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Sunday, September 11, 2016

GREASE:LIVE Tops 2016 Creative Emmy Awards; Check Out Tonight's Full List of Winners! by Caryn Robbins

The Television Academy tonight presented Part 2of its two 2016 Creative Arts EmmyAwards ceremonies for programs and individual achievements at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38PM

THE WIZ LIVE!'s Paul Tazewell Wins Creative Emmy Award for Best Costumes by Caryn Robbins

NBC's holiday production of THE WIZ LIVE this year garnered six EMMY AWARD nominations. At tonight's Creative Emmy Awards ceremony, Paul Tazewell picked up the award for Outstanding Costumes…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45PM

UPDATE GREASE: LIVE!'s David Korins Wins Creative Emmy Award for Production Design by Caryn Robbins

FOX's live production of GREASE LIVE made TV history by earning a total of ten EMMY AWARD nominations this year, the most nominations ever received for a live musical. At tonight's Creative …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45PM

Winners of Creative EMMY AWARDS - Part 2 Announced Now; Updating Live! by Caryn Robbins

The Television Academy tonight presented Part 2of its two 2016 Creative Arts EmmyAwards ceremonies for programs and individual achievements at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37PM

Highlights from BWW's Debut of the Month Special CATS Series by Caryn Robbins

This month, BWW's Debut of the Month column profiled four of the talented actors who are making their Broadway debuts in the revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical, CATS. Below, che…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:20PM
Saturday, September 10, 2016

BWW Interview - Special CATS Debut of the Month Series:Christine Cornish Smith by Caryn Robbins

This month, BWW's Debut of the Month column features four of the talented actors who are making their Broadway debuts in the exciting revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical Cats. To…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:22PM
Friday, September 9, 2016

GREASE Creator Jim Jacobs Debunks Bizarre Fan Conspiracy Theory by Caryn Robbins

Today, Jim Jacobs, who wrote the original GREASE book and musical with Warren Casey, spoke to TMZ about the rumor and suggested that whomever thought up the idea 'must have been on acid.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:28PM

BWW Interview - Special CATS Debut of the Month Series: Daniel Gaymon by Caryn Robbins

This month, BWW's Debut of the Month column features four of the talented actors who are making their Broadway debuts in the exciting revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical CATS. To…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:10AM
Thursday, September 8, 2016

BWW Interview - Special CATS Debut of the Month Series: Ahmad Simmons by Caryn Robbins

This month, BWW's Debut of the Month column features four of the talented actors who are making their Broadway debuts in the exciting revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical Cats. To…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:57AM
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

BWW Interview - Special CATS Debut of the Month Series: Emily Tate by Caryn Robbins

This month, BWW's Debut of the Month column features four of the talented actors who are making their Broadway debuts in the exciting revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical CATS. To…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016

One Last Time! Live #Ham4Ham Shows to End; Online Lottery Continues by Caryn Robbins

It was announced today that the ever-popular live Ham4Ham shows for the Tony Award winning musical HAMILTON will end following tomorrow's show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM

BWW Interview - Broadway Alum Brian Justin Crum Talks AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Experience by Caryn Robbins

Broadway alum Brian Justin Crum speaks exclusively with BWW about his experience on the talent competition and shares his hope that his performances spread 'a message of love' to the global …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM
Monday, August 29, 2016

BWW Interview: FIDDLER's Michael C. Bernardi Takes On His Father's Iconic Role of 'Tevye' by Caryn Robbins

Forever bonded with his father through this experience even wearing pieces of his father's original costume for the role, the moment marked the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Today, Bernar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21AM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016

History Has Its Eyes on Them - U.S. Olympic Gymnasts Visit Broadway's HAMILTON by Caryn Robbins

Last night, the U.S. gold medal-winning women's gymnastics team, who dubbed themselves 'The Final Five,' hit the room where it happens, Broadway's HAMILTON

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM
Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Christopher Jackson, HAIRSPRAY & More - BWW's Guide to Broadway on Fall TV! by Caryn Robbins

Broadway stars and a host of musical presentations are on tap for the upcoming 2016-17 primetime television season. Included in THE LINEUP will be new series starring HAMILTON's Christopher …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:22PM

Update: Al Pacino-Led GOD LOOKED AWAY to Get L.A. Run Prior to Broadway by Caryn Robbins

The Broadway production of GOD LOOKED AWAY will most-likely be preceded by a run in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Monday, August 22, 2016

BWW Interview: Emmy Nominated Production Designer David Korins Talks GREASE LIVE! by Caryn Robbins

Today, production designer David Korins speaks exclusively with BWW about the challenges and triumphs of re-creating the 1950's for a live television audience.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:56AM
Friday, August 12, 2016

UPDATE: Barbra Streisand Returns to Brooklyn - Reviewers Weigh In! by Caryn Robbins

Barbra Streisand, who last year became the only recording artist or group to achieve 1 albums in each of six decades, is bringing her legendary live performances to 9 cities. Tonight, the Gr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52PM

Updated Roundup - New York Times & More Review FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS by Caryn Robbins

The new drama comedy FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS hits theaters today, Friday August 12, 2016f from Paramount Pictures. Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Nicholas Martin, the film stars M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10PM
Thursday, August 11, 2016

BWW Interview 'Days of Our Lives' Peter Reckell Returns to His Theater Roots in THE FANTASTICKS by Caryn Robbins

Manyyears ago he played the role of The Mute and Matt in the Sullivan Street Production of THE FANTASTICKS. Today, Reckell speaks exclusively with BWW about the challenges and rewards of ret…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:25PM

Sneak Peek: Broadway's REBECCA Scandal Featured on CNBC's AMERICAN GREED Tonight by Caryn Robbins

CNBC's shocking true crime series AMERICAN GREED will examine the controversial journey of the Broadway-bound musical REBECCA. The series focuses on people who will 'do anything for money.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Broadway's REBECCA Scandal Featured on CNBC's AMERICAN GREED Tonight by Caryn Robbins

CNBC's shocking true crime series AMERICAN GREED will examine the controversial journey of the Broadway-bound musical REBECCA. The series focuses on people who will 'do anything for money.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40AM
Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Meryl Streep Wants to Return to Broadway in Something New: 'I'm Looking Around' by Caryn Robbins

Earlier today, BWW participated in a press conference for the film, featuring panelists Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Simon Helberg and director Stephen Frears.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:22PM
Saturday, July 30, 2016

Seth Rudetsky Reveals How He Organized Broadway's Best for DNC Performance by Caryn Robbins

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley explain how they managed to bring some of the biggest names in theater together for a performance of 'What the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM
Wednesday, July 27, 2016

BWW Interview: Debut of the Month - THE LION KING's Newest 'Nala' Adrienne Walker by Caryn Robbins

Today, Adrienne Walker speaks exclusively to BWW about making her Broadway debut in the Tony Award winning show and explains why her casting 'just kind of swept me off my feet'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:01PM
Monday, July 25, 2016

BWW Interview: Tony Nominee Tammy Blanchard Takes Dramatic Turn in New Film TALLULAH by Caryn Robbins

Tony nominee Tammy Blanchard HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING takes a dramatic turn in the new Netflix original movie TALLULAH.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM
Thursday, July 21, 2016

Six-Part LES MISERABLES Miniseries Coming to Television by Caryn Robbins

Weinstein Television and the BBC will collaborate on a new version of Victor Hugo's LES MISERABLES.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:46AM
Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Laura Benanti on Bringing Melania Trump Impression to SNL: 'Yes, Please!' by Caryn Robbins

In a new interview with ET, Broadway's Laura Benanti discussed the events which led up to her dead-on impression of Melania Trump on last night's LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:26PM
Friday, July 15, 2016

BWW Exclusive: THE WIZ LIVE's Paul Tazewell, Derek McLane & Neil Meron React to Emmy Nominations by Caryn Robbins

Yesterday, NBC's THE WIZ LIVE garnered six Emmy Award nominations. Below, return to the magical land of Oz with video and photos from the Emmy-nominated broadcast

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27PM

Set Designer Derek McLane Garners Two Emmy Nominations for THE WIZ LIVE & THE OSCARS by Caryn Robbins

Yesterday, Tony and Emmy Award-winning production designer Derek McLane was the recipient of two Outstanding Production Design Emmy Award nominations for NBC's THE WIZ LIVE and the 2015 ACAD…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27PM
Thursday, July 14, 2016

BWW Exclusive: GREASE LIVE Makes EMMY History - Thomas Kail, Marc Platt, David Korins React! by Caryn Robbins

This morning, FOX's live broadcast of GREASE LIVE made history by collecting a total of 10 nominations, the most Emmy nominations ever received for a live musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM

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