Just In Time For the Holidays! Take Home NBC's Star-Studded HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on DVD 12/20
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2016 Starring world-class performers and recording artists, NBC's musical television production of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! stays true to the groundbreaking Broadway show....
Photo Flash: Laura Benanti Reprises Role as 'Fake Melania' on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - October 19, 2016 America's potential next First Lady stopped by last night's LATE SHOW to blame the left-wing media and Billy Bush for recent revelations about her husband's treatment of women....
Congrats! Tony-Winner Laura Benanti Makes Major Personal Announcement
by Matt Tamanini - August 11, 2016 Today, beloved star of stage and screen, Laura Benanti made a major announcement on her Instagram account. Congratulations to Benanti and her husband Patrick Brown! Benanti won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in the Patti LuPone-led revival of GYPSY. Sh...
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Wake the Hills at Hershey Theatre This March
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017 The Sound of Music will play Hershey Theatre from Tuesday, March 21 through Sunday, March 26, 2017. This series of performances marks the first time The Sound of Music has performed in Hershey since 1978....
VIDEO: Laura Benanti Returns as 'Melania Trump' on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - June 14, 2017 On last night's LATE SHOW, 'First Lady of the United States Melania Trump' (Broadway's Laura Benanti) opened up about her big move from New York City to Washington, D.C. Check out the appearance below!...
Tony Winner Derek McLane to Return as OSCARS Production Designer; Full Production Team Announced
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2017 Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced eight key members of the production team for the 89th Oscars®, which will air live on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, on ABC. It was previously announced that Glenn Weiss would be returning as director for his second consecutive year....
VIDEO: Watch Carrie Underwood in New SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Intro
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2016 Last night, NBC unveiled an all new introduction for SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, featuring country music star Carrie Underwood. Check it out below!...
Laura Benanti to Return as Melania Trump on Tonight's LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2017 Today, Benanti turned to Twitter to tease a possible return of Melania on tonight's episode of the CBS late show. Check out the post below....
Tony Winner Laura Benanti to Guest Co-Host on THE TALK on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - June 16, 2017 BWW has learned that on Thursday, June 22nd, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will guest co-host on THE TALK. Actor Dominic Cooper is scheduled to appear as a guest on the show. THE TALK airs 2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT....
NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! Wins Cablefax Program Award for Best Ensemble Cast
by Caryn Robbins - August 05, 2016 Taking home the prize for Best Ensemble Cast was NBC's holiday production of THE WIZ LIVE! which aired Thursday, Dec. 3....
Broadway Star Laura Benanti to Perform at SOPAC This Fall
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2017 Acclaimed Broadway leading lady Laura Benanti, a Tony Award-winner and five-time Tony Award-nominated actress, will perform at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 3 at 8 p.m....
UPDATE: Ratings for FOX's ROCKY HORROR Drop 60% from 'Grease Live'
by Caryn Robbins - October 21, 2016 Early ratings for FOX's reimagining of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW indicate a steep decline from the network's live January broadcast of GREASE LIVE....
VIDEO: Laura Benanti Returns as 'Melania Trump' for Colbert's Live Election Special
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2016 Live from Trump Tower, Stephen Colbert had an exclusive interview with Melania Trump (Broadway's Laura Benanti) to discuss her election day vote alongside husband Donald Trump, as well as her new role as First Lady....
Laura Benanti to Bring TALES FROM SOPRANO ISLE to Provincetown, Palm Springs and More
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017 Laura Benanti has announced her fall/winter 2017 tour dates for her solo show 'Tales from Soprano Isle,' including stops in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Palm Springs and Ohio....
BWW Interview: Autumn Hurlbert of SOMETHING ROTTEN
by Kyle Christopher West - June 12, 2017 Before appearing in front of the entire world on MTV's 2008 LEGALLY BLONDE casting series, actress Autumn Hurlbert had been honing her stage skills since childhood. And, although she came up second in the televised competition (still receiving a contract in the Broadway production!), Autumn left the...
Tony Winner Laura Benanti to Guest Co-Host on THE TALK on CBS
by A.A. Cristi - July 28, 2017 BWW has learned that on Monday, July 31st, Laura Benanti will guest co-host on THE TALK. THE TALK airs 2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT on CBS....
Lyrics for Life to Be Hosted by Casey Simpson & Mackenzie Ziegler
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2016 Mackenzie Ziegler ('Dance Moms') and Casey Simpson (Nickelodeon's 'Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn') are set to host Lyrics for Life on Sat, Sept 10, 2016 at 7:30 pm at Symphony Space. ...
Backstage with Richard Ridge: From Sarah Brown to Lady Day- SAG Nominee Audra McDonald Shares Stories of Her Legendary Career
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - January 29, 2017 She won your heart as Lottie Gee, Billie Holliday, and Bess (and that's been just the past few years). Audra McDonald has grown to be perhaps the greatest talent of this generation of live theatre- and she has six Tony Awards to prove it. From Ragtime to Macbeth, Carousel to A Raisin in the Sun, wat...
Just In Time For the Holidays! Take Home NBC's Star-Studded HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on DVD Today
by TV News Desk - December 20, 2016 Starring world-class performers and recording artists, NBC's musical television production of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! stays true to the groundbreaking Broadway show. Available just 13 days after the performance aired on national television, Hairspray Live! arrives on DVD today, December 20, 2016 from Univer...
VIDEO: Audra McDonald Explains Why Parents Discouraged Her from Playing a Slave
by Caryn Robbins - September 26, 2017 During a recent appearance on BuzzFeed News, multi-Tony Award winner Audra McDonald revealed that her parents advised her not to play a slave early in her career....
Laura Benanti to Bring TALES FROM SOPRANO ISLE to Provincetown, Palm Springs and More
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017 Laura Benanti has announced her fall/winter 2017 tour dates for her solo show 'Tales from Soprano Isle,' including stops in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Palm Springs and Ohio....
UPDATE: Ratings for FOX's ROCKY HORROR Drop 60% from 'Grease Live'
by Caryn Robbins - October 21, 2016 Early ratings for FOX's reimagining of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW indicate a steep decline from the network's live January broadcast of GREASE LIVE....
Sydney Morton Signs on for DUETS WITH THE WRITE TEACHER(S) VOLUME 5 at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2017 Just in, Sydney Morton has joined the cast of DUETS with thewriteteachers.com Volume 5 - April 22nd at Feinstein's/54 Below....
FOX Nabs Zadan & Meron Hip-Hop Dance Drama Inspired by Choreographer Fatima Robinson
by Caryn Robbins - September 28, 2017 FOX has given a script commitment plus penalty to a hip-hop dance drama inspired by the life of dancer-turned-choreographer Fatima Robinson. Tentatively titled TAKE IT FROM THE TOP, the hour-long drama will be produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron....
Tony Winner Laura Benanti Guest Co-Hosts on THE TALK Today on CBS
by TV News Desk - June 22, 2017 Today, June 22nd, Laura Benanti will guest co-host on THE TALK. Actor Dominic Cooper is scheduled to appear as a guest on the show. THE TALK airs 2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT.... |