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In life there are habits that bring people together in very unexpected ways. A few years ago on a bowfishing trip, Chuck Belmore, Jon Justice, and JP Morris met on a boat headed out to do what they all three loved to do

Review: PERFECTION, OF A KIND: BRITTEN VS AUDEN, Southbank Centre Photo Review: PERFECTION, OF A KIND: BRITTEN VS AUDEN, Southbank Centre
by Alexander Cohen - November 06, 2023

Less a bust up of two of the 20th century’s great British artists, Perfection, of a Kind: Britten vs Auden is a celebration of the artists’ curious friendship, and shared artistic virtuosity. Deftly curated musical and poetic extracts from Auden and a young Britten, it is left up to us to decide how...


Videos: Watch SISTER ACT 2 Reunion With Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy & More Photo Videos: Watch SISTER ACT 2 Reunion With Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy & More
by Josh Sharpe - June 05, 2024

As previously reported, The View hosted a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit on Wednesday. The event show featured Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Marc Shaiman, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more. Watch clips from the reunion now! ...


Broadway Bound Kids Benefit Raises Over $45,000 For NYC Arts Education Photo Broadway Bound Kids Benefit Raises Over $45,000 For NYC Arts Education
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2025

On March 10th, Broadway Bound Kids celebrated its third annual Benefit Concert, Raise Your Voice! The evening included a debut of the inaugural Broadway Bound Legacy Award to its first recipients, Josh Groban and his Find Your Light Foundation....


Student Blog: Two Tips for a Totally Awesome College Experience Photo Student Blog: Two Tips for a Totally Awesome College Experience
by Student Blogger: Carissa Ferguson - April 01, 2024

From my perspective, there is one crucial way to stay afloat in college - organization and planning. It took me a while to get to where I am today, but as a second semester senior, I feel confident that I can navigate whatever chaos gets thrown my way. Using trial and error, I was able to find a few...


Video: Watch Preview of SISTER ACT 2 Reunion on THE VIEW Photo Video: Watch Preview of SISTER ACT 2 Reunion on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - June 03, 2024

As previously announced, The View will be airing a reunion show on Wednesday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Ahead of the show, The View released a preview video teasing some guest appearances including Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Watch th...


Video: Go Inside SISTER ACT's First Rehearsal at Aurora Theatre Photo Video: Go Inside SISTER ACT's First Rehearsal at Aurora Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 02, 2024

Take an inside look at the first rehearsal for Sister act, the final show of Aurora Theatre's 28th season. ...


Student Blog: Glass Slippers and Rehearsal Schedules Photo Student Blog: Glass Slippers and Rehearsal Schedules
by Student Blogger: Olivia Corliss - October 24, 2025

Back to school means back onstage! Here’s how I found the perfect fit for Sophomore year at Boston Conservatory....


Holiday Parody A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS To Return To Seattle Public Theater Photo Holiday Parody A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS To Return To Seattle Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2023

'A Very Die Hard Christmas' returns to Seattle Public Theater for another holiday season of hilarious parody. Don't miss this smash hit show!...


Photos: Take a Look Inside the SISTER ACT 2 Reunion Photo Photos: Take a Look Inside the SISTER ACT 2 Reunion
by Josh Sharpe - June 04, 2024

As previously announced, The View will be airing a reunion show tomorrow to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Ahead of the show, The View has released new photos from the event featuring guest appearances including Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. T...


Shawna Hamic and River Medway Will Lead UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE S Photo Shawna Hamic and River Medway Will Lead UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH; Full Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - October 19, 2023

Shawna Hamic (Orange is the New Black, 1776 on Broadway) will lead the cast of the critically-acclaimed musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch at Birmingham Hippodrome from Thursday 11 to Saturday 13 April 2024 opposite Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK star River Medway as Ariel....


Interview: Sandro Monetti Anxious To Have A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS Photo Interview: Sandro Monetti Anxious To Have A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS
by Gil Kaan - November 30, 2023

Jeff Schell and The Habit’s A Very Die Hard Christmas opens December 10, 2023 at Theatre 40. Celebrating the film’s 35th anniversary, Sandro Monetti directs this musical parody with the cast of Nick Versteeg, Lauren Samuels, Jesse Merlin, Raymund King, Nick Bredosky, and Theatre 40 favorites Roslyn ...


THE VIEW to Host SISTER ACT 2 Anniversary Reunion Next Week Photo THE VIEW to Host SISTER ACT 2 Anniversary Reunion Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024

Tune into The View next week to see a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit! On Wednesday, June 5, The View will host an event show featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, music supervisor Marc Shaiman, and composer Mervyn ...


Video: Whoopi Goldberg Recalls Offering Pope Francis an Appearance in SISTER ACT 3 Photo Video: Whoopi Goldberg Recalls Offering Pope Francis an Appearance in SISTER ACT 3
by Josh Sharpe - May 09, 2024

On Wednesday, EGOT winner and host of The View Whoopi Goldberg stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss her new memoir, Bits and Pieces. During the interview, she highlighted her affinity for the current head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, and recalled her interaction with him...


Review: TITANISH at Seattle Public Theater Photo Review: TITANISH at Seattle Public Theater
by Jay Irwin - August 24, 2024

Star-crossed lovers, a doomed ship, an iceberg, a gem, and a big damn door. I am, of course, Dear Readers, talking about “Titanic” or rather in this case, the parody from The Habit and Seattle Public Theater, “Titanish”. It’s back for another summer run and once again a must see!...


Student Blog: Writers Block Photo Student Blog: Writers Block
by Student Blogger: Olivia Mathis - August 04, 2024

I imagine that I will magically wake up one day and suddenly something will change. I think that if I could just have more time and ideal conditions, I would get more done. But this is rarely the case. The truth is, there will never be a perfect time to write....


THE VIEW to Host SISTER ACT 2 Anniversary Reunion Next Week Photo THE VIEW to Host SISTER ACT 2 Anniversary Reunion Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024

Tune into The View next week to see a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit! On Wednesday, June 5, The View will host an event show featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, music supervisor Marc Shaiman, and composer Mervyn ...


Review: A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS at Seattle Public Theater Photo Review: A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS at Seattle Public Theater
by Jay Irwin - November 23, 2024

Dear Readers, let’s set the way back machine to 2018 when Jeff Schell, The Habit Comedy Troupe, and Mark Siano in conjunction with Seattle Public Theater gifted us that holiday season with “A Very Die Hard Christmas”. Since then we’ve endured political turmoil and a pandemic, but the glory that is “...


SISTER ACT Musical to Tour Sydney and Melbourne in 2024 Photo SISTER ACT Musical to Tour Sydney and Melbourne in 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - February 03, 2024

Get ready to sing and dance as the hit musical comedy, Sister Act, makes its Australian debut in Sydney and Melbourne. Don't miss this heavenly production coming to the Capitol Theatre and Regent Theatre in 2024....


Student Blog: Two Tips for a Totally Awesome College Experience Photo Student Blog: Two Tips for a Totally Awesome College Experience
by Student Blogger: Carissa Ferguson - April 01, 2024

From my perspective, there is one crucial way to stay afloat in college - organization and planning. It took me a while to get to where I am today, but as a second semester senior, I feel confident that I can navigate whatever chaos gets thrown my way. Using trial and error, I was able to find a few...


OH, MARY!, DEAD OUTLAW & More Win 2024 Off Broadway Alliance Awards Photo OH, MARY!, DEAD OUTLAW & More Win 2024 Off Broadway Alliance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

The Off Broadway Alliance has revealed the winners of the 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards. See the full list!...


SISTER'S SUMMER SCHOOL CATECHISM: GOD NEVER TAKES A VACATION! Comes to City Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

City Theatre will welcome back Kimberly Richards in a special City Theatre event, Sister’s Summer School Catechism: God Never Takes a Vacation! by Maripat Donovan. ...


Stage and Screen Actress Dame Maggie Smith Dies at 89 Photo Stage and Screen Actress Dame Maggie Smith Dies at 89
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Dame Maggie Smith has died at age 89. Perhaps best known for her screen roles in the Harry Potter film series and Downton Abbey, Smith also had several stage credits to her name, and won a Tony Award in 1990....


Jonathan Maitland's THE INTERVIEW Will Be Available to Stream Online This Month Photo Jonathan Maitland's THE INTERVIEW Will Be Available to Stream Online This Month
by Stephi Wild - December 01, 2023

Presented by Original Theatre Online in association with Park Theatre, Jonathan Maitland's play The Interview starring Tibu Fortes as Martin Bashir and Yolanda Kettle as Diana, Princess of Wales, will be available to stream online from 21 December 2023, following its recent stage premiere. ...


JURASSIC PARKING LOT Roars Into Seattle Public Theater This Summer Photo JURASSIC PARKING LOT Roars Into Seattle Public Theater This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - July 17, 2025

From the creators of A Very Die Hard Christmas and Titanish comes the latest epic parody from The Habit Comedy—JURASSIC PARKING LOT, stomping into Seattle Public Theater on Green Lake from August 22 to September 14, 2025....


SISTER SOPHIA KICKS THE HABIT to Debut at 2025 Hamilton Fringe Festival Photo SISTER SOPHIA KICKS THE HABIT to Debut at 2025 Hamilton Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - July 08, 2025

Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit, a bold and funny one-woman play about faith, doubt, and divine liberation, premieres at the 2025 Hamilton Fringe Festival, July 18–27 at The Players’ Guild of Hamilton. Written and performed by Lisa Randall....






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