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Jeanna de Waal & Cortney Wolfson Join Cast of KINKY BOOTS as 'Lauren' and 'Nicola' Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2014


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Kinky Boots will welcome new cast members beginning tonight, March 4, 2014. Jeanna de Waal joins the cast as 'Lauren' (replacing Annaleigh Ashford, who leaves to join the cast of Showtime's 'Masters of Sex'), and Cortney Wolfson, who was previously in the ensemble, moves up to the role of 'Nicola' (replacing Lena Hall, who leaves to join the cast of Hedwig and the Angry Inch). Anna Eilinsfeld takes over Wolfson's role in the cast.

BWW REVIEWS: THE EXONERATED at Delaware Theatre Company
by Kevin Smith - Feb 24, 2014


The Exonerated is a powerful and moving drama, delivered as a combination of narrative and depiction, evoking an often visceral reaction. A tale (or tales) well told.

BWW REVIEWS: THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION) at Clear Space Theatre Company
by Kevin Smith - Feb 22, 2014


Careful direction, excellent timing and cast chemistry provide a very successful performance of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple (Female Version)

BWW Reviews: BEST OF: 2.0 at City Theater Company
by Kevin Smith - Feb 5, 2014


Eclectic collection of humorous short plays.

BWW Reviews: NOT THE MESSIAH at Bootless Stagework
by Kevin Smith - Feb 3, 2014


A brilliant presentation of a brilliant send-up

Clear Space Theatre Company Announces New Board Leadership, Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 30, 2014


Founded in 2004, Clear Space Theatre embarks on its 10th Anniversary season with new officers and fifteen awards recognizing artistic achievements in 2013.

Stark Sands Exits Broadway's KINKY BOOTS Today
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2014


Original KINKY BOOTS cast member and two-time Tony nominee Stark Sands gives his final performance in the Cyndi Lauper, Harvey Fierstein, and Jerry Mitchell's Broadway hit, today, Jan. 26. Sands will be suceeded by Andy Kelso as 'Charlie Price' on Jan. 28.

Kevin Smith's TUSK Heads to Berlin With XYZ Films
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 23, 2014


XYZ Films has partnered with Demarest Films and A24 on Kevin Smith's epic new horror film, TUSK, coming aboard to handle all international sales rights.

2013 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards Winners Announced - Chad Michael Jervis, Michael Gotch & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 23, 2014


Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 50 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2013 Delaware winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!

WALKING DEAD's Michael Rooker Stars in Anti-Social Holiday Video
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 30, 2013


For all their joys, the holidays can bring plenty of woes – the inevitable stresses that come with holiday shopping, travel and even family get-togethers.

BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards LAST CHANCE TO VOTE - Kline, Wahlberg Tied!
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 27, 2013


Voting is now underway for Delaware! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.

KINKY BOOTS Announces New Cast for the New Year - Andy Kelso as 'Charlie Price', Jeanna de Waal as 'Lauren' and More!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2013


Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig have announced new leads for their smash hit musical Kinky Boots; Andy Kelso, who currently plays 'Harry', will take over the role of 'Charlie Price' on January 28, 2014 following Stark Sands' January 26 departure. Jeanna de Waal will join the cast as 'Lauren,' beginning March 4, 2014 (replacing Annaleigh Ashford, who leaves to join the cast of Showtime's 'Masters of Sex'), and Jake Odmark joins the ensemble in the roles previously played by Andy Kelso. As previously announced, Billy Porter, this year's Tony Award-winner for Best Actor in a Musical, will remain with Kinky Boots.

BroadwayWorld Delaware Holiday Madness Awards Update 12/20 - Adam Wahlberg Leads!
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 20, 2013


Voting is now underway for Delaware! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.

BWW Reviews: THE STORY OF MY LIFE - A Funny, Touching Reminder of the Value of Friendship
by Kevin Smith - Dec 18, 2013


'The Story of My Life' is a warm, funny, touching reminder of the true value that a special friendship can have, and the unfortunate ease with which we can, and so often do, allow it to fade away. It will entertain and amuse you, but you might well leave the theater as I did - reviewing the texture of half-forgotten relationships.

Sundance Film Festival Adds Zach Braff's WISH I WAS HERE to Premieres
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2013


Sundance Institute today announced the addition of two films to the 2014 Sundance Film Festival: Wish I Was Here (Director: Zach Braff) to the Premieres section

Photo Coverage: Inside the True Colors KINKY KABARET WITH Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter, Stark Sands & More!
by Walter McBride - Dec 17, 2013


Kinky Boots stars Billy Porter, Stark Sands and Annaleigh Ashford and more joined the show's Tony Award-winning composer Cyndi Lauper for a special one-night-only True Colors Cabaret, last night, December 16th at Birdland (315 W 44th St). Lauper joined the cast of Kinky Boots to perform an eclectic array of standards, pop hits and other songs, with musical direction by the show's Tony Award-winning orchestrator Stephen Oremus.

Photo Coverage: Backstage at Cyndi Lauper's KINKY KABARET for True Colors
by Walter McBride - Dec 17, 2013


Kinky Boots stars Billy Porter, Stark Sands and Annaleigh Ashford and more joined the show's Tony Award-winning composer Cyndi Lauper for a special one-night-only True Colors Cabaret, last night, December 16th at Birdland (315 W 44th St). Lauper joined the cast of Kinky Boots to perform an eclectic array of standards, pop hits and other songs, with musical direction by the show's Tony Award-winning orchestrator Stephen Oremus.

KINKY BOOTS Cast Joins Cyndi Lauper in KINKY KABARET Concert Benefit for True Colors Fund Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2013


Kinky Boots producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig, along with the True Colors Fund, recently announced that cast members from Kinky Boots, including stars Billy Porter, Stark Sands and Annaleigh Ashford, will join the show's Tony Award-winning composer Cyndi Lauper for a special one-night-only True Colors Cabaret, set for tonight, December 16th at 7:00 PM at Birdland (315 W 44th St).

Delaware Winter Storm Watch Awards Update 12/13 - Adam Wahlberg on Top!
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 13, 2013


Voting is now underway for Delaware! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Harvey Fierstein, Annaleigh Ashford and KINKY BOOTS Cast Sing Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 7, 2013


Stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up have been busy in the studio, recording for the 2013 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 15. Singing traditional and original holiday songs, this annual holiday music CD benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive photos from Kinky Boots' recording session for 'Carol of the Boots' with castmembers Robert Pendilla, Kyle Post, Paul Canaan, Kevin Smith Kirkwood, Joey Taranto, Lucia Spina, Annaleigh Ashford, Cortney Wolfson, Ellyn Marie Marsh, Tory Ross, Adinah Alexander, Jennifer Perry and Harvey Fierstein.

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