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Stella Cole Comes to Thousand Oaks
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Singer Stella Cole will bring her powerful vocals and captivating stage presence to the Scherr Forum in April. Cole takes audiences back in time with the wonders of the Great American Songbook—including classics from Streisand, Garland, and more.

Photos: Inside the 2023 American Theatre Wing Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 12, 2023

The American Theatre Wing 2023 Gala Celebration was held next Monday, September 11, 2023 at Cipriani. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Estill Voice International To Present A North American Voice Summit June 25-26, 2022
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2022

Estill Voice International, the leader in voice training & rehabilitation across the globe, will bring together leaders from the Estill Voice Training community in North America to offer master classes, workshops, lectures, and performances demonstrating the limitless potential of our life changing model for training the voice.

BWW Interview: Sam Harris' OPENLY GRAY, Openly Happy
by Gil Kaan - Mar 10, 2022

Multi-million selling recording artist Sam Harris debuts his latest show Sam Harris: Openly Gray on the West Coast at the Catalina Bar & Grill March 25th and 26th. I had the opportunity to pose a few questions to this popular and very talented cabaret performer/writer.

BWW Interview: Sam Harris of OPENLY GRAY at Feinstein's/54 Below March 16 & 17
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 9, 2022

Sam Harris is bringing a new act, a new attitude, and a new hairstyle to the nightclub stage this month.

Recap the 2020 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Team BWW - Sep 26, 2021

As part of BroadwayWorld's expansive coverage of the 74th Annual Tony Awards, we're bringing you the full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between. Keep up with all of the winners' speeches with our list below.

EMPOWERED VOICES NOW offers 5-Day Summer Intensive
by Contests - Broadway - Jun 8, 2020

We are excited to announce our online Summer Intensive 'Building the Confident Mind' July 13-17, 2020. This five-day development/Intensive program is designed to offer participants an opportunity to dive deeper into the 'Building the Confident Mind' Workshop. In addition to the core class, this unique and empowering intensive will also include; private vocal lessons, music coachings, yoga/movement classes, one-on-one mind empowering sessions, and daily master classes where students will work with top industry leaders/performers/coaches and teachers

Alan Menken, Judith Light, Harvey Fierstein, and More Join BRIDGE TO BROADWAY Online Training Platform
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2020

On Monday, April 6th, the latest installment of Erik Liberman's Bridge to Broadway online training platform launches. Bridge matches theatre students and emerging artists around the world with Broadway luminaries, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting The Actors Fund.   

BWW Feature: BROADWAY VS. HOLLYWOOD Parte 3° I Film tratti dai Musical Di Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber
by ETTORE FARRATTINI - Mar 26, 2020

Chi non ha in casa almeno un cd in cui non ci sia una canzone di Andrew Lloyd Weber: che sia un original cast recording, una compilation o semplicemente una cover, le composizioni di Lloyd Weber sono tra le più conosciute canzoni di musical al mondo. Tutti i più grandi interpreti si sono prima o poi cimentati in una delle sue composizioni tanto che sarebbe impossibile citarli tutti. Se i musical di Sir Andrew sono tra i più visti al mondo e detengono record invidiabili di durata in cartellone sia a Broadway che nel West End, altrettanto non si può dire delle versioni cinematografiche che non sempre sono ben riuscite. Cerchiamo di analizzarne il perché.

BWW Interview: Jackie Evancho Explores Her Love of Theater Music at San Jose Civic Audiorium
by Jim Munson - Oct 25, 2019

BroadwayWorld spoke with Jackie Evancho in advance of her November 1st concert in San Jose. It's hard to believe, but the little girl with the big voice who rose to instant fame on 'America's Got Talent' is now a young adult. Her most recent album is titled 'The Debut' and is comprised entirely of contemporary theater music. Talking to her, it's evident that she is eager to spread her wings as she more fully explores musical theater opportunities. She retains her girl-next-door approachability even as she's become a seasoned professional with clear ideas on where she'd like to take her career.

Meet the Current Cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 10, 2019

Earlier this year, on April 22, The Phantom of the Opera, reached a milestone that no other Broadway show has even come near. Phantom, the longest-running show in Broadway history, became the first Broadway show EVER to reach #13,000 performances. This is just one of many incredible achievements made by the show since it opened on Broadway over three decades ago.

Amanda Jane Cooper Returns to 54 Below with Guests Ginna Claire Mason and Emily Koch
by Julie Musbach - Jun 26, 2019

After a sold-out debut in April, followed by a sold-out encore performance in June, Amanda Jane Cooper will return to Feinstein's54 Below by popular demand on July 7 at 7:00pm with her show Somewhere Over the Rainbow: A Night of Story and Song.

Victoria Beaudoin & Joe Cook Take the Stage at Feinstein's 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Jun 13, 2019

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Victoria Beaudoin and Joe Cook, rising stars of theatre and television, team up for their Feinstein's/54 Below debut in The New York State of Mind Chronicles.

Amanda Jane Cooper Adds Encore Performance at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2019

After selling out her Feinstein's/54 Below solo debut, Amanda Jane Cooper will return by popular demand to Broadway's Living Room on June 7 at 9:30pm for an encore performance of her show Somewhere Over the Rainbow: A Night of Story and Song.

Amanda Jane Cooper Soars SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Jan 16, 2019

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Amanda Jane Cooper in Somewhere Over the Rainbow: A Night of Story and Song.

75 Talented Young Artists Set for YoungArts' Week-Long NYC Intensive
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2017

The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts)'s 2017 YoungArts New York program will take place from April 25 to 30 and will offer approximately 75 of this year's YoungArts Winners - some of the country's most talented artists ages 15 to 18 years old - life-changing opportunities to learn, connect and collaborate with their peers and renowned artists across disciplines.

WP Theater's 2017 Gala, Hosted by Lena Hall, Will Honor Debra Messing and More
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2017

WP Theater (formerly Women's Project Theater), under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Lisa McNulty and Managing Director Michael Sag, has announced WP Theater's 32nd Annual Gala, honoring game-changing women with the Women of Achievement Awards. The gala will honor Emmy Award-winning actress and activist Debra Messing ('Will & Grace,' Outside Mullingar) and trailblazing media executive, President of BBC Worldwide North America, Ann M. Sarnoff.

Photo Coverage: 2016 Tony Awards Red Carpet Arrivals - Part 3
by Walter McBride - Jun 13, 2016

The stars are shining on tonight's red carpet, and BroadwayWorld's got a first look - check out the third batch of arrivals below, including James Corden, Judith Light, Danny Burstein, Jane Krakowski, Zachary Levi, Lin-Manuel Miranda and more!

2016 Tony Awards - From HAMILTON to THE HUMANS, All the Winners!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 12, 2016

The 2016 Tony Awards celebrated 70 years of honoring the best of Broadway last night at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. In addition to the class of 2016 Tony Nominees, the star-studded evening featured appearances by Cate Blanchett, Claire Danes, Common, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Glenn Close, Josh Groban, Jake Gyllenhaal, Neil Patrick Harris, Sean Hayes, James Earl Jones, Daniel Dae Kim, Carole King, Diane Lane, Nathan Lane, Angela Lansbury, Lucy Liu, Bebe Neuwirth, Saoirse Ronan, Keri Russell, Meg Ryan, Barbra Streisand, Oprah Winfrey and many more. As predicted, HAMILTON was the big winner of the night, taking home a whopping eleven awards, including the coveted Best Musical. 

Tonight's the Night! Complete Guide to Our Tonys Coverage - All You Need to Know; Nominees, Schedule & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 12, 2016

It's almost here! The 2016 Tony Awards will air on CBS tonight, June 12 at 8pm and as usual, BroadwayWorld.com will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tonys Day, Night and Beyond!