William Selby News

On November 16-18, 2023, Segerstrom Center for the Arts's Samueli Theater welcomed back FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, the hit Broadway-skewering parody show that pokes fun at the Great White Way. Aimed as a 'greatest hits' iteration, the show was a (mostly) funny 2-Act program, but a lot of its material proved surprisingly outdated and out-of-touch.

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North Coast Repertory Theatre is celebrating unforgettable musical legends with a wildly funny send-up of The Great White Way. 

North Coast Repertory Theatre is celebrating unforgettable musical legends with a wildly funny send-up of The Great White Way. FORBIDDEN BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS parodies beloved musicals including Chicago, Phantom, Wicked, Fiddler and many more with wit, charm and hysterical lyrics.

Florida Studio Theatre presents Laughing Matters (Variant 6): Paranoia on Parade, a new edition of the theatre's hit musical sketch comedy revue inspired by today's culture and politics.

North Coast Rep Announces their 2021/2022 Season kicking things off with Dancing Lessons.

Two West Coast premieres, one Southern California premiere and one World premiere highlight an engaging, eclectic 2021-2022 seven-play series at North Coast Repertory Theatre, now celebrating its 40th season.

Join Ogunquit Playhouse and Mainestreet nightclub on Thursday, September 24 at 7:00PM ET as they come together for their first online collaboration with Broadway Gives Back to the Playhouse, a free hour-long virtual benefit featuring Playhouse stars and Broadway veterans in a cabaret-style celebration of the historic Ogunquit Playhouse.

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, is presenting the return engagement of the Off-Broadway production of Gerard Alessandrini's hilarious musical spoof of all things theatre Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation. Performances resumed Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. for a limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, February 9, 2020 at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue).

Florida Studio Theatre presents Bright Star, the five-time Tony-nominated musical and winner of the 2016 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Broadway Musical.Bright Star tells an inspiring story of forbidden love, betrayal, and the power of compassion.

The Gateway season continues with the 'Fall Down Funny Roast of Broadway' - Forbidden Broadway running from June 5 until June 22 at The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport Village.

Two West Coast premieres and one San Diego premiere highlight an engaging, eclectic 2019-20 seven-play series at North Coast Repertory Theatre, now celebrating its 38th season. Among the offerings are two Tony Award winning masterpieces, beloved audience favorite by Neil Simon, a poignant love story, a political satire, a humorous social commentary, and a hilarious musical of Broadway's greatest hits.

Artist Series Concert of Sarasota Launches New Season with Forbidden Broadway

Artists Series Concerts of Sarasota launches its 2019 Venice series season with "Forbidden Broadway," the long-running Off-Broadway musical revue where legends past and present meet with nimble satire in a hilarious roast of some of the theatre's greatest stars and songwriters, Sunday, January 27, 3:00 p.m., at the Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Way, Venice. The four-person parody, featuring a cast rich in Broadway and Off-Broadway experience, skewers such iconic shows as "Chicago," "Annie," "Les Miz," "The Lion King," and "Hamilton," and such celebrated performers as Liza Minelli, Carol Channing, Robert Goulet, and many more. 

Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages announces Forbidden Broadway to begin their fourth season for their professional company, the Next Stage. The Next Stage premiered three years ago with John Cariani's LOVE/SICK and focuses on showcasing new, innovative work by a wide variety of exciting and talented writers. It is the third wing of a company that also includes a thriving Educational Stage and Community Stage.

Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages announces Forbidden Broadway to begin their fourth season for their professional company, the Next Stage. The Next Stage premiered three years ago with John Cariani's LOVE/SICK and focuses on showcasing new, innovative work by a wide variety of exciting and talented writers. It is the third wing of a company that also includes a thriving Educational Stage and Community Stage.

Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages announces Forbidden Broadway to begin their fourth season for their professional company, the Next Stage. The Next Stage premiered three years ago with John Cariani's LOVE/SICK and focuses on showcasing new, innovative work by a wide variety of exciting and talented writers. It is the third wing of a company that also includes a thriving Educational Stage and Community Stage.

LORI HAMMEL GETS REAL, a one-woman show written and performed by Lori Hammel, is being presented July 13th and 20th at 6:30 at Actors Connection (630 9th Avenue, 14th Floor New York City, NY 10036).

LORI HAMMEL GETS REAL, a one-woman show written and performed by Lori Hammel, is being presented July 13th and 20th at 6:30 at Actors Connection (630 9th Avenue, 14th Floor New York City, NY 10036).