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SUBMISSIONS ONLY Will be Available to Stream Beginning Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2020

Submissions Only is a grassroots web sitcom that shows viewers what really goes on off-stage. The show follows the friendship of two theater professionals, an actress (Wetherhead as Penny Reilly) and a casting director (Colin Hanlon as Tim Trull), as they try to build careers in the notoriously tricky and often absurd world of Broadway theatrics.

Theatre Streaming Service STAGE To Offer Free Titles
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2020

Theatergoers, rejoice! STAGE, a new streaming service devoted to the entire world of theatre, announced today that it will be releasing free popular titles from its catalog!

Photo Coverage: Kanye, Mackie & More Strut the Red Carpet for THE CHER SHOW
by Walter McBride - Dec 4, 2018

Broadway gypsies, tramps and thieves gathered at the Neil Simon Theatre last night, where The Cher Show celebrated an opening night fit for a legend. In attendance was Cher herself, as well as costume designer extraordinaire, Bob Mackie. Check out photos from the red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: Max von Essen Comes to Birdland
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 24, 2018

The Broadway at Birdland concert series presented the return of Broadway singer/actor Max von Essen in concert last night, July 23. Max von Essen, currently starring in the hit Broadway production of Anastasia, returned with his old fashioned, new show celebrating the best of Broadway and the American songbook. Once again, Billy Stritch was musical director for the evening, with Steve Doyle on bass, Daniel Glass on drums, and Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf on cello.

Photo Coverage: Stars Strut the Red Carpet at the 2018 Tony Awards!
by Walter McBride - Jun 10, 2018

The stars are shining on tonight's red carpet, and BroadwayWorld's got a first look - check out the first batch of arrivals below, including Josh Groban, Cynthia Erivo, Laura Osnes and more!

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 5, 2017

SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway officially opened just last night, December 4th, at The Palace Theatre. SpongeBob SquarePants is a new musical with a book by Kyle Jarrow, music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Tom Kitt, choreography by Christopher Gattelli, and conceived and directed by Tina Landau.

BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT to Spook Audiences at The Green Room 42
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017

Stephen DeAngelis presents BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT, a celebration of songs from musicals with supernatural, horror and sci-fi themes.

BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT to Spook at The Green Room 42
by Julie Musbach - Oct 20, 2017

Stephen DeAngelis presents BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT, a celebration of songs from musicals with Supernatural, Horror and Sci-fi themes. The concert will be held on Sunday, October 29th at Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 9 PM.

Photo Flash: Broadway Stands For Women Raises Over $10,000 For Planned Parenthood
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2017

Broadway Stands For Women: A Benefit for Planned Parenthood raised over $10,000 on April 17th. Check out photos from the event below!

Etcetera Etcetera to Host A Benefit For Planned Parenthood
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2017

Etcetera Etcetera will host on Monday, April 17th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm a warm spirited evening of entertainment and empowerment directed by Tricia Brouk. Featuring Broadway belters Mia Gentile from Kinky Boots and Bret Shuford from Cirque du Soleil's Paramour, NYMF's Broadway's next sensation, Erica Lustig.

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for WAR PAINT
by Walter McBride - Apr 7, 2017

Starring two-time Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, War Paint tells the remarkable story of cosmetics titans Helena Rubinstein (LuPone) and Elizabeth Arden (Ebersole), who defined beauty standards for the first half of the 20th Century. Brilliant innovators with humble roots, both women were masters of self-invention who sacrificed everything to become the country's first major female entrepreneurs. They were also fierce competitors, whose 50-year tug-of-war would give birth to an industry that would forever change the face of America. From Fifth Avenue society to the halls of Congress, their intense rivalry was ruthless, relentless and legendary-pushing both women to build international empires in a world dominated by men.

Photo Flash: Nancy Opel, Mary Beth Peil, Dan Lauria and More Perform at George Street Playhouse's 2017 Gala
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2017

George Street Playhouse announced today that its recent Annual Gala Benefit was the most successful in the event's history, raising a record amount of funds in support of its mainstage and educational programming. The Gala took place at The Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick on Sunday, April 2, 2017, and featured many stars of the stage and screen as presenters and performers. Scroll down for photos from the evening!

Tim Daly, Joe DiPietro, Nancy Opel, Mary Beth Peil and More Slated for George Street Playhouse's 2017 Gala
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2017

George Street Playhouse has announced an initial roster of Broadway, film and television stars expected to appear at its Annual Gala Benefit on Sunday, April 2, 2017, 5 p.m., at The Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick.

BWW Interview: Christopher Gattelli Taps into Big Screen NEWSIES and Broadway-Bound FROZEN
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 2, 2017

Christopher Gattelli, the Tony-winning choreographer, is practically jumping with joy over the success of ''Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical!'' and its giant leap to the big screen. Its three-day screenings (Feb. 16, 18 and 22) broke records to become the highest-grossing Broadway event from Fathom Events. And now ''Disney's Newsies'' will return for an encore showing on Saturday, March 4, at 12:55 p.m.

STAGE TUBE: SUBMISSIONS ONLY Cast Reunites for Hillary!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2016

Desperate times call for desperate measures!  This heated election cycle has been a call to arms for many, and now the creators and cast of the popular web series 'Submissions Only' are heeding that call as well. 

Caissie Levy, Krysta Rodriguez & More Set for Yale Institute for Music Theatre's New Readings
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 13, 2016

The YALE INSTITUTE FOR MUSIC THEATRE announces the creative teams and casting for the two original book musicals, Blessing, music and lyrics by Andrew R. Butler and book by Andrew Farmer, and The White City, music by Avi Amon and book and lyrics by Julia Gytri, which will be developed in an intensive two-week summer lab at Yale School of Drama, June 13-25.

Photo Coverage: Dancers Unite on the Red Carpet at the 2016 Astaire Awards!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 17, 2016

The 2016 Fred and Adele Astaire Awards gala was held just last night, May 16, to honor outstanding dance and choreography on Broadway, off-Broadway, and in film, at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place). Broadway's SHUFFLE ALONG and SHE LOVES ME's Jane Krakowski led the pack. CLICK HERE for a full list of winners!

Lesli Margherita, Kate Wetherhead & More Set for EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS IN CONCERT at Feinstein's/54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2015

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents an evening with Paul Williams, Lisa Howard, Cass Morgan, Steven Booth, Lesli Margherita, Kate Wetherhead, Robb Sapp, Daniel Torres, Stephen Bienskie, Kevin Covert, Leo Daignault, Kevin Zak, Jeff Hiller and Sheri Sanders as well as muppeteers Tyler Bunch, Anney Ozar, David Stephens, Matthew Furtado, Kristin Feeney and James Silson in 'Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas In Concert' tonight, December 15, 2015 at 9:30 pm (doors at 8:45 pm).

Michael Feinstein, Norm Lewis & More Set for Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 14, 2015

This week FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Lesli Margherita, Kate Wetherhead & More Set for EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS IN CONCERT at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 7, 2015

FEINSTEIN'S/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents an evening with Paul Williams, Lisa Howard, Cass Morgan, Steven Booth, Lesli Margherita, Kate Wetherhead, Robb Sapp, Daniel Torres, Stephen Bienskie, Kevin Covert, Leo Daignault, Kevin  Zak, Jeff Hiller and Sheri Sanders as well as muppeteers Tyler Bunch, Anney Ozar, David Stephens, Matthew Furtado, Kristin Feeney and James Silson in 'Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas In Concert' on December 15, 2015 at 9:30 pm (doors at 8:45 pm).