George Watsky

VIDEO: Daveed Diggs Sings and Raps in Super Bowl DoorDash Commerical
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2021

Daveed Diggs was featured in a new musical Super Bowl ad for DoorDash! The Broadway star sings and raps, with the help of some Sesame Street characters including Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Grover, and more.

LISTEN: Daveed Diggs Discusses SNOWPIERCER, Pixar's SOUL, HAMILTON, and More on 'Jemele Hill is Unbothered'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2021

In the latest episode of Spotify's “Jemele Hill is Unbothered”, Actor, rapper and producer Daveed Diggs joins Jemele to discuss the new season of his hit television show, “Snowpiercer.”

VIDEO: On This Day, January 24- Happy Birthday, Daveed Diggs!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2021

For his performance in Hamilton, Daveed won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, as well as a 2016 Grammy Award for the cast album.

Spotlight on HAMILTON: Catching Up with Daveed Diggs
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2020

History may have its eyes on Hamilton, but today, we have our eyes on the history of its stars. Below take a deep dive into the career of Daveed Diggs, both before and after his Tony-winning turn in as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson.

Watsky Drops LIMO 4 EMOS Video
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 6, 2019

Watsky continues his world tour this week in support of brand new studio LP COMPLAINT which dropped on January 11th, 2019. Last month, Watsky announced that the tour would feature support from Grieves, Feed the Biirds, and Young Beau Prince. The tour - his biggest tour ever - kicked off in Nashville, TN last week before stopping by Icelantic's Winter on the Rocks 2019 at Red Rocks for a one-off show supporting Atmosphere, De La Soul, and Living Legends. On Saturday, he'll continue the headline run at Anchorage, AK's Willawaw. Madison, WI and London, UK have SOLD OUT, but tickets for remaining dates are on-sale now. For full dates, see below and for more information, check outgeorgewatsky.com/.

Watsky Announces New Album, COMPLAINT, and Upcoming Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 8, 2019

Watsky has announced the release of his fifth full-length album COMPLAINT, due out on January 11th, 2019. He'll be hitting the road again in 2019 on The COMPLAINT Tour – the first in support of COMPLAINT and his biggest headlining tour to date. Tickets and pre-orders are on sale now. For full dates, see below and for more information, check out georgewatsky.com/.

Watsky Announces New Album COMPLAINT Out 1/11, Headlining Tour in 2019
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 12, 2018

 Watsky has announced the release of his fifth full-length album COMPLAINT, due out on January 11th, 2019. To date, Watsky has shared three tracks set to appear on the forthcoming COMPLAINT – “Mean Ass Drunk,” “All Like Whatever” and “Welcome to the Family.” Pre-orders for the record are set to launch later this week!

Watsky Kicks Off 'Welcome To The Family' Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 25, 2018

Watsky is thrilled to kick off his Welcome To The Family Tour tonight, September 25th in Albuquerque, NM. The tour, which sees Watsky headlining all across North America through early November, is on sale now, and while most VIP tickets have sold out fans can see remaining VIP & tickets for all shows at georgewatsky.com/tour/. Support for the tour comes from feed the biirds (Kush Mody & Camila Recchio) & Chukwudi Hodge, all longtime Watsky collaborators.

VIDEO: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Stars Take On a DEAR EVAN HANSEN Hit!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 1, 2017

Hollens & Evynne Hollens. Watch below as the duo celebrates their tenth anniversary with a hit from a different Broadway show, Dear Evan Hansen!

Candice Glover, Josh Kaufman and Bianca Ryan Head HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2017

Home for the Holidays, Broadway's only Holiday show, stars Candice Glover, winner 'American Idol' Season 12; Josh Kaufman, winner of 'The Voice' Season 6; and Bianca Ryan, winner: 'America's Got Talent' Season 1. This strictly limited Broadway engagement opens tonight, November 21st, at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue) and continues through Saturday, December 30th only.

Candice Glover, Josh Kaufman and Bianca Ryan Head HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, Beginning Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2017

Kathleen K. Johnson has announced that Home for the Holidays, Broadway's only Holiday show, will star Candice Glover, winner 'American Idol' Season 12; Josh Kaufman, winner of 'The Voice' Season 6; and Bianca Ryan, winner: 'America's Got Talent' Season 1.

Joy to the World! Tickets on Sale for 'HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS' on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2017

Candice Glover, winner of American Idol Season 12; Josh Kaufman, winner of The Voice Season 6; and Bianca Ryan, winner: America's Got Talent Season 1, will be performing more than 25 beloved Christmas classics. Home for the Holidays has announced that tickets are now on sale.

Candice Glover, Josh Kaufman and Bianca Ryan to Head HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017

Kathleen K. Johnson has announced that Home for the Holidays, Broadway's only Holiday show, will star Candice Glover, winner 'American Idol' Season 12; Josh Kaufman, winner of 'The Voice' Season 6; and Bianca Ryan, winner: 'America's Got Talent' Season 1.

A Cappella YouTube Star Peter Hollens Releases New Album
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2016

Peter Hollens, the one-man a cappella vocalist, video producer, and YouTube star whose popular videos have amassed over 150-plus million views is thrilled to announce his second album release. Available March 18, Misty Mountains: Songs Inspired by The Hobbit and Lord of the Ringswill be available on Portrait Records, an imprint of Sony Music Masterworks. The music video for 'Arwen's Song' is out now see it here.

Sony Music Masterworks Signs One-Man A Cappella Vocalist & YouTube Star Peter Hollens
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 31, 2014

Sony Music Masterworks announces a worldwide recording agreement with YouTube star Peter Hollens. His debut album will be released on the Portrait Records imprint on October 28, 2014.

Watsky Premieres New Video for 'Right Now' Off Upcoming Album ALL YOU CAN DO
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2014

Watsky has released his new music video for his single, 'Right Now' off his third studio album, All You Can Do. Scroll down to watch!

Watsky's Forthcoming Album ALL YOU CAN DO Hits #5 on iTunes Charts
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 11, 2014

Watsky has released his first single, “Whoa, Whoa, Whoa” off of his third studio album, All You Can Do, coming out August 12th.

A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory Presents PLAY IT FORWARD on Saturday, November 30
by Robert Diamond - Oct 26, 2013

American Conservatory Theater 's (A.C.T.) Young Conservatory (YC) Director Craig Slaight is proud to announce Play it Forward, a one-night-only homecoming concert featuring performances by several distinguished alumni of A.C.T.'s YC program, including Joey Contreras (singer/songwriter), Rozzi Crane (National Tour with Maroon Five and Kelly Clarkson), Darren Criss ("Glee," How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on Broadway), Julia Mattison (Godspell on Broadway), Alysha Umphress (American Idiot on Broadway) and George Watsky (slam poet/rapper). This dazzling showcase performance will also feature current A.C.T. Young Conservatory students. Alumna Angela Lin (Chinglish on Broadway) will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The star-studded event will also include a live auction featuring several once-in-a-lifetime items including a fabulous dinner for eight in your home prepared by "MasterChef Junior" contestant and current YC student Gavin Pola as well as bi-coastal "behind-the-scenes" experiences in New York and Los Angeles with YC Alumni currently working in television, film, or stage as well as. These packages include a personal tour with YC Director Craig Slaight, flight, hotel accommodations and food.

The Inconvenience Announces New Artistic Associates
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 27, 2013

THE INCONVENIENCE is pleased to announce the addition of its first Artistic Associates. LORI CROSTHWAIT, SHANNON MATESKY and BRANDON MOORHEAD have been outstanding collaborators and supporters of The Inconvenience for years and we are proud to welcome them into our family.

Steppenwolf Announces THE AFTER PARTY as Part of Garage Rep 2013
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 18, 2013

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce The After Party, a line-up of late-night, cross-genre performances Thursday nights during Garage Rep 2013, starting March 7. Curated by Steppenwolf Associate Producer Jacob Padrón, The After Party includes performances by Salonathon; experimental rock trio, Paper Mice; genre-bending classical musicians, Spektral Quartet; solo performer and spoken word artist Shannon Matesky; Route 66 Theatre Company; comedy-variety show, The City Life Supplement; and soul dance party, Windy City Soul Club. The After Party performances are in The Steppenwolf Garage (1624 N Halsted St) at 11pm, following Thursday evening Garage Rep performances; full schedule below. Tickets ($5) are on sale now through Audience Services (1650 N Halsted St), 312-335-1650 and steppenwolf.org.