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DAME EDNA'S GLORIOUS GOODBYE Tour Coming to National Theatre, 4/21-26
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 18, 2015

In a side-splitting, historic finale, Dame Edna Everage (Barry Humphries) is capping a spectacular career spanning 50 years of bravura showmanship in this farewell celebratory show at the National Theatre for one week only, April 21- 26. Dame Edna's Glorious Goodbye - The Farewell Tour will give audiences the chance to bid farewell to the incomparable Dame Edna, arguably Australia's greatest entertainment export.

Soundtrack to Psychological Thriller THE BOY NEXT DOOR Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2015

Back Lot Musichasreleasedthe digital soundtrackalbum forThe Boy Next Door, Universal Pictures'psychological thriller starring Jennifer Lopez.

Kathleen Madigan to Appear at the Paramount Theatre, 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2015

Kathleen Madigan's 'Madigan Again' tour is coming to Paramount Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 8 pm.

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival Returns This Month
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 11, 2015

The 15 th Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival (HRIFF) returns to Los Angeles with its most extensive program yet. After a long history at Quentin Tarantino's New Beverly, the festival is now hosted at Regal Cinemas LA LIVE / Staples Center February 12-28 th 2015 at venues across Hollywood.

Wendy Parmley Writes About Healing Journey in 'HOPE AFTER SUICIDE'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2015

Feb. 11 marks six months since we learned of the suicide death of one of our favorite actors, Robin Williams. We were all stunned and heartbroken. Since Williams' death, approximately 20,000 people in the United States have died by suicide (afsp.org). Author Wendy Parmley understands too well the devastating effects of suicide. In her book, Hope after Suicide: One Woman's Journey from Darkness to Light, released the day after Williams' death, Parmley details her own healing journey following the suicide death of her mother nearly 40 years ago. She was 12 at the time, and her mother was just 31.

Author Wendy Parmley Reminds Us There Is HOPE AFTER SUICIDE in Newest Book
by Matt Smith - Feb 11, 2015

SPRINGVILLE, Utah (Feb. 10, 2015) - Feb. 11 marks six months since we learned of the suicide death of one of our favorite actors, Robin Williams. We were all stunned and heartbroken. Since Williams' death, approximately 20,000 people in the United States have died by suicide (afsp.org).

POTTED POTTER Coming to Terry Theater, 4/7-12
by Matt Sowell - Feb 10, 2015

The Unauthorized Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff, written and performed by two-time Olivier Award-nominated actors Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, comes to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Terry Theater from Tuesday, April 7-Sunday, April 12 for eight performances only! Tickets go on sale Friday, February 13 at 10AM through the FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by Chase, the official presenter of the Jacksonville show.

VIDEO: Pete Seeger, Robin Williams Among GRAMMYS 'In Memoriam' Tribute
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 9, 2015

Last night's GRAMMYS paid tribute to the artists who have passed away over the course of the year. Below, watch the annual In Memoriam tribute.

VIDEO: Tony Winner Dame Edna Shares: 'The Person Who Inspired Me Was Joan Rivers'
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 6, 2015

Tony Award winner Dame Edna stopped by this week's THE TALK on CBS to discuss her amazing career in show business spanning six decades and how the late Joan Rivers helped her get her start.

Melissa Leo to Return to NYC to Teach Acting Workshop, 3/28-29
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2015

Melissa Leo returns to Penny Templeton Studio for a two-day Master Class Workshop on the craft of acting, Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at The Marriott Theatre
by Anna Bencivengo - Feb 4, 2015

Chicagoland's longest running musical theatre, The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, kicks off their 40th anniversary 2015 season with one of Broadway's all-time biggest hits, La Cage aux Folles.

Photo Flash: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Opens Tonight at The Marriott Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2015

Chicagoland's longest running musical theatre, The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, kicks off their 40th anniversary 2015 season with one of Broadway's all-time biggest hits, La Cage aux Folles. The 11-time Tony Award-winning musical, the first to win Best Musical three times, opens tonight, February 4, and runs through March 22, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at The Marriott Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2015

Chicagoland's longest running musical theatre, The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, kicks off their 40th anniversary 2015 season with one of Broadway's all-time biggest hits, La Cage aux Folles. The 11-time Tony Award-winning musical, the first to win Best Musical three times, is currently in previews and opens February 4, running through March 22, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Begins Tonight at StarStruck Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2015

The hilarious and poignant musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is coming to StarStruck Theatre! Directed by Jennifer Jones with live musical accompaniment by Peter Jones, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES will be THE musical of the season! The cast is led by 2011 & 2013 BroadwayWorld Award Winner Josh Rhett Noble* in the role of 'Albin/Zaza' and Doug Jabara* as 'Georges'. The cast also features New York actors Matt McClure, William Stanley and Santino DeAngelo with local powerhouse talents Jean & Jessica Ferreira, James Channing, Sharon Owens, Michael Izzolo, Mary Murphy and more!

Tony Winner Billy Porter Performs This Weekend at Feinstein's at the Nikko
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2015

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are honored to welcome Tony and Grammy Award-winning singer, composer, actor, playwright and director Billy Porter to Feinstein's at the Nikko for three performances only - tonight, January 30 (8 p.m.); Saturday, January 31 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, February 1 (7 p.m.). Porter will perform songs from his new critically acclaimed album, 'Billy's Back on Broadway,' as well some of his other favorites!

BWW Reviews: Variations on a Theme - Three Musicals, THE COLOR PURPLE, CALVIN BERGER, and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, All Speak to Beauty and Self-Worth
by Jill Schafer - Jan 27, 2015

At first glance, the musicals THE COLOR PURPLE, CALVIN BERGER, and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES may not seem to have much in common. The settings couldn't be more different - the rural South in the early 20th century, a modern day high school, and a drag club in 1970s France. But since I happened to see them all on the same weekend, I couldn't help but draw parallels between them. All three musicals all speak to themes of beauty, identity, self-worth, and having the courage to be who you really are, despite what the world is telling you. In THE COLOR PURPLE, a young, poor, black woman is told that she's ugly and worthless, but after a lifelong journey she arrives at a place of strength and self-love. CALVIN BERGER sets the classic play Cyrano de Bergerac in a modern high school, where a young man feels that his large nose prevents him from getting what he wants in life and chooses to hide behind the handsome popular guy, both of whom eventually learn it's better to be loved for who you are. Finally, in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, a middle aged man who feels more comfortable dressed as a woman is asked by his own son to hide who he is, but confidently declares 'I am who I am!' Another thing these three musicals have in common is that they can all currently be seen on Twin Cities stages featuring talented local casts. Read on for more details on each, pick one that suits your fancy, and go see a local musical that just may inspire you to love you you really are!

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES to Play StarStruck Theatre, Begin. 1/30
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2015

The hilarious and poignant musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is coming to StarStruck Theatre! Directed by Jennifer Jones with live musical accompaniment by Peter Jones, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES will be THE musical of the season! The cast is led by 2011 & 2013 BroadwayWorld Award Winner Josh Rhett Noble* in the role of 'Albin/Zaza' and Doug Jabara* as 'Georges'. The cast also features New York actors Matt McClure, William Stanley and Santino DeAngelo with local powerhouse talents Jean & Jessica Ferreira, James Channing, Sharon Owens, Michael Izzolo, Mary Murphy and more!

Chazz Palminteri to Bring A BRONX TALE to Patchogue Theatre, 3/8
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2015

?Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) will present Academy Award-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri in his critically acclaimed one man performance, 'A Bronx Tale,' on Sunday, March 8, at 3 p.m. Ticket proceeds benefit the Patchogue Knights of Columbus Council #725.

TV/Radio Pioneer Joe Franklin Has Died at 88
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 25, 2015

New York's treasured radio and TV host Joe Franklin died on Saturday, Jan. 24, from prostate cancer. He was 88.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - Dame Edna's GLORIOUS GOODBYE Tour Begins in Los Angeles Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2015

'Dame Edna's Glorious Goodbye -The Farewell Tour,' begins previews at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre tonight, January 24, opens January 28 and continues through March 15, 2015. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the Dame onstage!

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