John Waters News

Fresh from the success of Night of a Thousand Judys, The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre - the acclaimed comedy/variety show hailed as "rambunctious, uproarious and unpredictable" by The Wall Street Journal, "delicious and delightfully droll" by The New York Post, and "hilarious and sardonic" by The Village Voice - will move to 54 BELOW for a six month run starting on July 24.

The Bull Moose Theatre presents CARRY A BIG STICK by Paul Handy, a play about Teddy Roosevelt and the politics behind the Panama Canal. Directed by Catherine Aselford. Featuring: Terence Aselford, Tucker Bacon, Philip Baedecker, John McCaffrey, Robert Mark O'Brien, and David A. Schmidt.

In an interview in this week's The Hollywood Reporter, director, screenwriter and actor John Waters spoke about the long-term success of HAIRSPRAY and revealed some interesting news about what may lie ahead for the film's future.

Legendary director/performer John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and sensational cabaret goddess Mx. Justin Vivian Bond (Shortbus) will headline the third annual "Out in the Woods" Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) music festival at Easton Mountain Retreat Center in the beautiful rolling hills of upstate New York on August 10th.

Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has announced a major change in its 2013-14 season line up, beginning with the removal of One Night with Janis Joplin from the schedule. The musical tribute, based on the life and music of the late Janis Joplin, written and directed by Randy Johnson, was to have its pre-Broadway production at Spencer Theatre, September 20-October 13. The show's producers have decided instead that it will go directly to the Lyceum Theatre in New York, where performances will begin September 20.

Today Daniel Nardicio, the New York/ Fire Island Producer, releases images created by illustrator Glen Hanson exclusively for Nardicio's 2013 Icon Series on Fire Island. The Icon Series, features performers such as three-time Tony Winner, one-time Golden Globe Winner and Oscar Nominee Carol Channing paired with queer icon Justin Vivian Bond, cult filmmaker John Waters, singer and Wonder Woman icon Lynda Carter, three-time Tony winner Broadway actress Chita Rivera, raconteur and Oscar Award Show-writer Bruce Vilanch, amongst others. Scroll down for a look at the caricatures!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Matthew Morrison is engaged to his girlfriend of two years, model Renee Puente. The marriage will be the first for both.

The Supreme Fabulettes in Viva La Drag premieres for 6 special London Community Pride shows, from Wednesday 26 - Saturday 29 June, in the main theatre at Leicester Square Theatre.

He's tackled Joan and Christina Crawford, Hannibal Lechter and Clarice Starling, and the Sugarbaker gals of Atlanta. Now he has his sights set on the girls at the Eastland School. From the writer who brought you 'Mommie Queerest', 'Silence Of The Clams', and Re-Designing Women', comes the raunchiest show in his repertoire. 'The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode' by Jamie Morris is coming to Empire Stage in Ft. Lauderdale this summer!

The 5th Avenue Theatre presents Hairspray in Concert, featuring some of Seattle's favorite musical theatre stars and the powerful voices of the 250-member Seattle Men's Chorus. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Hairspray's 2002 Broadway debut, this unique concert event will play for six very special performances of glorious and irreverent John Waters-inspired wackiness (Friday-Sunday, June 20-23). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below!

The nominations for the 2013 Helpmann Awards have been announced simultaneously at events in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart and Perth. This is the first time the Nominations events were held concurrently in 6 cities and a first for Adelaide, Hobart and Perth.

Will music students soon be bringing in an apple for a real-life Mr. Schuester? According to Yahoo.com GLEE star Matthew Morrison, aka Glee choir leader Will Schuester, has announced plans to open a string of 'Glee schools'.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced the July and August lineup for Midnight Movies promising a summer of genre classics, cult favorites, films starring horror icons and a murderous appliance!

The 5th Avenue Theatre presents Hairspray in Concert, featuring some of Seattle's favorite musical theatre stars and the powerful voices of the 250-member Seattle Men's Chorus.

Glee's Matthew Morrison recently visited a school in London and taught a group of students a song, as well as offered his advice on how to succeed in the entertainment business and life in general. Click below to watch!

This week marks the return of Make Music New York, the free outdoor music festival celebrating the solstice and summer. Joe's Pub will host the Beck Song Reader Stage all day Friday outside our downtown home at Astor Place. More highlights this week include funny girl Julie Klausner's debut cabaret, Mother Falcon's collaboration with Raul Midon for Symphonic Sundays, the inimitable Bridget Everett and more. Read on for details on this week's performances.

Actor Matthew Morrison stopped THE TALK yesterday to preview his new album,'Where It All Began.' The GLEE star treated the audience to a performance of 'On the Street Where You Live' from the Broadway musical, 'My Fair Lady.' Check out the appearance below!

Matthew Morrison announced his plans for a one-show only London appearance on his Facebook page yesterday

It's that time of year again. Time to bust out those shorts and bathing suits and catch the few rays of sunshine we get here in Seattle. But it's also time to catch what Seattle has to offer theatrically this summer. From Shakespeare to big hair to singing nuns and pirates, there's something for everyone. And here are a few top bets for the Seattle Summer.