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.'
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.
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.
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!
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.