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Kerri Kasem, DJ Ashba To Join Young Entertainer Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

Animal-rescue activist and radio host Kerri Kasem will join other entertainers on stage at the event, along with musician and producer DJ Ashba at this year's Young Entertainer Awards. Learn more about the lineup changes.

Review: TRIBUTE TO MALTBY & SHIRE Is a Triumph at The Cutting Room
by Rob Lester - Jun 21, 2024

A 'Big' salute to songwriters Maltby & Shire, hosted and music-directed by Michael Lavine, brings us 'Closer Than Ever' to perfection. As tributes go, the one filled with the songs of Maltby and Shire, as they were bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award, was tops. Filled with theatre and cabaret performers, it was a great night.

Photos: Inside and Backstage at the 78th Annual Theatre World Awards
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 12, 2024

The historic 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony was held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 at the Marquis Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!

Marilyn Maye Will Open the American Popular Song Society 3rd Annual Gala Benefit
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

Marilyn Maye will perform at the American Popular Song Society 3rd Annual Gala Benefit on Monday, June 17, 2024 at The Cutting Room.

Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards From the American Popular Song Society
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

Monday, June 17, 2024 will be the American Popular Song Society 3rd Annual Gala Benefit. It will honor the award winning Richard Maltby, Jr.  and David Shire with a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Cutting Room.

Photos: Go Inside the FIGARO: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL Album Release Party!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 6, 2024

Center Stage Records has released the world premiere cast recording of West End-bound Figaro: An Original Musical. Go inside the album release party in new photos!

Cast Recording Of FIGARO: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL is Available Now Digitally
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2024

Center Stage Records has released the world premiere cast recording of West End-bound Figaro: An Original Musical. The recording is currently available digitally on all major platforms.

Young Entertainer Awards To Be Presented in December In Los Angeles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023

The 8th annual Young Entertainer Awards (YEA) will take place on Sunday, December 3, at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, California. Proceeds from tax-deductible ticket sales and donations will support scholarships for young people seeking to pursue careers in entertainment.

Kerry Butler, Christine Ebersole, and More Set For CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE CITY Holiday Concert in Columbus Circle
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023

The Church of St. Paul the Apostle will present New York's newest holiday tradition, Christmas Time in the City, a holiday concert celebrating the magic that lights up the city at Christmas. 

Photos: GOLDEN RAINBOW Opens at The York Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 28, 2023

See photos of the opening of Golden Rainbow at The York Theatre!

Photos: First Look At GOLDEN RAINBOW At The York Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023

The York Theatre Company has released first look photos of the cast and creative team for its production of Golden Rainbow, with book by Ernest Kinoy and music and lyrics by Walter Marks, the third offering of the Fall 2023 “Musicals in Mufti” series. Performances begin Saturday afternoon, September 23, 2023 and continue for 11 performances only through Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Exclusive: Composer Walter Marks Steps in for an Ill Max Von Essen in York Theatre's GOLDEN RAINBOW
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 25, 2023

Due to illness, Broadway's Max Von Essen was unable to perform the lead role of Larry Davis in the York Theatre Company’s “Musicals in Mufti” presentation of “GOLDEN RAINBOW,” so 89-year-old composer Walter Marks went on in his place. Check out photos from the event here!

Photos: Meet The Cast of GOLDEN RAINBOW At The York Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2023

The York Theatre Company has released first look photos of the cast and creative team for its production of Golden Rainbow, with book by Ernest Kinoy and music and lyrics by Walter Marks, the third offering of the Fall 2023 “Musicals in Mufti” series.

Nick Cearley, Max Von Essen & More to Star in GOLDEN RAINBOW at The York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023

The York Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for its production of Golden Rainbow, with book by Ernest Kinoy and music and lyrics by Walter Marks, the third offering of the Fall 2023 “Musicals in Mufti” series. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Santino Fontana, Christine Ebersole, Julia Murney, and More in NINE: IN CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2023

Transport Group presented Nine in Concert, the next installment in the company’s Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series, on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 8pm in Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. Check out photos from the concert here!

Lili Cooper, Christine Ebersole, Julia Murney, and More Will Lead NINE: IN CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2023

Transport Group has announced the cast for Nine: In Concert, this month at Kaufman Music Center. Learn more about the show and who is starring!

Photos: Go inside The 77th Annual Theatre World Awards
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2023

The Theatre World Awards were presented Monday night, June 5.  Julie Benko received the 14th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater, and 2023 TWA Special Award Honorees, Marilyn Caserta for Outstanding Swing and Dale Badway for Outstanding Contribution to the Theatre World.  Check out photos here!

I AM HARVEY MILK Comes to Princeton Festival This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023

On Friday, June 23 at 7pm and Saturday, June 24 at 7pm the Princeton Festival presents I Am Harvey Milk, a musical theater oratorio by acclaimed Broadway composer and lyricist Andrew Lippa (Big Fish, The Addams Family).

Listen: Julian Lerner Talks OLIVER! and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - May 30, 2023

This week on the Little Known Facts Podcast, Julian Lerner takes us behind the scenes from audition to performances as The Artful Dodger in the most recent production of Oliver! at City Center with  Benjamin Pajak, Raul Esparza, Lilli Cooper and more. Plus, deep dive into life on the set of The Wonder Years reboot and what he learned from working with Jennifer Garner.

Gavin Lee To Go On as 'Fagin' Tonight in OLIVER! at New York City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023

Two-time Tony Award nominee Gavin Lee will be going on tonight as Fagin in Oliver! at New York City Center!