Douglas Widick

Douglas Widick's PAPERCLIP Comes to SoHo Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025

After completing 25+ shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer, Douglas Widick’s Paperclip received great response. Now with a live backing band, Paperclip is bringing three final performances to the iconic SoHo Playhouse in NYC.

EDINBURGH 2025: Review: DOUGLAS WIDICK: PAPERCLIP, The Penny, Gilded Balloon, Patter House
by Christiana Rose - Aug 11, 2025

Douglas Widick’s Paperclip is a witty, genre-bending thrill ride, which imagines a world where the fate of humanity rests in the hands or rather, the wires of Microsoft Word’s long-forgotten writing assistant Clippy.

EDINBURGH 2025: BroadwayWorld's Edfringe Reviews
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 2, 2025

A roundup of our coverage from the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

EDFEST 2025 to Showcase NYC Artists Bound for Edinburgh Fringe at The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025

Jess Ducey, in association with The Tank, has announced the inaugural EdFest, a festival of Edinburgh Fringe previews from NYC-based artists, running July 14–20, 2025 (no performance on July 18) at The Tank (312 W 36th Street).

Liz Coin to Bring LIZZY SUNSHINE to NYC's Soho Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025

Fresh from the success of her sold-out 2024 US tour, comedian Liz Coin will bring her joy-drenched comedy hour 'Lizzy Sunshine' to NYC's legendary Soho Playhouse. Learn more!

Rocky Paterra, Esther Fallick, Sean McManus Join COMEDIANS SING SONDHEIM
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

This Sunday, New York City comedians will show off their singing chops at Send in the Clowns: Comedians Sing Sondheim, a one-night tribute show celebrating the musical theater legend who turns 95 this week.

CHARACTER-AOKE To Make UCB Theatre Debut This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024

The musical character showcase, CHARACTER-AOKE, is set to debut at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, bringing a unique blend of music and comedy to the stage.

Lilla Crawford to Guest Star in North Coast's ANYBODY: IMPROVISED HAMILTON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024

North Coast, NYC's long running hip-hop improv show, has revealed special guest performer Lilla Crawford (Disney's Into the Woods, Annie!, Pretty Little Liars) on their popular monthly show Anybody: Improvised Hamilton.

Esther Fallick, Rocky Paterra & More to Star in SEND IN THE CLOWNS At Caveat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024

Orli Matlow will host Send in the Clowns, a one-night showcase of comedians singing Sondheim, at Caveat on Sunday, March 17. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

Jackie Hoffman, David Burtka, Mara Wilson & More to Star in 54/54/54 at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023

5 Years. 4 Shows. 54/54/54 is back. Come witness the longest setlist in Feinstein’s/54 Below history as 54 singers perform 54-second versions of their favorite songs, ranging from musical theatre, to pop, to originals, and everything in between. 

North Coast Comedy Fest Adds Will Hines, Connor Ratliff & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2021

A 5$ opening night show with North Coast themselves, Will Hines performing with Connor Ratliff, and the self-proclaimed 'gay church' that is Sparkle Hour with Philip Markle, are just a few of the newly announced acts poised to perform at this exciting, first-ever, North Coast Comedy Festival.

VIDEO: Eliza Kingsbury Releases Latest Pop Star Parody Music Video COUNTRY GAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020

'COUNTRY GAL' is a catchy, original song written by Eliza that roasts the country music industry for becoming more and more like mainstream pop. Her country diva persona, 'Deanne Shirleen', collaborates with country-rapper persona 'Joey Eastcoast' (played and written by Douglas Widick) to destroy country music as we know it.

Linda Eder, Alice Ripley, David Yazbek Ft. Lilli Cooper and More are Heading to Feinstein's/54 Below This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2020

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

TOXIC MASCULINITY: THE MUSICAL Comes to Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020

Toxic Masculinity the Musical comes to Feinstein's/54 Below on March 25, 2020.

UCB's POP STARS ARE DUMB Full Album Available On Spotify
by Julie Musbach - Oct 15, 2019

Announcing the album release of the musical sketch comedy show, 'Pop Stars Are Dumb (But We Love Them)', available now on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon and Tidal. Written by Eliza Kingsbury (UCB, Toronto Sketchfest), the live show ran at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and toured Montréal and UCB LA.

TOXIC MASCULINITY: The Musical To Feature New Hour Long Version At UCB
by Julie Musbach - Oct 3, 2019

TOXIC MASCULINITY: The Musical is set to begin it's extended, hour long version of the show at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (Hells Kitchen) on October 9th. TOXIC MASCULINITY: The Musical has been running at UCB since April and the hour long version is coming on the heels of a round of shows out in Los Angeles.

Photo Flash: Inside the Pride Week Benefit Reading of LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!
by Julie Musbach - Jun 25, 2019

The Tyler Clementi Foundation was honored at Moving with the Spirit, a dramatic performance and fundraiser organized by the Gay Fellowship at Blessed Sacrament Church. The event was be a celebration of New York City Pride Week and the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall riots.

Tyler Clementi Foundation To Be Honored By Gay Fellowship With Reading Of LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2019

The Tyler Clementi Foundation, which works to end online and offline bullying in schools, workplaces, and faith communities, will be honored at Moving with the Spirit, a dramatic performance and fundraiser organized by the Gay Fellowship at Blessed Sacrament Church. The event will be a celebration of New York City Pride Week and the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall riots.

TOXIC MASCULINITY: THE MUSICAL Will Play At Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2019

Toxic Masculinity: The Musical starts it's official run at the UCB Theater on April 1st, paired with Musical Improv show Rumpleteaser. The show is written by and starring Douglas Widick (North Coast, Pop Roulette) and Ken McGraw (UCB) and is directed by Caitlin Bitzegaio (The Rundown with Robin Thede, MTV, truTV). Tickets are available on www.ucbtheatre.com for $9.