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Katherine McPhee made her Broadway and West End debuts starring in Waitress. Since vaulting to fame as a captivating singer on "American Idol," Season 5, she's become a successful recording artist, landing numerous songs and albums on Billboard's pop, jazz, holiday and adult-contemporary charts.



Her latest album of timeless American standards "I Fall in Love Too Easily" was released by BMG in 2017. As an acclaimed actress, she was the breakout star of the 2013 NBC-TV musical series, "Smash," alongside Broadway favorites like Christian Borle, Jeremy Jordan, Megan Hilty, and more! Smash was Executive Produced by Steven Spielberg with music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).

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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.'
Jersey Performing Arts Center Sets Holiday Lineup With THE NUTCRACKER & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024

This December, NJPAC is rolling out a vibrant lineup of shows that promise to enchant audiences of all ages. See the full lineup!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 29, 2024
by - Aug 29, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 29, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
This Iconic SMASH Moment Almost Didn't Happen, Executive Producer Reveals
by Michael Major - Aug 28, 2024

One of the most memorable moments of the second and final season of Smash almost didn't happen, an executive producer has revealed. Watch the video of Megan Hilty's performance of 'Don't Forget Me' and find out why Jack Davenport, Christian Borle, Katherine McPhee, and Bernadette Peters almost couldn't take part in it.
Review: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER AND KATHARINE MCPHEE at State Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - May 2, 2024

What did our critic think of AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER AND KATHARINE MCPHEE at State Theatre Minneapolis?
The Green Room 42 To Present Carolyn Bacon's WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT WOMEN VOL. 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

Carolyn Bacon returns to The Green Room 42 with her feminist solo show WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT WOMEN VOL. 2 on March 25. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Michael Orland Enjoys/Loves Being Continuously Booked & Always Giving Back
by Gil Kaan - Mar 1, 2024

The consistently busy musical director Michael Orland books gigs on both coasts juggling the multitude of vocalists all vying to have his piano expertise to accompany them. One of his next shows in Los Angeles will be his Open Mic Event at the Write-Off Room March 22, 2024. Michael managed to answer a few of my queries during his drive to Palm Springs.  
Jamie Muscato to Join Eric McCormack, Rachel Tucker, and More In WILD ABOUT YOU Concert
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024

Jamie Muscato will be joining Eric McCormack, Rachel Tucker, Oliver Tompsett, and Tori Allen-Martin in the new musical in concert Wild About You, which is making its World Premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Broadway Theatre Project to Welcome Michael Orland To This Summer's 'Shaping The Artist'  Artistic Training Intensive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024

Broadway Theatre Project will welcome Michael Orland to this summer's artistic training program. Michael Orland will be working with the apprentices and creating an 'Open Mic Night' for them to perform. Learn about Shaping The Artist here!
Rachel Ling Gordon to Join PENN & TELLER: FOOL US Season 10
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024

Rachel Ling Gordon is a magician, actor, singer, pianist, and model. Watch her on Penn & Teller: Fool Us Season 10 on Friday, February 2nd at 8pm ET.
Photos: Go Inside 2023 Baby2Baby Gala with CASAMIGOS
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2023

Last night in Los Angeles, Casamigos joined Baby2Baby for their annual star-studded gala. The gala honored Salma Hayek Pinault, who received the Giving Tree Award for her exceptional commitment to improving the lives of children in need around the world; the award was presented to her by Channing Tatum. Check out photos from the Gala here!
Photos: Josh Groban Hosts the Find Your Light Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 25, 2023

Hosted by Josh Groban, A Celebration for Arts Education honored two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and the power of arts education with cocktails, dinner and performances by Groban, Peters, Norm Lewis, Annaleigh Ashford, Gaten Matarazzo and Ruthie Ann Miles.
The Pacific Jazz Orchestra Reveals 2023/24 Season at Launch Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023

The Pacific Jazz Orchestra, Los Angeles' first jazz orchestra, announced their 2023/2024 concert season lineup and primary sponsor during their official launch party on April 8th at United Recording.
HADESTOWN, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and More Set For Dayton Live 2023/24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2023

Dayton Live has announced the Premier Health Broadway in Dayton 2023-2024 Season plus a few Projects Unlimited Star Attractions. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Broadway Teens Raise Their Voices For Gun Safety At Benefit Concert At The Green Room 42, March 26
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2023

The benefit concert to support common-sense gun safety legislation featuring teen performers from the Broadway, film, and television community has a limited number of tickets remaining.
VIDEO: Watch a Musical Theatre Legend Be Un-Masked on THE MASKED SINGER
by Michael Major - Feb 16, 2023

On the latest episode of The Masked Singer, a five-time Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winning musical theatre legend was revealed the be the 'Gnome.' Watch videos of the episode to see who was behind the mask!
Carly Gold to Present BROADWAY TEENS RAISE THEIR VOICES FOR GUN SAFETY Benefit Concert at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023

Broadway performer Carly Gold will present a benefit concert to support common-sense gun safety legislation featuring young performers from the Broadway, film, and television community at The Green Room 42 on March 26th.
VIDEO: David Foster Shares an Update on the BETTY BOOP Musical
by Michael Major - Jun 3, 2022

The musical new musical based on Betty Boop will feature music from David Foster, a book by Tony Award-winner Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Prom) and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead (Jelly's Last Jam, High Society). Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Legally Blonde) will direct and choreograph.
Grammy Winner Judith Hill Releases New Video For 'God Bless The Mechanic'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 12, 2021

Powerhouse vocalist and Grammy-winning artist Judith Hill has released the video for 'God Bless The Mechanic', an eye-dropping visual companion to the new R&B infused neo soul track. 'God Bless the Mechanic' is the third single from Judith Hill's forthcoming studio album Baby, I'm Hollywood! available via Regime Music Group on March 5, 2021. 
Kravis Center Unveils New Visitor Information and Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2020

The Kravis Center for the performing arts has announced an update regarding COVID-19 safety rules and regulations. 

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