A constellation of renowned Broadway stars is set to grace the stage for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (Pff) 14th annual Broadway Belts for Pff! on March 18 at Sony Hall in New York City.
The 14th annual Broadway Belts for Pff! benefit for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation will take place on March 18
The benefit concert promises an evening of unforgettable performances aimed at raising funds and awareness for the more than 250,000 Americans living with pulmonary fibrosis.
The Broadway Belts for Pff! 2024 starring line-up will feature:
Liz Callaway
Robert Creighton
Jose Llana
Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer
Benjamin Pajek
Jasmine Amy Rogers
Raena White
Additional cast members will be announced soon. All performances are based on professional availability.
Led by Tony-award winning actress and comedienne Julie Halston, Broadway Belts for Pff! showcases Broadway’s top talent performing their favorite show tunes in a magical and memorable celebration.
“The Broadway community is deeply committed...
The 14th annual Broadway Belts for Pff! benefit for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation will take place on March 18
The benefit concert promises an evening of unforgettable performances aimed at raising funds and awareness for the more than 250,000 Americans living with pulmonary fibrosis.
The Broadway Belts for Pff! 2024 starring line-up will feature:
Liz Callaway
Robert Creighton
Jose Llana
Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer
Benjamin Pajek
Jasmine Amy Rogers
Raena White
Additional cast members will be announced soon. All performances are based on professional availability.
Led by Tony-award winning actress and comedienne Julie Halston, Broadway Belts for Pff! showcases Broadway’s top talent performing their favorite show tunes in a magical and memorable celebration.
“The Broadway community is deeply committed...
- 1/25/2024
- Look to the Stars
Twelve musicians will be included in the upcoming Broadway production of the David Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical Here Lies Love, an agreement reached today in a labor dispute over the use of pre-recorded music tracks.
“After negotiation, we have reached an agreement that will bring live music to Here Lies Love with the inclusion of 12 musicians to the show,” said Tino Gagliardi, president and executive director of Local 802 NYC Musicians Union. “Broadway is a very special place with the best musicians and performances in the world, and we are glad this agreement honors that tradition.”
The musical’s producers said in their own statement, “On behalf of our entire cast, company and creative team, we have reached an agreement with Musicians Union Local 802, per the collective bargaining agreement. We look forward to welcoming audiences to experience the revolutionary musical experience that is Here Lies Love at the Broadway Theatre beginning on Saturday,...
“After negotiation, we have reached an agreement that will bring live music to Here Lies Love with the inclusion of 12 musicians to the show,” said Tino Gagliardi, president and executive director of Local 802 NYC Musicians Union. “Broadway is a very special place with the best musicians and performances in the world, and we are glad this agreement honors that tradition.”
The musical’s producers said in their own statement, “On behalf of our entire cast, company and creative team, we have reached an agreement with Musicians Union Local 802, per the collective bargaining agreement. We look forward to welcoming audiences to experience the revolutionary musical experience that is Here Lies Love at the Broadway Theatre beginning on Saturday,...
- 6/9/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The use of pre-recorded tracks in the David Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical Here Lies Love is pitting New York City’s musicians’ union against the show’s producers, with the union calling the concept an “existential threat to Broadway” and producers saying the tracks are “part of the karaoke genre inherent to the musical.”
The musical, which received considerable critical acclaim during previous stagings Off Broadway and in London, re-tells the story of former Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos by setting the tale within a dance club environment. The immersive production will place a segment of the audience seated in a reconstructed section of the Broadway Theatre within the dance club.
Developed and directed by Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love features music by Byrne and Fatboy Slim, with additional music by Tom Gandey and J Pardo. The Broadway production begins previews at the Broadway Theatre on Saturday, June 17, with opening night set for Thursday,...
The musical, which received considerable critical acclaim during previous stagings Off Broadway and in London, re-tells the story of former Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos by setting the tale within a dance club environment. The immersive production will place a segment of the audience seated in a reconstructed section of the Broadway Theatre within the dance club.
Developed and directed by Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love features music by Byrne and Fatboy Slim, with additional music by Tom Gandey and J Pardo. The Broadway production begins previews at the Broadway Theatre on Saturday, June 17, with opening night set for Thursday,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Unlike other major awards bodies, the Tony Awards decide their nominations via a committee of industry members who commit to seeing every single production that opens during the Broadway season. This committee can thus make informed decisions on what shows, performers and creatives should earn recognition from New York theatre’s top honor.
In 2023, 40 theatre professionals saw all 38 eligible musicals and plays and selected the nominees in 26 competitive categories.
Below, a complete list of the 2023 Tony Awards nominating committee members including their professions plus past Tony nominations and wins:
Warren Adams, choreographer, director and producer
Tony winner for Best Revival of a Musical for “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” (2014)
Becky Ann Baker, actor
Pun Bandhu, actor and producer
Two-time Tony winner for Best Revival of a Play for “Glengarry Glen Ross” (2005) and Best Musical for “Spring Awakening” (2007) and Tony nominee for “Beetlejuice” (2019)
Brenda Braxton, actor and author
Tony-nominee for Featured...
In 2023, 40 theatre professionals saw all 38 eligible musicals and plays and selected the nominees in 26 competitive categories.
Below, a complete list of the 2023 Tony Awards nominating committee members including their professions plus past Tony nominations and wins:
Warren Adams, choreographer, director and producer
Tony winner for Best Revival of a Musical for “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” (2014)
Becky Ann Baker, actor
Pun Bandhu, actor and producer
Two-time Tony winner for Best Revival of a Play for “Glengarry Glen Ross” (2005) and Best Musical for “Spring Awakening” (2007) and Tony nominee for “Beetlejuice” (2019)
Brenda Braxton, actor and author
Tony-nominee for Featured...
- 5/2/2023
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga will join the Broadway cast of Here Lies Love by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim for a special guest engagement this summer.
Producers of the show announced the casting of the Filipina actor today. Salonga is also joining the show as a producer.
Salonga will appear in the show for five weeks from Tuesday, July 11 through Sunday, August 13. She will perform “Just Ask The Flowers,” sung by the character of Aurora Aquino, mother of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, whose assassination ignited the People Power Revolution that ousted Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos from power.
After her five-week run, guest stars from the Philippines will take over the role, showcasing what the producers described as “the abundance of talent” from Salonga’s native country.
This production marks the first time Salonga will serve as a producer on a Broadway show, and the first time she will...
Producers of the show announced the casting of the Filipina actor today. Salonga is also joining the show as a producer.
Salonga will appear in the show for five weeks from Tuesday, July 11 through Sunday, August 13. She will perform “Just Ask The Flowers,” sung by the character of Aurora Aquino, mother of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, whose assassination ignited the People Power Revolution that ousted Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos from power.
After her five-week run, guest stars from the Philippines will take over the role, showcasing what the producers described as “the abundance of talent” from Salonga’s native country.
This production marks the first time Salonga will serve as a producer on a Broadway show, and the first time she will...
- 2/27/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Jose Llana and Conrad Ricamora will reprise their acclaimed Off Broadway performances on Broadway when the David Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical Here Lies Love opens this summer, producers announced today.
In the immersive musical about former Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos, Llana will portray Ferdinand Marcos, 10th president of the Philippines and husband of Imelda.
Ricamora will play Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, a Philippine senator, opposition leader and Marcoses’ primary critic whose assassination in 1983 ignited the People Power Revolution.
Both actors received Lucille Lortel Award nominations for their performances at the Public Theater’s Off Broadway production of Here Lies Love. Ricamora previously reprised his role in the show’s Seattle Rep production.
With concept, music and lyrics by Byrne and music by Fatboy Slim, Here Lies Love begins performances Saturday,...
In the immersive musical about former Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos, Llana will portray Ferdinand Marcos, 10th president of the Philippines and husband of Imelda.
Ricamora will play Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, a Philippine senator, opposition leader and Marcoses’ primary critic whose assassination in 1983 ignited the People Power Revolution.
Both actors received Lucille Lortel Award nominations for their performances at the Public Theater’s Off Broadway production of Here Lies Love. Ricamora previously reprised his role in the show’s Seattle Rep production.
With concept, music and lyrics by Byrne and music by Fatboy Slim, Here Lies Love begins performances Saturday,...
- 2/15/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
To raise funds and awareness for the war in Ukraine, NBC will air primetime special “Ukraine: Answering the Call” featuring an address from president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 3 at 7 p.m.
“Ukraine: Answering the Call” aims to respond to previous comments from Zelenskyy, who has challenged Americans to speak up about the war. The hour-long special will also feature appearances from José Andrés, Jon Batiste, Kristen Bell, Brandi Carlile, Brian Cox, Jeff Daniels, Vera Farmiga, Lena Headey, Alicia Keys, Simu Liu, Julianne Moore, Brad Paisley and Rosie Perez. Additionally, Broadway stars Rachel Bay Jones, Brenda Braxton, Liz Callaway, Lilla Crawford, Juwan Crawley, José Llana, Beth Malone, Andrea McArdle, Bonnie Milligan, Orfeh, Krysta Rodriguez, Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley and NaTasha Yvette Williams will perform a rendition of “What the World Needs Now is Love,” which was oft-used as a message of peace during the Vietnam War.
Along with Zelenskyy, Ukrainian head...
“Ukraine: Answering the Call” aims to respond to previous comments from Zelenskyy, who has challenged Americans to speak up about the war. The hour-long special will also feature appearances from José Andrés, Jon Batiste, Kristen Bell, Brandi Carlile, Brian Cox, Jeff Daniels, Vera Farmiga, Lena Headey, Alicia Keys, Simu Liu, Julianne Moore, Brad Paisley and Rosie Perez. Additionally, Broadway stars Rachel Bay Jones, Brenda Braxton, Liz Callaway, Lilla Crawford, Juwan Crawley, José Llana, Beth Malone, Andrea McArdle, Bonnie Milligan, Orfeh, Krysta Rodriguez, Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley and NaTasha Yvette Williams will perform a rendition of “What the World Needs Now is Love,” which was oft-used as a message of peace during the Vietnam War.
Along with Zelenskyy, Ukrainian head...
- 6/27/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
NBC has set Ukraine: Answering The Call, a one-hour primetime special aimed at education and raising funds for those whose lives have been shattered by the escalating war in the country.
The special, said to be an answer to the call from President Volodymyr Zelensky who has challenged Americans to use their voices to reach those who want peace, will air Sunday, July 3 at 7 pm Et/Pt on NBC.
Ukraine: Answering The Call will feature appearances by José Andrés, Jon Batiste, Kristen Bell, Brandi Carlile, Brian Cox, Jeff Daniels, Vera Farmiga, Lena Headey, Alicia Keys, Simu Liu, Julianne Moore, Brad Paisley, Rosie Perez, among others. Broadway stars also appearing include Rachel Bay Jones, Brenda Braxton, Liz Callaway, Lilla Crawford, Juwan Crawley, José Llana, Beth Malone, Andrea McArdle, Bonnie Milligan, Orfeh, Krysta Rodriguez, Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley and NaTasha Yvette Williams will come together for a special rendition of “What the World Needs Now is Love.
The special, said to be an answer to the call from President Volodymyr Zelensky who has challenged Americans to use their voices to reach those who want peace, will air Sunday, July 3 at 7 pm Et/Pt on NBC.
Ukraine: Answering The Call will feature appearances by José Andrés, Jon Batiste, Kristen Bell, Brandi Carlile, Brian Cox, Jeff Daniels, Vera Farmiga, Lena Headey, Alicia Keys, Simu Liu, Julianne Moore, Brad Paisley, Rosie Perez, among others. Broadway stars also appearing include Rachel Bay Jones, Brenda Braxton, Liz Callaway, Lilla Crawford, Juwan Crawley, José Llana, Beth Malone, Andrea McArdle, Bonnie Milligan, Orfeh, Krysta Rodriguez, Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley and NaTasha Yvette Williams will come together for a special rendition of “What the World Needs Now is Love.
- 6/27/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Last week, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf) held their Virtual Hot Pink Evening, taking their renowned Hot Pink Party to a virtual platform for the second year in a row and featuring a very special live-streamed viewing experience.
The evening raised $6 million – a record for a Bcrf virtual event, to support Bcrf’s global legion of 275 scientists pursuing high-impact breast cancer research that is helping save lives.
Hosted by Elizabeth Hurley, Global Ambassador of The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign, the evening featured appearances by Jordana Brewster, Edie Falco, Cheryl Hines, Patti Labelle, Lisa Ling, Joan Lunden, Carolyn Murphy, Emma Myles, Amy Robach, Molly Sims and others. To hear a special message, please click here.
The evening opened with an all-star performance of “Cabaret” from the musical Cabaret, including breast cancer survivor and Bcrf Advisory Board Member Mandy Gonzalez, Tony Award-nominee Kathryn Gallagher, Bcrf ambassador Carly Hughes, Catherine Brunell,...
The evening raised $6 million – a record for a Bcrf virtual event, to support Bcrf’s global legion of 275 scientists pursuing high-impact breast cancer research that is helping save lives.
Hosted by Elizabeth Hurley, Global Ambassador of The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign, the evening featured appearances by Jordana Brewster, Edie Falco, Cheryl Hines, Patti Labelle, Lisa Ling, Joan Lunden, Carolyn Murphy, Emma Myles, Amy Robach, Molly Sims and others. To hear a special message, please click here.
The evening opened with an all-star performance of “Cabaret” from the musical Cabaret, including breast cancer survivor and Bcrf Advisory Board Member Mandy Gonzalez, Tony Award-nominee Kathryn Gallagher, Bcrf ambassador Carly Hughes, Catherine Brunell,...
- 5/24/2021
- Look to the Stars
“Well, this is not the way I wanted to say goodbye.” So begins Real Housewife and Chicago star Erika Jayne’s farewell to New York and her theater colleagues, one of many social media responses to today’s immediate shutdown of Broadway productions because of the coronavirus.
“Harsh and heartbreaking to the industry,” tweeted actress Audra McDonald, “but necessary.”
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Stephanie J. Block, who won a Tony Award last year for her starring role in The Cher Show, wrote, “We will rise again as artists…My finances may be emptied but my heart, body & soul Knows this is the right thing to do for All.”
Anaïs Mitchell, composer of last year’s Tony-winning musical Hadestown, tweeted in part, “Sending love to everyone — casts,...
“Harsh and heartbreaking to the industry,” tweeted actress Audra McDonald, “but necessary.”
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Stephanie J. Block, who won a Tony Award last year for her starring role in The Cher Show, wrote, “We will rise again as artists…My finances may be emptied but my heart, body & soul Knows this is the right thing to do for All.”
Anaïs Mitchell, composer of last year’s Tony-winning musical Hadestown, tweeted in part, “Sending love to everyone — casts,...
- 3/12/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The 24 Hour Musicals is coming to Broadway for the first time.
The marathon process for The 24 Hour Musicals begins at 9 Pm the night before the performance. Writers, composers, directors, choreographers, actors, music directors, musicians and production staff — many of whom have never worked with or met each other before — gather for an orientation where they are asked to share one costume piece, one prop, a special skill, and to reveal something that they have always wanted to do on stage, as well as some singing and dancing. At 11 Pm, the composers and writers get to work crafting 15-20 minute musicals overnight; at 9 Am the next morning, the actors receive their roles and the directors, choreographers and musicians arrive to begin rehearsal. Less than 12 hours later, they must be ready to perform in front of a live audience.
The evening will benefit The Lillys’ work supporting women in theater and promoting gender parity,...
The marathon process for The 24 Hour Musicals begins at 9 Pm the night before the performance. Writers, composers, directors, choreographers, actors, music directors, musicians and production staff — many of whom have never worked with or met each other before — gather for an orientation where they are asked to share one costume piece, one prop, a special skill, and to reveal something that they have always wanted to do on stage, as well as some singing and dancing. At 11 Pm, the composers and writers get to work crafting 15-20 minute musicals overnight; at 9 Am the next morning, the actors receive their roles and the directors, choreographers and musicians arrive to begin rehearsal. Less than 12 hours later, they must be ready to perform in front of a live audience.
The evening will benefit The Lillys’ work supporting women in theater and promoting gender parity,...
- 10/25/2018
- Look to the Stars
The cast of Gettin' The Band Back Together have had many guests from the Broadway community throughout its run. Among those were Lori Tan Chinn, Baayork Lee, Paul Shaffer, Andre De Shields, Denise Burse, Tracie Thoms, Jose Llana, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Marsha Mason, Alex Newell, Daniel K. Isaac, the kids from School Of Rock, Eric William Morris and his cast members from King Kong.
- 9/16/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
When Jose Llana was 19, 'Something Wonderful' happened The Filipino-American actor made his Broadway bow as Lun Tha, the mellow young lover, in Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's 'The King and I.' Lou Diamond Phillips played the titanic and titular ruler of Siam in that 1996 Tony-winning revival. Now, two decades later, Llana has followed in Phillips' footsteps as the new King of Broadway, with his glorious voice and regal bearing. What's more, he is taking the 2015 Tony-winning revival across America.
- 11/15/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The King And I is hitting the roadLaura Michelle Kelly Anna Leonowens and Jose Llana King of Siam will lead the national tour of theLincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's The King And I. Joan Almedilla will play Lady Thiang with Brian Rivera as Kralahome, Manna Nichols as Tuptim, Kavin Panmeechao as Lun Tha, Anthony Chan as Prince Chulalongkorn, Graham Montgomery asLouis Leonowens and Baylen Thomas as Captain OrtonSir Edward Ramsey.
- 10/18/2016
- by TV - On the Road
- BroadwayWorld.com
The King And I is hitting the roadLaura Michelle Kelly Anna Leonowens and Jose Llana King of Siam will lead the national tour of theLincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's The King And I. Joan Almedilla will play Lady Thiang with Brian Rivera as Kralahome, Manna Nichols as Tuptim, Kavin Panmeechao as Lun Tha, Anthony Chan as Prince Chulalongkorn, Graham Montgomery asLouis Leonowens and Baylen Thomas as Captain OrtonSir Edward Ramsey.
- 10/18/2016
- by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- BroadwayWorld.com
Ambassador Theatre Group and NETworks Presentations LLC just announced that Laura Michelle Kelly Anna Leonowens and Jose Llana King of Siam will lead the national tour of the Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's The King And I. Joan Almedilla will play Lady Thiang with Brian Rivera as Kralahome, Manna Nichols as Tuptim, Kavin Panmeechao as Lun Tha, Anthony Chan as Prince Chulalongkorn, Graham Montgomery as Louis Leonowens and Baylen Thomas as Captain OrtonSir Edward Ramsey. The tour will launch in Providence, Ri October 30-November 6, 2016, and will play multi-week and single week engagements throughout the 2016-17 touring season and beyond. Please find complete schedule at www.thekinganditour.com.
- 9/15/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Ambassador Theatre Group and NETworks Presentations LLC just announced that Laura Michelle Kelly Anna Leonowens and Jose Llana King of Siam will lead the national tour of the Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's The King And I. Joan Almedilla will play Lady Thiang with Brian Rivera as Kralahome, Manna Nichols as Tuptim, Kavin Panmeechao as Lun Tha, Anthony Chan as Prince Chulalongkorn, Graham Montgomery as Louis Leonowens and Baylen Thomas as Captain OrtonSir Edward Ramsey. The tour will launch in Providence, Ri October 30-November 6, 2016, and will play multi-week and single week engagements throughout the 2016-17 touring season and beyond. Please find complete schedule at www.thekinganditour.com.
- 9/14/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Public Theater will kick off the 2016-17 season in September with a free Public Works musical adaptation of Twelfth Night, conceived by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub, with music and lyrics by Shaina Taub. Directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah, Twelfth Night will once again feature over 200 actors and community members alongside five equity actors, including this year Nikki M. James as Viola and Jose Llana as Orsino.
- 8/3/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The National High School Musical Theatre Awards Nhsmtajimmy Awards will take place on Monday, June 27th at 730Pm at the Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th Street in Manhattan. The six coaches -- Gavin Creel, Eden Espinosa, Jose Llana, Michael McElroy, Howard McGillin and Karen Olivo will mentor the sixty-two high school students from across America as they compete for the Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress. The two-hour talent showcase will feature dynamic ensemble and solo performances and will be hosted by 2016 Tony Award nominee Zachary Levi, currently starring in Roundabout Theatre Company's She Loves Me on Broadway.
- 6/23/2016
- by Jennifer Broski
- BroadwayWorld.com
Broadway all-stars come together for “What The World Needs Now Is Love” on #MayaAndMarty. #BroadwayForOrlandohttps://t.co/JfddFwZRjv
— Maya & Marty (@MayaAndMarty) June 22, 2016 Over 40 Broadway stars joined together for the first live performance of the Broadway for Orlando cover of "What the World Needs Now Is Love."
For Tuesday's episode of NBC's Maya & Marty, a star-studded ensemble gathered at Studio 6A in 30 Rockefeller Plaza to perform the Burt Bacharach-Hal David anthem they had recorded at Avatar Studios just three days after the June 12 massacre in Orlando.
The theater community banded together to raise their voices in support for the...
— Maya & Marty (@MayaAndMarty) June 22, 2016 Over 40 Broadway stars joined together for the first live performance of the Broadway for Orlando cover of "What the World Needs Now Is Love."
For Tuesday's episode of NBC's Maya & Marty, a star-studded ensemble gathered at Studio 6A in 30 Rockefeller Plaza to perform the Burt Bacharach-Hal David anthem they had recorded at Avatar Studios just three days after the June 12 massacre in Orlando.
The theater community banded together to raise their voices in support for the...
- 6/22/2016
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- People.com - TV Watch
[Embedcode {Broadway all-stars come together for “What The World Needs Now Is Love” on #MayaAndMarty. #BroadwayForOrlandohttps://t.co/JfddFwZRjv— Maya & Marty (@MayaAndMarty) June 22, 2016 }] Over 40 Broadway stars joined together for the first live performance of the Broadway for Orlando cover of "What the World Needs Now Is Love." For Tuesday's episode of NBC's Maya & Marty, a star-studded ensemble gathered at Studio 6A in 30 Rockefeller Plaza to perform the Burt Bacharach-Hal David anthem they had recorded at Avatar Studios just three days after the June 12 massacre in Orlando. The theater community banded together to raise their voices in support for the loved ones of the 49 innocent victims of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub. Over 50 people were also injured. Among those in attendance...
- 6/22/2016
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
[Embedcode {Broadway all-stars come together for “What The World Needs Now Is Love” on #MayaAndMarty. #BroadwayForOrlandohttps://t.co/JfddFwZRjv— Maya & Marty (@MayaAndMarty) June 22, 2016 }] Over 40 Broadway stars joined together for the first live performance of the Broadway for Orlando cover of "What the World Needs Now Is Love." For Tuesday's episode of NBC's Maya & Marty, a star-studded ensemble gathered at Studio 6A in 30 Rockefeller Plaza to perform the Burt Bacharach-Hal David anthem they had recorded at Avatar Studios just three days after the June 12 massacre in Orlando. The theater community banded together to raise their voices in support for the loved ones of the 49 innocent victims of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub. Over 50 people were also injured. Among those in attendance...
- 6/22/2016
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Award-winning actor and playwright John Cariani Something Rotten will be the Comfort Counselor for the first annual Broadway Bee, featuring Paige Davis Chicago, Laura Michelle Kelly Finding Neverland, Tony winner Christian Borle Something Rotten, and Jose Llana The King and I in an adults only spelling bee, on Monday, May 9 at 7pm at The Cutting Room 44 E. 32nd St. Proceeds benefit Broadway Bound Kids, a NYC performing arts education organization.
- 5/6/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Paige Davis Chicago and Laura Michelle Kelly Finding Neverland join Tony winner Christian Borle Something Rotten and Jose Llana The King and I for the first annual Broadway Bee, featuring actors from current hit musicals, in an adults only spelling bee, on Monday, May 9 at 7pm at The Cutting Room 44 E. 32nd St. Proceeds benefit Broadway Bound Kids, a NYC performing arts education organization.
- 4/25/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Daniel Dae Kim will make his Broadway debut in the Lincoln Center Theater revival of “The King and I” this May. The “Lost” and “Hawaii Five-0” star will take on the role of The King in the 1951 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical for an eight-week run beginning May 3. Ken Watanabe, who originally played the role in the revival and received a Tony nomination for it, will also reprise his role for a seven-week run beginning March 1. Jose Llana will fill the role from April 19 through May 1. Also read: 'Noises Off' Broadway Review: Does Andrea Martin Lead a Laugh...
- 1/20/2016
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
On Tuesday, September 29, immediately upon completion of filming his starring role on the fourth season of the Cinemax series 'Banshee,' Hoon Lee joined Tony winner Kelli O'Hara and the company, assuming the role of The King, which was originated for this production by Tony Award nominee Ken Watanabe. Lee replaced Jose Llana. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you highlights ofLee in the role below...
- 10/27/2015
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
BroadwayWorld has learned that Jose Llana The King And I, Ann Harada Avenue Q, Ali Ewoldt The King And I, and more will lead Changing the Stats Asian Americans on Broadway. The show will be a concert of excerpts from dream roles not traditionally cast with Asian American actors on Monday, November 2 at The Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space.
- 10/25/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
On Tuesday, September 29, immediately upon completion of filming his starring role on the fourth season of the Cinemax series 'Banshee,' Hoon Lee will join Tony winner Kelli O'Hara and the company to assume the role of The King, which was originated for this production by Tony Award nominee Ken Watanabe. Lee replaces Jose Llana. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a very first look at the television star in the role...
- 9/28/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Michael Emerson will star in a one-night benefit reading of the Moisés Kaufman play “Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde.” A revival of the drama, which chronicles Wilde’s trial for homosexuality, was blocked in Moscow by the Kremlin earlier this year for its Lgbt content. The reading is being staged to raise awareness of the rights being denied Russia’s Lgbtq community. The rest of the cast includes Jonathan Groff, Sally Field, Michael C. Hall, David Hyde Pierce, Tony Kushner, Judith Light, Darren Criss, Tituss Burges, David Burtka, Andy Mientus, Jose Llana, Will Carlyon and Jake Shears.
- 8/20/2015
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Broadway in Bryan Park concluded its 2015 program this week - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the festivities. This week's line-up included performances from the casts ofSpring Awakening, Dames At Sea, Once Upon A Mattress, The King And I, and Daddy Long Legs.Below, watch as The King And I's Betsy Morgan, Ruthie Ann Miles and Jose Llana perform 'Hello, Young Lovers,' 'A Puzzlement,' and 'Something Wonderful.'...
- 8/14/2015
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Earlier this month,Jose Llana stepped into the role of the King of Siam in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's The King and I, directed by Bartlett Sher, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater 150 West 65 Street. This marksLlana's second experience in the iconic show, as he made is Broadway debut almost 20 years ago as Lun Thain the 1996 revival.Llanajoins Tony winner Kelli O'Hara for a strictly limited 11-week engagement through Sunday, September 27. Just after he took his first bow on the Vivian Beaumont stage, he checked in with BroadwayWorld to update us on taking on his new role, reuniting with some of his Here Lies Love friends, and so much more. Check out the full interview below...
- 7/28/2015
- by Nicole Rosky
- BroadwayWorld.com
Jose Llana just stepped into the role of the King of Siam in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's The King and I, directed by Bartlett Sher, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater 150 West 65 Street. The actor posted a photo of himself in full costume today, along with the caption 'Hello, Siam,' and you can check it out below...
- 7/16/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
With cheers, tears, and special surprises we're looking at you Celia Keenan-Bolger, nine original cast members of the hit Broadway musical, The 25Th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Derrick Baskin, Deborah S. Craig, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Dan Fogler, Lisa Howard, Jose Llana, Jay Reiss, and Sarah Saltzbergplus Jenni Barber - reunited for a special one-night-only 10 Year Anniversary benefit concert last night, July 6.
- 7/7/2015
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
The nine original cast members of the hit Broadway musical, The 25Th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Jenni Barber, Derrick Baskin, Deborah S. Craig, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Dan Fogler, Lisa Howard, Jose Llana, Jay Reiss, and Sarah Saltzberg - will reunite for a special one-night-only 10 Year Anniversary benefit concert on Monday, July 6 at 730pm at Town Hall 123 West 43rd Street. BroadwayWorld caught up with the companyin rehearsal - see what they had to say about the nostalgia, the concert and more...
- 6/27/2015
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
The nine original cast members of the hit Broadway musical, The 25Th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Derrick Baskin, Deborah S. Craig, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Dan Fogler, Lisa Howard, Jose Llana, Jay Reiss, and Sarah Saltzberg - will reunite for a special one-night-only 10 Year Anniversary benefit concert on Monday, July 6 at 730pm at Town Hall 123 West 43rd Street. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Celia Keenan-Bolger, who was originally slated to participate, will no longer take part in the event. A show rep told usDue to the demands of being mom to a newborn, Celia Keenan-Bolgerhas had to withdraw from the upcomingSpelling Beereunion concert. The role of Olive Ostrovsky will be played by Jenni Barber, who took over the role on Broadway.
- 6/26/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The nine original cast members of the hit Broadway musical, The 25Th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Derrick Baskin, Deborah S. Craig, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Dan Fogler, Lisa Howard, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jose Llana, Jay Reiss, and Sarah Saltzberg - will reunite for a special one-night-only 10 Year Anniversary benefit concert on Monday, July 6 at 730pm at Town Hall 123 West 43rd Street. Benefit tickets, priced 50, 100, 150, 250, and 500 are available at Ticketmaster.com.
- 5/20/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Broadway transfer of The Royal Shakespeare Company's Wolf Hall Parts 1 amp 2 began previews on March 20, 2015 at the Winter Garden Theatre, and opened Thursday night, April 9, 2015. Wolf Hall Parts 1 amp 2, which explores the deceit, betrayal, and intrigue of the court of Henry VIII, is written by Dame Hilary Manteland adapted by Mike Poulton. This special event invites theatergoers to be part of a unique theatrical experience, similar to the Royal Shakespeare Company's award winning production of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. BroadwayWorld was there for the red carpet arrivals and you can check out interviews with Marin Mazzie, Eric Bogosian, Jose Llana, Cherry Jones and more...
- 4/11/2015
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Earlier this week, SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky hosted and music directed Not Since High School, a benefit concert that showcased Broadway performers singing the classic roles they played as teens while wearing braces andor breaking out. Performers included Sierra Boggess, Mario Cantone, Jerry Dixon, Christine Ebersole, James Monroe Iglehart, Lachanze, Jose Llana, Jessie Mueller, Julia Murney, Emily Skinner, Keala Settle, and more.
- 8/27/2014
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
Just last night, SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky hosted and music directed Not Since High School, a benefit concert that showcased Broadway performers singing the classic roles they played as teens while wearing braces andor breaking out. Performers included Sierra Boggess, Mario Cantone, Jerry Dixon, Christine Ebersole, James Monroe Iglehart, Lachanze, Jose Llana, Jessie Mueller, Julia Murney, Emily Skinner, Keala Settle, and more.BroadwayWorld was there for the special concert and you can check out highlights from the performances below...
- 8/25/2014
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Just last night, SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky hosted and music directed Not Since High School, a benefit concert that showcased Broadway performers singing the classic roles they played as teens while wearing braces andor breaking out. Performers included Sierra Boggess, Mario Cantone, Jerry Dixon, Christine Ebersole, James Monroe Iglehart, Lachanze, Jose Llana, Jessie Mueller, Julia Murney, Emily Skinner, Keala Settle, and more.
- 8/25/2014
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
Why do some actors make it and others don't Ken Womble sets out to find the answer to this question, one that has fascinated and tormented him for years, in his new book, Inside Act How Ten Actors Made it and How You Can Too Hansen Publishing Group, 373 pages, 24.99. To celebrate the release, BroadwayWorld will be featuring chapter previews from the new book. Today, hear from Jose Llana...
- 8/1/2014
- by Ken Womble
- BroadwayWorld.com
Why do some actors make it and others don't Ken Womble sets out to find the answer to this question, one that has fascinated and tormented him for years, in his new book, Inside Act How Ten Actors Made it and How You Can Too Hansen Publishing Group, 373 pages, 24.99. To celebrate the release, BroadwayWorld will be featuring chapter previews from the new book. Today, hear from Jose Llana...
- 7/25/2014
- by Ken Womble
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Public Theater's production of David Byrne, Fatboy Slim and Alex Timbers' smash hit musical, Here Lies Love opened last night, May 1st at the Public Theater's LuEsther Hall for an open-ended commercial run. The principal cast from the 2013 world premiere of Here Lies Love returns, including Ruthie Ann Miles and Jose Llana as Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos, and Conrad Ricamora as Ninoy Aquino. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below...
- 5/2/2014
- by Jennifer Broski
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Public Theater's production of David Byrne and Alex Timbers' smash hit musical, Here Lies Love, begins performances on April 14th with an opening night set for May 1st at The Public Theater's LuEsther Hall for an open-ended commercial run. The principal cast from the 2013 world premiere of Here Lies Love returns, including Ruthie Ann Miles and Jose Llana as Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos, and Conrad Ricamora as Ninoy Aquino. Below, check out an extended sneak peek at the production...
- 3/12/2014
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
Joey Parnes Productions and Emursive Jonathan Hochwald, Arthur Karpati, and Randy Weiner, principals today announced casting and dates for The Public Theater's production of David Byrne and Alex Timbers' smash hit musical, Here Lies Love. Performances will begin on April 14th with an opening night set for May 1st at The Public Theater's LuEsther Hall 425 Lafayette Street, New York City for an open-ended commercial run. The principal cast from the 2013 world premiere of Here Lies Love returns, including Ruthie Ann Miles and Jose Llana as Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos, and Conrad Ricamora as Ninoy Aquino.
- 3/5/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Paper Mill Playhouse continues its 75th Anniversary Season with the classic Charles Dickens musical Oliver, with a holiday 'twist' for the entire family. With a book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, Oliver is directed by Paper Mill Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee with original choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Oliver features David Garrison Fagin, best known for his role as Steve Rhoades on the hit television series Married...with Children, Betsy Morgan Nancy, John Treacy Egan Mr. Bumble, Jose Llana Bill Sikes, David Hess Mr. Brownlow, Ethan Haberfield Artful Dodger and introducing Tyler Moran as Oliver. Oliver also features 16 local boys from across the state of New Jersey who auditioned from a pool of over 200.Oliver plays the Millburn, New Jersey theater through December 29. The official press opening was last night, December 1, 2013, and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities. Check out photos from the after party below...
- 12/2/2013
- by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- BroadwayWorld.com
Paper Mill Playhouse continues its 75th Anniversary Season with the classic Charles Dickens musical Oliver, with a holiday 'twist' for the entire family. With a book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, Oliver is directed by Paper Mill Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee with original choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Oliver features David Garrison Fagin, best known for his role as Steve Rhoades on the hit television series Married...with Children, Betsy Morgan Nancy, John Treacy Egan Mr. Bumble, Jose Llana Bill Sikes, David Hess Mr. Brownlow, Ethan Haberfield Artful Dodger and introducing Tyler Moran as Oliver. Oliver also features 16 local boys from across the state of New Jersey who auditioned from a pool of over 200. Oliver plays the Millburn, New Jersey theater through December 29. The official press opening was last night, December 1, 2013, and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities. Check out photos from the curtain call below...
- 12/2/2013
- by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- BroadwayWorld.com
Paper Mill Playhouse continues its 75th Anniversary Season with the classic Charles Dickens musical Oliver, with a holiday 'twist' for the entire family. With a book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, Oliver is directed by Paper Mill Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee with original choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Oliver features David Garrison Fagin, best known for his role as Steve Rhoades on the hit television series Married...with Children, Betsy Morgan Nancy, John Treacy Egan Mr. Bumble, Jose Llana Bill Sikes, David Hess Mr. Brownlow, Ethan Haberfield Artful Dodger and introducing Tyler Moran as Oliver. Oliver also features 16 local boys from across the state of New Jersey who auditioned from a pool of over 200. Oliver plays the Millburn, New Jersey theater through December 29. The official press opening night is Sunday, December 1, 2013, at 700pm. Check out highlights of the production below...
- 11/22/2013
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
Paper Mill Playhouse will continue its 75th Anniversary Season with the classic Charles Dickens musical Oliver, with a holiday 'twist' for the entire family. With a book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, Oliver will be directed by Paper Mill Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee with original choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Oliver will feature David Garrison Fagin, best known for his role as Steve Rhoades on the hit television series Married...with Children, Betsy Morgan Nancy, John Treacy Egan Mr. Bumble, Jose Llana Bill Sikes, David Hess Mr. Brownlow, Ethan Haberfield Artful Dodger and introducing Tyler Moran as Oliver. Oliver will also feature 16 local boys from across the state of New Jersey who auditioned from a pool of over 200. Oliver will play the Millburn, New Jersey theater from tonight, November 21 through December 29. The official press opening night is Sunday, December 1, 2013, at 700pm.
- 11/21/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Paper Mill Playhouse will continue its 75th Anniversary Season with the classic Charles Dickens musical Oliver, with a holiday 'twist' for the entire family. With a book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, Oliver will be directed by Paper Mill Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee with original choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Oliver will feature David Garrison Fagin, best known for his role as Steve Rhoades on the hit television series Married...with Children, Betsy Morgan Nancy, John Treacy Egan Mr. Bumble, Jose Llana Bill Sikes, David Hess Mr. Brownlow, Ethan Haberfield Artful Dodger and introducing Tyler Moran as Oliver. Oliver will also feature 16 local boys from across the state of New Jersey who auditioned from a pool of over 200. Oliver will play the Millburn, New Jersey theater from November 21 through December 29. The official press opening night is Sunday, December 1, 2013, at 700pm.The cast met the press earlier...
- 11/14/2013
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
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