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Tony-nominated Leslie Odom Jr. talks about his journey from his Broadway debut as Aaron Burr in “Hamilton” to becoming an award-winning vocalist, songwriter actor and author.

The musical “Hell’s Kitchen” fueled by Alicia Keys songs, and the play “Stereophonic” about a ’70s rock band at the edge of stardom each earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations Tuesday.

Angelina Jolie had a mother-daughter outing on Broadway with her youngest girl. On Wednesday, 15-year-old Vivienne joined her mom for a rare appearance in celebration of the new musical “The Outsiders,” which is in previews in New York City.

As the Broadway musical of Disney’s “Frozen” is performed at The Kennedy Center, actor Dan Plehal spoke with News4’s Jummy Olabanji about the “wonderfully expressive” puppet he uses to play the reindeer Sven. “I’m on all fours on stilts, with pulleys and straps and harnesses,” he said.

The hit Broadway show “Wicked” is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The show starred Kristin Chenoweth, who played Glinda, and Idina Menzel, who played Elphaba. The two reunited on the red carpet to celebrate the milestone anniversary, and they reflected on their special experience with the musical with Access Hollywood.

Broadway actor Chris Peluso, who performed in “Mamma Mia!” and toured in “Wicked,” died on Aug. 15 at age 40. No cause of death has been shared

The Tony award-winning musical “Moulin Rouge” is on stage in D.C. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke with actor Gabe Martinez about what audiences can expect.

A 24-year-old triple threat who toured in “Hairspray,” competed on “American Idol” and came to the attention of casting agents with her TikTok videos has landed the plumb role of Dorothy in the Broadway-bound production of “The Wiz.”

Clifton Oliver died early Wednesday morning, according to his sister Roxy Hall.

Broadway appears to have dodged a strike by stage workers that would have shut down dozens of shows and tours, right in the peak of the summer tourist season.

The union’s previous contact reportedly ended on July 2, and its members have been working under those terms in the weeks since.

When Jay-Z and Alicia Keys filmed the video for “Empire State of Mind,” their valentine to New York City, they naturally ended up in Times Square, singing on illuminated red glass steps. It was no mere set: It was two New York icons standing on another. Their stage was the top of the TKTS booth, which has become part of…

Wayne Brady and Alan Mingo Jr. will return to the stage to portray the wizard in the revival of the 1974 production of “The Wiz.”

President Joe Biden plans to mark Jewish American Heritage Month by highlighting his administration’s efforts to combat antisemitism at a White House reception that will feature performances from the stars of the Broadway revival of “Parade,” a musical about a Jewish American factory manager.

The annual awards show will look a little different as a result of the ongoing writers’ strike, starting with the fact that it won’t be televised live.

“Some Like It Hot,” a musical adaptation of the cross-dressing movie comedy that starred Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, has waltzed away Tuesday with the most number of Tony Award nominations.

After more than three decades, Broadway’s longest-running musical, “The Phantom of the Opera,” is coming to an close on Sunday.

A senior at Fairfax County Public Schools is a cast member in the Broadway revival of “Parade,” starring Ben Platt. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to Sophia Manicone about making her Broadway dreams come true.

The revival of Funny Girl, starring Lea Michele as Fanny Brice, will bow out in September 2023 before heading out on a North American tour.

Jonas Brothers have released a new single and revealed an upcoming album and plans to hit Broadway for five shows next month.