Irene Carl Sankoff

The 5th Avenue Theatre is a vibrant hive of musical theater activity as the projects of NextFest: A Festival of New Musicals have started rehearsals this week. A three-week musical theater intensive development cycle, NextFest has played a role in the creation of musicals ranging from Persuasion by Harold Taw and Chris Jeffries (Taproot Theatre, 2017) to  Come From Away by Irene Carl Sankoff and David Hein (Broadway). Nationally recognized for its contribution to the contemporary musical theater cannon, The 5th Avenue Theatre is a celebrated incubator for new musicals. Each year, the nationally renowned theater company connects writers at all stages of development with some of the region's most brilliant performers, giving life to the words on the page and allowing book writers, composers and lyricists to see their work in action. This year's various works are brought to life by Alexandria Henderson, Justin Huertas, Matthew Kacergis, Shaunyce Omar, Brandon O'Neill, Timothy Piggee, Hannah Schuerman, Billie Wildrick and many more.

The Actors Fund, the national human services organization that helps everyone in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition, just held its Annual Gala last night, May 8, 2017. The evening celebrated Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Danny DeVito, two-time Academy Award winner Sally Field, outstanding corporate leader Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO of AARP and 21-time Tony Award-winning theatrical director and producer Harold Prince. Mr. DeVito, Ms. Field and Ms. Jenkins were awarded The Actors Fund's Medal of Honor. Mr. Prince received The Actors Fund's Lifetime Achievement Award.

Theatre Or* will present the regional premiere of the new musical comedy, My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, by the husband and wife team of David Hein and Irene Carl Sankoff, at the Soiled Dove Underground in Lowry, opening October 3 and continuing through November 8. Tickets can be purchased by calling 303-316-6360 or visiting www.soileddove.com. MMLJWW is also a selection of the Neustadt JAAMM Fest (Jewish Arts, Authors, Music, and Movies) Festival presented by the Mizel Arts and Culture Center, which officially opens October 8.

Theatre Or* will present the regional premiere of the new musical comedy, My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, by the husband and wife team of David Hein and Irene Carl Sankoff, at the Soiled Dove Underground in Lowry, opening October 3 and continuing through November 8. Tickets can be purchased by calling 303-316-6360 or visiting www.soileddove.com. MMLJWW is also a selection of the Neustadt JAAMM Fest (Jewish Arts, Authors, Music, and Movies) Festival presented by the Mizel Arts and Culture Center, which officially opens October 8.

'My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding' returns to Actors' Summit Theater, in time for the 9th International Cleveland-Akron Gay Games. This delightful musical, based on a true story, has a preview performance tonight, Aug. 7th, followed by opening night tomorrow, Aug. 8th. This show will perform thru Aug. 17th, 2014, at Actors' Summit, Akron's professional theater at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron.

"My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding" is returning to Actors' Summit Theater, in time for the 9th International Cleveland-Akron Gay Games. This delightful musical, based on a true story, will have a preview performance on Aug. 7th, followed by opening night on Aug. 8th. This show will perform thru Aug. 17th, 2014, at Actors' Summit, Akron's professional theater at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron.

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of St. Paul in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

MY MOTHER'S LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING is a meaningful musical production which has a solid message enforcing the need for equal rights for all, while also being totally delightful. This is a must see show!

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company will present My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding by Daivd Hein and Irene Carl Sankoff.

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company will present My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding by Daivd Hein and Irene Carl Sankoff.

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company will present My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding by Daivd Hein and Irene Carl Sankoff.

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) will open its 2011-2012 17th professional season on October 29, 2011.

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) will open its 2011-2012 17th professional season on October 29, 2011.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) is proud to announce several special events that will take place alongside the Festival's 30 new musical productions, including an opening night gala celebration and master class with Baz Luhrmann and the 2010 NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Competition.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the full slate of 27 musical productions, a developmental reading series and special events for their seventh annual festival. This year's Festival will begin September 27th and continue through October 17th. A full breakdown of this year's performances follows.

Toronto's homegrown musical comedy hit, MY MOTHER'S LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING, will end its run April 11, 2010 at the Panasonic Theatre.

Toronto's homegrown musical comedy hit, MY MOTHER'S LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING, continues its love affair with audiences. The show has now been extended one more time, playing until April 4, 2010 at the Panasonic Theatre. Tickets for the new extension are now on sale.

Toronto's homegrown musical comedy hit, MY MOTHER'S LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING, continues its love affair with audiences for one final week! The show has now been extended for the fifth and final time, playing until April 11, 2010 at the Panasonic Theatre. Tickets for the new extension are now on sale.

Toronto's homegrown musical comedy hit, MY MOTHER'S LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING, continues its love affair with audiences. The show has now been extended one more time, playing until April 4, 2010 at the Panasonic Theatre. Tickets for the new extension are now on sale.

My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding has taken Toronto by storm, starting as the surprise hit of last year's Fringe Festival and growing into a successful production that has had many extensions at The Panasonic Theatre. With a cast recording now available and another extension just announced, BWW sat down to chat with the Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Mom herself, the lovely Lisa Horner.