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BWW Interview: David Krassner of RENT at Agoura High School
by Cary Ginell - Feb 29, 2020


Director David Krassner brings a deep theatrical resume to his new role as drama director at Agoura High School, which is currently staging 'Rent,' which made its debut nearly a quarter century ago.

Photo Flash: VOICES FOR THE VOICELESS Welcomes Brian Stokes Mitchell, Andrea Martin and More
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2020


Your Kids, Our Kids presented the 6th Annual VOICES FOR THE VOICELESS: Stars For Foster Kids on Thursday, February 6th at 7pm at The Town Hall.

Photo Flash: Fontana, Martin, Metcalf, Colella, O'Hara and More at VOICES FOR THE VOICELESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2020


Your Kids, Our Kids (Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, Founding Directors) presented the 6th Annual VOICES FOR THE VOICELESS: Stars For Foster Kids, an event that brings together the very best performers from the American stage and screen to raise awareness about the plight of kids in foster care, particularly those aged 13 and older who are in danger of aging out of the foster care system alone, last night, Thursday, February 6th at 7pm at The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street, NYC).

Wake Up With BWW 1/23: GRAND HORIZONS Officially Opens Tonight, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2020


Today's top stories: Grand Horizons officially opens tonight, and more!

BWW Feature: A Thousand (Or More) Words About Cabaret in 2019
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2019


Stephen Mosher looks back at the cabaret scene, as captured by his camera in 2019

Laurie Metcalf, Kelli O'Hara, Megan Hilty and More to Appear at 6th Annual VOICES FOR THE VOICELESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2019


Your Kids, Our Kids (Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, Founding Directors) presents the 6th Annual VOICES FOR THE VOICELESS: Stars For Foster Kids, an event that brings together the very best performers from the American stage and screen to raise awareness about the plight of kids in foster care, particularly those aged 13 and older who are in danger of aging out of the foster care system alone.

Chita Rivera Helsinki Dates Cancelled
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2019


Chita Rivera's two shows at Club Helsinki Saturday, November 16, 2019, have been cancelled. On doctors' orders, and as a result of an infection, Ms. Rivera must have bed rest for the next several weeks.  A new date for the shows will be announced soon.

BWW Review: CHITA RIVERA Lives Out Loud at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 14, 2019


The Legendary Chita Rivera keeps on moving in her extraordinary nightclub act at 54 Below.

Photo Flash: Chita Rivera Opens Her 7-Show Run At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2019


On Tuesday October 8, Chita Rivera opened her week-long engagement at Feinstein's/54 Below.

BWW Review: Susie Mosher's THE LINEUP Is Right On The Mark at Birdland
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 8, 2019


This Variety Show plays New York City once every week at Birdland and, with an impressive roster of guest artists and the inimitable Suse Mosher, The Lineup is where it's at.

BWW Review: Donna McKechnie Joins Susie Mosher's Lineup At The Birdland Theater
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 7, 2019


Donna McKechnie, the Tony Award Winning Actress for A Chorus Line was in a different line last night. The super star was in The Lineup hosted by Susie Mosher at the Birdland Theater. Wether you're upstairs, downstairs, or on the line waiting to get into the club, there are celebs all over the place at Birdland and last night was no different. Tony Award winner Chita Rivera was in the house cheering a performance by her daughter Lisa Mordente who sang in Susie's wild variety show. It also wasn't to shabby that TV ( Madam Secretary) Film (Jersey Boys) and Broadway star Erich Bergen was in last night's Lineup too.

Photo Coverage: Mark William Returns to The Green Room 42
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 8, 2019


Mark William returned, by popular demand, with yet another encore performance of his critically acclaimed, sold-out solo nightclub debut 'Come Croon With Me' on Friday June 7th at The Green Room 42. Putting his own unique, youthful spin on golden age crooner styling, Mark performed a collection of classic tunes from Broadway and The Great American Songbook.

Chita Rivera Announces Return to Feinstein's/54 Below This October
by Julie Musbach - Jun 4, 2019


Back by popular demand, the two-time-Tony Award winning Broadway legend, Chita Rivera, returns to Feinstein's/54 Below with her unique solo concert event for seven performances this fall

Chita Rivera to Appear in Concert Featuring Corey Cott and Telly Leung
by Julie Musbach - May 31, 2019


Be up close and personal with the indomitable Broadway icon Chita Rivera as she recreates signature moments from her legendary career in CHITA & FRIENDS, coming to the Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College at 8 p.m., Friday, June 28.

Chita Rivera Will Headline The Marcus Performing Arts Center's 14th Annual Broadway Bash!
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2019


The Marcus Performing Arts Center's Broadway Bash is one of the hottest tickets in Milwaukee. The 14th Annual fundraiser will be held on Friday, June 14 and will feature a concert by Tony Award winner and Broadway Icon, Chita Rivera, in the Todd Wehr Theater. Individual tickets are $300 including a gift back to support the Marcus Center's local arts education programming and can be purchased by phone at 414-273-7206 or online at MarcusCenter.org. Sponsorship are available by contacting Kelly Candotti, Director of Development, at kcandotti@marcuscenter.org or 414-273-7121 x221.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the 2019 Chita Rivera Awards Arrivals
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 20, 2019


The 2019 Chita Rivera Awards were presented last night, May 19, 2019 at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out the photos below!

Breaking: KISS ME, KATE, AIN'T TOO PROUD & More Earn Chita Rivera Awards Nominations!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2019


Nominations for the 2019 Chita Rivera Awards were announced today. In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered shows and films that opened during the 2018-2019 theater season.

Corey Cott And Telly Leung Will Join Chita Rivera In Concert in Kansas City
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2019


Be up close and personal with the indomitable Broadway icon Chita Rivera as she recreates signature moments from her legendary career in CHITA & FRIENDS, coming to the Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 6. Tickets on sale now, http://www.jccc.edu/carlsen-center-presents/events/2018-2019/chita-friends.html or (913) 469-4445.

LISTEN: Graham Norton Chats With Chita Rivera and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2019


Chita Rivera recently chatted with Graham Norton on his radio show to discuss her extensive career. She also talked about the upcoming West Side Story film.

Wake Up With BWW 1/23: Oscar Nominations, AMERICAN SON on Netflix, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today top stories include the Oscar nominations, a Broadway show being filmed for Netflix, and much more!

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