Hannah Elless News

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Hannah Elless (Bright Star, Godspell) and Anthony Zambito (HBO's Girls, The Ghost of John McCain) have joined the cast of Drew Fornarola: The Encore Nobody Asked for at Don't Tell Mama NYC.

Sternfeld Studio’s immersive production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods has added two additional performances on October 20 and 22 at Camp Pouch on Staten Island. Check out photos of the production.

The ASA's fifth annual gala honored the multi-award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (RAGTIME). See photos from the 10/6 evening snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.

ASA's Executive Director Carolyn Montgomery talks the organization's 10/6 gala, with a star-studded show honoring the songwriters behind hit shows like RAGTIME and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.

Broadway stars including Lillias White, Kate Baldwin, Nikki Renée Daniels, Elizabeth Stanley, and Derek Klena will perform at the American Songbook Association’s gala on October 6, 2025, at Merkin Hall. Susan Stroman will present an award to songwriting team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Tony Award winner Lillias White and Broadway star Alton Fitzgerald White have joined the lineup for American Songbook Association's fifth annual gala “Ahrens and Flaherty: On the Wheels of a Dream”. Learn more!

The American Songbook Association will honor Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty at its October 6 gala, featuring performances by Kate Baldwin, Nikki Renée Daniels, Derek Klena, Kecia Lewis, and more.

New London Barn Playhouse has announced a change in its 2025 NEST New Works Initiative lineup: The Sea & The Stars, originally slated for this summer, will be postponed due to a family emergency affecting its development timeline.

Earlier this week, Dolly took the stage at Carnegie Hall. Transport Group presented a one-night-only concert of Hello, Dolly! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the after party here!

Earlier this week, Dolly took the stage at Carnegie Hall. Transport Group presented a one-night-only concert of Hello, Dolly!, directed by Transport Group Artistic Director and five-time Drama Desk Award nominee and two-time Obie Award winner Jack Cummings III. Check out photos here!

BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive preview of one of Barbra Streisand's songs from the film, 'Love is Only Love', performed by Umphress with Chancey at the piano. Watch the full performance in this video!

Spectrum News NY1's Frank Dilella will join Lee Roy Reams to co-host Hello, Dolly!, the company's one-night-only concert, as well as Tony nominee Gracie Lawrence, currently performing in Just In Time.

We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret and Broadway with shows in NYC - at a range of budget points. Now's your chance to see these stars live in an intimate venue.

Hello, Dolly!, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the eleventh presentation in the Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only. Learn how to attend!

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond including Sierra Boggess, Lea DeLaria and more! 

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more! 

54 Below will present “The Songs Of Zach Spound.” Join in as award-winning rock composer Zach Spound returns to 54 Below with a concert of world premieres.

Prospect Musicals’ new residency at Baruch Performing Arts Center continues this upcoming week with the IGNITE Concert Festival, running through April 13, 2025. See details about upcoming shows and learn more!

Anne Fraser Thomas will join Women of The Wings Volume 7 at The Green Room 42 on February 1st. Anne Fraser Thomas was last seen as Molly Brown in the hit off-Broadway show Titanique.