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Interview: Charles Kirsch's BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE Brings Classic Broadway Stories to 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 17, 2025

The January 3rd show features Broadway stars reviving songs from productions they starred in and sharing behind-the-scenes stories. This edition includes stars from Cabaret, Chicago, Into the Woods, Assassins and more.

Jason Graae, Annie Golden, Judy Kaye, Lee Wilkof, and More Join BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025

54 Below will present the return by popular demand of “Backstage Babble Live!' Based on the podcast hosted by Charles Kirsch, the concert will feature performances and stories from some of his previous guests.

Javier Muñoz and Paige Davis Join CHICAGO 50th Anniversary Concert at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

Dancers Over 40 will begin their fourth decade as an organization with a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of CHICAGO; past, present and future, honoring Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach and Ann Reinking.

Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!

54 Below to Celebrate Pride Month with Tracie Thoms, Lee Roy Reams, Jenn Colella, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

54 BELOW will honor the LGBTQ+ performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Pride Month. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Jennifer Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg and More to Perform at Roundabout Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company will present a special one-night event Ring Them Bells: A Birthday Celebration for John Kander, featuring Jennifer Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg and more. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.

Dancers Over 40 To Celebrate The 50th Anniversary Of CHICAGO
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025

Dancers Over 40 will present a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of CHICAGO; past, present and future, honoring Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach and Ann Reinking, with original and revival cast members, hosted by Golden Globe nominee and former revival Roxie Hart, Marilu Henner.

Photos: Broadway and Off-Broadway Dim Their Lights In Memory of Adrian Bailey
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

In an historic gesture, every Broadway and Off-Broadway theater owner dimmed the lights on all theaters honoring veteran performer Adrian Bailey. Traditionally, this honor is only given to Tony Award-Winning Broadway stars. Check out photos from the event.

Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2024

See photos of Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin and more performing Follies in concert at Carnegie Hall!

Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024

The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.

The Museum of Broadway Will Host Reunions For the Casts of THE WHO'S TOMMY and JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

The Museum of Broadway will host two upcoming events reunited the original Broadway casts of The Who's Tommy and Jelly's Last Jam next week. Learn more about both events here!

Photos: First Look at Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2024

Up next in the New York City Center Encores! season is Jelly’s Last Jam. Check out new photos of the cast in action!

Photos: The Cast of JELLY'S LAST JAM at City Center Encores! Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 16, 2024

Jelly’s Last Jam runs February 21 through March 3 at New York City Center. The company recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand to chat with them about the upcoming show. Check out photos from the press event here!

Photos: Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM Cast Poses for Portrait
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2024

Rehearsals are now underway for Encores! next show- Jelly’s Last Jam, led by director Robert O’Hara. Check out a new photo as the cast paused from rehearsals here!

Okieriete Onaodowan & Alaman Diadhiou Complete the Cast of Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024

Okieriete Onaodowan (Hamilton) will join the cast of Encores! Jelly’s Last Jam as Buddy Bolden and Alaman Diadhiou will make his New York stage debut as Young Jelly. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: The Encores! Orchestra Rehearses JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2024

It's Jelly's first Jam! The 15-piece Encores! Orchestra, led by Guest Music Director Jason Michael Webb are jammin’ in “Jelly’s Jam,” a musical theater orchestration of Jelly Roll Morton’s iconic original jazz music, and Webb provides insight into how the music connects past and present in this video.

Nicholas Christopher, John Clay III, Tiffany Mann, and Leslie Uggams Join JELLY'S LAST JAM at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023

NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed additional casting for Jelly’s Last Jam the second production of the 30th Encores! series.

Billy Porter, Michael Urie, Joaquina Kalukango & More Join New York City Center 30th Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2023

Get the latest news on the star-studded cast joining the New York City Center 30th Encores! Series, including Billy Porter, Michael Urie, Joaquina Kalukango, and more. Find out all the details here.

Photos: On the Red Carpet of the 2022 Chita Rivera Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 21, 2022

Winners for the 2022 Chita Rivera Awards have been announced! Winners include MJ, Paradise Square, Tick, Tick... Boom! and more. Check out photos from the red carpet here!  

Singular Talents Isabel Leonard And Myra Huang Join Manhattan Schoolof Music's Faculty
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2021

Renowned international music conservatory Manhattan School of Music (MSM) welcomed Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, “one of the brightest talents on the American opera scene” (San Francisco Classical Voice), and Grammy-nominated pianist Myra Huang, “among the top accompanists of her generation” (Opera News), to its faculty this fall.