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Photos: SHEAR MADNESS At Meadow Brook Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2025

Check out photos from Meadow Brook Theatre's production of Shear Madness, Rochester's Hilarious Whodunit, running May 28 - June 22, 2025. This unique comedy-whodunit takes place today in the Shear Madness hair salon and is chock full of up-to-the minute spontaneous humor.

SHEAR MADNESS to Run at Meadow Brook Theatre in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025

Shear Madness gives audiences a chance to help figure out 'whodunit' and determine the direction the show will take each night. The show will be presented at Meadow Brook Theatre. Learn more!

SHEAR MADNESS Comes to Meadow Brook Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025

There’s been a murder at Rochester’s newest salon, and the police need your help to figure out who the guilty party is. Did you see anything? Do you have any questions for the people in the salon at the time? Can you stop laughing long enough to help? 

Photos: JERSEY BOYS At The Argyle Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

The Argyle Theatre has released photos of its production of JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. 

Photos: JERSEY BOYS Opens at the Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 26, 2025

The Argyle Theatre just celebrated opening night of JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood. Check out photos from opening night!

JERSEY BOYS Comes to the Argyle Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

 The Argyle Theatre will present  JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

Photos: Nicolas Dromard & Desiree Davar 'Bubbles and Taps' at Green Room 42
by Kevin Alvey - Mar 25, 2024

Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar brought their show “Bubbles and Taps” to Manhattan’s Green Room 42 stage on March 23rd. The show is a perfect blend of full out tap, jazz, & ballroom dancing with genuine full-throated singing in a Pop and Broadway style. There are tributes to both Broadway and some of Bway's favorite stars.

WILLA'S AUTHENTIC SELF, Re-Imagining of Jewish Golem Myth, to be Presented at MITU580
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2023

Lisa Clair Group, in association with Immediate Medium and in collaboration with New Georges, will present Willa’s Authentic Self, a musical, monstrous, and maximalist re-imagining of the ancient Jewish Golem myth.

Web Series, RUNNING LINES Gives Actors And Theatre Lovers A Taste Of The Familiar During Quarantine
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2020

Tall & Small Pictures presents RUNNING LINES, an original five part web series currently streaming on YouTube.

Niall Cunningham And Erin Wilhelmi Star In An Industry Reading Of TRICK OF THE EYE By Dennis Hasley
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2019

Niall Cunningham (Socrates, a?oeLife in Piecesa??) and Erin Wilhelmi (To Kill a Mockingbird, A Doll's House Part 2) will star in an industry reading of Trick of the Eye by Dennis Haseley, and directed by Jay Scheib (Bat Out of Hell) on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 at Open Jar Studios (1601 Broadway).

BWW Review: The Notorious Courtesan MADAME LYNCH Is Depicted In An Incomprehensible Spectacle With Music
by Joe Lombardi - May 30, 2019

In the 19th century, Eliza Lynch made her notoriety when she traveled from her native Ireland and became the mistress-wife of the president of Paraguay's son.  She bore him six children and was considered 'an ambitious courtesan.'  Some believe she turned him into a bloodthirsty dictator.  Others debunk this story as war propaganda.   The theater company The Drunkard's Wife has turned her story into 'a spectacle with music.'

Photo Flash: New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater Presents THE DRUNKARD'S WIFE
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2019

New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater, proudly present this year's second Archive Residency show, The Drunkard's Wife's world premiere of MADAME LYNCH, written and directed by Normandy Sherwood and Craig Flanagin, and choreographed by Iliana Gauto of Ballet Panambi Vera.

Jean-Claude van Itallie's THE FAT LADY SINGS Will Have World Premiere at La Mama, Starring Lauren Flanigan and Tony Torn
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2019

La MaMa presents the premiere of legendary playwright Jean-Claude van Itallie's The Fat Lady Sings at La MaMa's Downstairs Theater (66 East 4th Street). Directed by Drama Desk Award winner David Schweizer, the production is scheduled to begin previews on March 21, 2019, with an opening night on March 25, 2019 (running run through April 7, 2019). The cast will feature New York City Opera sensation, Lauren Flanigan, and actor, Tony Torn, known for his celebrated experimental theater work. They will be joined by Jake Horowitz, Nancy McArthur and Jose Useche.

Hocking, Carnahan, & Hall Star In Special IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU One-Night-Only Weathervane Alumni Concert
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 28, 2018

The Weathervane Alumni Association invites you to attend a special concert benefit performance of the 2015 Broadway musical, It Shoulda Been You. The concert will star Weathervane alumni Leah Hocking (Mamma Mia, All Shook Up, Billy Elliott), Kirsti Carnahan (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Baby), Laura Hall (Wonderland), as well as Monica Rosenblatt in the role of Jenny Steinberg. The one-night-only benefit will raise funds for the Weathervane Alumni Association, whose mission is dedicated to enlarging creative and financial support for the Weathervane Theatre. The event will take place on Sunday, August 12 at 2:00pm at the Weathervane Theatre (389 Lancaster Road, Whitefield, NH 03598).

Photo Flash: New Works Hit NYC in 25th Annual Ice Factory Festival
by Julie Musbach - Jun 13, 2018

Illustrious alumni will guest-curate this summer's 25-year anniversary edition of Ice Factory 2018, New Ohio Theatre's Obie Award-winning festival. Ice Factory 2018 will present eight new works over eight weeks, June 27 - August 18, at New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets in New York City.

BABETTE'S FEAST Will End Its Off-Broadway Engagement This Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2018

Based on the short story by Isak Dinesen (and made famous by the 1987 Academy Award-winning film), Babette's Feast will play its final performance Sunday May 13th,  at the Theatre at Saint Clement's (423 West 46th Street, between Ninth & Tenth Avenues).  Babette's Feast will have played 14 previews and 56 regular performances.

New York Premiere Of BABETTE'S FEAST Will Begin An Open-Ended Off-Broadway Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2018

Based on the short story by Isak Dinesen (and made famous by the 1987 Academy Award-winning film), Babette's Feast will begin performances Wednesday March 14th at the Theatre at Saint Clement's (423 West 46th Street, between Ninth & Tenth Avenues) for an open-ended Off-Broadway engagement.  Opening Night is set for Sunday March 25th (5pm).  The performance runs 90 minutes with no intermission.

BWW Interviews: Dani Marcus of A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER is Swingin' on a Star
by Jamie McGonnigal - Jan 13, 2016

I first met the lovely and talented Dani Marcus 20 years ago when she was playing Louise to my Herbie in Gypsy. I was roughly 4 years older than her, but it was a barn in the middle of Vermont and no one seemed to care. Spending my summer with her, I knew she'd continue on to great things. A true talent - hilarious onstage, with a stunning voice and presence, it was a privilege to be onstage with her.

THE REENACTORS Comes to Abrons Arts Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2015

After over two decades of non-linearity, experimental theatre artists Juliana Francis-Kelly and Tony Torn have created a naturalistic play inspired by real events.

THE REENACTORS Comes to Abrons Arts Center This December
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2015

After over two decades of non-linearity, experimental theatre artists Juliana Francis-Kelly and Tony Torn have created a naturalistic play inspired by real events.