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VIDEO: Amber Riley Sings 'Defying Gravity' in New Clip From WICKED IN CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2021


PBS will mark Broadway's return with Wicked IN CONCERT, a musical event celebrating the songs from one of the most iconic hits in Broadway history. This special performance will feature reimagined, never-before-heard musical arrangements created just for this broadcast, performed by celebrity artists from the worlds of film, pop music and television.

VIDEO: Stephanie Hsu Sings 'I'm Not That Girl' from WICKED IN CONCERT
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Aug 27, 2021


Wicked has shared a sneak peek from this weekend's Wicked in Concert! In the clip, Stephanie Hsu (Spongebob Squarepants, Be More Chill) performs a rendition of I'm Not That Girl, a song Elphaba sings in Act 1.

ALL EYES ON BAAYORK LEE: Richard Jay-Alexander Talks to the Award-Winning Legend About This Sunday's WICKED In Concert on PBS and Her Extraordinary Career
by Richard Jay-Alexander - Aug 27, 2021


This Sunday finds the diminutive talent wearing yet another new hat, as Director for Sunday night’s airing of WICKED In Concert, celebrating the score of the iconic, long-running musical,

Photos: See Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Amber Riley, Gavin Creel, Ali Stroker, Alex Newell & More in Photos From WICKED IN CONCERT!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 25, 2021


WICKED IN CONCERT: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score will air on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

BWW Interview: Tony Winner Ali Stroker is Excited to Perform 'As Long As You're Mine' as Part of WICKED IN CONCERT!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 25, 2021


This special performance will feature reimagined, never-before-heard musical arrangements created just for this broadcast, performed by celebrity artists from the worlds of film, pop music and television.

BWW Inteview: Maestro Luke Frazier Shares Details on Great Performances, New Arrangements for WICKED IN CONCERT!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 24, 2021


Frazier arranged the musical numbers featured in this star-studded concert, which include “The Wizard and I,” “Defying Gravity,” “Popular, Wonderful,” “No Good Deed,” “For Good” and “As Long As You’re Mine.”

VIDEO: Watch Mario Cantone in a Sneak Peek of WICKED IN CONCERT on PBS
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 20, 2021


Rejoycify! It's just a matter of days until PBS presents Wicked IN CONCERT: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score. The special will air on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 9pm ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video App. Check out a sneak peek of Mario Cantone in the special.

VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peek of WICKED IN CONCERT on PBS
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 19, 2021


Rejoycify! It's just a matter of days until PBS presents Wicked IN CONCERT: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score. The special will air on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 9pm ET (check local listings) on PBS. Check out a sneak peek!

Weekly Roundup: Our Top Ten Theater TikToks of the Week - Joshua Henry, Amber Riley, WAITRESS, SIX and More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2021


Check out this week's top ten TikToks, featuring Joshua Henry, Amber Riley, WAITRESS, SIX and more!

Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Cynthia Erivo, Alex Newell, and More Set For PBS's WICKED IN CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2021


Learn about the cast and all the scoop on the event will feature performances by Mario Cantone, Gavin Creel, Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Stephanie Hsu, Rita Moreno, Jennifer Nettles, Alex Newell, Isaac Powell, Amber Riley, Gabrielle Ruiz and Ali Stroker.

HAIRSPRAY Rehearses 12 New Performers to Avoid Further Performance Cancellations
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2021


This comes after the show was forced to close on July 4 after a cast member tested positive for COVID-19. The closure period extended on July 12 due to “a small number of isolated positive cases of Covid-19 within the company.'

HAIRSPRAY Extends Cancelled Performances Through 18 July After Member of Team Tests Positive For COVID-19
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2021


Learn more about options for ticketholders, including rebooking for a new date, or receiving a full refund.

HAIRSPRAY Cancels Performances Through 13 July After Member of Team Tests Positive For COVID-19
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2021


Learn more about options for ticketholders, including rebooking for a new date, or receiving a full refund.

HAIRSPRAY Cancels Today's Matinee Due to Suspected Case of COVID-19 Among Production Team
by Stephi Wild - Jul 4, 2021


If you are a ticketholder for today's performance, learn more about options for refunds or exchanging your tickets to an alternative date.

Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Ball, Lizzie Bea, Marisha Wallace, and More in HAIRSPRAY
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2021


The production is now playing at the London Coliseum, running 21 June through 29 September 2021.

BWW Interview: Gloria Swansong and Maxie Factor - Two Sisters Making Each Other's Dreams Come True, Part Two
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 26, 2021


In part two of our Broadway World Cabaret interview with these drag sisters, we learn about how their past is going to influence their future, and which Silver Screen goddess each lady obsesses over.

VIDEO: Inside HAIRSPRAY's Return to London's West End!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2021


This week the smash hit musical Hairspray made its big return to the West End stage! Get a peek inside the show's joyous first performance here!

VIDEO: The Cast of HAIRSPRAY Performs 'You Can't Stop the Beat' on BBC The One Show
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2021


Check out the 2021 West End cast performing the show's finale - You Can't Stop the Beat!

VIDEO: Marisha Wallace Performs 'You Can't Stop The Beat' From HAIRSPRAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2021


Marisha Wallace will take on the role of Motormouth in Hairspray at the London Coliseum running 21 June through 29 September 2021.

Student Blog: Top 10 Underrated Glee Songs
by Student Blogger: Alexandra Lang - May 20, 2021


As entertaining and cathartic it can be to poke fun at 'Glee,' we should also take the time to recognize its successes-especially those we missed the first time around. And what better occasion to do so than around the anniversary of the airing of the pilot?

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