DIANA ROSS

BRAVO BROADWAY: THE WICKED DIVAS Set for Deer Valley Music Festival, 7/12; Arturo Sandoval to Play 7/13

The tenth anniversary Deer Valley Music Festival continues into its third week with a combination of two show-stopping productions. Broadway stars will steal the show in 'Bravo Broadway: The Wicked Di... (more...)

Toronto's Jazz Bistro Presents DEFYING GRAVITY: THE MUSIC OF STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, 6/18

DEFYING GRAVITY: THE MUSIC OF STEPHEN SCHWARTZ will be presented tonight, June 18th at Toronto's Jazz Bistro. The 9 p.m. performance features vocalists, Michael Hughes (2013 New York City Bistro Award... (more...)

Songwriters Denny Randell & Biddy Schippers Honored at Pentagon

Founders of GI Jams (www.gijams.com) and hit songwriters Denny Randell and Biddy Schippers were recognized at The Pentagon at the United States Department of Defense in Arlington, Va. during a special... (more...)

Diana Ross Joins Saenger Theatre's Grand Opening Lineup, to Perform 10/30

The Saenger Theatre adds even more star power to its grand opening celebration with music legend Diana Ross performing Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m. (more...)

Usher, Diana Ross, and Marc Anthony Set for 2013 Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival

Music superstar Usher has been announced as one of the headlining acts for the highly anticipated 4th Annual Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival. (more...)

Usher, Gladys Knight, Diana Ross, and Marc Anthony Take the Stage for the 2013 Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival

Music superstar Usher has been announced as one of the headlining acts for the highly anticipated 4th Annual Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival. (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks – Rhode Island!

Rhode Island theatergoers can expect an exciting season of comedy, drama, and music as local venues announce their summertime schedules. From downcity Providence to the sea breezes at Matunuck, here's... (more...)

Berry Gordy & Diahann Carroll Set for OPRAH'S MASTER CLASS this Weekend

The acclaimed series 'Oprah's Master Class' featuring an unprecedented first-person insight into the brilliant minds of entertainers we love, respect and admire, returns with all-new episodes Sunday,... (more...)

JERSEY BOYS Songwriter Denny Randell to Be Honored at The Pentagon

GI Jams founders Denny Randell and Biddy Schippers have been invited by Marine Col Joseph Krumm to The Pentagon at the United States Department of Defense in Arlington, Va. for a special presentation ... (more...)

GI Jams' Denny Randell & Biddy Schippers to be Honored at The Pentagon, 6/14

GI Jams founders Denny Randell and Biddy Schippers have been invited byMarine Col Joseph Krumm to The Pentagon at the United States Department of Defense in Arlington, Va. for a special presentation ... (more...)

STAGE TUBE: MOTOWN's Jackson 5 Perform on WENDY WILLIAMS

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL's "Jackson 5," led by Raymond Luke Jr. as Michael Jackson, visited Wendy Williams' hit daytime show for a live performance of a medley of Jackson 5 songs and to give Wendy some advi... (more...)

STAGE TUBE: The Contours from MOTOWN Perform 'Do You Love Me' on KATIE

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL's 'The Contours,' led by Broadway triple threat Eric LaJuan Summers, visited Katie Couric's new nationally syndicated afternoon talk show 'Katie' for a special performance of the Mo... (more...)

Bay Street Theatre Names Diana Aceti as New Director of Development

The Bay Street Theatre, a not-for-profit professional regional theatre situated on Long Wharf, in Sag Harbor, NY, is pleased to announce the appointment of Diana Aceti as its new Director of Developme... (more...)

Berry Gordy Receives 2013 Marian Anderson Award

Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced today that Berry Gordy the legendary force behind the creation of Motown and many of America's top pop music stars will receive the 2013 Marian Anderson Award. (more...)

Lyric Watch: Neil Patrick Harris' Bigger Opening Number!

The casts of KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN, MATILDA and many more shows and entertainers joined host Neil Patrick Harris on last night's broadcast of the 67th Annual Tony Awards on CBS. Below, we bring you the ... (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- MOTOWN's Valisia LeKae 'Honored to Be a Part of History'

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you speci... (more...)

STAGE TUBE: MOTOWN's Brandon Victor Dixon and Valisia LeKae Perform on 'Melissa Harris-Perry'

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL stars Brandon Victor Dixon and Valisia LeKae and director Charles Randolph Wright visited MSNBC's acclaimed nationally syndicated live weekly show 'Melissa Harris-Perry' this week. ... (more...)

Berry Gordy Memoir Which Inspired MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Set for Digital Release

Billboard.com reports that Berry Gordy's memoir TO BE LOVED, which inspired the Broadway hit 'Motown: The Musical' will be reissued as an e-book. (more...)

Cricket Communications announced its celebration of the Motown sound by bringing the music of Motown's founding artists to Muve Music. (more...)

Berkeley Playhouse to Wrap Fifth Season with THE WIZ, 7/13-8/25

Berkeley Playhouse closes its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ. Kimberly Dooley(Lucky Duck, Seussical, The Musical, Once On This Island) directs and choreographs this soulful r... (more...)

MOTOWN to Hit the Road for National Tour; Launches April 2014 in Chicago

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that MOTOWN THE MUSICAL has chosen Chicago as the first stop on its national tour. The hit Broadway musical features music and lyrics from the legendary M... (more...)

Historic Motown Label Celebrated on Muve Music

Cricket Communications announced its celebration of the Motown sound by bringing the music of Motown's founding artists to Muve Music. (more...)

2013 Tony Nominees Guide: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

The big night is coming up quickly, and BroadwayWorld wants you to be the most knowledgeable person at your Tonys party on June 9. Brush up on your trivia for the nominess for Best Performance by a Le... (more...)

Jane Krakowski and Brooke Shields Join 'Celebrity Autobiography' June 15 & 17

The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography returns to Stage 72 (formerly the Triad Theater (158 West 72 Street) with its new edition, Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter, on Saturday, ... (more...)

Patti Austin to Launch MUSE/IQUE's Summer of Sound Festival, 6/29

MUSE/IQUE, known for its counter-conventional performances that feel more like parties than formal concerts, launches 'Summer of Sound' 2013 with 'Lost in the Stars with Patti Austin,' featuring the G... (more...)