Colin Higgins

9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL Begins This Week At Surflight Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2025

Surflight Theatre is bringing workplace revenge, friendship, and a whole lot of Dolly Parton flair to Beach Haven this summer with the classic crowd-pleaser 9 to 5, The Musical, running June 18 through July 6, 2025.

Review: 9 TO 5 Takes Center Stage at Carrollwood Players Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - Jun 1, 2025

9 to 5: The Musical is a stage adaptation of the 1980 film of the same name, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. This outlandish musical comedy features a book by Patricia Resnick, and is based on the screenplay by Resnick and Colin Higgins.

AMADEUS Kicks Off Summer Classic Movies At The Opera House In June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025

Sarasota Opera has announced the return of its popular summer movie  series: Classic Movies at the Opera House and HD at the Opera House, celebrating the  Sarasota Opera House's cinematic roots and vibrant cultural legacy.

DREAM HOU$E & More Set for Refracted Theatre Company 2025 - 2026 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025

Refracted Theatre Company has shared its 2025 season, including Dream Hou$e, written by Eliana Pipes and directed by Laura Alcalá Baker, and Role Call, Refracted’s series of free, community reading series.

Review: A Lively Time At Toby's 9 TO 5 In Columbia
by Cybele Pomeroy - Feb 12, 2025

9 TO 5 at Toby’s is a treat for all your senses, with color-saturated visuals, harmonious, heartwarming songs created especially for the show and strong characters you’ll adore. It’s just the thing to relieve winter ‘blahs’ and get your toes tapping. Experienced performers have snappy timing, and dramatic lighting fosters swift set changes to retain the rapid pacing. The buffet is ample, the service is speedy and Toby's devotion to a quality experience is unparallelled.

Palm Springs International Comedy Festival Opens With Comedy Awards Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024

The Palm Springs International Comedy Festival opened with the 2024 PSICF Comedy Awards at the Zoso Hotel, featuring host Ahmed Ahmed and honoring Cybill Shepherd, Tom Arnold, and Mo Collins. Learn more!

Comedian Ahmed Ahmed Set To Host Palm Springs International Comedy Festival Awards Tonight
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

Award-winning Egyptian American actor/comedian Ahmed Ahmed will host the 2024 PSICF Comedy Awards taking place during the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival (PSICF) on September 21st at Hotel Zoso in downtown Palm Springs.

Comedian Ahmed Ahmed To Host Palm Springs International Comedy Festival Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2024

Award-winning comedian Ahmed Ahmed will host the 2024 PSICF Comedy Awards at the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival, featuring performances and appearances by Cybill Shepherd, Kathy Griffin, and more. Learn more!

First Recipient Of 'Comedian Of The Year Award' Kathy Griffin To Return to Palm Springs International Comedy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024

Kathy Griffin will return as a special guest presenter at the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival Awards on September 21st, where she will present Mo Collins with the PSICF Comedy Award.

Palm Springs International Comedy Festival Honors 'Celebrating Laughter' With Stanley Kramer Award
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2024

The Palm Springs International Comedy Festival will honor the documentary CELEBRATING LAUGHTER: THE LIFE AND FILMS OF COLIN HIGGINS with the Stanley Kramer Award, recognizing its director and star-studded cast.

Colin Higgins Doc CELEBRATING LAUGHTER Screened In Honor Of The Landmark NuArt 50th Anniversary
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 16, 2024

On Saturday, May 25th 'Kat Kramer's Films That Change the World' presented a special screening of Nicholas Eliopoulos' documentary Celebrating Laughter: The Life and Films of Colin Higgins.

Review: 9 TO 5 at Music Theatre of Wichita at Century II Concert Hall
by Paula Makar - Jun 16, 2024

What did our critic think of 9 TO 5 at Music Theatre Of Wichita At Century II Concert Hall?9 to 5 is one of my favorite shows - it’s entertaining, it’s full of comedic moments, and it has some great lessons in self love, trusting your instincts, and believing in yourself. It shows us not only how far we have come in terms of respecting women’s rights, but also shows us how much more needs to be done in terms of equal rights for not only women, but for all minority groups.

KAT KRAMER'S FILMS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD Presents CELEBRATING LAUGHTER, THE LIFE AND FILMS OF COLIN HIGGINS For 12th Installment
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2024

Celebrate the life and films of Colin Higgins at the 12th installment of 'Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World' on May 25th at NuArt Theater, featuring a red carpet reception and live performance by Ty Taylor.

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Comes to Virginia Repertory Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

Virginia Repertory Theatre will bring Dolly Parton’s hit show 9 to 5: The Musical to the Richmond community for the first time. Running from June 21 – Aug 4 at the November Theatre downtown, the show features a book by Patricia Resnick, based on the screenplay by Resnick and Colin Higgins. 

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Comes to Lakewood Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024

Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5: the Musical will open at Lakewood Theatre Company April 26 and continues through June 9, 2024.

David Garelik & Malika Samuel to Star in BITE ME World Premiere at WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2023

Get the scoop on the highly anticipated world premiere of BITE ME at WP Theater, featuring David Garelik and Malika Samuel. Find out when and where you can catch this thrilling new production. Don't miss your chance to see these talented actors in action.

Lakewood Theatre Company Announces 2023-24 Season of Plays
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2023

Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 71st season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door Stage beginning July 14, 2023.  

Los Altos Stage Company Presents HAROLD AND MAUDE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2023

Los Altos Stage Company presents Harold and Maude as the fourth production of its 2022-2023 season.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents the World Premiere of HOOPS This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2023

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has announced the World Premiere of HOOPS adapted by Eliana Pipes with original music by B~Free from the HOOPS Project portrait series by Nicole Acosta.

Review: The Funny Ladies Rule in Musical Theatre West's 9 TO 5 - THE MUSICAL
by Michael Quintos - Feb 16, 2023

Endearing and earnest, MTW’s new production of 9 TO 5 - THE MUSICAL---which continues performances at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach through February 26---is a pleasing musical comedy (adapted from the hit film) filled with hilarious dialogue, outrageous silliness, and, of course, really catchy tunes via Dolly Parton.