Ease on Down the Road Again! NBC Encores THE WIZ LIVE Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 19, 2015 With this strong ratings report, NBC will air an encore telecast of its holiday production on Saturday, Dec. 19 (8-11 p.m. ET)....
TV Exclusive: Abbie Brady-Dalton CSA Auditions for 'Anna' from THE KING AND I in TURNING THE TABLES!
by Turning the Tables - March 15, 2016 As BroadwayWorld just announced, we'll be exclusively bringing you episodes of Turning the Tables- a new web series brought to you by the team that's brought you nothing before! Find out what happens when Broadway's hottest casting directors get the tables turned and audition for the actors....
STAGE TUBE: Kelli O'Hara Talks About the Importance of Theatre to Children for THEATRE IN OUR SCHOOLS
by Marissa Sblendorio - March 14, 2016 Theatre In Our Schools (TIOS) is a celebration of theatre in our schools and schools in our theatres. Sponsored by the American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE) and the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), the goals of TIOS are to raise public awareness of the impact of theatre education a...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Susann Fletcher
by Broadway's Backbone - July 05, 2016 In this episode: Susann Fletcher- a whore for Tommy Tune, a Stripper for Jerome Robbins, and a damsel in distress in Bloodsucking Pharoahs in Pittsburgh. She has enough career stories to fill a novel. At her emotional core she is just grateful to still be in this business with her tribe. She plans t...
Photo Flash: First Look at Bryce Ryness as Miss Trunchbull in MATILDA!
by Marissa Sblendorio - June 07, 2016 MATILDA THE MUSICAL welcomes a new Miss Trunchbull tonight when Bryce Ryness takes over the role of the child-hurling headmistress of Crunchem Hall. Bryce Ryness joins the Broadway production after originating the role of the terrifying headmistress on MATILDA's first National tour....
Photo Flash: First Look at Tony Winner Derek McLane's Blinged-Out OSCARS Sets!
by Caryn Robbins - February 25, 2016 Tony and Emmy Award-winning production designer Derek McLane returns to the 2016 OSCARS for a fourth consecutive year, after earning an Emmy nomination for his work on each of the previous telecasts and winning in 2014....
Disney Developing Live-Action PETER PAN Remake with PETE'S DRAGON Director
by Tyler Peterson - April 13, 2016 According to Deadline, Disney has tapped David Lowery to helm a live-action take on the beloved tale of PETER PAN. Toby Halbrooks will co-write the script, based upon the studio's 1953 animated film....
F. Michael Haynie Joins 'BRIDGE THE GAP' at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016 F. Michael Haynie (Wicked, Dogfight, NBC's Peter Pan LIVE!) has joined NEXT Concert Series: Bridge the Gap at Feinstein's/54 Below. ...
Derek McLane, Fatima Robinson, Glenn Weiss Among 2016 OSCARS Production Team
by Caryn Robbins - February 19, 2016 Producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin today announced 14 key members of the production team for the 88th Oscars®, which will air live on Sunday, February 28, on ABC....
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Karen Giombetti
by Broadway's Backbone - March 14, 2016 In this episode: Karen Giombetti has toured with Sammy Davis Jr., has cooked spaghetti for Fred Ebb on numerous occasions, and now casts American Dance Machine. Throughout her eclectic career she's had faith in knowing that things are meant to be and that fate and destiny have an honest impact on he...
Ease on Down the Road Again! NBC Encores THE WIZ LIVE Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 19, 2015 With this strong ratings report, NBC will air an encore telecast of its holiday production on Saturday, Dec. 19 (8-11 p.m. ET)....
British Composers Line Up for 'BRIDGE THE GAP' at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016 Now, in the next phase of this concert series, writers from both sides of the pond will unite to share their work-featuring brilliant talent from the New York theatre community....
Everybody Rejoice! THE WIZ LIVE! Original Soundtrack Out Today
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2015 Sony Music Masterworks and Broadway Records release the original soundtrack of the NBC Television event 'The Wiz LIVE!' via all digital service providers (download and streaming) today, December 11, followed by the CD on December 18....
Zadan & Meron to Bring Aaron Sorkin's A FEW GOOD MEN to NBC Live in Early 2017!
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2016 BWW has just learned that Emmy and Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin, the creator and mastermind behind the beloved NBC drama “The West Wing,” is returning to the network with a live presentation of A FEW GOOD MEN, set to air in early 2017....
See Shanice Williams' Standing Ovation from THE WIZ LIVE! Cast & Crew Following the Finale!
by Tyler Peterson - December 04, 2015 As BWW reported earlier today, NBC's live broadcast of THE WIZ LIVE! brought in a whopping 11.5 million viewers - a reason to celebrate for the network. Another reason? The introduction of the unforgettable Shanice Williams. Cast member James Brown III caught Williams' re-entry backstage following h...
STAGE TUBE: 7-Year-Old Beyonce Sings 'Home' from THE WIZ
by Sally Henry Fuller - December 05, 2015 When mounting an upcoming Broadway version of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE, maybe producers should consider casting superstar Beyonce....
VIDEO: Watch 'Home', 'Brand New Day' & More Musical Performances from THE WIZ LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - December 04, 2015 Below, watch the talented cast performing 'Home', 'No Bad News,' 'He's The Wiz,' 'So You Wanted to Meet the Wizard,' 'Branded New Day' and 'Ease On Down the Road.'...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Sean Palmer
by Broadway's Backbone - May 04, 2016 In this episode: Sean Palmer- Before he was Prince Eric he was swinging and dancing Fosse, Cilento, and Blankenbuehler. Sean shares how to survive a face plant, find your magic, and come to terms with when your insides don't match your outside. At the heart of the interview is a shy leading man find...
STAGE TUBE: 7-Year-Old Beyonce Sings 'Home' from THE WIZ
by Sally Henry Fuller - December 05, 2015 When mounting an upcoming Broadway version of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE, maybe producers should consider casting superstar Beyonce....
STAGE TUBE: Ease on Down the Road All Over Again with NBC's Full Broadcast of THE WIZ LIVE!
by Stage Tube - December 04, 2015 NBC aired its colorful holiday production of THE WIZ LIVE! last night, featuring newcomer Shanice Williams as Dorothy alongside Grammy and Golden Globe-winner Queen Latifah as the Wizard, nine-time Grammy-winner Mary J. Blige as Evillene, original Dorothy, Stephanie Mills, as Auntie Em and David Ala...
Mark Your Calendar! NBC Will Broadcast HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on December 7
by Caryn Robbins - April 11, 2016 NBC will have an open casting call for the lead role of Tracy Turnblad in the upcoming holiday special HAIRSPRAY LIVE!. The network has also set an air date for the live broadcast of Wednesday, Dec. 7th!...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Jeffrey Schecter
by Broadway's Backbone - April 11, 2016 In this episode: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Jeffrey Schecter (aka Scheky) has understudied the masters, created his own path, and worked non-stop since putting on his tap shoes. After making his big break as 'Mike' in A CHORUS LINE and gaining recognition from "Every Little Step," he is gracious and grat...
Disney Developing Live-Action PETER PAN Remake with PETE'S DRAGON Director
by Tyler Peterson - April 13, 2016 According to Deadline, Disney has tapped David Lowery to helm a live-action take on the beloved tale of PETER PAN. Toby Halbrooks will co-write the script, based upon the studio's 1953 animated film....
JUST IN: NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE Now Accepting Tracy Turnblad Video Auditions!
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2016 Today it was announced that video auditions will now be accepted for the role. Check out all the details HERE!...
VIDEO: THE WIZ LIVE's Shanice Williams & Ne-Yo Talk Post Live-Event
by Caryn Robbins - December 16, 2015 Grammy-winning singer Ne-Yo and Shanice Williams starred in THE WIZ LIVE! on NBC on December 3rd, and together they conquered Oz and social media.... |
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