Jamie Foxx

Review: Segerstrom Center's Cabaret Series Welcomes Broadway Talents to the OC
by Michael Quintos - Feb 8, 2025

For two weekends in a row in January 2025, Segerstrom Center for the Arts presented some powerhouse talents from the world of Broadway to their enjoyable Cabaret Series. First up was the returning Jason Robert Brown, the Tony Award-winning composer of musicals such as PARADE and THE LAST FIVE YEARS joined by a new special guest, Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose. The following weekend, the Samueli Theatre then opened its doors to Tony nominee Kerry Butler’s hilarious one-woman comedy cabaret 'Breaking Broadway.'

Video: Usher Reveals Why He Didn't Appear in the DREAMGIRLS Movie on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

On a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Usher explained that he was in the running to play one of the characters in the 2006 film of Dreamgirls, but ultimately was unable to appear. Watch the full conversation!

CONFESSIONS OF A RETIRED WITCH to Debut at The Studio at Mizner Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025

D’Jamin Bartlett, the award-winning actress who made her Broadway debut singing “The Miller’s Son” in Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, will present Confessions of a Retired Witch at The Studio at Mizner Park. Learn how to attend.

Pulitzer Prize & Tony Winner Doug Wright Returns To Sarasota For New Hermitage Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced a new program with Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright as he returns to Sarasota for “The PlayWRIGHT's the Thing.”

THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.

EMILIA PEREZ, WICKED Movie, & More Win Golden Globe Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2025

Emilia Perez, the Wicked movie, Kieran Culkin, Jean Smart, and more took home awards at the 82nd Golden Globes. The Wicked movie won the Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Emilia Perez took home four awards, including Best Motion Picture- Musical or Comedy. Check out the full list of winners here!

Video: The Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Performs 'ABC,' 'I Want You Back' & More in A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024

Last night during NBC's A Motown Christmas special, the cast of MJ the Musical took the stage to perform a medley of “ABC”, “The Love You Save” and “I Want You Back' from the Tony-award-winning musical. Watch the full performance here!

Video: Smokey Robinson & Halle Bailey Perform ‘Silent Night’ with Jennifer Hudson
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2024

Music legend Smokey Robinson and actress-singer Halle Bailey joined The Jennifer Hudson Show on, December 11 to discuss their collaboration on A Motown Christmas Special. In the spirit of the season, Robinson, Bailey, and Hudson come together for a soulful performance of Silent Night. Watch it now!

2025 Golden Globes - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2024

Wicked, Emilia Perez, A Complete Unknown, and more have been nominated for Golden Globes! Check out the full list of nominees, including Colman Domingo, Eddie Redmayne, Denzel Washington, and more!

Watch These 10 Family-Friendly Musicals After Seeing WICKED
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2024

Looking for the next musical to watch after Wicked? Whether you are a musical theatre savant or completely new to the genre, BroadwayWorld has assembled a guide of ten musicals that you and your family are encouraged to check out if you enjoyed Wicked.

Breaking News: Exclusive! GUSTAVO BARCHILON, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Announces His New Shows for 2025
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 16, 2024

Multi-award winning director with plays like Barnum, Funny Girl and Something Rotten!, Gustavo Barchilon (32) exclusively announces for BroadwayWorld his new works for 2025.

Cast of MJ, Halle Bailey & More Will Take Part in A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS on NBC
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2024

The special will showcase iconic Motown legends performing holiday favorites and Hitsville U.S.A. classics alongside the biggest stars performing exclusive solos, unexpected duets and exciting group medleys in a riveting night of music. We have all of the details here!

Video: Blair Underwood Recalls Losing Out on DREAMGIRLS Role
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2024

Blair Underwood almost appeared in the Dreamgirls movie. On a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the performer chatted with Hudson about the experience, who made her film debut in the same 2006 screen adaptation. Watch the interview!

Marsha Ambrosius To Close The 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival In September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 25, 2024

Vocalist, songwriter, producer and lyricist Marsha Ambrosius has just been added to close out the 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF), on Sunday, September 22, at 8:45 pm, on Liberty Avenue, between 10th and 7th Streets downtown, near the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC), 980 Liberty Avenue.

Chef Spotlight: Chef Darryl Harmon of PALMA VERDE at 1604 BROADWAY
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 19, 2024

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Chef Darryl Harmon of Palma Verde at 1604 Broadway in the heart of the Theatre District.

Broadway Streaming Guide: August 2024 - Where to Watch ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2024

This August, enjoy another month of summer with highly anticipated new seasons of your favorite shows including Only Murders in the Building and Emily in Paris. Take a look here to find out what movies, television, and music you should tune into this month!

Scoop: Coming Up on BEAT SHAZAM on FOX - Tuesday, July 23, 2024
by TV Scoop - Jul 18, 2024

Get all the scoop on BEAT SHAZAM, airing on FOX on Tuesday, July 23, 2024! Hosted by Jamie Foxx alongside his daughter Corinne Foxx as co-host and deejay, Beat Shazam is the unique and interactive game show that pits teams of two against the clock and each other as they try to identify the biggest hit songs of all time. Watch a video clip now!

Scoop: Coming Up on BEAT SHAZAM on FOX - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
by TV Scoop - Jul 3, 2024

Get all the scoop on BEAT SHAZAM, airing on FOX on Tuesday, July 9, 2024! Hosted by Jamie Foxx alongside his daughter Corinne Foxx as co-host and deejay, Beat Shazam is the unique and interactive game show that pits teams of two against the clock and each other as they try to identify the biggest hit songs of all time. Watch a video clip now!

Scoop: Coming Up on BEAT SHAZAM on FOX - Tuesday, June 25, 2024
by TV Scoop - Jun 20, 2024

Get all the scoop on BEAT SHAZAM, airing on FOX on Tuesday, June 25, 2024! Hosted by Jamie Foxx alongside his daughter Corinne Foxx as co-host and deejay, Beat Shazam is the unique and interactive game show that pits teams of two against the clock and each other as they try to identify the biggest hit songs of all time. Watch a video clip now!

Scoop: Coming Up on BEAT SHAZAM on FOX - Tuesday, June 18, 2024
by TV Scoop - Jun 13, 2024

Get all the scoop on BEAT SHAZAM, airing on FOX on Tuesday, June 18, 2024! Hosted by Jamie Foxx alongside his daughter Corinne Foxx as co-host and deejay, Beat Shazam is the unique and interactive game show that pits teams of two against the clock and each other as they try to identify the biggest hit songs of all time. Watch a video clip now!