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Photos: 2026 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026

The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!

Photos: Go Backstage with Mark Ballas & Whitney Leavitt at CHICAGO
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 9, 2026

There is a lot of razzle dazzle happening at the Ambassador Theatre! Dancing with the Stars couple Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt officially took their first Broadway bows together in Chicago on Broadway. The duo will appear in the production through May 3. Check out photos here!

CMT'S NASHVILLE SQUARES Hosted by Bob Saget to Premiere on November 1
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 4, 2019

CMT today announced that its new gameshow series, a?oeCMT's Nashville Squares,a?? will kick off with a two-episode premiere on Friday, November 1st at 8p/7c. Hosted by comedian Bob Saget, the all-new series puts a country music twist on the classic game show a?oeHollywood Squares,a?? following in the footsteps of hit series a?oeVH1's Hip Hop Squares,a?? by staying true to the beloved tic-tac-toe format and infusing it with some of the most influential and charismatic personalities in country music, pop culture, entertainment, sports, fashion, comedy and more.

BWW Live Chats with KINKY BOOTS Star Mark Ballas- Watch the Full Conversation!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 23, 2018

On Tuesday, October 23, (5:30pm EST) BroadwayWorld's Steve Schonberg is getting up close and personal with the star of Kinky Boots, Mark Ballas!

BWW Live Will Chat with KINKY BOOTS Star Mark Ballas On Tuesday!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 19, 2018

On Tuesday, October 23, (5:30pm EST) BroadwayWorld's Steve Schonberg is getting up close and personal with the star of Kinky Boots, Mark Ballas!

Mark Ballas Will Strut His Stuff in KINKY BOOTS For Two More Weeks
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2018

Kinky Boots announce today that Emmy-nominated and two-time 'Dancing with the Stars' champion Mark Ballas will take over the role of 'Charlie Price' in the Tony Award-winning musical beginning on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. He will play a limited run through Sunday, November 4, 2018. Ballas succeeds David Cook who will play his last performance on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

Photo Flash: GLEE Stars Darren Criss and Matthew Morrison Reunite at TodayTix Live!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2018

Darren Criss reunited with his Glee co-star and friend Matthew Morrison at TodayTix Live last night at National Sawdust in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The one-night-only concert, benefitting Dramatists Guild Foundation, brought together the elements that have helped bring TodayTix to its five-year anniversary -- the artists, the performances and the audiences. Criss performed an acoustic version of Carole King and Gerry Goffin's 'One Fine Day' on the guitar before bringing Morrison to stage for a little song and dance with 'Singin' in the Rain' and U2's 'Beautiful Day,' and a Beatles mash-up of 'Let It Be' and 'Hey Jude.'

Photo Flash: DANCING WITH THE STARS Vet Mark Ballas Struts Into KINKY BOOTS!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 21, 2018

Kinky Boots recently welocmed Emmy-nominated and two-time 'Dancing with the Stars' champion Mark Ballas, who took over the role of 'Charlie Price' in the Tony Award-winning musical. He will play a limited run through Sunday, November 4, 2018. Ballas succeeds David Cook who will play his last performance on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

Darren Criss, Matthew Morrison, Ethan Slater, and More Will Lead TodayTix's Dramatists Guild Foundation Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2018

TodayTix will celebrate its five-year anniversary with a concert to benefit Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) New Voices program, on September 24th at 7:30pm at National Sawdust in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

JERSEY BOYS Alum Mark Ballas Will Strut His Stuff as Charlie in KINKY BOOTS
by Julie Musbach - Aug 9, 2018

Kinky Boots announce today that Emmy-nominated and two-time "Dancing with the Stars" champion Mark Ballas will take over the role of 'Charlie Price' in the Tony Award-winning musical beginning on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. He will play a limited run through Sunday, November 4, 2018. Ballas succeeds David Cook who will play his last performance on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes Of JERSEY BOYS At The Muny With Mark Ballas!
by Alan Henry - Jul 16, 2018

Go behind the scenes of The Muny's production of Jersey Boys today when Mark Ballas takes over our Instagram account to give our readers a behind the scenes look at what it takes to put on a show at the world's largest musical theatre.

Social: Go Behind The Scenes Of JERSEY BOYS At The Muny With Mark Ballas!
by Alan Henry - Jul 14, 2018

Go behind the scenes of The Muny's production of Jersey Boys today when Mark Ballas takes over our Instagram account to give our readers a behind the scenes look at what it takes to put on a show at the world's largest musical theatre.

Social: Go Behind The Scenes Of JERSEY BOYS At The Muny With Mark Ballas Tomorrow!
by Alan Henry - Jul 13, 2018

Go behind the scenes of The Muny's production of Jersey Boys tomorrow when Mark Ballas takes over our Instagram account to give our readers a behind the scenes look at what it takes to put on a show at the world's largest musical theatre.

VIDEO: See the Boys of JERSEY BOYS at The Muny Perform 'Cry For Me'
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Muny's production of Jersey Boys! Check out the Boys in action performing 'Cry For Me' in the video below!

VIDEO: First Look At Mark Ballas Led JERSEY BOYS at The Muny
by Alan Henry - Jul 10, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Muny's production of Jersey Boys! Check out the video below!

Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child Joins GREASE in Toronto
by Julie Musbach - Jun 8, 2018

In a tradition that started in 1978 with Frankie Avalon, Grease: The Musical announces its fifth special cameo appearance by Grammy-Award singer/songwriter Michelle Williams who will join the other celebrity teen idols: Mark Ballas, George Canyon, Logan Henderson and Drake Bell -- in the iconic role of 'Teen Angel'.

Oh, What A Night! Muny Announces Full Cast For World Regional Premiere JERSEY BOYS
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2018

The Muny announced today its full cast and design teams for the world regional premiere of Jersey Boys, July 9 - 16. This will be the first licensed production of Jersey Boys in the world. Jersey Boys is proudly sponsored by BMO Harris Bank.

The Muny Finds its JERSEY BOYS: Mark Ballas, Bobby Conte Thornton & More
by Julie Musbach - Apr 20, 2018

After its acclaimed Broadway, touring and international productions, The Muny will be the first theatre in the world to create its own production of Jersey Boys. The Muny announced today the iconic leading quartet will star Emmy-nominated Mark Ballas as Frankie Valli, Bobby Conte Thornton as Bob Gaudio, Nicolas Dromard as Tommy DeVito and Keith Hines as Nick Massi. The fourth production in the theatre's centennial season, Jersey Boysruns July 9 - 16. Jersey Boys is directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes with music direction by Rick Bertone. Jersey Boys is proudly sponsored by BMO Harris Bank.

VIDEO: Mark Ballas & BC Jean Share New Rendition of 'We Three Kings'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 29, 2017

JERSEY BOYS alum Mark Ballas, wife BC Jean and AMERICAN IDOL finalist Casey Abrams get in the holiday spirit with their new rendition of the classic Christmas carol We Three Kings.'

IN REAL LIFE to Headline Starlight Children's Foundation's Dream Halloween Event October 21
by Robert Diamond - Oct 17, 2017

Starlight Children's Foundation announces today, In Real Life, winners of ABC's hit reality series Boy Band, as the headline performer for the charity's popular annual Dream Halloween event on October 21, 2017.