Deborah Cox News

On the twelfth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'I am lovingly closing my TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS with one of the most special Christmas songs, “Someday At Christmas” recorded by the one & only Stevie Wonder back in 1967. It’s, quite simply, one of those songs that makes me feel the very embodiment and spirit of the Holiday Season. Without fail, it always makes me tear up with it’s messages of peace, giving and love. In other words, what Christmas is all about. I want to thank you ALL for spending these 12 days with me and BroadwayWorld’s lovely annual tradition. Blessings to all. XO'

On the eleventh day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'Today, I want to share with you one of my kids’ favorites- “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” and, here, by The Jackson 5. It always takes me back to when they were young, singing around the house, in their matching PJs. My kids LOVE Christmas so much, that we would always have our tree up right after Halloween, to enjoy the season longer!'

This year we couldn't have been more thrilled to welcome the one and only Deborah Cox- currently starring in the Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz- to share some of her most cherished holiday songs and performances. Which songs made her list? Check out all twelve selections...

On the tenth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'We can’t have The Twelve Days of Christmas without a selection from Leslie Odom Jr.’s Christmas Album. So many beautiful selections, but this duet of Leslie and Nicolette Robinson“Ma’oz Tzur” is, oh, so touching.'

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 21, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

On the nineth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'This is one of my absolute FAVES and this version is especially awesome because it’s Donny Hathaway and his daughter, Lalah … Brilliantly festive!'

On the eighth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'I will always remember when Norm Lewis sang 'The Music Of The Night' from The Phantom of the Opera on a Zoom during the pandemic and the hairs stood up on my arms from his beautiful rendition of the song. His Christmas album is no different. His version of “Mary, Did You Know?” is just as gorgeous.'

The full cast for the West Coast premiere of the brand new musical, MYSTIC PIZZA, has been revealed.

On the seventh day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'Nat King Cole has been called 'The King Of Christmas.' It’s not difficult to understand why when you hear and see the man, himself, simple and unadorned, bringing this beautiful song to life.

On the sixth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'Being on the road and doing THE WIZ across the country before we come home to Broadway, you can’t imagine how much I’ve been enjoying doing these Twelve Days of Christmas with BroadwayWorld and sharing them all with you.  But today, I got a little surprise.'

What did our critic think of THE WIZ at Des Moines Performing Arts?

It’s been almost 40 years since the last time “The Wiz” was on Broadway, and the show is currently starting to “Ease on Down the Road” and going on a pre-Broadway national tour. While it’s not scheduled to open on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre until March 29, 2024, you can see it through December 17 at Des Moines Performing Arts.  If the reaction from the audience is any indication of how it will be received on Broadway, then the show, like Dorothy, is on a journey that will lead them… “Home.”

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 18, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend!

On the fifth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'Today, I share with you an R&B “classic” BOYZ II MEN are timeless and this version of the song reminds me of the time I spent living in L.A. The year this came out, we didn’t have much of anything in our small apartment and couldn’t afford to fly back home for Christmas. Yes, I remember...'

On the fourth day of Christmas, Deborah Cox writes about the great Eartha Kitt!

For four years this cabaret editor has been dreaming of these club acts.

This year we couldn't be more excited to welcome the one and only Deborah Cox- currently starring in the Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz- to share some of her most cherished holiday songs and performances. On the third day of Christmas, Deborah writes about Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer!

The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a 12 Days of Christmas countdown. On the second day of Christmas, Deborah shares Johnny Mathis!

Theatre Communications Group's 2024 TCG Gala: Our Stories will honor ​architect and designer David Rockwell, Broadway producer Brian Anthony Moreland, director Schele Williams, and The Shubert Foundation.

For BroadwayWorld's 12 Days of Christmas countdown, Deborah Cox- currently starring in the Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz- is sharing some of her most cherished holiday songs and performances. Day 1 is all about Whitney Houston!