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Twenty years to the day on Sunday, the two will be back on an Olympic broadcast in NBC's one-hour documentary Nancy & Tonya (7/6c) to discuss the soap opera-like scandal that riveted America

Creative Teams Confirmed For Goodspeed Musicals Five Show Season Photo Creative Teams Confirmed For Goodspeed Musicals Five Show Season
by A.A. Cristi - February 15, 2019

Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals has brought together an extraordinary group of artists to helm the five exciting productions planned this season: an All-American classic, a heart-warming musical tale, an electric dance-filled tuner, an extraordinary true story, and an inspirational jo...
TheatreZone Announces Its 2019-2020 Lineup; WONDERFUL TOWN, GYPSY, and More Photo TheatreZone Announces Its 2019-2020 Lineup; WONDERFUL TOWN, GYPSY, and More
by Julie Musbach - March 04, 2019

TheatreZone, a professional Equity theatre in Naples, Florida, that specializes in Broadway musicals, announces its 2019-2020 season shows. They are: Home for the Holidays (Dec. 13-15, 2019); Wonderful Town (Jan. 9-19, 2020); Tonya & Nancy: A Rock Opera (Feb. 6-16, 2020); Gypsy (March 5-15, 2020); a...
World Premiere Comedy ATTACK OF THE SECOND BANANAS Opens March 1st At Zephyr Theatre Photo World Premiere Comedy ATTACK OF THE SECOND BANANAS Opens March 1st At Zephyr Theatre
by Julie Musbach - February 06, 2019

Menander Productions and Jamie Pierce have announced a limited engagement of the world premiere comedy Attack of the Second Bananas by Gina Torrecilla at the Zephyr Theatre in West Hollywood. Directed by Ryan Bergmann, opening is set for Friday, March 1, at 8pm and the limited run will play through ...
Powerful Team Assembled For Playwrights For A Cause 2018  Photo Powerful Team Assembled For Playwrights For A Cause 2018 
by Stephi Wild - July 21, 2018

PLANET CONNECTIONS' PLAYWRIGHTS FOR A CAUSE: This year, this event, designed to address a powerful social and topical issue facing our society today through engaging stage works, will explore the distinctions between gender and sexuality. The event will benefit THE ALI FORNEY CENTER....
BWW Album Review: TONYA AND NANCY Gets High Marks Photo BWW Album Review: TONYA AND NANCY Gets High Marks
by Amanda Prahl - October 15, 2018

Figure skating and musical theatre feel like perfect partners: both involve heightened drama, intense training, and occasionally questionable costume choices. So it seems incredible that there hasn't really been a musical about figure skating before - until now....
The New Group Announces Final Extension of GOOD FOR OTTO Photo The New Group Announces Final Extension of GOOD FOR OTTO
by Julie Musbach - March 14, 2018

The New Group has announced a second extension for the New York premiere production of David Rabe's Good for Otto, which will now play its final performance on Sunday, April 15.  Due to demand, the company previously announced a one week extension through April 8....
Celebration to Give an Intimate Presentation of THE PRODUCERS Photo Celebration to Give an Intimate Presentation of THE PRODUCERS
by Julie Musbach - May 16, 2019

Celebration, under the artistic direction of Michael A. Shepperd, presents the second show in its 2019 season, the Los Angeles intimate theatre premiere of THE PRODUCERS, A New Mel Brooks Musical, book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, choreography by Janet Roston, mus...
Photo Flash: Andre De Shields Receives Key To The City Of Baltimore Photo Photo Flash: Andre De Shields Receives Key To The City Of Baltimore
by Stephi Wild - August 22, 2019

On Monday, August 19, 2019, Tony and Emmy Award winning actor André De Shields took the Amtrak Acela to Baltimore for a day of celebration....
ABC News Will Air TRUTH AND LIES: THE TONYA HARDING STORY Saturday, June 16 Photo ABC News Will Air TRUTH AND LIES: THE TONYA HARDING STORY Saturday, June 16
by Macon Prickett - June 14, 2018

ABC presents a two-hour television special that features an emotional interview with figure skater Tonya Harding, who opens up about her life now, her childhood and her past, discussing the attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan that dominated headlines for weeks and the alleged tumultuous relations...
Abingdon Theatre Company Sets Cast For TONYA & NANCY: THE ROCK OPERA Photo Abingdon Theatre Company Sets Cast For TONYA & NANCY: THE ROCK OPERA
by A.A. Cristi - February 01, 2019

Abingdon Theatre Company, in association with Paul Boghosian and Jim Kierstead, Executive Producer, will present a special one-night only concert of Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera, a darkly comedic original musical done with a great deal of heart, with libretto and concept by Elizabeth Searle and mus...
THE CHURCH OF MODERN LOVE July Workshop Run Casting Announced Photo THE CHURCH OF MODERN LOVE July Workshop Run Casting Announced
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2018

With a Machete Productions, in association with Haven Theatre, is thrilled to present The Church of Modern Love, a new rock musical experience, with music, lyrics and book by Davyd Reddyk and Ethan Krupp. This workshop-run will play at the Den Theatre - Bookspan Theatre from July 17th - 28th. The Ch...
Video: Get A First Look At Goodspeed Musicals' BILLY ELLIOT Photo Video: Get A First Look At Goodspeed Musicals' BILLY ELLIOT
by Alan Henry - September 17, 2019

Sometimes being brave means being yourself! This fall Goodspeed Musicals' production of Billy Elliot The Musical will spark with infectious energy. This tour-de-force of dance based on the British movie of the same name, will run September 13 a?' November 24 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. [O...
Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS Announce THE LOST EPISODES - THE VALENTINE EDITI Photo Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS Announce THE LOST EPISODES - THE VALENTINE EDITION
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2019

Chicago's favorite drag seniors start 2019 with LOVE in Hell in a Handbag Productions' beloved parody THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes - The Valentine Edition, written by Artistic Director David Cerda and directed by Jon Martinez. Dorothy, Blanche, Sophia and Rose return February 8 - March 10, 20...
Theater Resources Unlimited Announces The 2018 Bootcamp Weekend Intensive For Showcas Photo Theater Resources Unlimited Announces The 2018 Bootcamp Weekend Intensive For Showcase Producing
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2018

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the 2018 Bootcamp Weekend Intensive for Showcase Producing on Saturday, April 28, 2018 & Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 10am - 6pm at Nola Studios, 244 W. 54th Street, 5th floor. Registration is $270 for non-members ($225 for TRU members, $290 for Membership/...
VIDEO: Watch Allison Janney's Oscars Acceptance Speech Photo VIDEO: Watch Allison Janney's Oscars Acceptance Speech
by Macon Prickett - March 04, 2018

Allison Janney has just won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in I, TONYA. The actress starred as Prudy Pingleton in the big screen adaptation of HAIRSPRAY. She recently starred on Broadway SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION for which she received a Tony Award nomina...
Broadway Records Announces TONYA & NANCY (HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ROCK OPERA) Photo Broadway Records Announces TONYA & NANCY (HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ROCK OPERA)
by A.A. Cristi - September 26, 2018

Broadway Records today announced that Tonya & Nancy (Highlights from the Rock Opera) - Live at Feinstein's/54 Below will be released digitally and in stores on Friday, September 28, 2018. The album is currently available for pre- order at www.BroadwayRecords.com....
Celebration Extends CABARET Photo Celebration Extends CABARET
by Julie Musbach - June 22, 2018

Celebration Theatre is thrilled to announce that their smash-hit third and final show of its 2017-2018 season, CABARET, is extending through Sunday, August 5 at Celebration Theatre @ the Lex Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave. in Los Angeles (now known as the Kit Kat Klub!)....
Jessica Vosk, Julia Murney & More Will Star in New Works at Eugene O'Neill Theater Ce Photo Jessica Vosk, Julia Murney & More Will Star in New Works at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Summer Conference
by Nicole Rosky - June 17, 2019

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announces casting and creative teams for the summer season of new musicals and plays selected for development at the National Music Theater Conference and National Playwrights Conference....
Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS Announce THE LOST EPISODES - THE VALENTINE EDITI Photo Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS Announce THE LOST EPISODES - THE VALENTINE EDITION
by Julie Musbach - January 08, 2019

Chicago's favorite drag seniors start 2019 with LOVE in Hell in a Handbag Productions' beloved parody THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes - The Valentine Edition, written by Artistic Director David Cerda and directed by Jon Martinez. Dorothy, Blanche, Sophia and Rose return February 8 - March 10, 20...
VIDEO: Broadway Stars from HAMILTON, MEAN GIRLS, FUN HOME, THE BOOK OF MORMON, and Mo Photo VIDEO: Broadway Stars from HAMILTON, MEAN GIRLS, FUN HOME, THE BOOK OF MORMON, and More Sing 'We Are the World'
by Julie Musbach - June 27, 2018

Yael Silver, Robin Carus and Van Dean today released “We Are The World,” a music video featuring an all-star roster of theater artists and calling for healing and unity in the world today. Participating artists include Christy Altomare, Kelli Barrett, Andrew Burns, Nikki Renee Daniels, Jordan Donica...
Nancy Cartwright to Reprise Role of Rufus in Live-Action KIM POSSIBLE Photo Nancy Cartwright to Reprise Role of Rufus in Live-Action KIM POSSIBLE
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 14, 2019

Emmy and Annie Award-winning voice actress Nancy Cartwright ('The Simpsons') will reprise her role as the voice of fan-favorite Rufus the Naked mole-rat in the upcoming live-action 'Kim Possible' Disney Channel Original Movie, premiering FRIDAY, FEB. 15 (8:00–9:32 p.m. EST/PST), on Disney Channel an...
POLLYANNA Set to Open At Artisan Center Theater Photo POLLYANNA Set to Open At Artisan Center Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2018

POLLYANNA opens at Artisan Center Theater on Today, May 10, 2018 and runs through Saturday, May 26, 2018. The 150 seat Second Stage theater is located at 444 East Pipeline Road in Hurst. Performances are at 7:00pm on Todays and Fridays and 3:30pm on Saturdays. Reserved seating tickets are $22.00 for...
The Ninth Share Theatrical Concept Album OLYMPIC DREAM/NIGHTMARE Photo The Ninth Share Theatrical Concept Album OLYMPIC DREAM/NIGHTMARE
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 21, 2019

New funk/rock outfit The Ninth recently shared their album Olympic Dream/Nightmare. A musical explosion combines rock & roll, funk and soul as it scoops listeners up for a unique dive into the story of one of the world's biggest sports scandals: the 1994 skating controversy between Nancy Kerrigan an...
THE CHURCH OF MODERN LOVE July Workshop Run Casting Announced Photo THE CHURCH OF MODERN LOVE July Workshop Run Casting Announced
by Julie Musbach - June 27, 2018

With a Machete Productions, in association with Haven Theatre, is thrilled to present The Church of Modern Love, a new rock musical experience, with music, lyrics and book by Davyd Reddyk and Ethan Krupp. This workshop-run will play at the Den Theatre - Bookspan Theatre from July 17th - 28th. The Ch...
Allison Janney Wins the Oscar for Performance in I, TONYA Photo Allison Janney Wins the Oscar for Performance in I, TONYA
by Nicole Rosky - March 04, 2018

Allison Janney has just won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in I, TONYA. The actress starred as Prudy Pingleton in the big screen adaptation of HAIRSPRAY. She recently starred on Broadway SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION for which she received a Tony Award nominatio...




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