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Christine Pedi's GREAT DAMES CABARET Presented By Gulfshore Playhouse & Norris Center
by Beau Higgins - April 27, 2011

Long time Forbidden Broadway Diva Christine Pedi sings songs about and made famous by the great ladies of the stage, screen and beyond. With comic flair & warm appreciation, she conjures up Ethel Merman, Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, Julie Andrews and more as well as classic tunes first populariz...


Craig Laurie Stars In Nine At Phoenix Theatre 4/13
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2011

Craig Laurie, who originated the role of Bob Crewe in the Chicago company of Jersey Boys, will head the cast of The Phoenix Theatre's upcoming production of the Tony Award winning Yeston/Kopit musical, Nine....


FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Opens at York Little Theatre 9/4
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2009

York Little Theatre will present Gerard Alessandrini's cabaret -style comedy musical, Forbidden Broadway: greatest Hits, which is a loving lampoon of Broadway's greatest moments, and pays tribute to its hit musicals and top performers....


VTA Presents FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, 2/19
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2011

Victoria Theatre Association presents Forbidden Broadway : Dances with the Stars as part of the Universal 1 Variety Series, Saturday, February 19 at 7:30 pm in the historic Victoria Theatre. ...


Portland Ovations Presents FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, 11/5
by Nicole Rosky - October 20, 2010

Portland Ovations presents the winner of a Tony Award Honor for Excellence in Theater, Forbidden Broadway, on Friday, November 5th at 8:00 p.m. at Portland's Merrill Auditorium. The concert spoofs over 30 shows and personalities from the past and present of The Great White Way. ...


Christine Pedi Presents THERE'S NO BIZNESS LIKE SNOW BIZNESS! Beginning 12/5
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2010

Do you hear what I hear? Christine Pedi is lovingly lampooning all your favorite divas in her annual holiday show CHRISTINE PEDI'S THERE'S NO BIZNESS LIKE SNOW BIZNESS! ...


Menier Chocolate Factory's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Opens To Raves; Runs Through 9/13
by Ali Leskowitz - July 23, 2009

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY is a runaway hit at London's Menier Chocolate Factory, where the show opened for a twelve-week run on July 2 to raves and crowds. The legendary theatrical lampoon, which ended (at least for the time being) its 27-year New York run on March 1, has been retooled for London and resta...


Applause Theatre & Cinema Books Presents FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: BEHIND THE MYLAR CURTAIN, Kicks Off 11/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 04, 2009

Applause Theatre & Cinema Books is proud to announce the release of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: BEHIND THE MYLAR CURTAIN by Gerard Alessandrini with Michael Portantiere, a chronicle of Forbidden Broadway, the longest-running musical revue in the world and hailed by The New Yorker as 'the funniest show in Ne...


Amas Musical Theatre Announces SONG SALON Cast
by Nicole Rosky - November 03, 2010

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff/Producing Artistic Director) announced the cast accompanying Forbidden Broadway's Gerard Alessandrini in the launch of the 'The Amas Musical Theatre Song Salon'. They include several Broadway and Forbidden Broadway veterans including: Cristina Bianco (2009 Drama ...


UNLV Performing Arts Center Celebrates Holidays with A FORBIDDEN BROADWAY CHRISTMAS, 12/5
by Jessica Lewis - November 16, 2009

The UNLV Performing Arts Center celebrates the holiday season with A Forbidden Broadway Christmas, conducted by Catherine Stornetta and with the UNLV Jazz Symphony, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 as part of the New York Stage & Beyond Series, From the mischievous merry-makers who brought you Forbidde...


UNLV Performing Arts Center Celebrates Holidays with A FORBIDDEN BROADWAY CHRISTMAS, 12/5
by Jessica Lewis - November 16, 2009

The UNLV Performing Arts Center celebrates the holiday season with A Forbidden Broadway Christmas, conducted by Catherine Stornetta and with the UNLV Jazz Symphony, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 as part of the New York Stage & Beyond Series, From the mischievous merry-makers who brought you Forbidde...


UNLV Performing Arts Center Celebrates Holidays with A FORBIDDEN BROADWAY CHRISTMAS, 12/5
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2009

The UNLV Performing Arts Center celebrates the holiday season with A Forbidden Broadway Christmas, conducted by Catherine Stornetta and with the UNLV Jazz Symphony, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 as part of the New York Stage & Beyond Series, From the mischievous merry-makers who brought you Forbidde...


Christine Pedi Presents THERE'S NO BIZNESS LIKE SNOW BIZNESS!
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2010

Do you hear what I hear? Christine Pedi is lovingly lampooning all your favorite divas in her annual holiday show CHRISTINE PEDI'S THERE'S NO BIZNESS LIKE SNOW BIZNESS! ...


'Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab' Opens 9/17; Dedicated to Memory of Alvin Colt
by Faetra Petillo - September 04, 2008

Gerard Alessandrini's new edition, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY GOES TO REHAB will open on Wednesday, September 17th at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47th Street). The show is now in previews. This edition is dedicated to the memory of the legendary Alvin Colt, who designed the show's costumes for 15 yea...


VTA Presents FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, 2/19
by Nicole Rosky - January 28, 2011

Victoria Theatre Association presents Forbidden Broadway : Dances with the Stars as part of the Universal 1 Variety Series, Saturday, February 19 at 7:30 pm in the historic Victoria Theatre. ...


Amas Musicals Launches SONG SALON Celebrating The American Songbook 11/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 19, 2010

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff/Producing Artistic Director) is launching a new program series called "The Amas Musical Theatre Song Salon", with inaugural guest Gerard Alessandrini, Tony Award-winning creator of Forbidden Broadway....


FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Behind the Mylar Curtain Book Now Avaliable
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 10, 2009

'Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain' written by Gerard Alessandrini with Michael Portantiere, has just been released....


FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Opens at York Little Theatre 9/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 13, 2009

York Little Theatre will present Gerard Alessandrini's cabaret -style comedy musical, Forbidden Broadway: greatest Hits, which is a loving lampoon of Broadway's greatest moments, and pays tribute to its hit musicals and top performers....


FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Celebration Comes to Birdland Nov. 23
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2009

On Monday, November 23 at 9:30 pm, Jim Caruso's Cast Party the weekly event held at Birdland, 315 West 44th Street (bet 8th & 9th Ave) will open with a special celebration / book release party for 'Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain'. Creator Gerard Alessandrini will be performing along wi...


FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Celebration Comes to Birdland Nov. 23
by Robert Diamond - November 16, 2009

On Monday, November 23 at 9:30 pm, Jim Caruso's Cast Party the weekly event held at Birdland, 315 West 44th Street (bet 8th & 9th Ave) will open with a special celebration / book release party for 'Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain'. Creator Gerard Alessandrini will be performing along wi...


AMAS Presents NELLIE BEEZER'S MELTING POT FOLLIES OF 1922 10/12
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2010

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff/Producing Artistic Director) will present free staged readings of "Nellie Beezer's Melting Pot Follies of 1922", a new musical written by Phillip George (co-creator of SHOUT! The Mod Musical and long-time co-director of Forbidden Broadway) and Kathy Griffith, wit...


NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL Returns To Theatre Row, Opens 1/9
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2011

No one in the news is safe! NEWSical the Musical, the 2010 Drama Desk-nominated comedy revue, is back lampooning current events, headlines, newsmakers, celebrities and politicians....


Amas MT Presents NELLIE BEEZER'S MELTING POT FOLLIES Reading, 10/11-10/12
by Sophie Schulman - September 27, 2010

Amas Musical Theatre will present free staged readings of NELLIE BEEZER'S MELTING POT FOLLIES OF 1922, a new musical written by Phillip George and Kathy Griffith, with additional material by Gerard Alessandrini and David Caldwell. The readings, also directed by Phillip George, will take place on Mon...


Le Petit Theatre Presents FORBIDDEN BROADWAY 11/5-19
by Sophie Schulman - October 22, 2010

Le Petit Theatre brings the long-running Tony Award-winning revue FORBIDDEN BROADWAY to the Main Stage November 5-19. This hilarious and ever-evolving show, tailored for New Orleans audiences, features parodies of hits and hitmakers old and new that will strike the funny bone of even those with only...


Amas MT Presents NELLIE BEEZER'S MELTING POT FOLLIES Reading, 10/12
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2010

Amas Musical Theatre will present free staged readings of NELLIE BEEZER'S MELTING POT FOLLIES OF 1922, a new musical written by Phillip George and Kathy Griffith, with additional material by Gerard Alessandrini and David Caldwell. The readings, also directed by Phillip George, will take place on Mon...






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