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Seattle Men's Chorus Performs 'You Can't Stop the Drag' Concerts in June
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024


Seattle Men’s Chorus will celebrate the art and joy of drag with a performance dedicated to singing, dancing, quick drag makeovers, and more.

Spotlight: JINKX MONSOON at BAGLEY WRIGHT THEATER
by BWW Special Offer - May 17, 2024


Jinkx Monsoon Returns to Seattle this June!

Lolita Banana and Taiga Brava to Host Season 2 of DRAG RACE MEXICO
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024


The fresh season will be helmed by returning co-host and Drag Race France alum Lolita Banana, alongside newcomer and ‘Queen of the Universe’ Season 2 winner Taiga Brava. Oscar Madrazo will also return as a judge. Quintana Roo native Taiga Brava, known for her glamorous and unique personal style, joins the franchise as co-host, taking over for Drag Race México S1 co-host and RuPaul’s Drag Race S9 fan-favorite Valentina. 

Jackie Beat's DR. JACKIE Season 2 Guests Include Jinkx Monsoon, Neil Patrick Harris & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024


Everyone’s favorite unqualified, self-centered show biz shrink is all dolled-up and ready to nod her head while she pretends to be listening! That’s right, the much-anticipated Season 2 of the hilarious hit show “Dr. Jackie: Unlicensed Psychotherapist” is finally here. Season 2 of “Dr. Jackie: Unlicensed Psychotherapist” is jam-packed with amazing special guests. See the lineup here!

Review: ON THE 20TH CENTURY at Blank Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - May 16, 2024


Blank Theatre’s ON THE 20TH CENTURY makes for a delightful ride through a farcical facsimile of Broadway’s Silver Age, if one can accommodate a few bumps along the way.

Special Guests Set For Brittney Mack Concert at The Avalon Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024


Broadway star Brittney Mack will perform at The Avalon Theatre with special guests including Northeastern High student Abby Skinner, drag queen Selena West, and the Marysville High School jazz ensemble Svinx. Learn how to purchase tickets.

CYRANO, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES & More Set For Pasadena Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
by Joshua Wright - May 16, 2024


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the lineup for its 2024/2025 season. The season includes Martin Crimp’s critically acclaimed new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac; a fresh new revival of Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, La Cage aux Folles; a new production of Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning classic, Topdog/Underdog; and a new play to be announced at a later date. 

Olney Theatre to Present Concerts, Cabarets & More At Olney Outdoors Beginning In July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024


Enjoy a variety of performances including concerts, cabarets, comedy, and drag shows at Olney Theatre's Olney Outdoors starting this July. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets!

Alison Arngrim to Bring CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH to Play Nashville
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024


Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE with ALISON ARNGRIM's CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH in Nashville. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Peppermint and Theydy Bedbug To Host Musical Theatre Factory's 10th Anniversary Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024


Join Peppermint and Theydy Bedbug at Musical Theatre Factory's 10th Anniversary event, The Factory Function, celebrating a decade of artistic innovation and performances in NYC's vibrant nightlife scene.

Alexis Michelle & Tom Story Will Lead LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage
by Joshua Wright - May 14, 2024


Barrington Stage Company (BSC) has announced casting for the launch of its 30th anniversary season with the new production of the multi-Tony Award-winning musical, La Cage aux Folles.

Allan Stewart and Alex Bourne Join the West End Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


Allan Stewart (Stones in His Pockets, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; STV Hello, Good Evening, Welcome) and Alex Bourne (Annie, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; Hairspray, UK Tour) will reprise their touring roles as The Wizard when The Wizard of Oz concludes its major UK and Ireland tour this summer. 

Casey Likes Will Lead RENT in Arizona, Featuring a Foreword by Roger Bart
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2024


Co directed, produced, and starring Casey Likes as Roger, a new production of RENT is coming to Scottsdale Arizona for one weekend only. 

Andy Mientus to Join Krysta Rodriguez for Performance at Out of the Box Theatrics
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024


Krysta Rodriguez will reunite with her Spring Awakening co-star Andy Mientus for her performance at Out of the Box Theatrics’ Broadway. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Todrick Hall Joins the Cast of SHREK THE MUSICAL in London as 'Donkey'
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


Singer-songwriter and choreographer Todrick Hall will join the London cast of Shrek the Musical, which will run at the iconic Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith for six weeks only from 19 July – 31 August 2024, hot off the heels of a major UK Tour. 

Interview: Jinkx Monsoon on Playing Maestro in DOCTOR WHO and Returning to Her Seattle Roots
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024


Jinkx Monsoon is booked and busy. On top of her stage appearances, she is also appearing in the latest season of Doctor Who. In The Devil’s Chord episode, now available on Disney+, Jinkx plays the villainess Maestro, the master of all music. BroadwayWorld sat down with Jinkx to discuss her role in Doctor Who, the difference between performing on stage and on screen, and what is next for the Broadway star.

Bianca Del Rio Returns to the UK With New Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 9, 2024


Comedy queen and RuPaul’s Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio has announced her return to the UK with her new stand-up comedy tour, Dead Inside. The tour will take the drag queen icon to 11 different locations across the United Kingdom from 11 to 25 September 2024 including visits to London, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester and more. Presales begin on Friday 10 and Monday 13 May with tickets on general sale on Tuesday 14 May at 9am.

Jaxx Theatricals Presents CHESS The Musical At The Hollywood Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024


Get ready for Jaxx Theatricals' presentation of CHESS, the Musical at the Hollywood Fringe Festival & Encore Awards Series. This marks the final show of their 17th anniversary season and the first of their 18th. Directed by award-winning Jeremy Lucas, the musical features music by ABBA's Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus.

Exclusive: Lea DeLaria Is Making Mother's Day Gay
by Robert Bannon - May 10, 2024


On Sunday, May 12 and June 2 (1pm), 54 Below will welcome Emmy Award winner Lea DeLaria for a brand new brunch show and she is here to tell us all about it! Watch as she discusses the show in this video.

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