Christopher Kenney

Feature: FAAABULOUS! Brings Vegas Glamour to Rio Hotel & Casino
by Debbie Hall - Jun 8, 2026

Las Vegas is known for constantly reinventing its entertainment landscape, and Faaabulous! is the latest production to add its own distinctive flair to the city's vibrant show scene. Now performing at The Venue in the Rio Hotel & Casino, the acclaimed drag revue combines dazzling costumes, sharp comedy, high-energy choreography, and a level of live musical talent rarely found in the genre.

Photos: Opening Night of NAKED BOYS SINGING! in Las Vegas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2021

The all-male, all-nude musical revue features a gorgeous and talented cast of familiar faces from the small screen and social media favorites including Louis D'Aprile, David Hernandez, Matthew Ludwinski, ,Chris Salvatore and Marcus Terell with Jaden Lux serving as the show's understudy.

Music of the Baroque Launches Revised 2020-21 Season With Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons', Continues With 'Double Trouble'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2021

Music of the Baroque kicks off its revised 50th anniversary season in January with Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Elliott Golub Honorary Concertmaster Chair Gina DiBello leads members of the Music of the Baroque Orchestra in Vivaldi's evocative musical journey through the different times of the year.

Music Of The Baroque Announces Further Revisions To 50th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2020

Music of the Baroque today announced that due to the current pandemic, the difficulty for travel for international conductors and soloists, and the need to maintain safety for musicians and audience, the repertoire for the 2020-21 season-the ensemble's 50th-will be revised.

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents RISING STARS IN CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2019

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Rising Stars in Concert on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at 2 pm at the Lyric Opera House. Due to the structure of the 2019|20 season and the Ring cycle schedule in April, the annual Rising Stars in Concert will be held earlier than in past seasons.

Sondra Radvanovsky Returns to Lyric in THE THREE QUEENS
by Julie Musbach - Oct 23, 2019

Gaetano Donizetti wrote three bel canto operas about three extraordinary women a?"  passionate Anne Boleyn, proud Mary Stuart, and mighty Queen Elizabeth I. Each of these brilliant operas offers a stupendous role for a true singing actress with incredible technique, charisma, and dramatic power.

Photo Flash: Lyric Opera Presents THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2019

Rossini's popular comedic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville, will open Lyric Opera of Chicago's 65th season on Saturday, September 28 at 6pm. There will be eight performances through October 27 at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago. Tickets start at $49 for adults and just $20 for children, and are available now at lyricopera.org/Barber or by calling 312-827-5600.

Lyric Launches Season with STARS OF LYRIC OPERA AT MILLENNIUM PARK
by Julie Musbach - Aug 14, 2019

Lyric Opera of Chicago launches its 65th season with the 19th annual Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion on Friday, September 6, at 7pm. The free outdoor performance, presented in cooperation with The City of Chicago and Millennium Park, annually attracts capacity crowds to the pavilion, great lawn, and surrounding areas of the park.

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center Presents RISING STARS IN CONCERT
by Sarah Hookey - Mar 19, 2019

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago will present its annual Rising Stars in Concert program on Sunday, April 7, at 2 pm at the Lyric Opera House.

LA TRAVIATA Opens Tomorrow At Lyric Opera of Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2019

Lyric Opera of Chicago's fever-dream staging of Arin Arbus's production of Giuseppe Verdi's perennially popular La traviata opens Saturday, February 16 at 7:30pm, with ten performances through March 22 at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago. Tickets start at $39 and are available now at lyricopera.org/Traviata or by calling 312-827-5600.

BWW Review: Seattle Symphony Celebrates Centenary with Bernstein Extravaganza
by Erica Miner - Jun 17, 2018

For the centenary of America's favorite musical son Leonard Bernstein, two of his much-loved works

Lyric's Ryan Opera Center Announces 2018/19 Ensemble
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2017

Dan Novak, director of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, the professional artist development program at Lyric Opera of Chicago, is pleased to announce that soprano Emily Pogorelc, mezzo-soprano Kayleigh Decker, tenor Eric Ferring, baritones Christopher Kenney and Ricardo Jos Rivera, and bass-baritone David Weigel, have been accepted into this prestigious program for its 2018/19 Ensemble.

Washington National Opera Announces 2017-18 Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2017

Washington National Opera (WNO) announces the roster of emerging artists engaged for the 16th season of its Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program, which begins in September.

BevNap Productions Presents RE-DESIGNING WOMEN, Now thru 7/18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2015

Direct from their Off-Broadway run at the Rose Nagelberg Theater in New York City,BevNap Productions will present the Las Vegas premiere of RE-DESIGNING WOMEN by Jamie Morris, the twisted mind behind plays including 'Mommie Queerest,' (LA Weekly Theater Award winner), 'The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode,' 'The Silence of the Clams,' and 'Gilligan's Fire Island'. Directed by Christopher Kenney (EDIE from 'Zumanity'), this unauthorized original comedy parody celebrates one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1980s. Performances run July 9 - 18* at the ONYX THEATRE Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling (702) 732-7225 or by visiting onyxtheatre.com.

BevNap Productions to Present RE-DESIGNING WOMEN, 7/9-18
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 15, 2015

Direct from their Off-Broadway run at the Rose Nagelberg Theater in New York City,BevNap Productions will present the Las Vegas premiere of RE-DESIGNING WOMEN by Jamie Morris, the twisted mind behind plays including 'Mommie Queerest,' (LA Weekly Theater Award winner), 'The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode,' 'The Silence of the Clams,' and 'Gilligan's Fire Island'. Directed by Christopher Kenney (EDIE from 'Zumanity'), this unauthorized original comedy parody celebrates one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1980s. Performances run July 9 - 18* at the ONYX THEATRE Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling (702) 732-7225 or by visiting onyxtheatre.com.

Photo Flash: Onyx Jamie Morris's RE-DESIGNING WOMEN Direct from Off-Broadway
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jun 14, 2015

Direct from their Off-Broadway run at the Rose Nagelberg Theater in New York City, BevNap Productions will present the Las Vegas premiere of RE-DESIGNING WOMEN by Jamie Morris, the twisted mind behind plays including "Mommie Queerest," (LA Weekly Theater Award winner), "The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode," "The Silence of the Clams," and "Gilligan's Fire Island'. Check out photos from the production below!

BevNap's RE-DESIGNING WOMEN Makes NYC Premiere Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2015

BevNap Productions presents the New York premiere of RE-DESIGNING WOMEN by Jamie Morris, the twisted mind behind plays including 'Mommie Queerest,' (LA Weekly Theater Award winner), 'The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode,' 'The Silence of the Clams,' and 'Gilligan's Fire Island'. Directed by Christopher Kenney (The ThreePenny Opera on Broadway), this unauthorized original comedy parody celebrates one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1980s. Performances run tonight, June 10 - 21, Wednesdays - Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm, at Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Avenue -- entrance on 25th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues).

Sitcom Parody REDESIGNING WOMEN Begins Off-Broadway Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2015

BevNap Productions will present the New York premiere of RE-DESIGNING WOMEN by Jamie Morris, the twisted mind behind campy confections including "Mommie Queerest," (LA Weekly Theater Award winner), "The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode," "The Silence of the Clams," and "Gilligan's Fire Island'. Directed by Christopher Kenney (The ThreePenny Opera on Broadway), this unauthorized original comedy parody celebrates one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1980s. Performances run June 10 - 21, Wednesday - Saturday at 8pm & Sunday at 3pm at Baruch Performing Arts Center  (55 Lexington Avenue -- entrance on 25th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues). Tickets are $30 at 212-352-3101 or www.baruch.cuny.edu/bpac.

BevNap's RE-DESIGNING WOMEN to Play NYC This June
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015

BevNap Productions will present the New York premiere of RE-DESIGNING WOMEN by Jamie Morris, the twisted mind behind plays including "Mommie Queerest," (LA Weekly Theater Award winner), "The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode," "The Silence of the Clams," and "Gilligan's Fire Island'.

Sitcom Parody RE-DESIGNING WOMEN Gets NYC Premiere Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2015

BevNap Productions will present the New York premiere of RE-DESIGNING WOMEN by Jamie Morris, the twisted mind behind plays including "Mommie Queerest," (LA Weekly Theater Award winner), "The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode," "The Silence of the Clams," and "Gilligan's Fire Island'. Directed by Christopher Kenney (The ThreePenny Opera on Broadway), this unauthorized original comedy parody celebrates one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1980s.