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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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This Iconic SMASH Moment Almost Didn't Happen, Executive Producer Reveals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

The Kravis Center for the performing arts has announced an update regarding COVID-19 safety rules and regulations. 
RECAP: Marc Shaiman, Megan Hilty, and Katherine McPhee Sang Songs from SMASH on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in The House, benefiting The Actors Fund, continued Sunday night (8pm) for a BOMBSHELL/SMASH reunion with Katharine McPhee, Megan Hilty, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Neil Meron, and Robert Greenblatt.
VIDEO: Watch the Full HIT LIST Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below, Featuring Jeremy Jordan, Andy Mientus, Krysta Rodriguez, and More!

SMASH fans, rejoice! The full Hit List concert, which premiered at Feinstein's/54 Below in 2013, is now available on YouTube!
Robert Bannon to Make LA Debut At Feinstein's With Michael Orland

FEINSTEIN'S, Los Angeles's premier Supper Club, will present Robert Bannon bringing his new concert event, 'Unfinished Business; The Great American Songbook' for his Feinstein's Los Angeles Debut this April for a special one night only performance. He will be accompanied by Musical Director Michael Orland on piano.

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