On each half-hour episode of BAGGAGE, Jerry Springer guides the fun as one dater chooses among three contestants, who reveal the intimate secrets and hidden flaws that are typically kept under wraps to impress a first date. Each contestant enters with three suitcases
Bag&Baggage Productions Names Nik Whitcomb New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 30, 2022
Bag&Baggage now begins a new exciting chapter, ushered in by the appointment of their new Artistic Director Nik Whitcomb....
Jeff Howell Leads Masterclass With Performers Theatre Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2022
As part of the Performers Theatre Workshop's Professional Track, designed for students who are currently working professionally or who aspire to work professionally - Jeff Howell led a masterclass! The ProTrack students learned so much!...
THE LAST WHITE MAN Comes to The Vault Theatre
by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2022
Bag&Baggage Productions, Hillsboro’s resident professional theatre company, continues their work of interrogating Sheakespeare’s lasting impact with their upcoming production of The Last White Man by Bill Cain, Directed by B&B Founding Artistic Director Scott Palmer in his first return to The Va...
US Artists Diana Varco and Valerie David Bring Solo Plays To Gothenburg Fringe This Month
by Stephi Wild - September 06, 2022
Two fierce, courageous women, Diana Varco and Valerie David, are making a difference in the world; spreading hope and empowerment; true survivors who have made their mark by sharing their stories of overcoming insurmountable obstacles in their own lives through their solo plays. Their triumphs have ...
Valerie David Returns to Stockholm Fringe With New Solo Play Baggage From BaghDAD This September
by Stephi Wild - August 26, 2022
The 13th Annual Stockholm Fringe Festival (STOFF 2022) Presents Solo Show Baggage From BaghDAD: Becoming my Father's Daughter, One Middle Eastern Jewish Family's True Epic Journey to America....
Valerie David Brings New Solo Play BAGGAGE FROM BAGHDAD To Gothenburg Fringe This September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 24, 2022
Award-winning performer and playwright Valerie David will return to Gothenburg with the world premiere Baggage From BaghDAD: Becoming my father's daughter on September 8, 10 & 11. ...
Award-Winning Powerhouse US Artists Diana Varco And Valerie David Bring Solo Plays To Gothenburg Fringe In September
by A.A. Cristi - August 23, 2022
Two fierce, courageous women, Diana Varco and Valerie David, are making a difference in the world; spreading hope and empowerment; true survivors who have made their mark by sharing their stories of overcoming insurmountable obstacles in their own lives through their solo plays. Their triumphs have ...
VIDEO: Watch a Trailer For Lori Hamilton's NORTH STAR at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - June 27, 2022
Lori Hamilton is offering a sneak preview of her new show North Star (or what I listened to instead of my intuition) ahead of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. ...
Lori Hamilton's NORTH STAR to be Presented at Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 12, 2022
Lori Hamilton's North Star will be Presented at Edinburgh Fringe. These days New Yorker Lori Hamilton is a happy woman – but it’s been a bumpy road, especially with all that family baggage on board....
BWW Review: HAND TO GOD at Copley Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - June 05, 2022
A puppet show not for children....
APPROPRIATE by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Is a Must-See!
by - May 02, 2022
Special Offer - APPROPRIATE by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Is a Must-See!...
The Red Clay Strays Release Debut Album 'Moment of Truth'
by Michael Major - April 29, 2022
This 12-track album blends its unique individualities and influences to create a project that breathes raw honesty. Band members Brandon Coleman (lead vocals/guitar), Drew Nix (vocals/electric guitar/harmonica), Zach Rishel (electric guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass), and John Hall (drums) collaborated ...
Dark Horse Theatre Company Presents CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFOMATION
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2022
Dark Horse Theatre Company presents the Fauquier Premiere of Obie Award winning play Circle Mirror Transformation, written by Annie Baker and directed by Allison Turkel. ...
Staged Reading of BAGGAGE FROM BAGHDAD to be Presented at W.H.A.M. Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2022
In honor of Women’s History Month, the 7th Annual W.H.A.M. Festival of Manhattan will present Baggage From BaghDAD, a new solo play about the power of family and perseverance amid a harrowing past....
FINAL BLOW By Dana Aber is Coming to The Depot
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 16, 2022
Fresh from New York City, Dana Aber's newest solo show, FINAL BLOW, makes its Cleveland debut this February by special engagement with The Depot in a 5-performance whirlwind weekend. FINAL BLOW explores 'boundaries, bullies, besties, and blame' in a show-within-a-show construct....
Fran Lebowitz and David Schmader Comes to Benaroya Hall This Month
by Stephi Wild - February 03, 2022
For her long-awaited (and Covid-delayed) return to Benaroya Hall on Sunday February 27 at 7:30 pm, Fran Lebowitz will chat with Seattle favorite David Schmader and field audience questions. In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our ...
New 2022 Tour Dates Announced For Russell Kane and Rich Hall
by Stephi Wild - January 31, 2022
Russell Kane's bringing to town his gut-punch funny, searing, award-winning take on the two years we've just gone through. Hailed as the The Guardian's Number 1 comedy performance to come out of 2020 - this high-octane show brings nuclear-energy belly laughs and pant-wetting observations which prove...
Kid Ziggy Releases New Track 'Lipstick Stains' Ahead Of Valentines Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 28, 2022
As Valentine's Day approaches, Hip Hop artist Kid Ziggy gets vulnerable with the release of his smooth R&B inspired hit 'Lipstick Stains'' on all streaming platforms. ...
Bag&Baggage Productions to Present Virtual Workshop of OUR UTOPIA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2022
Bag&Baggage Productions will continue their 2021/22 season with a workshop production of Carlos-Zenen Trujillo’s Our Utopia., Join the actors, director, and playwright over Zoom on Wednesday, February 2nd, for a live script reading and talk-back discussion about the themes and stories presented i...
VIDEO: Josh Gad Stars in Peacock's WOLF LIKE ME Trailer
by Michael Major - January 04, 2022
Everyone brings their own set of baggage to a new relationship. Gary (Josh Gad) and Mary (Isla Fisher) are no different. Gary is an emotional wreck and struggles to provide for his daughter since the death of his wife. Mary has a secret she can’t bring herself to share with anyone. The universe br...
Josh Gad & Ishla Fisher Star in Peacock's WOLF LILKE ME
by Michael Major - December 09, 2021
Everyone brings their own set of baggage to a new relationship. Gary (Josh Gad) and Mary (Isla Fisher) are no different. Gary is an emotional wreck and struggles to provide for his daughter since the death of his wife. Mary has a secret she can’t bring herself to share with anyone. The universe ha...
FINAL BLOW By Dana Aber to Make NYC Debut at New York Theater Festival's Winterfest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 01, 2021
Dana Aber's newest solo show, FINAL BLOW, will make its festival debut this November as part of the New York Theater Festival's Winterfest. FINAL BLOW examines 'boundaries, besties, and blame.'...
Alan Cumming to Present Virtual Author's Talk on New Memoir With The National Arts Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2021
The National Arts Club will welcome back acclaimed actor, singer, activist, and New York Times bestselling author Alan Cumming on Tuesday, November 16 at 7:00 PM (ET) for a virtual author's talk about his new memoir Baggage: Tales from a Fully Packed Life....
Full Cast Announced As EXTRA BAGGAGE Unpacks in Atlanta
by A.A. Cristi - October 04, 2021
Robert King Jr. brings his new production about family ties, laughter, and love in his new play “Extra Baggage”. Produced by Encore Film and Music Studio's and AMC Performance Company's Rod Whittaker in Cooperation with King Productions....
Fran Lebowitz Will Appear at Roy Thomson Hall in May 2022
by Stephi Wild - July 19, 2021
The author, journalist & social commentator will appear on Thursday May 5th, 2022. Learn more about the appearance and how to purchase tickets here!...
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