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Sam Robards and Tracie Bennett to Join Kate Burton in ANOTHER FCKNG BLUE ZONE Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026

Kate Burton, Sam Robards, and 2026 Olivier Award nominee Tracie Bennett will lead the London industry presentation of Another Fckng Blue Zone, a new comedy written and directed by James Andrew Walsh.

Photos: First Look at Kristin Chenoweth in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025

Discover Kristin Chenoweth in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES on Broadway, featuring stunning production photos and a star-studded cast.

Photos: Kristin Chenoweth and the Cast of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 19, 2025

The Queen of Versailles is headed to Braodway next month! The cast, led by Kristin Chenoweth, recently met the press. Check out photos and learn more about the show here!

Up on the Marquee: THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 29, 2025

Rehearsals are officially underway for The Queen of Versailles! The new musical, with music by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Lindsey Ferrentino, will begin previews October 8 ahead of an official opening night November 9. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee at the St. James Theatre!

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2024/25 Season Featuring New Works, Guest Artists & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has revealed the details of its 2024/25 concert season. Learn about its programming and see how to purchase tickets.

New Aussie Comedy Musical THE GRANDPARENTS CLUB Celebrates Grandparenthood
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2024

A brand-new, original Australian musical comedy celebrating the wonderful world of grandparenting, The Grandparents Club will make its world premiere in May 2024, before touring across metro and regional venues across NSW, ACT and VIC.

R.E.D. HAT FIGHT CLUB Musical Parody to be Presented at The Green Room 42 on Mother's Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023

Just in time for Mother’s Day, The Green Room 42 will present the world premiere concert of R.E.D. Hat Fight Club, with Broadway performers in an utterly ridiculous and overtly queer musical parody.

KINKY BOOTS Comes to North Shore Music Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2022

Audiences can expect to feel the energy, joy, and laughter when Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents KINKY BOOTS, the freshest, most fabulous, feel-good musical and the winner of every major award, including the 2013 Tony Award for Best Musical! KINKY BOOTS sashays on stage from Tuesday, October 25 thru Sunday, November 6, 2022.

Photos: See Mary Beth Peil, Gregory Harrison & More at the Premiere Of James Andrew Walsh's Film JIMMY AND CAROLYN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022

Bill Hanney, Harold Blank, and William Dougherty hosted film/tv/theatre veterans Gregory Harrison and Mary Beth Peil at the premiere of their new film, 'Jimmy and Carolyn', written and directed by James Andrew Walsh, at their newly renovated All South County Luxury Cinemas on August 29th. See photos here!

JIMMY AND CAROLYN Sets August 29 South County Film Premiere Date 
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2022

”Jimmy and Carolyn”, James Andrew Walsh's new comedy starring two-time Tony nominee and TV/Broadway star Mary Beth Peil (Dawson's Creek, The Good Wife,  HALSTON, Broadway's Anastasia) and TV/Broadway star Gregory Harrison (911,  Chesapeake Shores, Trapper John M.D.), shot entirely on location in Westerly, Rhode  Island, sets its South County Premiere at Bill Hanney's newly renovated All South Coun ty Luxury Cinemas, co-owned with Harold Blank and William Doherty, in Wakefield on  Monday, August 29, 2022.

Six Time Tony Award-Winner KINKY BOOTS Opens At Theatre By The Sea, August 17
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2022

In celebration of 89 Years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney will present the six time Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots, which will be presented from August 17 – September 11, 2022.

JIMMY AND CAROLYN Starring Gregory Harrison And Mary Beth Peil Sets Its World Premiere
by Grace Cutler - Aug 6, 2022

James Andrew Walsh's new film based on his 2017 play of the same name.

Theatre By The Sea's 89th Season Continues With FOOTLOOSE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2022

In celebration of 89 Years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present the exuberant high energy musical, Footloose, which will be presented from June 22 - July 16, 2022.

Stag & Lion's THE TEMPEST Runs One More Weekend At Trinity Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2022

Stag & Lion will present William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST at The Trinity Theatre (422 West 57th Street in Manhattan) this weekend only! Starring Anuj Parikh as Prospero, Roland Netzer as Ferdinand, Cynthia Johnson as Miranda, and directed by Joshua Koehn, Shakespeare's last great comedy plays like a fairytale and is enjoyable for young and old.

Stag & Lion Theatre Opens William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2022

Stag & Lion will present William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST at The Trinity Theatre (422 West 57th Street in Manhattan) March 17th through March 27th. Starring Anuj Parikh as Prospero, Roland Netzer as Ferdinand, Cynthia Johnson as Miranda, and directed by Joshua Koehn, Shakespeare's last great comedy plays like a fairytale and is enjoyable for young and old.

BWW Review: I LOVE TO EAT IS A FEAST OF GRANDEUR at FreeFall Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - Feb 10, 2022

In 1946 before Julia Child rose to fame James Andrew Beard became the first “celebrity” cook with the premiere of his NBC cooking show, “I Love to Eat.” Television sets were still black and white back then and there may have been 1000 sets total in all of Metropolitan New York, but between Howdy Doody and the 9 o’clock hour, you could experience the culinary delights of James Beard.

Casting Announced For VANARA - THE LEGEND at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2021

As disaster threatens to destroy the world they know, two tribes are locked in an age-old battle. One young woman must make a choice: protect the traditions of her people or challenge everything she has been taught. With total devastation bearing down on them, will the two tribes reunite before it's too late? 

Winner of VANARA's Online Talent Competition Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2021

Following a worldwide digital contest to showcase new vocal talents, Vanara have found their winner. 21-year-old Brandon Gille from Portland, Oregon, fought off some incredible competition to claim the coveted prize of featuring on the new London cast recording, ahead of the show’s world premiere at Hackney Empire in October.

THE EXTINCTION OF FIREFLIES Starring Michael Urie and Tracie Bennett Now in Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2020

The Extinction of Fireflies, James Andrew Walsh's new comedy starring multi-award winner Michael Urie ('Ugly Betty,' Buyer & Cellar, Torch Song) and Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett (End of the Rainbow, Follies), is now in production on location in the playwright/director's Shelter Island, Rhode Island home, where the play is set.

ELECTRIC JESUS Debuts at Film Festivals This Fall
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 1, 2020

a?oeElectric Jesusa?? is a wistful coming-of-age music-comedy that follows the ill-fated journey of a never-famous 80a??s Christian hair metal band.