Andrew Simmons

Review: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Mānoa Valley Theatre
by F.H. Kekoa - Nov 26, 2025

What did our critic think of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Mānoa Valley Theatre?

Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Mānoa Valley Theatre
by F.H. Kekoa - Jul 23, 2025

Whether you’re a diehard Sondheim superfan or brand-new to the Sondheim universe, as the opening number itself states, there is certainly “something for everyone” at Side by Side by Sondheim.

Review: PARADE at Mānoa Valley Theatre
by F.H. Kekoa - Mar 31, 2025

“Bring tissues,” said absolutely everyone when I told them I was seeing Parade at Mānoa Valley Theatre. I waved off their warnings, as I was already familiar with the show, as well as the true story of the contentious 1913 trial of Leo Frank on which the show is based. My hubris, however, was no match for this stunningly beautiful production, but my watery eyes were not the result of the tragedy of the protagonists, nor of the cruelty and bigotry at the forefront of the story.

Mānoa Valley Theatre to Present Jason Robert Brown's PARADE
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 5, 2025

Mānoa Valley Theatre will present the poignant and powerful musical, Parade, by Alfred Uhry, running March 20th – April 6th. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Premiere Playhouse Opens 3rd Annual Premiere Premieres Production
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

The Premiere Playhouse (TPP) will open their third annual production of The Premiere Premieres, a culminating performance run of their year-long Premiere Playwriting Program in the historic Orpheum Theater of downtown Sioux Falls.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; LITTLE WOMEN at Hawaii Performing Arts Festival Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; Hawaii Performing Arts Festival Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; LITTLE WOMEN at Hawaii Performing Arts Festival Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at The Premiere Playhouse This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

The Premiere Playhouse will open their 4th annual production of Crispin Whittell's adaptation of A Christmas Carol in the historic Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Hawaii Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Hawaii Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: TOOTSIE at Diamond Head Theatre
by F.H. Kekoa - Jul 3, 2024

What did our critic think of TOOTSIE at Diamond Head Theatre?

TOOTISE Extended at Diamond Head Theatre to Late June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2024

Diamond Head Theatre has extended TOOTSIE due to popular demand. Follow Michael Dorsey's comedic journey as he disguises himself as Dorothy Michaels to achieve Broadway stardom. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BWW Interview: Magician/Producer/Humanitarian Derek McKee Shares What's Up His Sleeves
by Gil Kaan - Dec 7, 2019

A workshop production of Pure Imagination Projects' MARVELS OF MAGIC will have its world premiere the weekend of December 13, 2019 at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre. Written by Andrew Simmons and directed by Enrico De La Vega, this coming-of-age story of Pure Imagination Projects' creator Derek McKee will follow his path in his teens to becoming the magician/producer/humanitarian Derek is today. I had the chance to discover some of the behind the scenes magic that Derek conjures up in MARVELS OF MAGIC and POLYGRAPH.

Pure Imagination Projects will Present Workshop Production of World Premiere Play MARVELS OF MAGIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2019

Pure Imagination Projects will present a workshop production of a world premiere play, MARVELS OF MAGIC, written by Andrew Simmons and directed by Enrico De La Vega. MARVELS OF MAGIC will perform on Friday, December 13 & Saturday, December 14 at 8pm and Sunday, December 15 at 3pm at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.

Royal New Zealand Ballet Brings 'A PASSING CLOUD' to The Marlowe Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2015

The world-renowned Royal New Zealand Ballet make their Canterbury debut this month.

Royal New Zealand Ballet to Bring 'A PASSING CLOUD' to The Marlowe Theatre, Nov 10-14
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2015

The world-renowned Royal New Zealand Ballet make their Canterbury debut next month (November).

BWW Special Coverage: 9th Annual CCC's VOICE OF THE CITY Competition - Winners Announced!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 22, 2015

The 9th Annual Voice of the City Vocal Competition presented by the Columbus Children's Choir was held last night, March 21, at the Shedd Theatre in Columbus, Ohio.

Royal New Zealand Ballet NamesFrancesco Ventriglia New Director
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2014

The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to announce the appointment of 36 year old Italian Francesco Ventriglia as the company's new artistic director.

BWW Reviews: Ethan Stiefel Brings ROYAL NEW ZEALAND BALLET to NYC
by Sondra Forsyth - Feb 14, 2014

On February 12th 2014 at the Joyce Theater, Royal New Zealand Ballet under the artistic direction of iconic ballet star Ethan Stiefel opened a five-day run that marks the conclusion of the troupe's first U.S. tour in 21 years. Dancegoers in four cities -- Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Minneapolis, and New York -- have had the chance to see the admirable results of Stiefel's vision and hard work with the 61-year-old company since he took the helm in September of 2011 at the age of 38.