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12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- The Full List & a Holiday Surprise
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 25, 2023

This year we couldn't have been more thrilled to welcome the one and only Deborah Cox- currently starring in the Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz- to share some of her most cherished holiday songs and performances. Which songs made her list? Check out all twelve selections...

12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- Stevie Wonder Brings Us Home
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 24, 2023

On the twelfth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'I am lovingly closing my TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS with one of the most special Christmas songs, “Someday At Christmas” recorded by the one & only Stevie Wonder back in 1967. It’s, quite simply, one of those songs that makes me feel the very embodiment and spirit of the Holiday Season. Without fail, it always makes me tear up with it’s messages of peace, giving and love. In other words, what Christmas is all about. I want to thank you ALL for spending these 12 days with me and BroadwayWorld’s lovely annual tradition. Blessings to all. XO'

12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- Christmas with the Jackson 5
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 23, 2023

On the eleventh day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'Today, I want to share with you one of my kids’ favorites- “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” and, here, by The Jackson 5. It always takes me back to when they were young, singing around the house, in their matching PJs. My kids LOVE Christmas so much, that we would always have our tree up right after Halloween, to enjoy the season longer!'

12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson Duet
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 22, 2023

On the tenth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'We can’t have The Twelve Days of Christmas without a selection from Leslie Odom Jr.’s Christmas Album. So many beautiful selections, but this duet of Leslie and Nicolette Robinson“Ma’oz Tzur” is, oh, so touching.'

12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- It's Holidays with the Hathaways
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 21, 2023

On the nineth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'This is one of my absolute FAVES and this version is especially awesome because it’s Donny Hathaway and his daughter, Lalah … Brilliantly festive!'

12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- Norm Lewis Croons a Classic
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2023

On the eighth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'I will always remember when Norm Lewis sang 'The Music Of The Night' from The Phantom of the Opera on a Zoom during the pandemic and the hairs stood up on my arms from his beautiful rendition of the song. His Christmas album is no different. His version of “Mary, Did You Know?” is just as gorgeous.'

12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- Cozy Up with Nat King Cole
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2023

On the seventh day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'Nat King Cole has been called 'The King Of Christmas.' It’s not difficult to understand why when you hear and see the man, himself, simple and unadorned, bringing this beautiful song to life.

12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- A Christmas Surprise
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 18, 2023

On the sixth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'Being on the road and doing THE WIZ across the country before we come home to Broadway, you can’t imagine how much I’ve been enjoying doing these Twelve Days of Christmas with BroadwayWorld and sharing them all with you.  But today, I got a little surprise.'

12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- Boyz II Men Brings on the Snow
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 17, 2023

On the fifth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'Today, I share with you an R&B “classic” BOYZ II MEN are timeless and this version of the song reminds me of the time I spent living in L.A. The year this came out, we didn’t have much of anything in our small apartment and couldn’t afford to fly back home for Christmas. Yes, I remember...'

12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- The Brilliance of Eartha Kitt
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 16, 2023

On the fourth day of Christmas, Deborah Cox writes about the great Eartha Kitt!

12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- A Christmas Claymation
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2023

This year we couldn't be more excited to welcome the one and only Deborah Cox- currently starring in the Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz- to share some of her most cherished holiday songs and performances. On the third day of Christmas, Deborah writes about Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer!

12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- Johnny Mathis Will Be Home for Christmas
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 14, 2023

The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a 12 Days of Christmas countdown. On the second day of Christmas, Deborah shares Johnny Mathis!

12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- Memory of a Queen for Christmas
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 13, 2023

For BroadwayWorld's 12 Days of Christmas countdown, Deborah Cox- currently starring in the Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz- is sharing some of her most cherished holiday songs and performances. Day 1 is all about Whitney Houston!

Sacramento Quartet Güero Release 'Mind's Eye' Single In Advance Of New Album 'Wednesdays' Dropping This Friday
by Michael Major - Apr 4, 2023

The album was recorded live at Pus Cavern Studios in Sacramento with ace recording engineer Joe Johnson and further elevated by Oakland producer and fellow musician, Akiyoshi Ehara (The Seshen, Geographer); who amping up and dialing down dynamics added greater tones, higher fidelity, heavy delays and string arrangements.

Sacramento Quartet Güero Return With Expansive New Single 'Scribe'
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2022

Sacramento quartet Güero have returned a new single “Scribe,” a first taste from their third album. The track was produced with Akiyoshi Ehara (Geographer/The Seshen). Earlier, the band premiered a video for the track via Americana-UK, directed by Paul Bates. And those in Sacramento can catch the band this Friday at Big Sexy Brewing.

Queer|Art Announces Queer|Art|Film Fall 2022 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 18, 2022

Queer|Art, New York City’s home for the creative and professional development of LGBTQ+ artists, has announced the upcoming Fall season of Queer|Art|Film, presented in person from September 19th – December 5th. Queer|Art|Film returns once again to the IFC Center with a season curated by multidisciplinary artists Heather Lynn Johnson and Sarah Zapata.

LA Philharmonic Announces NOON TO MIDNIGHT: A Day Of New Music's Complete Programming Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2017

The Los Angeles Philharmonic's Noon to Midnight: A Day of New Music returns Saturday, November 18 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. As it did during last year's successful inaugural performances, the day-long event offers audiences L.A.'s most far-sighted ensembles with pop-up performances scattered throughout the various spaces of the iconic venue.

Kathy Griffin Brings Her Pull-No-Punches Comedy To The Palace Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2017

Two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin breaks through the entertainment clutter with her universally recognized brand of pull-no-punches comedy.

Tonight's First Preview of JOSEPHINE with Deborah Cox Cancelled at Asolo Rep
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 27, 2016

Asolo Rep has confirmed it has cancelled tonight's first preview of the world premiere musical JOSEPHINE, starring Deborah Cox. Performances are scheduled to resume tomorrow, Thursday, April 28.

Photo Flash: Deborah Cox Stuns in Jazzy First Look at World Premiere Musical JOSEPHINE
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 15, 2016

Asolo Rep, in collaboration with Tony Award winner Kenneth Waissman (Grease, Torch Song Trilogy) presents the world premiere of the new, Broadway-bound musical JOSEPHINE. BroadwayWorld brings you a series of first-look photos below!