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THE COLOR PURPLE North American Tour to Stop in Detroit This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2017


Producers announced today the first North American tour and full casting of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE.

Adrianna Hicks, Carla R. Stewart and Carrie Compere to Lead THE COLOR PURPLE on Tour; Cast, Dates Set!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017


Producers announced today the first North American tour and full casting of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE. Performances will begin October 7, 2017 in Schenectady, New York at Proctors and the tour will have its official opening October 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland at The Hippodrome Theatre. The tour will visit more than 30 cities in its first year on tour. Check out a complete tour route for the 2017-18 season below!

Understudies from PRINCE OF BROADWAY, BANDSTAND, SPAMILTON and More Set for AT THIS PERFORMANCE... This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2017


Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with its next edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to be held on Sunday, August 27th at the series' new home, The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 9 PM.

Understudies from HELLO, DOLLY!, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, ANASTASIA, HAMILTON and More Slated for July AT THIS PERFORMANCE...
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2017


Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with its next edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to be held on Monday, July 10th at the series' new home, The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 8 PM.

BROADWAY SESSIONS Puts Spotlight on Whole Artist Management Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2017


Tonight, February 9th, BROADWAY SESSIONS puts the spotlight on Whole Artist Management and more

BROADWAY SESSIONS Puts Spotlight on Whole Artist Management, 2/9
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2017


BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday night, February 9th , Broadway Sessions puts the spotlight on Whole Artist Management and more -. Whole Artist Management clients schedule to perform include Hett Banrhill (Spider-Man), Andrew Aaron Berlin (A Christmas Story), Kennedy Caughell (Great Comet), Hannah DeFlumeri (Bullets Over Broadway), Alexa Green (Wicked), Amy Linden (Bridges of Madison County), Emily McNamara (Newsical), Kyle Taylor Parker (Kinky Boots, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Monica Ramirez, Brian Charles Rooney (Three Penny Opera), Sheri Sanders (Rock the Audition), Samantha Shafer (Rocky), Christopher Timson (Young Frankenstein), Lily Tobin, Clyde Voce (Rock of Ages), Brit West (The Color Purple), Andrew Wheeler and Noah Zachary. - The evening will also feature performance from the upcoming Broadway Au Carre concert. featuring the music from Dana Levinson's 5th Republic sung by Lisandro Nesis and Manon Taris -Whole Artist Management is comprised of managers Rich Martino and Mike Cruz. Broadway Sessions takes place every Thursday evening at The Laurie Beechman Theater inside The West Bank Cafe located at 407 west 42nd street (corner of 42nd street and 9th avenue). Reservations strongly recommended at www.bencameron.nyc Doors open at 10pm for pre show open mic. Showtime at 11. $5 drink specials all night. $10 cover includes a donation to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. Broadway Sessions is proud of it's collaboration with BroadwayWorld.com which offers an exclusive look at Broadway Sessions every Monday. Past performances can be viewed on Broadway Sessions YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/bwaysessions. www.BroadwaySessions.net.

Happy Trails! Bid Farewell to the Broadway Shows Closing in Early 2017
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 31, 2016


There is still time to catch the Broadway shows closing in early 2017 - check out which shows are closing soon, and be sure to see them while you still can!

BWW Review: SISTER ACT at Arvada Center
by Chris Arneson - Sep 16, 2016


The Arvada Center is kicking off its 41st season by taking you to church, and maybe heaven, too, if you let it.

BWW Preview: SISTER ACT -- THE MUSICAL at Arvada Center For The Arts And Humanities
by Robert Bogin - Sep 3, 2016


Singing gangsters and nuns are taking the stage -- together - at the Arvada Center.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Solea Pfeiffer & Jeremy Jordan in WEST SIDE STORY at the Hollywood Bowl
by Robert Diamond - Jul 16, 2016


The Hollywood Bowl has enlisted some top Broadway talent for the Los Angeles Master Chorale's concert presentations of WEST SIDE STORY this summer. Conducted by Gustavo Dudamel July 14, through July 19, the cast features Jeremy Jordan as Tony, Karen Olivo, who won a Tony Award for her take on the role in the 2009 Broadway revival, as Anita and newcomer Solea Pfeiffer as Maria.

Review Roundup: WEST SIDE STORY, Starring Jeremy Jordan & Karen Olivo, at the Hollywood Bowl
by Review Roundups - Jul 15, 2016


The Hollywood Bowl has enlisted some top Broadway talent for the Los Angeles Master Chorale's concert presentations of WEST SIDE STORY this summer. Conducted by Gustavo Dudamel last night, July 14, through July 19, the cast features Jeremy Jordan as Tony and Karen Olivo, who won a Tony Award for her take on the role in the 2009 Broadway revival, as Anita. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Saint Michael's Playhouse's SISTER ACT Opens This Month
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 15, 2016


Saint Michael's Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin today announced the June 21 opening of the Playhouse's 2016 summer theater season with the five-time Tony-nominated musical Sister Act, the sparkling smash hit musical comedy that the New York Post called 'ridiculously fun.'

Karen Olivo, Jeremy Jordan & More to Lead WEST SIDE STORY in Concert at The Hollywood Bowl
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2016


The Hollywood Bowl has enlisted some top Broadway talent for the Los Angeles Master Chorale's upcoming concert presentations of WEST SIDE STORY this summer.

BWW Review: SISTER ACT Blesses The Fulton Stage
by Marakay Rogers - Mar 9, 2016


SISTER ACT is at the Fulton Theatre. It's big, it's brassy, and it's a blessing to have it on stage here.

VIDEO: Kanye West Debuts New Son 'All Day' at Brit Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 26, 2015


At yesterday's Brit Awards, rapper Kanye West debuted his new song 'All Day,' the fourth release off his new album.

BroadwayWorld Austin Awards LAST CHANCE TO VOTE - Jacob Roberts-Miller Leads!
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 27, 2013


Voting is now underway for Austin! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.

BroadwayWorld Austin Holiday Madness Awards Update 12/20 - LES MIS On Top!
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 20, 2013


Voting is now underway for Austin! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.

Post-Turkey Day BroadwayWorld Austin Awards Update 11/29 - LES MIS Taking Over!
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 29, 2013


Voting is now underway for Austin! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.

BroadwayWorld Austin Awards Update 11/22 - LES MIS at ZACH Theatre in the Lead!
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 22, 2013


Voting is now underway for Austin! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.

BWW Interview: A Chat with PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Diva Brit West
by E.H. Reiter - Oct 19, 2013


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT drives in to the San Diego Civic Theatre! This show follows a trio of friends who go on a road trip through the Australian Outback in a battered but fabulous bus. Based on the movie of the same name, this international hit has over 500 dazzling, 2011 Tony Award-winning costumes, 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' features a hit parade of dance floor favorites including "It's Raining Men," "Finally" and "I Will Survive."

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