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A modern telling of The Book of Job, this film stars Ernie Hudson as a man who loses everything except his faith.

SOMETHING NEW Podcast Welcomes Charlie Johnson
by Something New with Joel B. New - June 22, 2015

In anticipation of his own concert at the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival, award-winning musical theatre writer Joel B. New sat down with the artist Charlie Johnson, who's making his directorial debut at NYMF....


SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Parody Extends in San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2017

Due to overwhelming audience response, Cloud 9 Theatricals, in association with Lang Entertainment Group and Ray of Light Theatre, announced today the extension of the San Francisco premiere of SILENCE! The Musical - the "subversively funny and deliciously tasty" award-winning musical parody of "The...


NYMF's Jen Bender Featured on Latest Episode of SOMETHING NEW Podcast
by Something New with Joel B. New - June 29, 2015

In anticipation of his concert at the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival, award-winning musical theatre writer Joel B. New sat down with Jen Bender, NYMF's Director of Programming and Artists Services....


Breaking News: Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Will Lead Premiere of WAR PAINT at Chicago's Goodman Theatre!
by Nicole Rosky - November 12, 2015

They were the brand name on every woman's lips. Goodman Theatre announces it will produce the world premiere of War Paint, a new musical that charts the ascent and arch-rivalry of cosmetics entrepreneurs Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden. Patti LuPone, who 'generates more raw excitement than any...


Confidential Musical Theatre Project's Marion Abbott Featured on Latest Episode of SOMETHING NEW Podcast
by Something New with Joel B. New - February 15, 2016

In Episode 404 of 'Something New' -- a podcast that interviews multifaceted theatre artists and premieres original songs -- award-winning musical theatre writer Joel B. New sat down with Marion Abbott, creator of The Confidential Musical Theatre Project....


Rick Riley Releases THE THIEF ON THE CROSS
by Christina Mancuso - July 23, 2015

Rick Riley AKA Sundown, a husband, father, grandfather, ex-prison inmate, ordained minister, creator of Thief on the Cross Prison Ministry, Christian, social work activist, devoted writer and author has completed his new book 'The Thief On The Cross': a gripping and potent tale that aims to be an in...


SPRING AWAKENING's Michael Arden & Gabe Violett Featured on Season Premiere of SOMETHING NEW
by Something New with Joel B. New - January 05, 2016

The fourth season of 'Something New' -- a podcast that interviews multifaceted theatre artists and premieres original songs by Joel B. New -- premieres January 4th....


MISS SAIGON's Devin Ilaw and More to Perform on SOMETHING NEW Livestream
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016

The Season 4 finale of Joel B. New's musical theatre podcast 'Something New' will take to the stage in the form of a livestream concert on Saturday, October 8th at 7pm EST....


Washington National Opera Announces Fifth Season of America Opera Initiative
by Molly Tracy - August 17, 2016

Washington National Opera (WNO) today announced full programming details for the fifth season of the American Opera Initiative, its comprehensive commissioning program that brings contemporary American stories to the stage while fostering the talents of rising American composers and librettists. For...


Michael Jackson Releases New Memoir TO HELL AND BACK
by Christina Mancuso - November 07, 2016

To Hell and Back is the author's candid redemption memoir that documents his roller coaster journey through the peaks and valleys of undiagnosed bipolar disorder. The story covers Jackson's successful advancement from a rough childhood in the Philadelphia ghetto to a stint in the Marines, a successf...


BWW Previews: Chicago premiere of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
by Misha Davenport - February 26, 2016

Hold onto your corn nuts! The cult classic film leaps to the stage in the Chicago premiere of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL...


Exclusive Podcast: 'Something New' Releases Season 4 Finale with Devin Ilaw, Amy Jo Jackson, Gabe Violett, and More!
by Something New - October 24, 2016

The Season 4 finale of Joel B. New's musical theatre podcast 'Something New' took to the stage in the form of a livestream concert on Saturday, October 8th. An audio recording of the event has been exclusively released to BroadwayWorld on October 24th and will be available on all podcast platforms s...


Shakina Nayfack Featured on Latest Episode of SOMETHING NEW Podcast
by Tyler Peterson - July 06, 2015

In anticipation of his July 7th concert at the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival, award-winning musical theatre writer Joel B. New sat down with Shakina Nayfack, an actress appearing in the upcoming NYMF production of Noemi de la Peunte, David Davila, and Howard Post's Manuel Versus the Statue ...


TV One to Premiere LOVE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT: THE MIKI HOWARD STORY in June
by Tyler Peterson - May 17, 2016

TV ONE announced today Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story will premiere on Sunday, June 12 at 7 p.m. ET (encore presentation at 9 p.m. ET). Starring Teyonah Parris (Chi-Raq, Survivor's Remorse) in the title role and featuring a special cameo appearance from Grammy Award-nominated R&B s...


Patti LuPone Hits the Road This Spring on a New Tour
by Nora Dominick - September 18, 2015

Broadway veteran and Tony Award Winner Patti LuPone could be coming to city near you! It was just announced that Patti LuPone will be embraking on a tour this coming spring! ...


Photo Flash Exclusive: Inside the Sitzprobe for Joel B. New's NYMF Concert TO HELL AND BACK
by Tyler Peterson - July 08, 2015

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive look inside the concert's sitzprobe, recently held at Euphoria Studios. Check out photos below!...


'Don't Monkey' with Patti LuPone's New Show at Symphony Space This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2016

Patti LuPone is bringing her no-nonsense Broadway swagger to the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre this spring in a new show titled, DON'T MONKEY WITH BROADWAY, as part of Symphony Space's 'Project B-Way/95' series....


Artistic Director Tamara Harvey Announces 2017 Spring Season At Theatr Clwyd
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016

Artistic Director of Theatr Clwyd Tamara Harvey today announces the 2017 spring season for the company....


Houston Grand Opera To Preview IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE In NY
by Molly Tracy - September 29, 2016

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will offer New Yorkers a preview performance of excerpts from a new opera based on the classic story and Frank Capra film It's a Wonderful Life on Sunday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Guggenheim Museum, as part of the museum's Works & Process program. The evening will in...


Patti LuPone Comments on Recent Cell Phone Texting Incident: 'I Am So Defeated By This Issue'
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2015

Today, Ms. LuPone shares the following thoughts on last night's incident with BroadwayWorld...


IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU's Farah Alvin Featured on Latest Episode of SOMETHING NEW Podcast
by Something New with Joel B. New - April 04, 2016

In Episode 407 of 'Something New' -- the musical theatre podcast that interviews artists and premieres original songs -- award-winning songwriter Joel B. New sat down with Farah Alvin, a Broadway actress and Holistic Health Counselor....


Lauren Ruff Featured on Latest Episode of SOMETHING NEW Podcast
by Something New with Joel B. New - May 02, 2016

In Episode 410 of 'Something New' -- a musical theatre podcast that interviews artists and premieres original songs -- award-winning songwriter Joel B. New sat down with Lauren Ruff, a musical theatre performer, filmmaker, voice-over artist, and teaching artist....


Vivica A. Fox & More Set for TV One's Original Holiday Movies
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2015

TV One announced today it began production on two new movies, Royal Family Thanksgiving and Royal Family Christmas,which will feature a star-studded ensemble led by Vivica A. Fox...


'Don't Monkey' with Patti LuPone's New Show at Symphony Space This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2016

Patti LuPone is bringing her no-nonsense Broadway swagger to the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre this spring in a new show titled, DON'T MONKEY WITH BROADWAY, as part of Symphony Space's 'Project B-Way/95' series....


Meet the Stars of NYMF: Dylan Frederick of SUMMER VALLEY FAIR
by Nora Dominick - July 15, 2015

New York Musical Theatre Festival is in full swing and BroadwayWorld has taken the time to sit down with some of the stars of this years NYMF musicals. Like any great art form, musical theatre is shaped by the events and philosophies of the day. The strength and vitality of musical theatre lie in...






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