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Performer and Vocal Coach John A. Waddell Dies At Age 83
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of performer and mentor John A. Waddell. He passed away on January 1 at the age of 83. Based in Bloomington, IL, Waddell was a trailblazing African American vocalist with an illustrious operatic career.

MADAME CLICQUOT: A REVOLUTIONARY MUSICAL Studio Cast Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2023

MADAME CLICQUOT: A Revolutionary Musical – Studio Cast Recording, which features highlights from the sweeping and romantic new stage musical, is available in streaming and digital formats now.

Exclusive: First Listen to New Single 'Life on the Edge' From CLICQUOT: A REVOLUTIONARY MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 12, 2023

BRAINSTORM RECORDS, YELLOW SOUND LABEL and 35th PARALLEL PRODUCTIONS have announced that the second single from CLICQUOT: A Revolutionary Musical – Studio Cast Recording, which features highlights from the sweeping and romantic new stage musical, will be available on all streaming services on Monday, March 13. Get an exclusive first listen here!

Paolo Montalban, Victoria Frings & More to be Featured on CLICQUOT: A REVOLUTIONARY MUSICAL Studio Cast Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2023

CLICQUOT: A Revolutionary Musical – Studio Cast Recording, which features highlights from the sweeping and romantic new stage musical, will be released on Friday, April 14.

Photos: See André De Shields & More at UNSCRIPTED LIVE at City Winery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2022

See photos of Tony, Emmy, and GRAMMY Award-winning performing artist André De Shields and more at The Loft at City Winery for 'Unscripted Live,' an interview series that spotlights the stories of legendary artists, their resilience, and their creative regeneration.

Photos: See André De Shields, LaChanze & More at Broadway Inspirational Voices' BETTER DAYS Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2022

Broadway Inspirational Voices hosted the BETTER DAYS: Fundraising Cocktail Party and Award Ceremony in the heart of Times Square, honoring Tony Award winner André De Shields, Tony Award winner LaChanze, and three-time Tony Award winner Alex Lacamoire. See photos from inside the event here!

Photos: UNSCRIPTED Live With GRAMMY-Winning Legend Ruth Pointer Premieres At The Apollo Theater Soundstage
by Robert Diamond - May 26, 2022

Award-winning filmmaker and photographer Sekou Luke (Notes from Harlem) and noted music journalist Christian John Wikane (PopMatters) presented 'Unscripted' Live at the Apollo Theater Soundstage on Monday night (May 23).

Photos: See Julia Murney, Robert H. Fowler & More in Rehearsals for BABY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2021

This Tony-nominated musical following three couples on a university campus dealing with the painful, rewarding and unexpectedly funny consequences of pregnancy and parenthood features a book by Sybille Pearson, music by David Shire, and lyrics by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr.

BWW Interview: Sue Matsuki of WINTER RHYTHMS at Urban Stages
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 21, 2020

Six online concerts will replace 20 show in person... but you know with Urban Stages involved, the shows will be good.

Urban Stages Announces 12th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2020

Urban Stages has announced its 12th annual awarding-winning cabaret series, Winter Rhythms, streaming online between November 30th through December 18th and benefiting Urban Stages' Outreach, Arts in Education programs.

VIDEO: Carolee Carmello, Jose Llana, Telly Leung & More Show Support for Biden/Harris in 'The Soul of The Nation' Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2020

Prominent members of the Broadway Community joined together to sing their support for the Biden/Harris Presidential ticket in 'Soul of the Nation', lyrics (sung) by Christine Toy Johnson and (spoken) Notorious Pink, music by Kim D. Sherman and Scott Killian.

Photo Flash: Check Out Opening Night Photos of BABY Starring Alice Ripley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2019

Take a look at photos from opening night of Out of the Box Theatrics' limited engagement of Sybille Pearson (book), Richard Maltby, Jr.(lyrics) and David Shire's (music) heart-warming musical, Baby.

Photo Flash: First Look at Production Photos of BABY Starring Alice Ripley and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2019

First photo of the Out of the Box Theatrics' limited engagement of Sybille Pearson (book), Richard Maltby, Jr.(lyrics) and David Shire's (music) heart-warming musical, BABY, are now available. The production has extended through Saturday, December 21, 2019 due to strong ticket sales. Directed and choreographed by Ethan Paulini, BABY stars Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley and plays a site-specific loft in midtown Manhattan (14 W 45th Street). Preview performances began on Friday, December 6, 2019. Limited tickets are available online at www.ootbtheatrics.com.

Wake Up With BWW 12/6: Read Reviews For JAGGED LITTLE PILL, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2019

Today's top stories: Read all of the reviews for Jagged Little Pill, and more!

BABY Extends Limited Engagement Through December 21
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2019

Out of the Box Theatrics' Founding Artistic Director, Liz Flemming, announced today that their new production of Sybille Pearson (book), Richard Maltby, Jr. (lyrics) and David Shire's (music) heart-warming musical, Baby, will extend its limited engagement through Saturday, December 21, 2019 due to strong ticket sales.

Photo Flash: First Look at the Cast of BABY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2019

Out of the Box Theatrics has released “First Look” photos of the cast of their upcoming limited engagement production of BABY. Featuring a book by Sybillie Pearson, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire's (music), the production will be directed and choreographed by Ethan Paulini at a site-specific loft in midtown Manhattan (14 W 45th Street), Friday, December 6 through Saturday, December 14, 2019. Tickets are now on sale.

Alice Ripley Set to Star In Maltby & Shire's BABY in a Limited NYC Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2019

Out of the Box Theatrics' Founding Artistic Director, Liz Flemming announced today that Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley will lead the cast of a limited NYC engagement of Sybillie Pearson (book), Richard Maltby, Jr. (lyrics) and David Shire's(music) heart-warming musical, BABY. Directed and choreographed by Ethan Paulini, the production will play a site-specific loft in midtown Manhattan (14 W 45th Street) Friday, December 6 through Saturday, December 14, 2019. Tickets are now on sale here.

National Hall Of Fame To Induct Five Theatre Educators
by Julie Musbach - May 6, 2019

Each year, the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) recognizes International Thespian Society (ITS) troupe directors, emeritus members, and other professional members who have dedicated themselves to the cause of theatre education for more than 20 years. The 2019 theatre educators to be inducted into the EdTA Hall of Fame include: James Thomas Bailey of Napa, California; Lynn Jensen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Tony Matthes of Edina, Minnesota; Jennifer Morgan-Beuchat of Leavenworth, Kansas; and Robert Fowler of Chesterfield, Missouri. Ceremonies will take place in New York City at the 2019 EdTA National Conference.

Spotlight Theatre Company To Celebrate Ahrens and Flaherty
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2018

This Friday, November 30th at 9:30 pm brings the Spotlight Theatre Company's celebration of Broadway's premier composers Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty to The Green Room 42, 570 Tenth Avenue 4th Floor (YOTEL) NYC!  Directed by Jacques Stewart, with Musical Direction by Phil Hall, Why We Tell the Story is an evening of Broadway highlights from Ragtime, Seussical, Once On This Island, Rocky, Anastasia, The Glorious Ones, A Man Of No Importance, Lucky Stiff and My Favorite Year. 

Ahrens and Flaherty Will Be Celebrated at 'Why We Tell The Story' at The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2018

The Green Room 42 will bring Spotlight Theatre Company's celebration of Broadway's premier composers Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty to The Green Room 42, 570 Tenth avenue 4thFloor (YOTEL) NYC! Directed by Jacques Stewart, with Musical Direction by Phil Hall, Why We Tell the Story is an evening of Broadway highlights from Ragtime, Seussical, Once On This Island, Rocky, Anastasia, The Glorious Ones, A Man Of No Importance, Lucky Stiff and My Favorite Year.