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Two World Premieres & More Set for Center REP 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024


Center Repertory Company has unveiled its 57th season—an extraordinary lineup of six works to be presented September 2024 through June 2025. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Center REP Announces ARSENIC AND OLD LACE And More for 2024-25 Season Including World Premieres & More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


Discover the upcoming 2024-25 season at CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY, featuring two World Premieres, a queer interpretation of a classic, and an EGOT winner's fireside chat. Also, learn about their new audience initiatives.

Review: 'THE BOYS IN THE BAND' at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Apr 17, 2024


What did our critic think of 'THE BOYS IN THE BAND' at Palm Canyon Theatre?

Julie White, Abby Mueller & More to Join The Acting Company Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024


Tony Award winner Julie White will host The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Ahmanson Theatre
by Harker Jones - Apr 8, 2024


FUNNY GIRL is a gold standard that has endured through the ages and the production that just hit downtown Los Angeles is a rollicking and heartfelt success.

Historic Deertrees Theatre Announces 88th Summer Entertainment Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024


Historic Deertrees Theatre has announced its 88th season summer of events and entertainment. 

Feature: It's Time To Play A Game With THE BOYS IN THE BAND at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Mar 19, 2024


Learn more about the upcoming production of THE BOYS IN THE BAND at Palm Canyon Theatre.

Four New MADE AT CURVE Productions Revealed For 2024
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024


Leicester’s Curve has announced details of four new Made at Curve productions joining its line-up in 2024. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Review: Carole Bufford Sings the Hits of the Fearless Females of the 1960's at 54 Below
by Sharon Ellman - Mar 17, 2024


This reviewer was completely overwhelmed by Carole Bufford’s resounding voice at her YOU DON’T OWN ME - THE FEARLESS FEMALES OF THE 1960’s show on March 14, 2024.

FUNNY GIRL, THE WIZ, and More Set For Broadway in Kansas City 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024


Broadway in Kansas City has announced its upcoming season for 2024-25. The season will kick off in December with Funny Girl, and continue for a total of 7 shows. Learn more about the full season here!

Interview: Nick Ullett Throws A THEATRICAL CATASTROPHE of THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
by Gil Kaan - Mar 5, 2024


Nick Ullett’s The Birthday Party: A Theatrical Catastrophe world premiered March 2, 2024 at the Rogue Machine at the Matrix. Lisa James directs Nick in his real-life account of the cancellation of The Birthday Party in 2014. After a successful opening weekend, Nick found some time to answer a few of my queries.

Review: BALLET NATIONAL DE MARSEILLE: ROOMMATES, Queen Elizabeth Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Mar 2, 2024


With an eclectic programme including an immersive dreamscape, an intense two-hander and a revolutionary footstomper, the Ballet national de Marseille present a six-pack of impressive dance pieces.

Feature: BROADWAY BOUND Shares Rare Songs & Behind-the-Scenes Tales at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - Feb 29, 2024


Not every musical setting sails for Broadway finds a smooth trip or arrives at its destination. Some sink. But why? Was it the wrong captain or just stormy seas? Many carried marvelous musical cargo. Robert W. Schneider explores the reasons in his BROADWAY BOUND podcast. His next live edition of Broadway Bound is March 5th at 54 Below.

Amas Musical Theatre To Honor Patricia Birch And Len Cariou At 55th Annual Benefit Gala Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024


Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35
by Team BWW - Feb 20, 2024


London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

Peter Duncan Joins Pixie Lott and Bonnie Langford in MADE IN DAGENHAM Concert; Full Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024


Full casting has been announced for the 10th Anniversary Concert of MADE IN DAGENHAM at the London Palladium on Saturday 16 March 2024.

Jaffrey's Shamrock Fest Kicks Off With Acclaimed Tenor Andy Cooney And His Cabaret Show
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024


The Park Theatre announced the lineup of entertainment for its third annual Shamrock Fest.

Annie Chen's Impassioned New Album GUARDIANS Inspired By Acadia National Park
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024


Beijing-born, New York-based vocalist/composer Annie Chen offers an impassioned plea for environmental stewardship on her stunning new album Guardians, out February 23, 2024 via JZ Music.

Black Theatre Coalition To Host Inaugural BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala On February 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2024


Co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Board Members Aaliytha Stevens and Naila McKenzie, have announced that the Black Theatre Coalition will host its Inaugural Gala on Monday, February 12, 2024 in New York City at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor).

Bonnie Langford Joins MADE IN DAGENHAM Concert
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 25, 2024


Stage and screen legend Bonnie Langford will play ‘Barbara Castle’ in the 10th Anniversary Concert of Made in Dagenham at the London Palladium on Saturday 16 March 2024. She joins the previously announced Pixie Lott and Killian Donnelly in this highly anticipated one-off show, directed by Shaun Kerrison. Further casting will be announced at a later date.

Cast Set For UNCLE VANYA at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full casting for Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Arts & Science Center Presents THE SECRET GARDEN At the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024


The ARTx3 Campus is preparing to raise the curtain on the stage adaption of the beloved classic book 'The Secret Garden' for its first production of 2024.

Collage Dance Performs Kevin Thomas's Ballet RISE Plus World Premiere By Hope Boykin, February 3- 4
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2024


COLLAGE DANCE COLLECTIVE performs 'RISE' at The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring Kevin Thomas's Ballet Rise set to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final public speech, a world premiere by Hope Boykin, Camille A. Brown's New Second Line, and Amy Hall Garner's Saint Glory. February 3-4, 2024.

Robert Bathurst Returns to JEFFREY BERNARD IS UNWELL at the Coach and Horses Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


Laughter, Legends, Lock-in! Robert Bathurst returns to star in the immersive production of 'Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell' at the Coach and Horses pub in Soho. Don't miss this critically acclaimed show!

Actress and Activist Vinie Burrows Dies At Age 99
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2023


Actress Vinie Burrows, once proclaimed “the queen of Black theater” by Clive Barnes of The New York Times, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day 2023 surrounded by family, at the age of 99. 

The Show Off FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Show Off have there been?
The Show Off has had 8 productions including Broadway which opened in 1924, Broadway which opened in 1932, Broadway which opened in 1937, Broadway which opened in 1950, Broadway which opened in 1967, Broadway which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1992 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2017.
What awards has The Show Off been nominated for?
The Show Off has been nominated for the Best Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Helen Hayes.
What awards has The Show Off won?
The Show Off has won the Best Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Helen Hayes.

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