Barbara Davis

Babyface Kicks Off Multi Night Engagement at Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas

This past weekend, 13-time GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and producer Babyface kicked off his multi-night engagement at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort with electrifying performances on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. 

Babyface to Return to Las Vegas For More Palms Casino Resort Concerts

Babyface will perform a curated selection of his own iconic, award-winning hits (“Whip Appeal,” “Every Time I Close My Eyes,” “When Can I See You Again”) as well as songs he has written and produced for renowned artists. From Whitney Houston to Michael Jackson, Madonna to Boyz II Men, and many more, see Babyface live in Las Vegas.

Legends Are in the House: The 2023 Chita Rivera Awards

Chita danced onto the stage at the Skirball Center to present the Chita Rivera Lifetime Achievement Award to her friend and collaborator, 96-year-old John Kander.

Andy Grammer & R3HAB Release New Remix For Hit Single 'Saved My Life'

Andy Grammer released a new version of his song with multi-platinum DJ/producer R3HAB, “Saved My Life (R3HAB VIP Remix).' With nearly 20MM streams on the original version, “Saved My Life (R3HAB VIP Remix)” offers fans an updated, electronic take on the hit song by Grammer and his collaborator R3HAB.

Materials for the Arts Opens FEARED & REVERED by Artist-in-Residence Nicole Awai

Materials for the Arts, a program of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, will present Feared & Revered, a solo exhibition of multi-media works by artist Nicole Awai, on view now through August 2022 at the Materials for the Arts Gallery. Awai has been the MFTA Artist-in-Residence since February 2022.

BWW Interview: Alan H. Green and Alysha Umphress of WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE? at Barrington Stage Company

Barrington Stage Company has been presenting award winning theatre in downtown Pittsfield for more than a quarter century. The thought of not producing during the pandemic was unacceptable to BSC Artistic Director, Julianne Boyd, board members and staffers. They went to extraordinary lengths to present a highly irregular and relatively limited number of offerings.

The Actors Fund Releases Survey Results for Artists Effected by COVID, Including State of Unemployment and Mental Health

The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, today released a new survey of 7,163 people helped through February 28, 2021. The purpose of the survey was to help The Fund determine how to best assist those with long-term needs caused by the Covid pandemic.

Women's Mentorship Program, an Initiative From NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and Serino Coyne, Goes Virtual For Fall 2020

The NYU Tisch School of the Arts’ Department of Drama and the live entertainment advertising agency Serino Coyne have announced the return of the Women’s Mentorship Program, an initiative that pairs female students interested in arts management with some of New York’s top female cultural leaders.

Broadway Catch Up: October 12 - Samantha Barks, Patrick Page, James Monroe Iglehart, and More!

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out this weekend's highlights from some of your favorites, including Samantha Barks, Patrick Page, James Monroe Iglehart, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 10/12: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Film Trailer and Poster, and More!

Today's top stories: check out the all new trailer and poster for the upcoming film adaptation of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, hear inspiring words from James Monroe Iglehart about the return of Broadway, and more!

VIDEOS: Cynthia Erivo, Adam Lambert, Andrea Bocelli, and More Perform at the Virtual Carousel of Hope Ball

Last night, event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis led a star-studded line-up of talent for the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball, put on by the Childrena's Diabetes Foundation, which raised over $1 Million for clinical care and diabetes research for the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. 

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: October 10-11- with Beth Leavel, Jessica Vosk, and More!

This weekend (October 10-11) in live streaming: Next on Stage: Beth Leavel sings with Seth Rudetsky, Jessica Vosk sings at Birdland, and so much more!

Tom Hanks, Jennifer Hudson, Maria Shriver, Sam Smith and More Join Virtual 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball

Event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that Sir Michael Caine, David Copperfield, John Elway, Kenny G, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Hudson, Lionel Richie, Maria Shriver, Sam Smith, Sir Rod Stewart, Pia Toscano, and Usher join the virtual 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball on Saturday, October 10 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET.

Cynthia Erivo, Josh Groban, Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda and More Join Virtual 2020 CAROUSEL OF HOPE BALL

Event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball will go virtual on Saturday, October 10, 2020.

Americans For the Arts Host Webinars to Help Artists Cope With Health Crisis

Americans For the Arts are hosting webinars to help those in the arts community cope with the current health crisis.

Jason Davis, Best Known from Disney's RECESS, Dies at 35

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor Jason Davis, best known for voicing Mikey Blumberg on Disney's “Recess,” passed away at the age of 35 on Sunday, Feb.16, 2020.

The Ensemble Theatre to Present Regional Premiere of THE GREEN BOOK

The Ensemble Theatre presents the regional premiere of The Green Book, written by award-winning author Calvin Alexander Ramsey and directed by award-winning director Shirley Jo Finney with Opening Night and Media Reception Thursday, November 14, 2019, 6:30 p.m. 3535 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002.

BWW Review: DANCERS FOR GOOD 2019 Outdoes Itself Again!

Last year, in 2018, the third annual Dancers For Good Benefit supporting the Actors Fund Dancers Resource in East Hampton was so impressive that I challenged the founders to 'high-kick it up a notch even higher next year'. I'm thrilled to announce that not only did they clearly accept that challenge, they superseded all expectations!

Dancers For Good's Fourth Annual Benefit In East Hampton Raised Funds To Benefit The Actors Fund

The fourth annual Dancers For Good Benefit, supporting The Actors Fund, brought a multitude of talented, world-class dancers to Guild Hall in East Hampton. TONY Award-winning actress, Cady Huffman graciously hosted the evening, delivering a light-hearted and cheerful tone as she led the event, which honored Jerry Mitchell, Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon.

Broadway Stage Management Symposium (BSMS) Announces Panels & Speakers

The fifth annual Broadway Stage Management Symposium (BSMS) will feature over thirty Broadway Stage Managers and Professionals in an incredible array of panels addressing important aspects of the art and craft of stage management. As the leaders of a theatrical company, stage managers are responsible for the mounting, maintenance and running of a show. They deal with a wide variety of issues and need to be well-versed in both production processes and people skills. The BSMS provides a unique forum to engage with top professionals on numerous topics important to stage managers at all levels.