A Brief History of Broadway Superstar: Harvey Fierstein
by Julie Musbach - November 03, 2018 If you've never heard of Harvey Fierstein, it's a bit hard to explain why. A four time Tony Award winner, Fierstein has had a hand in a seemingly endless list of projects from Hairspray to Kinky Boots to Mulan. Now, he's back on the Broadway marquee with his revamped production of The Torch Song Tri... 
BWW Review: Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl Bring Harvey Fierstein's Groundbreaking TORCH SONG Back To Broadway
by Michael Dale - November 01, 2018 The play is no longer titled TORCH SONG TRILOGY and the venue is no longer known as The Little Theatre, but there's still a marvelous homecoming taking place at The Helen Hayes, where Second Stage's recent Off-Broadway revival of Harvey Fierstein's groundbreaking TORCH SONG has transferred to the ho... 
ABC News Presents An Exclusive Primetime Special On 17-Year-Old Shark Attack Survivor Paige Winter
by A.A. Cristi - August 26, 2020 On June 2, 2019, North Carolina teenager Paige Winter was swimming in waist-deep water when suddenly a shark attacked – and in an instant – life would never be the same. Following Winter's story for more than a year, Robin Roberts and ABC News chronicle her unprecedented journey: from the harrowing ... 
Photo Flash: Backstage at the First Preview of TORCH SONG on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - October 10, 2018 Previews have officially begun for Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song, ahead of a Thursday, November 1 opening night at Broadway's Hayes Theater.... 
Southbank Centre Announces 3-Month Season Of Events Broadcast From The RFH and Beyond
by Stephi Wild - September 03, 2020 The Southbank Centre today announces details about Inside Out, a brand-new online season of music, literature and comedy from 17 September - 30 December.... 
TORCH SONG Announces Rush Ticket Policy
by Julie Musbach - October 08, 2018 Preview performances begin tomorrow for the new production of Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song at Broadway's Hayes Theater, the same Broadway stage where the Tony Award-winning 1982 premiere forever changed the face of popular entertainment and ushered in a new era of American understanding of love and... 
University Of Arizona School Of Theatre, Film & Television Announces I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN 2021 Line-up
by A.A. Cristi - April 14, 2021 The University of Arizona's School of Theatre, Film & Television presents the 16th edition of I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN, the annual showcase of undergraduate thesis films celebrating a wide range of new filmmaking voices graduating from the School's nationally ranked Film & Television program.... 
Review Roundup: Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG Opens on Broadway- All the Reviews!
by Nicole Rosky - November 01, 2018 Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song opens tonight, Thursday, November 1 at The Hayes Theater (Broadway's Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street).... 
Theater Stories: ROCK OF AGES, LOBBY HERO, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME & More About The Hayes Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 04, 2021 Today's Theater Stories features the Hayes Theater! Learn about Broadway's smallest theater, which has presented shows including Rock of Ages, Lobby Hero, What the Constitution Means to Me, Grand Horizons and many more!... 
BWW Interview: Michelle J Rodriguez Opens Up About MICHA MUSICA: IN TRANSIT at Joe's Pub
by Chris Struck - February 18, 2020 Chris Struck and Michelle J. Rodriguez discuss Micha Musica: In Transit, and what it means to her to share her upbringing, latinx experience, and to bring her buenavibra spirit to the five boroughs.... 
The Public Theater Announces Artistic Leadership Promotions for Bryan Joseph Lee, Roxanna Barrios and Yuvika Tolani
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 15, 2020 The Public Theater today announced the promotions of Roxanna Barrios, Bryan Joseph Lee, and Yuvika Tolani. The promotions celebrate and recognize Barrios, Lee, and Tolani's continued leadership, growth, and significant impact across the organization during their tenures.... 
Rayland Baxter Releases Official Video for CASANOVA, European Tour Starts Friday
by Tori Hartshorn - October 04, 2018 Rayland Baxter is sharing a brand new video for his song 'Casanova', the lead single from his latest LP Wide Awake today. 'Casanova' has been shooting up the Triple Acharts, currently sitting at #11 and is poised to break into the top 10 next week; GQ named it one of their Songs of the Summer 2018.... 
Harvey Fierstein is Working on a Play About His 'Old Friend' Bella Abzug
by Stephi Wild - November 06, 2018 The revival of Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song opened last week, but the Broadway icon is already thinking about what's next.... 
Photo Coverage: Broadway Snuggles Up with Puppies at Second Stage Benefit, Honoring Harvey Fierstein!
by Jennifer Broski - November 13, 2018 Second Stage Theater, now celebrating its 40th Anniversary, just hosted their Fall Benefit yesterday at Terminal 5 (610 West 56th Street), honoring Tony Award winner and Second Stage Theater alum Harvey Fierstein. The evening featured performances and appearances by Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter, Rosie... 
Photo Coverage: Inside The TORCH SONG Opening Night Celebration
by Walter McBride - November 02, 2018 Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song opened last night, Thursday, November 1 at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the opening night celebration below!... 
Los Angeles Master Chorale to Perform Fauré's REQUIEM Led by Jenny Wong
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 09, 2020 The Los Angeles Master Chorale, led by Associate Conductor Jenny Wong, will perform Fauré's Requiem on March 28 & 29 at Walt Disney Concert Hall in a program that pairs the lush work with Frank Martin's exquisite Mass for Double Choir, a personal contemplation of God rooted in chant, and Roxanna Pan... 
VIDEO: Harvey Fierstein Talks Playing Edna vs. Albin, the HAIRSPRAY Film, and More on Watch What Happens Live
by Stephi Wild - October 17, 2018 Harvey Fierstein appeared on last night's Watch What Happens Live. He talked about the difference between playing Edna in Hairspray and Albin in La Cage Aux Folles. Fierstein also revealed that he has never seen John Travolta's portrayal of Edna in the Hairspray film.... 
Raymond Nagem to Perform Concert for St. John the Divine's TUESDAYS AT 6
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 19, 2021 These recitals feature the music staff of the Cathedral, performing both in the great space of the Cathedral's Gothic interior and in the more intimate surroundings of their own living rooms. This week, Associate Music Director Raymond Nagem will perform music by Marcel Dupré, Johann Sebastian Bach,... 
University Of Arizona's School Of Theatre, Film & Television to Present Digital Industry Event
by A.A. Cristi - July 09, 2020 The University of Arizona's School of Theatre, Film & Television presents the 15th edition of I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN (IDIWS), the annual showcase of undergraduate thesis films celebrating a wide range of new filmmaking voices. This year, the event will include a series of sidebar conversations featur... 
GMCLA Appoints Acclaimed Jenny Wong As Interim Artistic Director And Conductor
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2019 Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA), one of the country's longest-running and largest LGBTQ arts organizations, announced today that internationally-acclaimed conductor Jenny Wong will serve as Interim Artistic Director and Conductor beginning in September and will conduct the upcoming concerts ... 
BWW Review: MY MIDLIFE CABARET a Showstopping Event
by Don Grigware - March 26, 2019 If you look closely at the photo above, you see a woman looking at an image of herself in the mirror. However, the two womern are decidedly different in dress and demeanor. The image wears a smile and is happy; perhaps the woman on the opposite side wishes she were living her life on the other side.... 
TV: Watch Highlights of Michael Urie and Company in TORCH SONG on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2018 ... 
TORCH SONG Plays Final Performance on Broadway Today, January 6
by Stephi Wild - January 06, 2019 The acclaimed production of Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song ends its run today, January 6, 2019 at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). The play will embark on a national tour launching fall 2019 at Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre. The national tour will star Michael Uri... 
Possum Point Players Presents DIXIE SWIM CLUB
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2019 Summer is almost here and it's time to hit the beach for a "group swim" with the Possum Point Players' presentation of "The Dixie Swim Club." Show dates for this funny and touching play are June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16. Theatre goers are advised to purchase tickets early; the June 9 matinee is alrea... 
TORCH SONG to Hold Performance Benefiting Actors Fund 1/4
by Julie Musbach - December 20, 2018 The Actors Fund announced today that Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song has donated a block of tickets to their Friday, January 4, 2019 performance at 7:30 pm to benefit The Actors Fund on at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th St.).... |
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