On this week’s episode, Broadway season tickets are on sale now, a number of Broadway stars receive Oscar Nominations, and West Side Story hits Disney Plus and HBO Max. Season Tickets On Sale Now
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On this week’s episode, Vincent Legacy Scholarship applications are now open, “The Color Purple” announces a star-studded film cast, and “Fraggle Rock” returns to televisions. Vincent Legacy Scholarship Applications
On this week’s episode, the 2020 Tony Award nominations are announced, a virtual reading benefits the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and Cameron Mackintosh releases two live recordings. 2020 Tony Award Nominations Announced October 15
On this week’s episode, Starlight announces its 2021 Season, a critically acclaimed play will stream on Amazon, and The Prom announces its star-studded cast. Just Announced – Your 2021 AdventHealth Broadway Season!
On this week’s episode, Hocus Pocus may get a Broadway bow, we invite you to join us for An Evening With Starlight, and The Color Purple is set to become a musical film. Director Kenny Ortega Says He Would Love to Bring Hocus Pocus to Broadway
On this week’s episode, Alan Menken reaches EGOT status, a number of artists collaborate for A Killer Party - A Murder Mystery Musical, and Once on This Island heads to Disney plus. With Daytime Emmy, Alan Menken Joins the Elite EGOT Club
On this week’s episode, the Black Theatre Coalition is officially formed, Starlight premieres its first-ever virtual Blue Star Awards ceremony, and Netflix plans to adapt a musical podcast to film. Black Theatre Coalition Aims to Create Employment Opportunities for Black Professionals
Idris Goodwin Releases 5 Free Plays, Six The Musical at the Drive-In and Blue Star Awards Go Virtual
On this week’s episode, Idris Goodwin releases 5 free plays, Six the musical announces a brand-new production concept, and Starlight’s Blue Star Awards go virtual - in fact, this week we’re bringing you the show from the Blue Star Awards set. Idris Goodwin Offers ‘Free Play’ for Kids to Act Out Anti-Racism
On this week’s episode, the National Black Theatre opens submissions for their residency program, the Broadway Podcast Network launches a new show, and a Vincent Legacy Scholar raises her voice on the Starlight stage. National Black Theatre Opens Submissions for SOUL Directing Residency
On this week’s episode, a Starlight alum receives a top honor, the hit TV show Smash eyes Broadway, and Playbill unveils a new Q&A series with some of Broadway’s biggest stars. GLSEN honors Kalen Allen with the Visionary Award
On this week’s episode, a Kansas City family defies gravity, Starlight is set to announce the Blue Star Awards nominations, and Hamilton will stream live this summer. 'Everyone deserves a chance to fly': Family puts on sky-high performances of 'Wicked' for neighbors
On this week’s episode, the Drama League holds the Gratitude Awards, a variety of new Broadway cast recordings have been released, and Playbill searches for a star. The Drama League's Gratitude Awards Stream April 30
On this week’s episode, Broadway professionals unite to help in the coronavirus pandemic, a new streaming series benefits The Actors Fund, and Kristen Chenoweth goes wild for ‘Tiger King.’ Javier Munoz Leads Broadway Relief Project to Help With the Government's Need For Surgical Gowns
On this week’s episode, Rosie O’Donnell hosts a live event to benefit The Actors Fund, London’s National Theatre goes streaming, and Music Theatre International releases brand-new “free reads.” Rosie O’Donnell’s Fundraiser Livestream Proves Even Broadway Legends Get Cabin Feverrs In March, the 25-time Emmy Award winning talk show starring Rosie O’Donnell returned for one night … Continued
On this week’s episode, a hilarious parody of beloved sitcom The Golden Girls takes stage at Starlight Indoors, Disney announces an Aida revival, the musical 13 is headed to Netflix, and we have details to share about the brand new Cinderella musical film. Don’t miss That Golden Girls Show! A Puppet Parody at Starlight Indoors Take a trip back to Miami … Continued
On this week’s episode, Starlight’s Vincent Legacy Scholarship applications are now available, The Nanny Musical is in development, Young Frankenstein heads to ABC, and dates are open to book your next event at Starlight. 2020 Vincent Legacy Scholarship Applications Available Now! Application materials are now available for Starlight Theatre’s 2020 Vincent Legacy Scholarships. Established in 2006 by community leaders … Continued
On this week’s episode, The Office! A Musical Parody takes the stage at Starlight, Sing Street makes its way to Broadway, and a new musical TV show has premiered on NBC. Singing! Dancing! Paper! The Office! A Musical Parody comes to Starlight From Scranton to Kansas City, all of your favorite co-workers reunite in The Office! A Musical … Continued
On this week’s episode, Something’s Coming at Starlight’s annual gala, A Chorus Line is heading to Netflix, Young Friends of Starlight invite you to Harvest Happy Hour, and Lin Manuel Miranda is honored at the National Portrait Gallery. Something’s Coming—Starlight’s Annual Benefit Gala! On Saturday, October 12, Starlight will hold its 33rd annual black-tie benefit gala to … Continued
On this week’s episode, Carolee Carmello makes her Hello, Dolly! premiere in Kansas City, Love Actually Parody coming to Off-Broadway, a film version of Merrily We Roll Along is in the works and, Starlight Theatre offers college prep workshops to Blue Star Awards students. See Who’s Joining Carolee Carmello in the New Company of Hello, Dolly! Tour Dolly will be back where she … Continued
On this week’s episode, registration is open for the 2019-20 Blue Star Awards, Forbidden Broadway is back, Broadway stars celebrate Emmy Award nominations, and a Blue Star Alum hits the road in Mean Girls. Forbidden Broadway Will Return to New York This Fall Forbidden Broadway, the long-running musical spoof, returns to New York City this fall to … Continued
On this week’s episode, Starlight honors our 2019 Vincent Legacy Scholars, Broadway has announced new shows premiering on the Great White Way, The Little Mermaid Live is coming to ABC, and new songs from Waitress are on the way. Vincent Legacy Scholars Honored at A Bronx Tale Earlier this month, Starlight leaders, supporters and staff honored our four most recent … Continued
On this week’s episode, PBS’ is set to release a new series of Great Performances, It’s A Wonderful Life might be headed to the stage, and ZZ Top’s Jukebox Musical is set to make its Las Vegas premiere. Kelli O’Hara-Led The King and I, West End’s Kinky Boots, More Heading to PBS’ Great Performances Just in case you weren’t able … Continued
On this week’s episode, the new season of Starlight’s Indoors Series has been announced, a Blue Star alum makes his Broadway debut, Because of Winn Dixie opens as a musical, and Beyonce curates a Lion King companion album.! West Side Story Broadway revival finds its Tony and Maria Reaching for the stars is just what former Blue … Continued
On this week’s episode, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s co-produced hit, Freestyle Love Supreme, is coming to Broadway, Marvel Spotlight releases one-act plays that are sure to save the day, Broadway gets its own museum, and CATS is coming back to Starlight! Lin-Manuel Miranda to Bring Freestyle Love Supreme to Broadway You may have heard about the Off Broadway hit “Freestyle … Continued
On this week’s episode, Girl From the North Country has found its Broadway home, Tick Tick Boom is headed to Netflix, and Hadestown has dropped its cast album - part of it, anyway. ‘Girl From the North Country,’ With Bob Dylan Songs, Is Bound for Broadway The new musical Girl From the North Country is headed to Broadway after highly successful runs in … Continued
On this week’s episode, the 2019 Blue Star Award winners have been announced, to open at New York Theatre Workshop, The Prom has two adaptations in the works and Back to the Future is about to fly to the stage. And the 2019 Blue Star Award Winners Are… On Thursday, May 23, the much-anticipated 2019 … Continued
On this week’s episode, the 2019 Tony Award nominations have been announced, there’s a Destiny’s Child bio-musical in the works, Starlight’s Blue Star Awards will be held May 23, and a new company is transforming set pieces to give them a new life. Full List of the 2019 Tony Award Nominees The Tony nominations are … Continued
On this week’s episode, Sarah Bockel returns to her role as Carole King, A Star Wars Parody takes the Off-Broadway stage, tickets are on sale now to all 2019 Broadway shows at Starlight, and a Grease prequel is in the works. Sarah Bockel Takes Over as Carole King in Beautiful on Broadway Beautiful - The Carole King Musical plays Starlight … Continued
On this week’s episode, The Cher Show takes over Late Night, Submissions are open for this year’s 2019 Musical Theatre Songwriting Challenge, Group tickets to Broadway are on sale now at Starlight, and the West End production of 42nd Street will be streamed in cinemas. Watch All the Highlights From the The Cher Show Takeover of The Tonight Show … Continued
On this week’s episode, the hit TV show Nashville is being made into a musical, Beetlejuice is set to open on Broadway and The Big Bang Theory: A Pop-Rock Musical Parody, is currently running in New York. Nashville Is Officially Becoming a Broadway Musical! Get ready to put on your cowboy boots because Tony Award-winning … Continued