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Over 60 Stars Set for 30th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2016


More than 60 of your favorite stars of stage and television will come together for one unforgettable day to appear Sunday, September 25, 2016, at the 30th Annual Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Photo: First Look - Derek Hough as HAIRSPRAY LIVE!'s Corny Collins!
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 9, 2016


Derek Hough will take on the role of Corny Collins, the host of The Corny Collins Show in NBC's upcoming holiday broadcast of HAIRSPRAY LIVE. Today, NBC released a first look at the Dancing With the Stars pro in costume!

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Final Stars of HAIRSPRAY LIVE!- Seaweed & Little Inez
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 7, 2016


As BroadwayWorld recently reported, HAIRSPRAY LIVE! has completed it's all-star dream cast with not one, but two final cast members - direct from Broadway! In the role of Seaweed will be Ephraim Sykes of HAMILTON and playing his sister, Little Inez will be Shahadi Wright Joseph, who made history at age 9 as the youngest actor to play Young Nala in Disney's Broadway production of THE LION KING and was part of the original cast of SCHOOL OF ROCK.

This Just In! Direct from Broadway, HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Casts Seaweed and Little Inez; Plus New Video Promo
by Robert Diamond - Sep 7, 2016


This just in! Essence.com has just broken the news that HAIRSPRAY LIVE! has completed its all-star dream cast with not one, but two final cast members - direct from Broadway!

VIDEO: Alex Brightman & SCHOOL OF ROCK Cast Perform 'You're In the Band' on TONY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2016


Alex Brightman and the cast of SCHOOL OF ROCK performed the high-energy number 'You're In the Band' on the 70th Annual TONY AWARDS. Check out the clip below!

SCHOOL OF ROCK Stars to Teach Workshop with A Class Act NY in June
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2016


A Class Act NY, Manhattan's award-winning acting studio for kids and teens, is hosting a SCHOOL OF ROCK workshop with stars of the Broadway cast. In this special session, John Hemphill (MAMMA MIA!, SCHOOL OF ROCK) and Shahadi Wright Joseph (THE LION KING, SCHOOL OF ROCK) will work with students of all skill levels, ages 7-24, on a song and dance combination from the musical. Hemphill will teach the "Guitar Hero" sequence, and Joseph, a student of A Class Act NY and a child star of SCHOOL OF ROCK, will teach a song and dance cut of "Stick it to the Man!"

Photo Flash: Village People's Randy Jones Visits SCHOOL OF ROCK on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 10, 2015


Randy Jones of the Village People met the cast of Broadway's School of Rock after the show last night, where he stopped to take photos with the cast and company. Check out photos below!

Photo Coverage: SCHOOL OF ROCK Movie Cast Reunites on the Red Carpet!
by Walter McBride - Dec 7, 2015


Based on the smash hit 2003 film of the same title, School of Rock: THE MUSICAL, with music from the movie, as well as an original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, a book byJulian Fellowes and direction by Laurence Connor, made its World Premiere on Broadway last night, December 6, at the Winter Garden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and we're taking you inside the red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: SCHOOL OF ROCK Cast Parties Like Rockstars on Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - Dec 7, 2015


Based on the smash hit 2003 film of the same title, School of Rock: THE MUSICAL, with music from the movie, as well as an original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, a book byJulian Fellowes and direction by Laurence Connor, made its World Premiere on Broadway last night, December 6, at the Winter Garden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and we're taking you inside the after party below!

Photo Coverage: The Hardcore Cast of SCHOOL OF ROCK Takes Opening Night Bows!
by Walter McBride - Dec 7, 2015


Based on the smash hit 2003 film of the same title, SCHOOL OF ROCK: THE MUSICAL, with music from the movie, as well as an original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, a book by Julian Fellowes and direction by Laurence Connor, made its World Premiere on Broadway last night, December 6, at the Winter Garden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and we're taking you inside the curtain call below!

I Pledge Allegiance to the Band! Meet the Cast of SCHOOL OF ROCK, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Dec 6, 2015


Based on the smash hit 2003 film of the same title, SCHOOL OF ROCK: THE MUSICAL, with music from the movie, as well as an original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, a book by Julian Fellowes and direction by Laurence Connor, makes its World Premiere on Broadway tonight, December 6, at the Winter Garden Theatre. Scroll down to learn more about the cast, plus watch highlights of the company in action!

VIDEO: Alex Brightman & SCHOOL OF ROCK Cast Perform 'You're In the Band' Live!
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 16, 2015


Below, watch the cast's live performance of the energetic number 'You're In the Band':

DVR Alert: SCHOOL OF ROCK's Andrew Lloyd Webber & Alex Brightman to Visit NBC's TODAY This Morning
by TV News Desk - Oct 16, 2015


This morning, October 16 (9-10 a.m.) Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alex Brightman stop by TODAY to talk about the new Broadway musical School of Rock, beginning previews on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway), with an opening set for Sunday, December 6, 2015.

The Winter Garden Theatre Box Office Now Open for SCHOOL OF ROCK-THE MUSICAL World Premiere
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 28, 2015


The box office officially opens today for the World Premiere of School of Rock - The Musical at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway). Previews will begin on Monday, November 9, 2015, with an opening set for Sunday, December 6, 2015. Tickets for School of Rock - The Musical are available by visiting the Winter Garden Theatre box office Monday - Saturdays between 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, online at Telecharge.com, or by calling 800-447-7400.

Ready to Rock- SCHOOL OF ROCK Finds Full Broadway Cast!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 21, 2015


Andrew Lloyd Webber announced today the complete cast for School of Rock - The Musical, which will have its World Premiere on Broadway.  Based on the smash hit 2003 film of the same title, School of Rock will feature music from the movie, as well as an original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, with a book by Julian Fellowes and direction by Laurence Connor (currently represented on Broadway by Les Miserables). Previews will begin on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway), with an opening set for Sunday, December 6, 2015.

THE LION KING Gets a New 'Mufasa' & 'Simba' Starting Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2015


Welcome to the pride! L. Steven Taylor and Jelani Remy will join Broadway's The Lion King as its leading men -- father and son Mufasa and Simba, respectively -- starting tomorrow, July 10.

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