Paul Preston

Rock & Roll Radio Theatre Teams Up with Open Door Playhouse to Support SAG-AFTRA Actors and Crew

ROCK & ROLL RADIO THEATRE partners with Open-Door Playhouse to produce radio plays with SAG-AFTRA actors and crew affected by the strike. Help support this project and talented artists in need.

The Vertical Theatre Group Announces Launch of The Vertical Theatre

The newly established The Vertical Theatre Group today announced the launch of The Vertical Theatre, a vision for a ‘future-proof’ live performance venue. This new innovative, tourable, free-standing venue is designed to help guarantee the new future of live entertainment. 

The Vertical Theatre Group Announces New Era Of Performance Venues With 'The Vertical Theatre'

The newly established The Vertical Theatre Group today announced the launch of The Vertical Theatre, a vision for a 'future-proof' live performance venue. This new innovative, tourable, free-standing venue is designed to help guarantee the new future of live entertainment.

PBDY Releases 'Tears or Rain' Music Video ft. Samuel T. Herring

Today the LA-based DJ/producer PBDY (pronounced Peabody) releases “Tears or Rain”, his brilliant new single featuring the vocals of Future Islands frontman Samuel T. Herring (whose previous collaborations include BADBADNOTGOOD, Madlib, and Clams Casino). Watch the accompanying video directed by Diego Navarro. “Tears or Rain” arrives as the third single from PBDY's (real name Paul Preston) debut album Careworn to be released digitally via Brainfeeder on 15 November 2019.  

Photo Flash: Granite Theatre Presents MAN OF LA MANCHA

 “Man of La Mancha” is a powerful and timeless story.  Dale Wasserman wrote the Book, Music by Mitch Leigh, with Lyrics by Joe Darion.   The show opens October 18, 2019 and runs thru November 10 at the Granite Theatre.  Producer/Artistic Director for the theatre is David Jepson. 

BWW Review: A CHORUS LINE at Music Theatre Wichita, A ten for dancing!

For their third show of the summer season, Music Theatre Wichita presents A Chorus Line-- Michael Bennett's beloved concept piece about auditioning for coveted spots in a Broadway production. The show itself debuted forty-four years ago this time in July and follows sixteen performers as they fight for a job in the chorus. Auditioning dancers lay out their entire lives on a single line through stories, mostly dramatic, to tell the ultimate truth of what it's like to simply tryout. A Chorus Line ranks top seven in longest running Broadway production in musical theatre history but is now showing until July 14th at Century II Concert Hall for a limited engagement.

TV: The Actors Fund Helps Celebrate the 2019 Tony Awards in LA!

The Actors Fund in Los Angeles celebrated Broadway's Biggest Night at the 23rd Annual Tony Awards® Viewing Gala on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA. Hosted by Leslie Jordan, this year's star-studded gala honored Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award® winner Lily Tomlin with the Julie Harris Award for Artistic Achievement. BroadwayWorld's own Michael Sterling and Paul Preston of Digital Mind Productions were on hand for the festivities which included coverage of the evening's red-carpet arrivals, cocktail hour, gala dinner, live performances, silent auction, and the West Coast's exclusive live feed of the 2019 Tony Awards® broadcast from New York City. 

VIDEO: Karen Volpe Releases New Music Video for 'Christmas Came Rushing' - Written by Chuck Pelleter

Chuck Pelleter, who wrote the award-winning musical 'The Green Room' has written a new Christmas song 'Christmas Came Rushing.' The song is sung by Karen Volpe (member of the Boobe Sisters who wigged out The Gong Show) who is long time theater performer. Check out the music video here!

TV: Here We Go Again! Go Inside Rehearsals for MAMMA MIA! at the Hollywood Bowl!

Summer wouldn't be the same in Los Angeles without the Hollywood Bowl's annual offering of a star-studded Broadway musical; and this year will be no different when the mega-hit Mamma Mia! getting ready to ignite on one of the world's most iconic stages July 28 - 30.  BroadwayWorld TV's own Michael Sterling dropped in at rehearsals earlier this week to get a sneak peek at rehearsals and to speak with members of the cast.  Featured in Mamma Mia! are Corbin Bleu as Sky, Dove Cameron as Sophie, Jaime Camil as Sam, Tisha-Campbell-Martin as Tanya, Lea DeLaria as Rosie, Hamish Linklater as Harry, Jennifer Nettles as Donna, and Steven Weber as Bill.

TV: Renee Zellweger and More Attend 'ONE STARRY NIGHT' Benefit for ALS Association

"One Starry Night: From Broadway to Hollywood," a one-night-only musical and entertainment extravaganza in benefit of the ALS Association Golden West Chapter, was presented Monday, April 20 at the historic Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, CA. Thanks to performances and appearances by an exciting gathering of Broadway and Hollywood talent, and the greater Los Angeles community at large, the evening raised nearly $200,000. BWW TV's Los Angeles Correspondent and Co-Producer Michael Sterling, along with Co-Producer/Videographer Paul Preston of Digital Mind Productions, spoke to the stars as they walked the red carpet prior to the evening's festivities.

TV: NEWSIES Tour Makes a Stop at LA's Pantages Theatre!

Broadway World TV's Los Angeles Producer and on-air Host Michael Sterling, along with Co-Producer/ Videographer Paul Preston of Digital Mind Productions were on hand to meet and greet the creative team and other invited celebrity guests at the official red carpet opening for the eagerly-anticipated L.A. Premiere of Broadway's Tony® Award-winning smash hit musical, Disney's NEWSIES at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre March 26. The limited four-week engagement runs through Sunday, April 19, 2015.

TV: Go Behind the Scenes of LA'S NEXT GREAT STAGE STAR 2015!

Michael Sterling (Creator/Executive Producer) and Barbara Van Orden (Sponsor/Co-Executive Producer) proudly presented the critically acclaimed and highly anticipated LA's Next Great Stage Star competitions. The 2015 season began in January, in North Hollywood, CA. at Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal.

BWW Reviews: DCLO Goes Gershwin CRAZY FOR YOU

Marsha Moode aptly describes Crazy For You as a great tonic to help us cope with today's news cycle.The great Gershwin musical score, the corny jokes, thin plot, loony mix-ups... and true 'dreamy' romance all add up to an evening of sheer bliss. DCLO's current production of the Tony winning Best Musical is without question one of their very best and worth the ride to Downey through October 14 only.

NO ORDINARY FAMILY Preview: December 14 on ABC

'No Ordinary Quake' - Jim goes into search mode to discover the cause of some recent earthquakes; Stephanie begins to suspect that JJ may be lying about his lack of super powers; and Daphne struggles with morality issues when she reads the minds of a fellow student and teacher and suspects they may be having an affair, on 'No Ordinary Family,' TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/26/10)

NO ORDINARY FAMILY Preview: December 14 on ABC

'No Ordinary Quake' - Jim goes into search mode to discover the cause of some recent earthquakes; Stephanie begins to suspect that JJ may be lying about his lack of super powers; and Daphne struggles with morality issues when she reads the minds of a fellow student and teacher and suspects they may be having an affair, on 'No Ordinary Family,' TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/26/10)