Florence Foster

What did our critic think of GLORIOUS!: THE TRUE STORY OF FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS, THE WORST SINGER IN THE WORLD at Kanata Theatre? The extraordinarily long title is a sly nod to the flamboyant nature of its subject, whose incredible true story forms the basis of the show. Jenkins was a New York socialite who gave a multitude of recitals benefitting the many charities and clubs she spearheaded.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18th, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Two intrepid creative adventurers have announced extensions of their hit runs at Pangea this fall. 

Check out a sneak peek video of the first day of rehearsal for Disney's Beauty & the Beast at The Muny, starring Ashley Blanchet, Ben Crawford, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada, and more!

The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for the Muny family favorite Disney's Beauty and the Beast, June 22 -30.

Jersey City Theater Center will present Giselle's Florence Foster Jenkins Schubertiade Review, a celebration of music & the arts while parodying the barriers and business that surround them.

The Muny has announced that Ashley Blanchet, Ben Crawford, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada, Kelvin Moon Loh, Eric Jordan Young, Holly Ann Butler, Tommy Bracco, Harrison White, Debby Lennon and Michael Hobin will star in the magical production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, June 22 - 30, 2023.

Comedy cabaret firebrand and American ex-pat in London David Mills returns to NYC.

Nadia Verrucci is a staple of the Montreal theatre scene. She has worked as an actor, singer, director, choreographer, voiceover artist, particularly as Juno in Assassins Creed which makes her a popular guest at Comic Cons and pop culture events, and Artistic Director. I had the chance to chat with her as she prepares to co-star in Steve Galluccio’s AT THE BEGINNING OF TIME at the Centaur Theatre.

Cabaret, concert and recording artist Travis Moser has released his latest album, “Someday Soon: The Songs of Judy Collins,” with 2-time Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Judy Kaye.

THE MONROE FORUM presents Eileen Barnett in her Valentin’s Day Celebration “LOVE IS IN THE AIR.” – one night only on February 11 at 8pm.  Her music features songs by  Stephen Sondheim, Rodgers and Hart, Jerome Kern, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Barnes, Randy Newman, Jaques Brel and more.   

The cast has been announced for the world premiere of BERLUSCONI at Southwark Playhouse. Rehearsals begin on 13 February with first preview on 25 March and press night on 29 March.

Top stories include the full Broadway cast for & Juliet! Plus, check out opening night photos from Death of a Salesman, and more!

Travis is joined by 2-time Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Judy Kaye (Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime, Mamma Mia!, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Diana – The Musical on Broadway and Netflix) to pay tribute to Stephen Sondheim and his musical connection with Judy Collins. Kaye has recorded both “Send in the Clowns” and “Anyone Can Whistle.’

Singing from FUNNY GIRL - and that’s what Martha proved herself to be, throughout her show, by presenting novelty numbers THE PREGNANCY SONG and YOLANDA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS - a funny girl...

FEINSTEIN’S at VITELLO’S presents Eileen Barnett in her acclaimed cabaret show, “You Must Believe in Spring” for one night only on Thursday, October 13 at 8pm. Eileen’s choice of music features songs by, Rogers and Hart, Rogers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, William Finn, Billy Barnes, Randy Newman, Michel Lagrand and Alan and Marilyn Bergman.

NYC based cabaret, concert and recording artist Travis Moser makes his City Winery New York debut with Someday Soon: The Songs of Judy Collins. Travis, along with musical director Drew Wutke, perform brand new arrangements of some of folk and pop icon Judy Collins' most loved songs, such as 'Someday Soon,' 'Both Sides Now,' 'Mountain Girl,' 'Who Knows Where the Time Goes' and many more.

NYC based cabaret, concert and recording artist Travis Moser will make his City Winery New York debut with Someday Soon: The Songs of Judy Collins on August 22.

The Muny announced today its full cast, design and production teams for the theatre's high-flying production of Mary Poppins this July. Find out who is in the cast. 

When Churchyards Yawn, a fast-paced, witty, and deeply felt 'divine comedy,' is the story of all the dead Hamlet characters' travails in Purgatory. The reading is free and takes place on July 16, 2022, at the Desert View High School black box theatre.