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Official Statement on MOTOWN Opening in London: 'Too Early to Confirm'
by Nicole Rosky - March 12, 2014

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, the smash hit Queen & Ben Elton musical We Will Rock You is due finally to close on 31 May 2014, and rumors are circulating that the Tony Award-nominated Motown will open at the theatre in early 2015 to fill the void....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Key & Peele Visit Showtime's INSIDE COMEDY, 3/17
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2014

Writers, producers and actors Keegan-Michael Key & Jordan Peele, the current kings of sketch comedy, sit down with host David Steinberg to discuss their Second City roots...


Anna Kendrick to Lead DreamWorks Animation's Musical Comedy TROLLS
by Tyler Peterson - June 16, 2014

Kendrick will play a princess named 'Poppy' in the animated musical, to be directed by Mike Mitchell....


Smithsonian Channel to Celebrate 200th Anniversary of Star-Spangled Banner, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014

Smithsonian Channel will premiere A STAR-SPANGLED STORY: BATTLE FOR AMERICA, an original one-hour documentary revealing the story surrounding America's National Anthem, today, June 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT....


Hauschka Performs Tonight at the Boulder Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2014

Z2 Entertainment will present Hauschka to the Boulder Theater tonight, April 24th, 2014....


J.K. Rowling Releases Story Details Behind Dolores Umbridge on Pottermore.com
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2014

Today, J.K. Rowling released a new tale from the Harry Potter universe exclusively for Halloween....


UNTOLD WITH MARIA MENOUNOS Premieres 10/30 on E!
by Tyler Peterson - October 20, 2014

In the fourth installment of “Untold With Maria Menounos,” the series takes a closer look at two major entertainment stories that are making headlines today: the Transgender movement and Depression in Comedians....


VIDEO: Matthew Morrison Talks FINDING NEVERLAND on 'Live': 'It's the Story Behind the Story'
by Caryn Robbins - April 14, 2015

On today's LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL, Matthew Morrison stopped by to talk about his new Broadway musical 'Finding Neverland.'...


OAR and American Authors to Play LIVE Webcast on New Year's Eve in Times Square
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2014

?Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, co-organizers of New Year's Eve in Times Square, announced today that revelers across the globe will again be able to experience the excitement of the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration via a six-hour, live commercial-free webcast. The sixth a...


'Lydia, Woman of Purple' by Kimberly Black is Available Now
by Christina Mancuso - August 25, 2014

'Lydia, Woman of Purple,' is the debut novel of award winning author, Kimberly Black. It will be released by Buoy Up Press on September 3, 2014, and is available for pre-order today. It is available digitally through the Amazon Kindle store, and in print through most online retail booksellers. Ba...


Kristen Connolly, Billy Burke Join Cast of CBS' New Drama ZOO
by Tyler Peterson - January 15, 2015

Kristen Connolly and Billy Burke will join the cast of ZOO, a new drama series based on the bestselling novel of the same name by James Patterson, to be broadcast in summer of 2015, on CBS. Burke and Connolly join previously announced series regulars James Wolk, Nora Arnezeder and Nonso Anozie....


BROADWAY BALANCES AMERICA Concludes with MOTOWN Today
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2014

In collaboration with Broadway Across America and the award-winning morning show 'The Balancing Act, the final episode of the 'Broadway Balances America' mini-series will shine the spotlight on MOTOWN THE MUSICAL. This new episode will premiere today, November 18h at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT) and will re-ai...


VIDEO: Cast of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Treats Fellow Passengers to Impromptu Performance!
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2015

The talented cast of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL treated unsuspecting passengers to an impromptu performance on a Virgin Air flight to Detroit....


Pianist Alon Goldstein to Present BEETHOVEN: THE STORY BEHIND THE MUSIC at Robert L. Bailey IV Elementary School, 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2014

Robert L. Bailey IV Elementary School will host pianist and friend of the Rhode Island Philharmonic ALON GOLDSTEIN for 'Beethoven: The Story Behind the Music' on Thursday, May 8 at 9:30am. In what will be an educational presentation for 300 students in grades 3-5, Mr. Goldstein will perform an entir...


Olly Murs Named Radio Disney's N.B.T.
by Tyler Peterson - January 22, 2015

Columbia Records' UK chart-topper Olly Murs has been named Radio Disney's 'N.B.T.' (Next Big Thing). Since 2010, the multi-platform radio, online and TV programming feature has championed young recording artists, showcasing them on their journey to contributing their unique talents and turning their...


OAR and American Authors to Play LIVE Webcast on New Year's Eve in Times Square
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2014

?Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, co-organizers of New Year's Eve in Times Square, announced today that revelers across the globe will again be able to experience the excitement of the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration via a six-hour, live commercial-free webcast. The sixth a...


PEACE TRAIN: THE CAT STEVENS STORY Coming to State Theatre, 14 Feb 2015
by Tyler Peterson - June 17, 2014

In a very special Valentine's Day performance, Darren Coggan presents Peace Train The Cat Stevens Story, playing for one night only at Sydney's State Theatre on Saturday 14 February 2015....


STAGE TUBE: Go Backstage with MOTOWN's Josh Tower, Charl Brown and More!
by Stage Tube - August 21, 2014

PIX 11 News anchor Tamsen Fadal recently went 'Backstage on Broadway' at Motown the Musical. Stars Josh Tower, Charl Brown, Bryan Terrell Clark, Raymond Luke Jr., and Nathaniel Cullors were on hand to show her behind the scenes at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, while Music Director Joseph Joubert and Ha...


MOTOWN THE MUSICAL to Hit the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre Next Spring
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2015

After hinting at a summer run in London, it looks like MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will be shakin' it in the West End next spring....


VIDEO: Louis C.K. Talks 'Louie', Hosting SNL & More on LATE NIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015

Louis C.K. stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS to share the story behind the Louie' Diarrhea Song and recalls his Saturday Night Live audition....


TV's 'Renae the Waitress' Releases New Book Today
by Caryn Robbins - July 15, 2015

In a new hardback book NOW AVAILABLE, one of the show's lead characters, Renae The Waitress, takes to the pen to reveal her unique "luck-of-the-draw" journey to landing her role on the show...


MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Sets Dates at West End's Shaftesbury Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2015

As previously announced, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will be shakin' it in the West End next spring. And now The Daily Mail has revealed the musical's dates at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, the show is set to begin previews on February 11, with an opening slated for March 8, 2...


OAR and American Authors Play LIVE Webcast on New Year's Eve in Times Square
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2014

?Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, co-organizers of New Year's Eve in Times Square, announced today that revelers across the globe will again be able to experience the excitement of the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration via a six-hour, live commercial-free webcast. The sixth a...


STAGE TUBE: Cast of MOTOWN Dances Off Broadway to Pharrell's 'Happy'
by Tyler Peterson - January 19, 2015

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL may have given its final bow on Broadway, but the cast, crew, and stage management team have gone out in the most 'Happy' way possible! Check out a video of the group dancing to Pharrell's hit song, created by cast member Lisa Nicole Wilkerson, below!...


TV's 'Renae the Waitress' Releases New Book Today
by Caryn Robbins - July 15, 2015

In a new hardback book NOW AVAILABLE, one of the show's lead characters, Renae The Waitress, takes to the pen to reveal her unique "luck-of-the-draw" journey to landing her role on the show...






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