at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Kennedy Center Honors Sets CBS Air Date In December
The Honorees include actor and comedian Billy Crystal; acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming; British singer-songwriter, producer, and Bee Gees member Barry Gibb; rapper, singer, and actress Queen Latifah; and singer Dionne Warwick. Additionally, former Kennedy Center Honoree (2017) Gloria Estefan returns as host,
The Honorees include actor and comedian Billy Crystal; acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming; British singer-songwriter, producer, and Bee Gees member Barry Gibb; rapper, singer, and actress Queen Latifah; and singer Dionne Warwick. Additionally, former Kennedy Center Honoree (2017) Gloria Estefan returns as host,
Perelman Performing Arts Center to Present IS IT THURSDAY YET? & More Dance Programming
The Perelman Performing Arts Center will present Is It Thursday Yet?, The March, and Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.
The Perelman Performing Arts Center will present Is It Thursday Yet?, The March, and Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.
Renee Fleming, Billy Crystal, Dionne Warwick, and More Will Receive Kennedy Center Honors
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the selection of five Honorees who will receive the 46th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. Learn more about the honorees here!
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the selection of five Honorees who will receive the 46th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. Learn more about the honorees here!
Sonya Tayeh, Jenn Freeman & Holland Andrews' IS IT THURSDAY YET? to Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse in July
La Jolla Playhouse’s production of Is It Thursday Yet? will premiere July 11 – August 6 in the Playhouse’s Forum Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
La Jolla Playhouse’s production of Is It Thursday Yet? will premiere July 11 – August 6 in the Playhouse’s Forum Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Recap the Recent Works of Thomas Kail
Thomas Kail is returning to Broadway to direct the new revival of Sweeney Todd, which is now in previews and officially opens on March 26. Here are just a few of his projects from the past decade, that you may or may not have known about!
Thomas Kail is returning to Broadway to direct the new revival of Sweeney Todd, which is now in previews and officially opens on March 26. Here are just a few of his projects from the past decade, that you may or may not have known about!
La Jolla Playhouse Announces 2023/24 Season Featuring Five World Premieres
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the first five productions of its 2023/2024 season, including the world-premiere musical The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss, directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley.
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the first five productions of its 2023/2024 season, including the world-premiere musical The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss, directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to Attend 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will attend the 45th Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, December 4.
President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will attend the 45th Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, December 4.
Kennedy Center and CBS Announce Airdate for the 45th Kennedy Center Honors
Aactor and filmmaker George Clooney, contemporary Christian pop singer-songwriter Amy Grant, the legendary singer of soul, Gospel, R&B and pop Gladys Knight, Cuban-born American composer, conductor and educator Tania León, and iconic Irish rock band U2 (comprised of band members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.) are the Honorees.
Aactor and filmmaker George Clooney, contemporary Christian pop singer-songwriter Amy Grant, the legendary singer of soul, Gospel, R&B and pop Gladys Knight, Cuban-born American composer, conductor and educator Tania León, and iconic Irish rock band U2 (comprised of band members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.) are the Honorees.
Bono & the Edge, Gladys Knight & More to Receive Kennedy Center Honors
Recipients include actor and filmmaker George Clooney; contemporary Christian and pop singer-songwriter Amy Grant; the legendary singer of soul, Gospel, R&B, and pop Gladys Knight; Cuban-born American composer, conductor, and educator Tania León; and iconic Irish rock band U2, comprised of members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.
Recipients include actor and filmmaker George Clooney; contemporary Christian and pop singer-songwriter Amy Grant; the legendary singer of soul, Gospel, R&B, and pop Gladys Knight; Cuban-born American composer, conductor, and educator Tania León; and iconic Irish rock band U2, comprised of members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.
LISTEN: ANNIE LIVE! Soundtrack Out Today
Available everywhere now, the soundtrack features vocals by Harry Connick, Jr., Nicole Scherzinger, Tituss Burgess and Megan Hilty, with newcomer Celina Smith in the titular role of Annie and Taraji P. Henson. The album will also be released in CD format beginning January 21, 2022. Pre-order the CD and stream the new soundtrack now!
Available everywhere now, the soundtrack features vocals by Harry Connick, Jr., Nicole Scherzinger, Tituss Burgess and Megan Hilty, with newcomer Celina Smith in the titular role of Annie and Taraji P. Henson. The album will also be released in CD format beginning January 21, 2022. Pre-order the CD and stream the new soundtrack now!
VIDEO: Taraji P. Henson, Megan Hilty and Tituss Burgess Perform 'Easy Street' on ANNIE LIVE!
ANNIE LIVE! is live now on NBC! Get a look inside the broadcast here as Broadway stars Tituss Burgess and Megan Hilty join Taraji P. Henson for the villainous tour de force, 'Easy Street.'
ANNIE LIVE! is live now on NBC! Get a look inside the broadcast here as Broadway stars Tituss Burgess and Megan Hilty join Taraji P. Henson for the villainous tour de force, 'Easy Street.'
VIDEO: The Cast of ANNIE LIVE! Performs 'NYC'
ANNIE LIVE! is live now on NBC! Get a look inside the broadcast here as Mr. Warbucks and Grace take Annie to Broadway in 'NYC' with stars Harry Connick, Jr., Celina Smith and Nicole Scherzinger.
ANNIE LIVE! is live now on NBC! Get a look inside the broadcast here as Mr. Warbucks and Grace take Annie to Broadway in 'NYC' with stars Harry Connick, Jr., Celina Smith and Nicole Scherzinger.
VIDEO: See 'I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here' from ANNIE LIVE on NBC!
ANNIE LIVE! is live now on NBC! Get a look inside the broadcast here as the incredible ensemble perform, 'I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here' with stars Celina Smith and Nicole Scherzinger.
ANNIE LIVE! is live now on NBC! Get a look inside the broadcast here as the incredible ensemble perform, 'I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here' with stars Celina Smith and Nicole Scherzinger.
VIDEO: See 'It's A Hard Knock Life' from ANNIE LIVE on NBC!
ANNIE LIVE! is live now on NBC! Get a look inside the broadcast here as the cast of talented tots that make up the orphans open the show with their iconic number, 'It's A Hard Knock Life.'
ANNIE LIVE! is live now on NBC! Get a look inside the broadcast here as the cast of talented tots that make up the orphans open the show with their iconic number, 'It's A Hard Knock Life.'
ANNIE LIVE's Celina Smith Takes Over Our Instagram Today!
Star of NBC's Annie Live, Celina Smith, is taking over our Instagram story today to share her favorite spots around New York City ahead of the musical's premiere tonight! Tune in to Annie Live tonight on NBC at 8pm ET.
Star of NBC's Annie Live, Celina Smith, is taking over our Instagram story today to share her favorite spots around New York City ahead of the musical's premiere tonight! Tune in to Annie Live tonight on NBC at 8pm ET.
Interview: Executive Producer Neil Meron Shares Why ANNIE LIVE is Perfect for Right Now
Earlier this week, executive producer of Annie Live, Neil Meron, took over our Instagram to answering fan questions about putting together NBC's latest live TV musical. Wondering why the producers chose Annie for right now? How about the best part about filming in New York? Meron answers all of these questions and more here.
Earlier this week, executive producer of Annie Live, Neil Meron, took over our Instagram to answering fan questions about putting together NBC's latest live TV musical. Wondering why the producers chose Annie for right now? How about the best part about filming in New York? Meron answers all of these questions and more here.
VIDEO: Taraji P. Henson & Celina Smith Talk ANNIE LIVE! on KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
Taraji P. Henson and Celina Smith appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show yesterday to discuss starring in Annie LIVE! The live musical spectacular also stars Tituss Burgess, Nicole Scherzinger, Megan Hilty, and Harry Connick, Jr. Watch a clip of Smith describing the first time she met Henson now!
Taraji P. Henson and Celina Smith appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show yesterday to discuss starring in Annie LIVE! The live musical spectacular also stars Tituss Burgess, Nicole Scherzinger, Megan Hilty, and Harry Connick, Jr. Watch a clip of Smith describing the first time she met Henson now!
BWW Exclusive: Watch Tituss Burgess & Celina Smith Talk ANNIE LIVE! on THE KIDS TONIGHT SHOW
Celina Smith and Tituss Burgess will appear on a new episode of the Kids Tonight Show tomorrow on Peacock to discuss starring in Annie LIVE! on NBC. Smith stars in the title role of the musical with Burgess playing Rooster Hannigan. Watch an exclusive preview of their upcoming interview now!
Celina Smith and Tituss Burgess will appear on a new episode of the Kids Tonight Show tomorrow on Peacock to discuss starring in Annie LIVE! on NBC. Smith stars in the title role of the musical with Burgess playing Rooster Hannigan. Watch an exclusive preview of their upcoming interview now!
BWW Exclusive: A History of ANNIE on Broadway and Beyond
Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.
Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.
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