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Review: Transport Back to the '60s with the Lively Musical HAIRSPRAY! PhotoReview: Transport Back to the '60s with the Lively Musical HAIRSPRAY!
by Alyson Eng - April 06, 2024

This week, the touring production of HAIRSPRAY presented by Broadway Across Canada made its stop in Vancouver. Playing at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from April 2nd the 7th, the musical made an indeli...


Melisande Pope Releases New Single 'No One Ever Dares' From EP PhotoMelisande Pope Releases New Single 'No One Ever Dares' From EP
by Michael Major - March 20, 2024

Discover the new single 'No One Ever Dares' by Boston-based artist Melisande Pope. This second release from her upcoming EP provides a vivid depiction of life in a psychiatric facility, underlining th...


FUN AT THE BEACH ROMP-BOMP-A-LOMP Will Debut at Southwark Playhouse Borough PhotoFUN AT THE BEACH ROMP-BOMP-A-LOMP Will Debut at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - March 08, 2024

The world première of Brandon Lambert and Martin Landry's Fun at the Beach Romp-Bomp-a-Lomp!! comes to Southwark Playhouse Borough this summer.


Melisande Pope Drops 'Do Something About Me' PhotoMelisande Pope Drops 'Do Something About Me'
by Michael Major - March 06, 2024

Inspired by the raw songwriting of groups like Porridge Radio and Big Thief, the intricate guitar work and whispered vocal performances of artists like Nick Drake and Elliot Smith, and the pop-oriente...


Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Haines City Theatre PhotoReview: BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Haines City Theatre
by Peter Nason - March 02, 2024

HCT is a small theatre with a big heart, and their production spotlights the show's strengths and weaknesses.


Videos: Watch Brigitte Calls Me Baby Make National TV Debut On CBS PhotoVideos: Watch Brigitte Calls Me Baby Make National TV Debut On CBS
by Michael Major - February 26, 2024

ATO Records' Chicago-based “future rock royalty” (WXPN) Brigitte Calls Me Baby made their national TV debut this weekend, delivering a dazzling performance on CBS Saturday Morning of three tracks - “I...


Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents 7 Comedy, Jazz, Chamber Music, & Family Friendly Prog PhotoSierra Madre Playhouse Presents 7 Comedy, Jazz, Chamber Music, & Family Friendly Programs In March
by A.A. Cristi - February 15, 2024

Sierra Madre Playhouse presents a lineup of seven comedy, jazz, chamber music, and family-friendly programs in March 2024. Don't miss out on these exciting events!


Playhouse Theatre Group Announces Hosts For ENCORE! MADLY MARVELOUS: A RETRO BASH Fun PhotoPlayhouse Theatre Group Announces Hosts For ENCORE! MADLY MARVELOUS: A RETRO BASH Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2024

Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. has announced this year's emcees for ENCORE: Award-winning actor Jamil A.C. Mangan (FENCES at Playhouse on Park) and the Playhouse's own Victoria Mooney! The theme is MAD...


Calvin Knegten Completes the Cast of PRIDE HOUSE at TOSOS PhotoCalvin Knegten Completes the Cast of PRIDE HOUSE at TOSOS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 18, 2024

TOSOS launches its 50th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of 'Pride House,' a new play by Chris Weikel.


Brad Oscar, Alli Mauzey & More to Star in Immersive Musical WHISPER DARKLY Concept Ca PhotoBrad Oscar, Alli Mauzey & More to Star in Immersive Musical WHISPER DARKLY Concept Cast Album
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2024

The new immersive electro-swing musical Whisper Darkly – the first musical written in the retro-inspired genre – will release a concept cast album on Friday, February 23. Learn more about how to pre-s...


White Plains Performing Arts Center Presents Linda Eder, January 20 PhotoWhite Plains Performing Arts Center Presents Linda Eder, January 20
by A.A. Cristi - January 04, 2024

White Plains Performing Arts Center will present Linda Eder on Saturday, January 20 at 7:30pm. 


THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES Sets 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray And DVD PhotoTHE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES Sets 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray And DVD Release Dates
by Michael Major - January 02, 2024

Based on the Suzanne Collins best-selling novel of the same name, with a screenplay by Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt, and directed by Francis Lawrence, the star-studded cast features Tom Blyth (Be...


TOSOS Announces 50th Anniversary Season PRIDE HOUSE Premiering January 18 PhotoTOSOS Announces 50th Anniversary Season PRIDE HOUSE Premiering January 18
by A.A. Cristi - December 18, 2023

New York City's oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS (Artistic Director Mark Finley) has announced the launch of their 50th Anniversary Season, including two full productions, a...


Cinephobia Releasing Joins The Naughty List With 'Making The Yuletide Gay: A Very Spe PhotoCinephobia Releasing Joins The Naughty List With 'Making The Yuletide Gay: A Very Special Paul Lynde Christmas' This December
by Michael Major - December 11, 2023

MAKING THE YULETIDE GAY: A VERY SPECIAL PAUL LYNDE CHRISTMAS unites Michael Airington as Paul Lynde, Spencer Day as Tab Hunter, David Hernandez as Sal Mineo, David Maiocco as Liberace, Jack Plotnick a...


Feature: CONFESSIONS OF A SHOWGIRL BRINGS GLAMOUR TO THE STARBRIGHT THEATRE DEC. 12 PhotoFeature: CONFESSIONS OF A SHOWGIRL BRINGS GLAMOUR TO THE STARBRIGHT THEATRE DEC. 12
by Debbie Hall - December 08, 2023

Showgirls are a Las Vegas staple with glamour, style, and feathers. But what is the life of these performers really like? Maren Wade, who has performed as a showgirl, stars in Confessions of a Showgir...


Sierra Madre Playhouse To Celebrate 100th Anniversary With Diverse Slate Of Programmi PhotoSierra Madre Playhouse To Celebrate 100th Anniversary With Diverse Slate Of Programming In Spring 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2023

Sierra Madre Playhouse is gearing up to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a diverse lineup of programming in Spring 2024.


Broadway Chat Series DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK Season 4 Celebrates Silver W3 Award Win PhotoBroadway Chat Series DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK Season 4 Celebrates Silver W3 Award Win
by Blair Ingenthron - October 07, 2023

'Doris Dear’s Gurl Talk' Season 4 is celebrating winning the Silver W3 Award. The Broadway chat series, hosted by Doris Dear, takes viewers on a journey back to the golden era of entertainment with in...


Interview: Christine Lakin's Ever Revolving Around CINDY's THE DISCO BALL PhotoInterview: Christine Lakin's Ever Revolving Around CINDY's THE DISCO BALL
by Gil Kaan - October 03, 2023

Last year’s Garry Marshall Theatre production of Cindy & The Disco Ball returns reincarnated as Cindy & The Disco Ball: The Musical opening October 7, 2023. Both Joseph Leo Bwarie and Christine Lakin ...


CINDY & THE DISCO BALL Starring Saylor Bell Curda Will Open at The Garry Marshall The PhotoCINDY & THE DISCO BALL Starring Saylor Bell Curda Will Open at The Garry Marshall Theatre Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - September 16, 2023

This retro retelling of the Cinderella story whisks us back to the sun-kissed days and lava lamp lit nights of 1976 with an original musical score that blends the sounds of disco rhythms and Broadway ...


Gracie Abrams Band Member Little Monarch Shares New Single 'Same Old' PhotoGracie Abrams Band Member Little Monarch Shares New Single 'Same Old'
by Michael Major - September 14, 2023

'Same Old' follows Little Monarch's track 'Tears' and an extensive tour playing in Gracie Abrams band. The tour included multiple opening act performances for Taylor Swift on the Eras stadium tour. 'T...


Everett Bradley's HOLIDELIC Comes To Kaatsbaan Cultural Park For An Electrifying Holi PhotoEverett Bradley's HOLIDELIC Comes To Kaatsbaan Cultural Park For An Electrifying Holiday Funk Extravaganza
by A.A. Cristi - September 13, 2023

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park announces the highly anticipated Hudson Valley return of the GRAMMY-nominated rock percussionist Everett Bradley'siconic holiday funk revue, Holidelic on Fridays & Saturdays, D...


Christopher Sieber, Santino Fontana, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week PhotoChristopher Sieber, Santino Fontana, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - September 09, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrat...


A Night Of Halloween Glamour Comes to the Triad Theater PhotoA Night Of Halloween Glamour Comes to the Triad Theater
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2023

Celebrate the spooky season by haunting The Triad Theater for a night of incredible live music with Manhattan's hottest jazz band, Fleur Seule.


PHILADELPHIA BOUND? Fall Presents Over 120 Festivals, Block Parties, Shows, Charity E PhotoPHILADELPHIA BOUND? Fall Presents Over 120 Festivals, Block Parties, Shows, Charity Events and More
by Marina Kennedy - September 03, 2023

Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. 


44 – THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL Returns For A Third Term At The Bourb Photo44 – THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL Returns For A Third Term At The Bourbon Room Hollywood
by Blair Ingenthron - September 02, 2023

Eli Bauman, Monica Saunders-Weinberg, MB Artists, and Michael Donovan will present the return of 44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL (As Told Through the Hazy Recollection of Joe Biden), f...





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