Ashlee Latimer
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Southeastern Theatre Conference Conducts Its 71st Annual Convention (Feb 14, 2020)
BWW Readers Name The Musicals They Want To See Filmed For Movie Theaters! (Feb 4, 2020)
STRANGER THINGS Star Gaten Matarazzo to Join BE MORE CHILL's 'Post Show Hang' (May 28, 2019)
Southeastern Theatre Conference Conducts Its 71st Annual Convention (Feb 14, 2020)
BWW Readers Name The Musicals They Want To See Filmed For Movie Theaters! (Feb 4, 2020)
STRANGER THINGS Star Gaten Matarazzo to Join BE MORE CHILL's 'Post Show Hang' (May 28, 2019)
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STAGE TUBE: Tina Fey, Laura Benanti, Lesli Margherita, More Announce Second Annual Awaresies
by Matt Tamanini - Jun 7, 2016
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Southeastern Theatre Conference Conducts Its 71st Annual Convention
Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) has announced that their 2020 national convention is being held in the Kentucky International Convention Center and surrounding theatres and hotels for this year's event. With an estimated 5,000 attendees, this gathering has become the main place for connecting those working, teaching or training in theatre, to opportunities in the industry.
Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) has announced that their 2020 national convention is being held in the Kentucky International Convention Center and surrounding theatres and hotels for this year's event. With an estimated 5,000 attendees, this gathering has become the main place for connecting those working, teaching or training in theatre, to opportunities in the industry.
BWW Readers Name The Musicals They Want To See Filmed For Movie Theaters!
We asked, and you answered! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Lin-Manuel Miranda announced on Twitter that Disney will present the Hamilton movie featuring the original Broadway cast filmed live on stage ). To celebrate, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the other productions, past or present, that should be filmed for movie theaters. Now we've gathered the most popular answers for you to enjoy, including Wicked, Beetlejuice, and The Great Comet.
We asked, and you answered! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Lin-Manuel Miranda announced on Twitter that Disney will present the Hamilton movie featuring the original Broadway cast filmed live on stage ). To celebrate, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the other productions, past or present, that should be filmed for movie theaters. Now we've gathered the most popular answers for you to enjoy, including Wicked, Beetlejuice, and The Great Comet.
STRANGER THINGS Star Gaten Matarazzo to Join BE MORE CHILL's 'Post Show Hang'
Today, the producers of Be More Chill announced the launch of "The Post Show Hang," a special Wednesday evening post-show encore series, that will include a performance tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29, with Gaten Matarazzo("Stranger Things"). Tony Award nominee Joe Iconis will accompany an exciting lineup of actors as they each perform a song from the Tony Award-nominated score of Be More Chill. Additional actors will be announced at a later date.
Today, the producers of Be More Chill announced the launch of "The Post Show Hang," a special Wednesday evening post-show encore series, that will include a performance tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29, with Gaten Matarazzo("Stranger Things"). Tony Award nominee Joe Iconis will accompany an exciting lineup of actors as they each perform a song from the Tony Award-nominated score of Be More Chill. Additional actors will be announced at a later date.
Bryan Cranston, HADESTOWN & More Win at the 2019 Drama League Awards- The Full List!
The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by the current stars of Waitress, Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online here at BroadwayWorld.
The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by the current stars of Waitress, Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online here at BroadwayWorld.
The 2019 Lucille Lortel Awards - Full List of Winners!
The Off-Broadway League today announced nominations in 19 categories - and bestowed one special award - for the 34th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The Awards will be handed out on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts, beginning at 7:00pm EST. The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League by special arrangement with the Lucille Lortel Theatre Foundation. Additional support is provided by TDF. Beloved and celebrated entertainer, Wayne Brady, will emcee the ceremony.
The Off-Broadway League today announced nominations in 19 categories - and bestowed one special award - for the 34th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The Awards will be handed out on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts, beginning at 7:00pm EST. The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League by special arrangement with the Lucille Lortel Theatre Foundation. Additional support is provided by TDF. Beloved and celebrated entertainer, Wayne Brady, will emcee the ceremony.
THE PROM, AIN'T TOO PROUD, BEETLEJUICE & More Earn Drama League Awards Nominations!
The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by the current stars of Waitress, Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online here at BroadwayWorld.
The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by the current stars of Waitress, Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online here at BroadwayWorld.
Breaking: BE MORE CHILL, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME & More Pick Up Nominations for Lucille Lortel Awards!
The Off-Broadway League today announced nominations in 19 categories - and bestowed one special award - for the 34th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The Awards will be handed out on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts, beginning at 7:00pm EST. The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League by special arrangement with the Lucille Lortel Theatre Foundation. Additional support is provided by TDF. Beloved and celebrated entertainer, Wayne Brady, will emcee the ceremony.
The Off-Broadway League today announced nominations in 19 categories - and bestowed one special award - for the 34th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The Awards will be handed out on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts, beginning at 7:00pm EST. The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League by special arrangement with the Lucille Lortel Theatre Foundation. Additional support is provided by TDF. Beloved and celebrated entertainer, Wayne Brady, will emcee the ceremony.
Tweet, Tweet: BroadwayWorld's Must-Follow Twitter Accounts in 2019
Twitter users, check out your next list of must-follow accounts for 2019!
Twitter users, check out your next list of must-follow accounts for 2019!
Matt Doyle: Make The Season Bright, A Well-Strung Christmas, Lorna Luft Come to Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.
Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.
Taylor Iman Jones Joins NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS; Full Cast Announced
Following a sold-out performance in 2017, The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Concert returns to Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, for a three-night engagement on Friday, October 26th; Wednesday, October 31; and Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Following a sold-out performance in 2017, The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Concert returns to Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, for a three-night engagement on Friday, October 26th; Wednesday, October 31; and Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Heath Saunders, Natalie Walker, and Ashley C. Ford To Lead THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Feinstein's/54 Below
Following a sold-out performance in 2017, The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Concert returns to Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, for a three-night engagement on Friday, October 26th; Wednesday, October 31; and Thursday, December 13, 2018. Heath Saunders (Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812, Jesus Christ Superstar Live) and Natalie Walker (Puffs: Or, Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic), will reprise their roles as Jack and Sally, joined by Ashley C. Ford (112BK) as The Narrator, with additional casting to be announced.
Following a sold-out performance in 2017, The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Concert returns to Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, for a three-night engagement on Friday, October 26th; Wednesday, October 31; and Thursday, December 13, 2018. Heath Saunders (Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812, Jesus Christ Superstar Live) and Natalie Walker (Puffs: Or, Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic), will reprise their roles as Jack and Sally, joined by Ashley C. Ford (112BK) as The Narrator, with additional casting to be announced.
BWW Social: BroadwayWorld Instagram HACKED! Will Roland Takes Over For BE MORE CHILL's Broadway Transfer!
We've been HACKED!! BroadwayWorld's Instagram account has been taken over by Will Roland, cast member of the newly announced, Broadway bound musical, Be More Chill. Roland, along with fellow cast members, have taken over several other Broadway news outlets' instagram accounts, in a complete social media takeover! You can check out Roland's takeover here.
We've been HACKED!! BroadwayWorld's Instagram account has been taken over by Will Roland, cast member of the newly announced, Broadway bound musical, Be More Chill. Roland, along with fellow cast members, have taken over several other Broadway news outlets' instagram accounts, in a complete social media takeover! You can check out Roland's takeover here.
BREAKING: BE MORE CHILL to Play The Lyceum Theatre on Broadway
BroadwayWorld has learned that the sold-out hit Off-Broadway musical BE MORE CHILL will be transferring to Broadway later this season.
BroadwayWorld has learned that the sold-out hit Off-Broadway musical BE MORE CHILL will be transferring to Broadway later this season.
Upgrade! BE MORE CHILL Adds A Week of Performances to Sold Out Off-Broadway Run!
Be More Chill, the new hit musical has extended by popular demand. Having sold out its entire run prior to opening night, Be More Chill has now extended its limited engagement one week through September 30.
Be More Chill, the new hit musical has extended by popular demand. Having sold out its entire run prior to opening night, Be More Chill has now extended its limited engagement one week through September 30.
BE MORE CHILL Begins Off-Broadway Run Tomorrow
Be More Chill, the original musical with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (NBC's 'Smash,' The Black Suits, Broadway Bounty Hunter) and a book by Joe Tracz (The Lightning Thief, Netflix's 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events')launches its long anticipated New York premiere production July 26.
Be More Chill, the original musical with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (NBC's 'Smash,' The Black Suits, Broadway Bounty Hunter) and a book by Joe Tracz (The Lightning Thief, Netflix's 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events')launches its long anticipated New York premiere production July 26.
Jason Tam Joins Cast of BE MORE CHILL
Broadway's Jason Tam joins the company of this summer's hotly anticipated musical Be More Chill. Assuming the role of 'The Squip,' Tam joins previously announced cast members from the 2015 Two River Theater production and original cast recording including Gerard Canonico (Spring Awakening, Groundhog Day) as Rich, Katlyn Carlson (Dirty Dancing, The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin) as Chloe, Stephanie Hsu (SpongeBob SquarePants) as Christine, Lauren Marcus (The Humans at St. Louis Rep, Company at Barrington Stage) as Brooke, and George Salazar (tick tick BOOM!, Godspell, The Lightning Thief) as Michael; as well as Will Roland (Dear Evan Hansen, The Black Suits) as Jeremy and Jason SweetTooth Williams (Freaky Friday, Benny and Joon, Bloodsong of Love) as Jeremy's Dad/Mr. Reyes.
Broadway's Jason Tam joins the company of this summer's hotly anticipated musical Be More Chill. Assuming the role of 'The Squip,' Tam joins previously announced cast members from the 2015 Two River Theater production and original cast recording including Gerard Canonico (Spring Awakening, Groundhog Day) as Rich, Katlyn Carlson (Dirty Dancing, The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin) as Chloe, Stephanie Hsu (SpongeBob SquarePants) as Christine, Lauren Marcus (The Humans at St. Louis Rep, Company at Barrington Stage) as Brooke, and George Salazar (tick tick BOOM!, Godspell, The Lightning Thief) as Michael; as well as Will Roland (Dear Evan Hansen, The Black Suits) as Jeremy and Jason SweetTooth Williams (Freaky Friday, Benny and Joon, Bloodsong of Love) as Jeremy's Dad/Mr. Reyes.
Kara Lindsay and More Announced For 54 SINGS SARA BAREILLES
Tyler Hardwick (Once On This Island), Jessie Hooker-Bailey (Beautiful), and Deborah S. Craig (25th Annual…) have joined the line-up for 54 Sings Sara Bareilles at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW on Wednesday, April 25th!
Tyler Hardwick (Once On This Island), Jessie Hooker-Bailey (Beautiful), and Deborah S. Craig (25th Annual…) have joined the line-up for 54 Sings Sara Bareilles at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW on Wednesday, April 25th!
Kara Lindsay, Morgan Marcell, and More Lead 54 SINGS SARA BAREILLES
Kara Lindsay (Wicked, Beautiful, Newsies), Morgan Marcell (Hamilton, Bandstand), Daniel Quadrino (Wicked, Newsies), Jeff Heimbrock (Wicked, Newsies), Krystina Alabado (American Psycho, American Idiot), Kaitlyn Davis (Phantom of the Opera), Nicholas Barasch (She Loves Me), Sally Eidman, Alexis Field (50 Shades! The Musial), Peter LaPrade (The Lightning Thief), April Lavalle (Seussical), and Jennafer Newberry (Freaky Friday) have joined the line-up for 54 Sings Sara Bareilles at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW on Wednesday, April 25th, with more to be announced!
Kara Lindsay (Wicked, Beautiful, Newsies), Morgan Marcell (Hamilton, Bandstand), Daniel Quadrino (Wicked, Newsies), Jeff Heimbrock (Wicked, Newsies), Krystina Alabado (American Psycho, American Idiot), Kaitlyn Davis (Phantom of the Opera), Nicholas Barasch (She Loves Me), Sally Eidman, Alexis Field (50 Shades! The Musial), Peter LaPrade (The Lightning Thief), April Lavalle (Seussical), and Jennafer Newberry (Freaky Friday) have joined the line-up for 54 Sings Sara Bareilles at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW on Wednesday, April 25th, with more to be announced!
Kristin Stokes And Peter Laprade Join THE CAPULET PARTY; Full Cast Announced
Kristin Stokes (The Lightning Thief, The Ballad of Little Jo) and Peter LaPrade (The Lightning Thief) have joined the line-up for THE CAPULET PARTY at The Green Room 42 on Monday, March 19th at 9:30pm!
Kristin Stokes (The Lightning Thief, The Ballad of Little Jo) and Peter LaPrade (The Lightning Thief) have joined the line-up for THE CAPULET PARTY at The Green Room 42 on Monday, March 19th at 9:30pm!
Olivia Puckett, Gerard Canonico, and More Set for THE CAPULET PARTY at The Green Room 42
Olivia Puckett (Dear Evan Hansen, American Idiot), Gerard Canonico (Groundhog Day, Be More Chill), Taylor Iman Jones (Groundhog Day, Head Over Heels), George Psomas (Fiddler on the Roof, South Pacific), Jason Veasey (The Lion King, Broadway Bounty Hunter), Anthony Crouchelli (Tarzan, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer), Shelby Finnie (The Prom), Shea Madison (Mr. Chekov and Mr. Porter), Charlotte Maltby (The Sound of Music), Taylor McMahon (AcousticaElectronica), Matt Rodin (BROadway, Red Carpet Challenge), Kristen Sandler (Joseph...Dreamcoat, Elf), Stephen Wagner (Kid Frankenstein), Kalyn West (Prince of Egypt), and Adam Wedesky (The Green Bird) have joined the line-up for THE CAPULET PARTY at The Green Room 42 on Monday, March 19th at 9:30pm.
Olivia Puckett (Dear Evan Hansen, American Idiot), Gerard Canonico (Groundhog Day, Be More Chill), Taylor Iman Jones (Groundhog Day, Head Over Heels), George Psomas (Fiddler on the Roof, South Pacific), Jason Veasey (The Lion King, Broadway Bounty Hunter), Anthony Crouchelli (Tarzan, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer), Shelby Finnie (The Prom), Shea Madison (Mr. Chekov and Mr. Porter), Charlotte Maltby (The Sound of Music), Taylor McMahon (AcousticaElectronica), Matt Rodin (BROadway, Red Carpet Challenge), Kristen Sandler (Joseph...Dreamcoat, Elf), Stephen Wagner (Kid Frankenstein), Kalyn West (Prince of Egypt), and Adam Wedesky (The Green Bird) have joined the line-up for THE CAPULET PARTY at The Green Room 42 on Monday, March 19th at 9:30pm.
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