Christine Russell

Interview: Cid Bullens on THE CIVILITY OF ALBERT CASHIER at The Colony Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Aug 26, 2024

The Colony Theatre in association with producers Christine Russell (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Head Over Heels), Robert Ulrich and Jay Paul Deratany are presenting the Reel Red Entertainment production of The Civility of Albert Cashier, a new musical about notable queer history figure Albert Cashier, born Jennie Hodgers, who served alongside the men of the 95th Illinois Volunteer Infantry with distinction throughout some of the fiercest fighting of the Civil War. While not alone as a woman serving on the battlefield during the war, Cashier never revealed himself as anyone other than a man dedicated to serving his country on the battlefields during its greatest time of need. He was recognized as such by his comrades in arms and those surrounding him and retained his identity as a man throughout his later life. Transgender musician and actor Cidny Bullens (Pictured) portrays the older Cashier in the play with Dani Shay taking on the role of the younger Cashier. I decided to speak with Cid about his own road to self-discovery and what led him to the role of a transgender man.

The Colony Theatre to Present THE CIVILITY OF ALBERT CASHIER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024

THE COLONY THEATRE will present the new musical THE CIVILITY OF ALBERT CASHIER from August 31 to September 22. Discover the story of a Civil War soldier with a unique and compelling history.

New Musical TINSELTOWN TIPTOE To Get Los Angles Staged Reading
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2022

Producer Christine Russell (Head Over Heels, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) will present a private staged industry reading of the new musical TINSELTOWN TIPTOE on Friday, May 20th in Los Angeles.

Get Up And Go-Go To HEAD OVER HEELS At Buchholz High School
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2022

Head Over Heels is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980's all-female rock band The Go-Go's, including the hit songs, 'We Got the Beat,' 'Our Lips Are Sealed,' 'Vacation,' 'Heaven is a Place on Earth' and 'Mad About You.' If you enjoy music from the Go-Gos, then you will love this show!

THE PROM, AIN'T TOO PROUD, BEETLEJUICE & More Earn Drama League Awards Nominations!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2019

The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by the current stars of Waitress, Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online here at BroadwayWorld.

Broadway Licensing Releases HEAD OVER HEELS Rights for School and Youth Programs
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 11, 2018

Theatrical rights licensor Broadway Licensing, along with the Broadway producers of Head Over Heels (led by Christine Russell, Louise Gund), today announced the immediate availability of 2019 performance rights for school and youth theatrical programs.

HEAD OVER HEELS Will Release its Original Broadway Cast Recording Next Month - Preorder Now!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2018

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Head Over Heels, featuring the music of the Go-Go's, will be released next month! It is available for pre-order today here!. The album is set for digital release on October 12 and in physical formats on November 9.

Rehearsals Begin Today for Broadway's HEAD OVER HEELS
by Julie Musbach - Jun 4, 2018

The company of Head Over Heels, the new musical comedy featuring the iconic songs of The Go-Go's - the most successful female rock band of all time - returns to the rehearsal studio today in preparation for the show's Broadway premiere.

Photo Flash: First Look at Broadway-Bound HEAD OVER HEELS at the Curran Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2018

Just in! Get a first look at the Broadway-bound production of the new musical Head Over Heels, which began performances at San Francisco's Curran Theater this week! See brand-new production photos below!

VIDEO: Get A First Look Behind the Scenes at HEAD OVER HEELS in San Francisco
by Alan Henry - Apr 16, 2018

Saturday April 14th, BroadwayWorld went behind the scenes of Head Over Heels in San Francisco on our Instagram! Find the beat and follow along in the video below as Bonnie Milligan (@BeltingBons), who plays Pamela, takes us behind the scenes and shows us what it takes to put on this new musical (twice!) at San Francisco's Curran.

Single Tickets Now On Sale for Pre-Broadway Run of HEAD OVER HEELS
by Julie Musbach - Feb 14, 2018

Carole Shorenstein Hays announced today that single tickets are now available for Head Over Heels, the new musical comedy featuring the iconic songs of The Go-Go's-the most successful female rock band of all time. Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Spring Awakening), Head Over Heels will perform at the Curran (445 Geary St., San Francisco) April 10-May 6, 2018 ahead of its Broadway premiere (opening July 26 at Hudson Theatre).