Brandon Niederauer

Brandon 'Taz' Niederauer Comes To The Ridgefield Playhouse

The Ridgefield Playhouse will be “shredding” in the holidays with 17 year old guitar sensation Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, when he returns to the stage for a socially distanced, limited capacity performance on Friday, December 11 as part of the Pepsi Rock Series Powered by Xfinity and Bandsintown Emerging Artist Series. 

Broadway Catch Up: September 3 - Taye Diggs, Auliʻi Cravalho, 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 yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Taye Diggs, Auliʻi Cravalho, and more!

VIDEO: The Original SCHOOL OF ROCK Band Reunites for Fleetwood Mac Cover

Original cast members of Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock the Musical reunited this summer to create a music video to raise awareness for the non-profit, Brooklyn for Life. 

SCHOOL OF ROCK's Merritt David Janes Releases First Single With The Winter Guardians

Singer-songwriter Merritt David Janes, currently starring as Dewey in the National Tour of School of Rock-The Musical, releases The Winter Guardians' first single, 'Think Out Loud,' today. Along with Janes, the group features three young instrumentalists who performed with him in the on-stage band of Broadway's School of Rock: guitarist Brandon Niederauer, drummer Raghav Mehrotra and bassist Jersey Sullivan.

Dascha Polanco, Jackie Cruz And Doug Wimbish Among The Celebrities At Sueños 2019

The 7th Annual Sueños 2019 Benefit continued what has now become a NYC tradition, raising awareness and funds for high quality education for more than 9,000 Dominican youth. Sueños 2019 took place at The Mezzanine on Wall Street, celebrating Dominican Independence Day, Dominican American culture and education opportunities for all.

Taye Diggs And Dascha Polanco To Attend DREAM's Annual Benefit And Awards

Actors Taye Diggs, Dascha Polanco, Congressman Adriano Espaillat, musicians Brandon Niederauer and Doug Wimbish, FDLA's founder Albania Rosario, producer Lenny Santos, The DREAM Bachata Band and Chef Kelvin among the celebrities to join this year's benefit: Sueños 2019. This annual event empowers DREAM to provide transformative educational programs to youth in disadvantaged communities in the Dominican Republic.

American Theatre Wing Gala Honoring Andrew Lloyd Webber Raises Record-Breaking $1.6+ Million

The American Theatre Wing announced today that its annual Gala, which honored newly minted EGOT recipient Andrew Lloyd Webber last night at Cipriani 42nd Street, raised a record breaking total of $1,652,502 in support of the Wing's programs and the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Legacy Fund, breaking all previous records.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate Andrew Lloyd Webber at American Theatre Wing Gala!

Just last night, The American Theatre Wing celebrated 101 Years of supporting strong and fearless voices in the American Theatre with a tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber's unrivaled body of work amassed over five decades. Performers included Tony Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Brandon Victor Dixon, Tony winner and Grammy Award nominee Heather Headley, Tony winner Katrina Lenk, Tony and Grammy nominee Norm Lewis, Webber muse Sierra Boggess, two-time Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative recipient Sydney Lopes, and a mega-band that includes School of Rock alumni Evie Dolan, Ethan Khusidman, Raghav Mehrotra, and Brandon Niederauer.

Katrina Lenk, Heather Headley, Brandon Victor Dixon, and More to Perform at Gala Honoring Andrew Lloyd Webber

The American Theatre Wing announces performers for their annual Gala honoring the iconic composer, producer, ardent philanthropist, and newly-minted EGOT recipient Andrew Lloyd Webber

Breaking: Class Dismissed! SCHOOL OF ROCK Will Conclude Broadway Run in January

Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit School of Rock - The Musical, announced today that the show will play its final Broadway performance at the Winter Garden Theatre on January 20, 2019. By that date, the show will have run for more than 3 years, playing 1,307 performances and 31 previews. The production recouped its entire Broadway investment in May of 2017.

Photo Flash: SCHOOL OF ROCK Celebrates 1000 Performances on Broadway!

Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit School of Rock - The Musical, now in its third year on Broadway, announced today that the show celebrates its 1,000th Broadway performance on Saturday, April 28, 2018, with the release of photos from the show's recent alumni reunion at the Winter Garden Theatre.

SCHOOL OF ROCK Cast Members to Play Concert to Benefit BC/EFA

On Wednesday April 11th at Bar Nine, The Koala Bears, of School Of Rock The Musical will be jamming out to all of your favorite rock cover songs to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS! This band, led by Justin Collette (current Dewey Finn), will be joined onstage by our incredibly talented alumni Kids cast, Brandon Niederauer (Lead guitar), Jersey Sullivan (Bass), Raghav Mehrotra (drums) plus special guests.

It's Fundraising Season! How Each Broadway Show is Raising Money for BC/EFA This Spring!

Additionally, audiences at many shows can purchase autographed posters, Playbills and other memorabilia or one-of-a-kind experiences, including backstage tours and meet-and-greets, in exchange for a donation. What items and special experiences has each show made available for fundraising season? We've got a full list below!

Photo Flash: Celebrities and Philanthropists Join The DREAM Project Annual Benefit in New York City

The DREAM Project united New York's most prominent philanthropists, Latino leaders, and celebrities at their annual benefit to change the lives of thousands of children and young adults in the Dominican Republic. The DREAM Project's Sixth Annual NYC Benefit, Sueños 2018, took place at The Italian Academy at Columbia University.

SCHOOL OF ROCK Star Brandon Niederauer Attends The DREAM Project Annual Benefit

The DREAM Project united New York's most prominent philanthropists, Latino leaders, and celebrities at their annual benefit to change the lives of thousands of children and young adults in the Dominican Republic. The DREAM Project's Sixth Annual NYC Benefit, Sueños 2018, took place at The Italian Academy at Columbia University.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet For THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's 30th Anniversary Celebration

The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, celebrated its 30th Anniversary last night, January 24, 2018. This unprecedented milestone is a feat achieved by no other Broadway show. Check out photos below from the red carpet at the iconic event!

SCHOOL OF ROCK's Alex Brightman and Drew Gasparini to Host 6th Annual Guitar Mash

Bring your guitar or just bring you. Play and sing along at this urban campfire with renowned musicians as they take the stage to share stories and songs that have shaped them. It's an afternoon of music, food, and community to support Guitar Mash outreach and programming for underserved teens.

SCHOOL OF ROCK to Welcome New Class of Rockers This Summer

Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit musical School of Rock - The Musical will welcome five new cast members to the class on Monday, July 31, 2017. Rocking their way to Broadway will be Zachary Zwelling as 'Zack' the guitarist, Levi Buksbazen as 'Freddy' the drummer, John Allyn as 'Billy' the stylist, Gabrielle Greene as 'Shonelle' the back-up singer, and Cory Leventhal as 'James.'

SCHOOL OF ROCK's Brandon Niederauer Rounds Out HENRY, SWEET HENRY Concert Cast at 54 Below

Complete casting has been announced for Feinstein's/54 Below concert presentation of the short-lived musical Henry, Sweet Henry.

Stick it to the Man! SCHOOL OF ROCK Recoups Its Entire Broadway Investment

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway smash hit School of Rock - The Musical has recouped its entire investment on Broadway, making the show an undisputed hit simultaneously on Broadway and the West End.