FOOTLOOSE Debuts On 4K Ultra HD In Celebration Of The Film's 40th Anniversary
by Michael Major
- Dec 11, 2023
The film features an exceptional supporting cast, including Lori Singer, Dianne Wiest, John Lithgow, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Chris Penn, along with a sensational soundtrack featuring Kenny Loggins, Shalamar, Deniece Williams, Bonnie Tyler, Quiet Riot, John Mellencamp, Foreigner, and more.
SMASH Musical Will Arrive on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky
- Mar 22, 2023
A stage adaptation of Smash will be helmed by 5-time Tony-winning director Susan Stroman, with a score by the Tony- and Grammy-winning duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. We have all the details on the Broadway production!
Racial Equity School Theatre Program Launches Nationwide
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 2, 2023
The Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) has officially launched Pathway, a program designed to create opportunities for students in communities of color to work with theatre industry professionals of color while producing works that encourage dialogue around racial equity.
Listen: Scott Wittman Talks SOME LIKE IT HOT and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine
- Jan 23, 2023
Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. This week's episode features Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award winning lyricist, director, writer, and conceiver, Scott Wittman! Scott discussed his career, and his most recent Broadway project, Some Like It Hot, on the podcast.
CHICAGO 20th Anniversary Blu-Ray to Feature Three Hours of Bonus Content
by Michael Major
- Jan 10, 2023
The Limited-Edition Blu-ray SteelBook includes access to a Digital copy of the film and boasts over three hours of legacy bonus content, including commentary with director Rob Marshall and screenwriter Bill Condon, an extensive look at the film with cast and crew interviews, plus extended musical performances.
Brandy, Bernadette Peters & More to Celebrate CINDERELLA in New 20/20 Special
by Michael Major
- Aug 11, 2022
ABC News Studios will air “Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20” featuring members of its all-star cast — Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander and Veanne Cox. Billy Porter, Todrick Hall, Debra Martin Chase, Neil Meron, and costumer Ellen Mirojnick will also make appearances.
BWW Exclusive: A History of ANNIE on Broadway and Beyond
by Jeffrey Kare
- Dec 2, 2021
Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.
Neil Meron to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Tonight's KRISTI Awards
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 13, 2021
Chenoweth will host the show live from the stage at the Kristin Chenoweth Theatre, in the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, and Camp Co- Directors Richard Jay-Alexander and John McDaniel will be on tap with a mighty assist. There are musical numbers, live and pre-taped, and plenty of showcasing and KRISTI Awards to go around among these talented young kids.
UN DÍA COMO HOY: nacía Marilyn Monroe
by Nuria Pedret
- Jun 1, 2021
Con motivo del aniversario de la actriz, hacemos un breve repaso de su biografía y recordamos dos musicales inspirados en ésta
Neil Meron and Stephen Schwartz Appointed to the ETF Honorary Board
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 10, 2021
The Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) announced new board member appointees. Neil Meron and Stephen Schwartz have been appointed to the ETF Honorary Board, and Sarah Jane Arnegger, Tim Kashani and Craig Pospisil to the ETF National Board of Trustees.
VIDEO: Brandy Recreates Viral TikTok Challenge to Celebrate CINDERELLA on Disney+
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 14, 2021
Putting her own spin on a viral TikTok challenge, Brandy began her video with no makeup and casual clothing, waving a makeup brush until she makes a transformation into Cinderella - complete with her gown, tiara, and blue eyeshadow. All the whine, Disney's 'Where Did I Put That Thing/ Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo' plays in the background.
Educational Theatre Foundation Raises Record Setting Donations from Theatre Alive! Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Feb 9, 2021
More than 4,000 theatre supporters tuned in to watch as the Educational Theatre Foundation’s Theatre Alive! gala honored award-winning director, producer & actor Kenny Leon with the second annual Craig Zadan Theatre for Life Award, and Chairman and CEO Robert E. Wankel accepted the annual Standing Ovation Award on behalf of The Shubert Foundation.
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