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Cast and Creative Team Set For PURLIE at Hamilton Stage
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

Broadway veteran Kenny Ingram will direct American Theater Group’s (ATG) production of the exhilarating and Tony Award-winning musical Purlie at Hamilton Stage in Rahway, NJ. Gary Mitchell, Jr. will provide Musical Direction.

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.

Broadway Artists Return To Whitefish Performing Arts Center For August Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2024

For 20 years Alpine Theatre Project has brought artists direct from Broadway to Whitefish to perform and teach.

Alpine Theatre Project's BROADWAY CONCERT SERIES to Host Robert Creighton, Virginia Woodruff, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 22, 2023

They've starred in some of the most well-known Broadway productions in history, including “Rent,” “Anything Goes,” “The Lion King,” “Color Purple,” and for one week they'll perform some of their greatest showstopping hits on the Whitefish stage. Alpine Theatre Project's Broadway Concert Series runs July 30 - August 2 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

Photos: AMERICAN SONGBOOK ASSOCIATION HONORS LILLIAS WHITE at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 4, 2023

On May 22nd Tony Award winner Lillias White was presented the second annual Darrell Henline Award by the American Songbook Association. 

10 Videos Showcasing the Cast of THE ASA HONORS LILLIAS WHITE at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephen Mosher - May 9, 2023

This year, that recipient is the Tony Award winner Lillias White, who will be honored on May 22nd in a glitzy gala filled with show business greats.

Review: LANGSTON IN HARLEM Celebrates Langston Hughes With Style and Heart at 54 Below
by Ricky Pope - May 6, 2023

Classical Theatre of Harlem is to be congratulated for presenting this wonderful play. Langston in Harlem is a piece that absolutely deserves a second look, and this company delivered a first-rate production.

Lillias White To Be Honored By The ASA In Gala at Chelsea Table + Stage On May 22nd
by Stephen Mosher - May 4, 2023

Tony Award winner Lillias White has been chosen by the American Songbook Association to receive the second annual Darrell Henline Award during a star-studded gala to occur at Chelsea Table + Stage on May 22nd at 7 pm

Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

Alpine Theatre Project's Broadway Concert Series Runs This Month at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2022

They've starred in some of the most well-known Broadway productions in history, including “Les Miserables,” “Wicked,” “The Lion King,” “Chicago,” and for one week they'll perform some of their greatest show stopping hits on the Whitefish stage. Alpine Theatre Project's Broadway Concert Series runs July 26 - 30 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

VIDEO: First Look at the World Premiere of GRACE at Ford's Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2022

Ford's Theatre Society is presenting the world-premiere musical Grace, with Music and Lyrics by Nolan Williams, Jr.; Book by Nolan Williams, Jr., and Nikkole Salter; and Directed and Choreographed by Robert Barry Fleming.

BWW Exclusive: First Look at the World Premiere of GRACE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022

Packed with an eclectic mix of styles including Jazz, R&B, rousing up-tempos and raise-the-roof ballads, Grace is a new musical examining the little-told history of African-American culinary tradition and the challenges faced by Black-owned businesses.

Casting & Creatives Announced for World-Premiere Musical GRACE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2022

Ford’s Theatre Society today announced full casting and the design team for the world-premiere musical Grace, with Music and Lyrics by Nolan Williams, Jr.; Book by Nolan Williams, Jr., and Nikkole Salter; and Directed and Choreographed by Robert Barry Fleming.

Alpine Theatre Project Announces Summer Concert Series Featuring Broadway Stars
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2021

ATP describes “Love Heals” as a poignant and inspiring celebration of our individual differences, our collective humanity, and the voices we can share to improve the world as we continue to try and come out on the other side of a tumultuous year. It is being held in conjunction with ATP's Broadway Summer Training Camp, where 11 Broadway professionals mentor local students.

Casting Announced for Billy Porter's SANCTUARY, Michael R. Jackson's WHITE GIRL IN DANGER & More at NYSAF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2021

New York Stage and Film announced final casting today for their upcoming summer season, running July 17-August 1, with in-person programming in Poughkeepsie. Additional programming includes Billy Porter’s new Gospel musical Sanctuary as part of New York Stage and Film’s Always On virtual programming, available July 29-August 2.

Billy Porter's New Gospel Musical SANCTUARY to Stream as Part of New York Stage and Film's 2021 Summer Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2021

New York Stage and Film announced additional programming for their upcoming summer season, running July 17-August 2, with in-person programming in Poughkeepsie. Additional programming includes Billy Porter’s new Gospel musical Sanctuary as part of New York Stage and Film’s Always On video programming July 29-August 2.

LaChanze, Lillias White, Phylicia Rashad, Ken Roberson and Others Celebrate Timothy Graphenreed in Virtual Memorial
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2021

LaChanze and Avenue Q Choreographer, Ken Roberson will join Lillias White, Phylicia Rashad, George Faison and Emmy/Golden Globe Winner, S. Epatha Merkerson and others to celebrate Broadway’s Timothy Graphenreed (The Wiz) in a virtual Memorial on Sunday, February 28th at 5:30pm, EST.

Lillias White, Phylicia Rashad and More to Salute Timothy Graphenreed in Virtual Memorial
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2021

Tony Award-winners Lillias White, Phylicia Rashad, George Faison and Emmy/Golden Globe Winner, S. Epatha Merkerson and others will celebrate Broadway's Timothy Graphenreed (The Wiz) in a virtual memorial on Sunday, February 28th at 5:30pm, EST.

VIDEO: Bernadette Peters, Kelli O'Hara, Sierra Boggess & More Sing SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE in Times Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2020

The theater community is coming together in Times Square today for the first time since Broadway was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March. The event, 'A Moment for Broadway,' is organized by volunteer organization NYCNext as part of a series of pop-up performances designed to bring renewed vibrancy to New York City.

VIDEO: Watch Broadway Stars Unite in Times Square to Sing SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 7, 2020

The theater community is coming together in Times Square today for the first time since Broadway was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March. The event, 'A Moment for Broadway,' is organized by volunteer organization NYCNext as part of a series of pop-up performances designed to bring renewed vibrancy to New York City.