Chita Rivera, the acclaimed dancer and actor with 10 Tony nominations and two wins, passed away at 91. Rivera's groundbreaking Broadway career paved the way for Latina artists, showcasing resilience after surviving a near-fatal car accident.
Lin-Manuel Miranda is well known for his long and successful career in Broadway musicals "Hamilton" and "In the Heights." Check out his net worth in 2022.
For almost 40 years, Gloria and Emilio Estefan have brought the beats, the passion and the love not only for their Cuban-American culture and its music, but for each other. Now the power couple's story will unfold on the Great White Way with their Broadway musical, "On Your Feet!"
Actress and "The View" co-host, Rosie Perez dishes a lot on the on-goings in pop culture and the news on the popular talk show, but it's what she said yesterday on "TODAY" that really got the hilarious gossip wheels in motion!
There's no rhyme or reason to deny that composer, rapper, lyricist and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda has crazy lyrical skills that are reflected in his comedic hip-hop improv show and Pivot TV series, Freestyle Love Supreme, or that he has the creative vision to write and star in a four-time Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical like "In the Heights." Well he's at it again, and theater lovers are in for another treat with the upcoming release of his latest off-Broadway musical, "Hamilton."
Many people use the word "icon" loosely when singing a star's praises, though it's rarely truly justified. But sometimes the word and the subject are interchangeable, especially if it's a Latina trailblazer at the culmination of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Emmy Award and ALMA Award winner John Leguizamo, who was recently nominated for an Imagen Award for Best Primetime Programme: Special or Movie-of-the-Week for "Ghetto Klown" is bringing the laughs to Central Park's Summerstage on July 28.
Never underestimate the power and influence that the arts can have on impressionable high school students. Whether it's through discussion or exposure to performing arts and live theater, it can awaken the senses and open the door to untapped talent, confidence and self-expression. New York City's "Great White Way" should shine bright for everyone -- regardless of color, race, ethnicity or class.
It's been a long time coming, but Broadway's Great White Way is getting a much needed splash of color and diversity. Cuban-American icon Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio announced they are working on a musical called "On Your Feet!" based on Estefan's life and Grammy award-winning hits.
New York City is alive with conversation, bright lights and people bumbling about with curiosity. Within the doors of one of its many restaurants, two individuals are undoubtedly sitting together for the first time, on a blind date, attempting to connect and find out if the person positioned across from him/her can better his/her life, or better yet, his/her evening. "First Date," the new Broadway play starring Zachary Levi ("Chuck") and Euro-Latina actress Krysta Rodriguez ("Smash"), captures that experience in a 90-minute performance that is over-run with wit and charisma.
Bryan Cranston, who just finished his role as a drug kingpin on AMC's "Breaking Bad," is now heading to Broadway in the less violent role of President Lyndon B. Johnson in All the Way.