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VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS Releases Video Of 'A Kappella' Contest Winners Live On Stage
by Julie Musbach - Apr 19, 2018 Kinky Boots is thrilled to announce the winners of the "A Kappella" contest with the release of this special video showcasing two a cappella groups - The Cat's Pajamas and Backtrack.
VIDEO: 21 Theatre Stars Come Together to Remember the Glory Days of 1980's Theatre in New York
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2018 From Broadway to downtown experimental shows, New York City's theater community ruled supreme throughout the 1980's.
VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS Star David Cook Performs Acoustic 'Soul of a Man'
by Julie Musbach - Apr 10, 2018 New Kinky Boots star David Cook has an all new video to share with his own take on 'Soul of a Man'. Check it out below!
VIDEO: Harvey Fierstein Preps for An Alan Menken Tribute with a Disney Villain Classic!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2018 This month, Carnegie Hall and the New York POPS will salute composing legend, Alan Menken. Check out video from Harvey Fierstein's rehearsal for the event as he takes on a Disney villain classic! See video below!
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of KINKY BOOTS Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Hit Musical on THE TODAY SHOW
by Macon Prickett - Apr 6, 2018 "Kinky Boots' stars Wayne Brady (in drag), David Cook (of "American Idol") and Kirstin Maldonado (of a cappella group Pentatonix) join Megyn Kelly TODAY for a rousing live performance from the Tony-winning Broadway musical. "I've never more of a man than when I'm dressed like a woman," Brady jokes.
VIDEO: Cyndi Lauper & Harvey Fierstein Celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of KINKY BOOTS On NBC's THE TODAY SHOW
by Macon Prickett - Apr 6, 2018 Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein, who talk about teaming up on the Tony-winning Broadway musical “Kinky Boots,” now marking five years on Broadway. Lauper reminisces about iconic hits like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “True Colors,” which is now the name of her fund for LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness.
VIDEO: Wayne Brady Discusses His Return to KINKY BOOTS With Trevor Noah
by Macon Prickett - Feb 28, 2018 Wayne Brady visits the The Daily Show with Trevor Noah to explain why he's returning to Broadway as Lola in 'Kinky Boots' and shares some choice words for a homophobic Facebook troll. Brady will be taking over for J. Harrison Ghee, who will be temporarily leaving the show for another project. Ghee will return to Kinky Boots on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.
VIDEO: Watch Billy Porter and Stark Sands' Final Curtain Calls in KINKY BOOTS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2018 Kinky Boots' original stars Billy Porter and Stark Sands returned to the boots from September 26, 2017 through today, January 7, 2018. Tony Award winner Billy Porter (whose recent studio album: Billy Porter Presents The Soul of Richard Rodgers debuted at #2 on the iTunes R&B charts) and Tony Award nominee Stark Sands (who appears alongside Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in Spielberg's upcoming The Papers) reprised the roles they created as Lola and Charlie, respectively You can watch their final curtain call below!
TV: Disney's NEWSIES Seizes the Day at Maltz Jupiter Theater!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2017 What happens when the youth who sell newspapers at the turn of the century decide to strike? Find out at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, now through December 17 as the South Florida regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation Disney Newsies The Musical hits the stage. Check out highlights of the cast in action below!
VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez Teases Song from BYE BYE BIRDIE
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2017 Jennifer LOPEZ took to Instagram this week to share a clip of herself with daughter Emme decked out with the animal ear Snapchat filter and singing a few lines from the song 'How Lovely to Be a Woman' from the musical classic BYE BYE BIRDIE.
TV: NEWSIES Seizes the Day at Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2017 From the bustling streets of New York City at the turn of the 20th century comes the Tony Award-winning new American musical, NEWSIES, making headlines at the Marriott Theatre just in time for the holidays, running October 25 through December 31 with a press opening on Wednesday, November 1 at 8 p.m. at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Featuring an electrifying score with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, and book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, NEWSIES is the ultimate story of courage and overcoming one's fears. Jeff Award nominee Alex Sanchez (Marriott Theatre: Evita, On the Town, Mary Poppins) brings his high-octane energy and brilliance to direct and choreograph the heartwarming piece, with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.
TV: Michael Urie & Harvey Fierstein Are Getting Ready to Bring Back TORCH SONG!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 20, 2017 Due to extremely strong ticket sales, Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song has been extended for two additional weeks of performances, now playing through Sunday, December 3. Directed by Mois s Kaufman, Torch Song begins previews on September 26 and officially opens on October 19 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd Street).
VIDEO: Everybody Say Birthday! KINKY BOOTS Celebrates 2nd Birthday in the West End
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 15, 2017 KINKY BOOTS celebrates its 2nd Birthday in London's Adelphi Theatre today, Friday 15 September 2017. Check out a celebratory video below!
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Disney's NEWSIES At Orlando Rep Theatre
by BWW Intern - Sep 12, 2017 Disney's NEWSIES at the Orlando Repertory Theatre runs until October 22!
TV: Michael Urie & Company Pose for TORCH SONG Photo Shoot!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2017 Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director, Casey Reitz, Executive Director) has announced complete casting for its upcoming production of Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG, directed by Moises Kaufman.
TV: Here We Go Again! Go Inside Rehearsals for MAMMA MIA! at the Hollywood Bowl!
by Michael Sterling - Jul 28, 2017 Summer wouldn't be the same in Los Angeles without the Hollywood Bowl's annual offering of a star-studded Broadway musical; and this year will be no different when the mega-hit Mamma Mia! getting ready to ignite on one of the world's most iconic stages July 28 - 30. BroadwayWorld TV's own Michael Sterling dropped in at rehearsals earlier this week to get a sneak peek at rehearsals and to speak with members of the cast. Featured in Mamma Mia! are Corbin Bleu as Sky, Dove Cameron as Sophie, Jaime Camil as Sam, Tisha-Campbell-Martin as Tanya, Lea DeLaria as Rosie, Hamish Linklater as Harry, Jennifer Nettles as Donna, and Steven Weber as Bill.
VIDEO: The World Will Know! Go Inside Rehearsals for NEWSIES at Pittsburgh CLO
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2017 Go Inside Rehearsals for NEWSIES at Pittsburgh CLO
VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS Shines in Manila
by Julie Musbach - Jul 3, 2017 Broadway smash hit Kinky Boots has made it to Manila and it has brought all the glitz and sass with it. Check out a preview video, via Facebook, below!
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Brings Down the House with Latest 'I Know Where I've Been'
by Julie Musbach - Jun 10, 2017 Jennifer Hudson is once again taking the world by storm as she blows the roof off of venues with her rendition of 'I Know Where I've Been,' which she first performed as part of NBC's 'Hairspray Live!' This time she took the stage at an FYC event at the Television Academy, check out the video below!
Backstage with Richard Ridge: They Know Where They've Been- Kristin Chenoweth & Neil Meron Reminisce About HAIRSPRAY LIVE!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - May 26, 2017 Just a few months ago, Kristin Chenoweth was complaining about the new girl and singing about her time as Miss Baltimore Crabs as Velma Von Tussle in NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Now she has joined producer Neil Meron to reminisce about the experience with BroadwayWorld and SAG-AFTRA Foundation. Check out the full interview below! |
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