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Manhattan Association of Cabarets Announces 2023 Award Nominations
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 4, 2023


The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) is pleased to announce the 2023 MAC Award nominees.

ENNIO: THE LIVING PAPER CARTOON Enters Final Week of Performances at Club Fugazi
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023


Ennio: The Living Paper Cartoon enters its final week, wrapping up its run at San Francisco’s Club Fugazi next Sunday, February 5, 2023.

Tony Nominee Grey Henson Joins SHUCKED on Broadway; Full Cast Announced
by Team BWW - Jan 29, 2023


Complete casting has been announced as rehearsals commence for Shucked, the new Broadway musical comedy. Check out all of the bios, ticket information and more.

Dame Edna Impersonator Scott F. Mason Returns To Don't Tell Mama With THE DAME'S SASSY SATURDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2023


Award-winning Dame Edna Impersonator, Scott F. Mason, brings his stand-up comedy tribute show to Don't Tell Mama in NYC on February 18 at 4pm, March 11 at 8pm, and April 22 at 8pm. 'The Dame's Sassy Saturdays' is directed by Tanya Moberly. 

ENNIO: THE LIVING PAPER CARTOON Announced At Club Fugazi
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2023


The art of living origami meets hilarious theatre magic when Club Fugazi presents Ennio: The Living Paper Cartoon, co-produced by Club Fugazi Experiences, Glynis Henderson Productions, and Jonathan Reinis Productions, making its triumphant return to San Francisco after an 11-year absence, with a limited engagement, January 10 through February 5, 2023.

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Benedum Center Is A New Golden Oldie
by Greg Kerestan - Jan 6, 2023


This super-sixties musical continues to feel fresh, while also seeming like it's been around forever.

GUNS N' ROSES Arrive in Australia for Stadium Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 13, 2022


GUNS N' ROSES have arrived in Perth on their private Boeing 777 Jet with 120 band and crew ahead of their massive STADIUM tour. The band is set to dominate Australian stages.

Dame Edna Impersonator Scott F. Mason to Present MOUTH TO MOUTH WITH THE DAME in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 16, 2022


Award-winning Dame Edna Impersonator, Scott F. Mason, will bring his stand-up comedy tribute show to Don't Tell Mama in NYC on November 4, 2022 at 7pm. 'Mouth to Mouth with The Dame' is directed by Tanya Moberly. 

Dame Edna's Impersonator Scott F. Mason To Make NYC Debut At Don't Tell Mama
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2022


Award-winning Dame Edna Impersonator, Scott F. Mason, will bring his stand-up comedy tribute show to Don't Tell Mama in NYC for two performances on September 23 at 9:30pm and September 24 at 8:00pm.

Dame Edna's Honorary Understudy Scott F. Mason Comes to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2022


Dame Edna's award-winning Honorary Understudy is making her NYC debut at Don't Tell Mama! Scott F. Mason was named by the real Dame's creator, Barry Humphries, as the Honorary Understudy in a Playbill-sponsored contest on Broadway in 2010 (also judged by Michael Feinstein and Michael Musto).

An Increasing Amount Of Medieval Times Performers Are Voting To Unionize With American Guild Of Variety Artists
by Grace Cutler - Jul 23, 2022


On Friday, a supermajority of 50 employees – knights, show cast and stable hands – working at the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Buena Park filed for a union election with the NLRB to be represented by the American Guild of Variety Artists.

'Etta Mae Mumphries: And The Rest Is History' to Give Special Juneteenth Performance at Theatre West
by Marissa Tomeo - May 14, 2022


The show is written by Karen Bankhead with additional material by Pam Trotter and performed by Karen Bankhead. It features musical performance by singer Pam Trotter, and is directed by Karen Bankhead. It is produced by Free Spirit Productions. The production will play one performance at Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, in Los Angeles, CA 90068 on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. For tickets, call (323) 851-7977 or visit http://theatrewest.org. The show runs for 80 minutes and is recommended for ages 14+.

BWW Review: BARRY HUMPHRIES - THE MAN BEHIND THE MASK, Richmond Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Apr 26, 2022


Two and a half hours flies by and you're left racing to Amazon to download a biography to find out more - not bad for a man of 88.

Extra West End Date Confirmed For Barry Humphries' THE MAN BEHIND THE MASK
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2022


Due to overwhelming public demand, celebrated Australian and national treasure Barry Humphries is to perform his new show, Barry Humphries: The Man Behind the Mask, for an extra night in the West End.

Barry Humphries Will Return to the West End in THE MAN BEHIND THE MASK
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2021


Celebrated Australian performer Barry Humphries AO, CBE will take British audiences on a revelatory trip through his colourful life and theatrical career when he tours the UK in April & May 2022 with Barry Humphries: The Man Behind the Mask.

BWW Review: LEOLA'S LADY LAND LOUNGE at The Green Room 42 is New, Cool, and Tons O' Fun
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 20, 2021


The Broadway World Cabaret Award winner for Best Spoken Word show is back with a new format that is working for hostess Leola... and she is working for it, too.

Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of HAIRSPRAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2021


In our new series, 'Where Are They Now?' we're taking a look back at some of our favorite original Broadway casts, and catching up with their careers! Next up, the original cast of Hairspray!

Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of MEAN GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2021


In our new series, 'Where Are They Now?' we're taking a look back at some of our favorite original Broadway casts, and catching up with their careers! Next up, the original cast of Mean Girls!

SHOW OF TITLES Premieres Tonight, Featuring Lea Salonga, Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2021


Broadway’s Best Shows musical extravaganza “Show of Titles” will premiere on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 7pm ET and be available for four days only.  The show features dozens of Broadway stars performing the title songs from over 20 beloved musicals. 

SHOW OF TITLES Premieres Tonight, Featuring Lea Salonga, Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, and More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2021


Broadway’s Best Shows musical extravaganza “Show of Titles” will premiere on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 7pm ET and be available for four days only.  The show features dozens of Broadway stars performing the title songs from over 20 beloved musicals. 

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