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Previews: LADIES OF THE ’80S at Mimi Ohio Theatre
by Steve Sucato - Jun 5, 2026

Cleveland’s Dancing Wheels Company goes back to the future for its upcoming 45th Anniversary Gala Benefit Production, Ladies of the ’80s. 

Interview: Rainere Martin of FOREVER DONNA at Florida Theatre
by Brock Mills - Mar 19, 2026

I had a chance to chat with Rainere Martin as she prepares for her show at the Florida Theatre on March 27, 2026. For Rainere it hasn’t been a lifetime of “preparing,” but rather one of using the gift she was blessed with. As she puts it, “Even though you're coming to see a Donna tribute, you're learning who Rainere Martin is in the midst of it.”

Rhonda Hansome to Host LAUGHS LIKELY at Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

Rhonda Hansome will host the comedy event LAUGHS LIKELY at the Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest in NYC, showcasing a lineup of talented comedians. Learn more here!

Interview: Songwriter Elizabeth Addison to be Featured in VERSES AND VOICES at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 14, 2026

On 1/22, 54 Below is hosting an intimate evening of radical joy, storytelling, celebration, and song with award-winning composer and lyricist Elizabeth Addison. We spoke with her about the upcoming show and her path to musical theater.

Rhonda 'Passion' Hansome To Appear In EAT DRINK LAUGH Comedy Showcase At Pangea
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2026

Comedian Rhonda Hansome will perform at the EAT DRINK LAUGH Comedy Show at Pangea on January 17, 2026. The event promises an evening of humor and entertainment in an intimate setting.

SOUL TRAIN LIVE Comes to The Winter Park Playhouse In February
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025

As part of their Sounds of the World Series, The Winter Park Playhouse has teamed up again with Barbara Chandler Productions to present Soul Train Live on Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 pm.

Comic Rhonda Hansome Joins EAT DRINK LAUGH Comedy Show to PANGEA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025

Actor/comedian Rhonda 'Passion' Hansome will be among the performers featured at Eat Drink Laugh live comedy showcase on Saturday, November 1st @ Pangea Restaurant-Cabaret in Manhattan’s East Village.

THE GREAT AMERICAN SOULBOOK is Coming to Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

The Great American SoulBook will bring their high energy tribute that highlights the music that filled danced floors and concert halls in the 60’s through the 90’s and beyond to Bucks County Playhouse. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Rhonda Hansome To Perform At EAT DRINK LAUGH Comedy Show At Pangea On August 23
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

Award-winning comedian Rhonda “Passion” Hansome will perform at the Eat Drink Laugh comedy showcase at Pangea in Manhattan on Saturday, August 23. The Brooklyn-born comic, known for appearances on Saturday Night Live, Louie, and Showtime at the Apollo, will join a lineup of New York comedy talent.

Rhonda Hansome To Perform At TALE Storytelling Show At KGB Bar Red Room
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

Actor/playwright/storyteller Rhonda 'Passion' Hansome will be among the performers featured at TALE on Friday, April 25 at the Red Room @ KGB Bar in Manhattan.

WBTT Reveals First Young Artist Program Showcase of the Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present the twelfth year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced shows.

Review: Melissa Errico A Valentine Fantasy In I CAN DREAM, CAN'T I? at Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 16, 2025

Another Melissa Errico triumph fills Birdland Theater with love.

Comic Rhonda Hansome Hosts LAUGHS LIKELY! at The Black Women in Comedy LaffFest
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

Actor / comedian Rhonda 'Passion' Hansome will again host the 'Laughs Likely!' live comedy showcase at The Grisly Pear Midtown as part of the Sixth Annual Black Women in Comedy LaffFest in New York City.

Rhonda Hansome Will Perform at the Story Collider at CAVEAT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025

Actor / comedian Rhonda 'Passion' Hansome will be joined by: Josh Barber, Rita Rigano, Rollie Williams and David Quang Pham at The Story Collider live (and livestream) storytelling showcase.

Monthly Birthday Tribute: Take the Quiz!
by Rob Lester - Jan 1, 2025

Take BWW Cabaret's monthly quiz and see how much you know about music stars born in January. If your New Year's Resolution is to learn more about music, here's a fun way to do that for New Year's.

Vance Gilbert Set To Headline Two Shows At Club Passim In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

Renowned Boston musician Vance Gilbert, a cornerstone of the city's folk music scene, will headline two shows at Club Passim on January 11.

Pompano Beach Jazz Fest to Showcase Grammy Winners And Rising Stars
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

Mark your calendars, music lovers! Pompano Beach Arts' Jazz Fest Pompano Beach will return to the City's beautiful shore in January. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

The No Name Pops Will Perform MOTOWN TAKES HEADHOUSE in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

The No Name Pops has announced a free concert, Motown Takes Headhouse, on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Philadelphia’s historic Headhouse Square.

Rhonda Hansome Will Perform at TALE Storytelling Show at KGB Bar Red Room in Manhattan
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2024

Actor/playwright/storyteller Rhonda 'Passion' Hansome, (SiriusXM 'John Fugelsang's Tell Me Everything') will be among the performers featured at TALE - “New York City's best storytelling show” - on Friday, July 26 at the Red Room @ KGB Bar in Manhattan.

Review: GRAMMY AND NAACP Award-Winning Saxophonist, Najee, at Knight Theater
by Vickie Evans - Jul 22, 2024

I was ecstatic to see the Grammy and NAACP award-winning jazz saxophonist legend, Najee, at the Knight Theater, in Charlotte, North Carolina.