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Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Tuacahn is a Confectionary Delight
by Tyler Hinton - Jul 5, 2023

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at the Tuacahn Amphitheatre is a confectionary delight for families to enjoy together. 

Stephen Nachamie To Direct Reading Of PRIDE & PREJUDICE Musical Starring DeLaney Westfall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2019

Stephen Nachamie (She Loves Me) will direct an industry reading of the new musical Pride & Prejudice - the Musical, with book, music and lyrics by Lawrence Rush, on February 18th and 19th featuring DeLaney Westfall (Kinky Boots, Side Show, Sweeney Todd) as Elizabeth Bennet.

La Cantata Dei Pastori's Italian Holiday Show Opens, Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2017

Go back in time to Southern Italy with ALESSANDRA BELLONI and I GIULLARI DI PIAZZA, the renowned Italian music/theater/dance company, when they present their traditional Southern Italian 'La Cantata dei Pastori,' (The Shepherd's Cantata) a musical family holiday delight. One performance to celebrate the Winter Solstice, Today December 22 at 8 PM at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, between 9th & 10th Streets. The production stars internationally renowned singer and award-winning percussionist ALESSANDRA BELLONI. A native of Rome, Belloni appears as Mary, defeating the Devil with her powerful drumming.

La Cantata Dei Pastori's Italian Holiday Show Opens, 12/22
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2017

Go back in time to Southern Italy with ALESSANDRA BELLONI and I GIULLARI DI PIAZZA, the renowned Italian music/theater/dance company, when they present their traditional Southern Italian 'La Cantata dei Pastori,' (The Shepherd's Cantata) a musical family holiday delight. One performance to celebrate the Winter Solstice, Friday December 22 at 8 PM at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, between 9th & 10th Streets. The production stars internationally renowned singer and award-winning percussionist ALESSANDRA BELLONI. A native of Rome, Belloni appears as Mary, defeating the Devil with her powerful drumming.

BWW Review: Theatre by the Sea's Oddly Timely THE PRODUCERS
by Andria Tieman - Aug 23, 2017

THE PRODUCERS has the odd pedigree of being a movie (1967) that became a Broadway musical (2001) and then returned to the silver screen as a movie version of the 2001 musical (2005).  With this many iterations on offer, it's clear that this is a show with staying power that it beloved by many.  The mind of Mel Brooks is a twisted space to spend some time in, but even the subtle cringiness that comes with good satire doesn't last long, as the laughs keep coming. It can be difficult to find humor in mocking nazis so close on the heels of the white supremacy rally in Charlottesville, VA, but it's still very satisfying to, probably even more than when the musical premiered. Even so, there is a bit of queasiness that comes from looking at so many swastikas, and it's hard to shake.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE PRODUCERS at Theatre By The Sea
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2017

THE PRODUCERS is playing at Theatre By The Sea, in Wakefield, RI, through September 10, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Theatre By The Sea Announces THE PRODUCERS Directed by Original Broadway Cast Member Brad Musgrove
by Julie Musbach - Jul 30, 2017

Bill Hanney's Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) concludes the 2017 summer season with THE PRODUCERS, the Mel Brooks laugh-out-loud spectacle. THE PRODUCERS, runs for a special 4-week engagement starting Wednesday, August 16 and ending Sunday, September 10.

Photo Flash: First Look at Cortland Rep's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2017

For the second production in their 46th annual season of professional summer theatre, Cortland Repertory Theatre presents the fabulous and flamboyant musical La Cage Aux Folles, which boasts a book by Harvey Fierstein based on the play by Jean Poiret, and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: Cortland Rep presents a Musical Classic LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2017

For the second production in their 46th annual season of professional summer theatre, Cortland Repertory Theatre presents the fabulous and flamboyant musical La Cage Aux Folles, which boasts a book by Harvey Fierstein based on the play by Jean Poiret, and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. As a playwright, Fierstein is well-known for the musical Newsies and the current Broadway production of Kinky Boots; Herman is best known as the composer of Hello Dolly and Mame. While La Cage Aux Folles is a multiple Tony-Award winning musical and one of Broadway's all time greatest hits, the story is perhaps best known as the movie The Birdcage, which starred Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. 

Photo Flash: First Look at Nicolas Dromard, Elizabeth Broadhurst, Nic Thompson and More in OH, KAY!, Opening Tonight!
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 13, 2015

George and Ira Gershwin's 'Oh, Kay' opens tonight, October 13 at the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row in NYC. Nicolas Dromard (Jersey Boys) plays charming playboy Jimmy Winter, who on the eve of his wedding rediscovers a woman he met in a chance encounter at sea, the enchanting and elegant Lady Kay, played by Elizabeth Broadhurst (Mary Poppins). The production also features Nic Thompson (Mary Poppins) as Bootlegger/ Song and Dance man, Larry Potter.  Check out a first look below!

Nicolas Dromard, Elizabeth Broadhurst, Nic Thompson and More to Star in OH, KAY!, 10/13
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 12, 2015

George and Ira Gershwin's 'Oh, Kay' opens Tuesday October 13 at the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row in NYC.  Nicolas Dromard (Jersey Boys) plays charming playboy Jimmy Winter, who on the eve of his wedding rediscovers a woman he met in a chance encounter at sea, the enchanting and elegant Lady Kay, played by Elizabeth Broadhurst (Mary Poppins).  The production also features Nic Thompson (Mary Poppins) as Bootlegger/ Song and Dance man, Larry Potter.  

A.J. Shively to Star in Abingdon's MERTON OF THE MOVIES Concert Reading; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2014

Abingdon Theatre Company presents a concert reading of MERTON OF THE MOVIES -- an uproarious new musical comedy set in the rollicking age of Keystone Cops, Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin, and Buster Keaton -- with book by Donald Brenner, music and lyrics by Doug Katsaros, on Monday, December 8 at 7pm at the June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan. Donald Brenner, whose directorial credits include MARCH MADNESS and the upcoming MALLORCA at Abingdon, will direct.

BWW Reviews: CABARET Sizzles at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
by Josh Austin - Sep 1, 2012

CABARET at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse offers a sexy, depressing look at love and despair. This sizzling production offers an experience unlike any other as the sultry casts invties you to the Cabaret.

Photo Flash: First Look at Paige Faure, Josh Walden and More at Finger Lakes' CABARET
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2012

Finger Lakes Festival presents CABARET, running at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, now through September 8, as part of the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below.

BWW REVIEWS: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Theatre By The Sea
by Randy Rice - Jul 26, 2010

TBTS presents a delightful summertime, summer-stock, production of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's 'Little Shop'

Theatre By The Sea Presents THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 7/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2010

Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney, Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper are proud to announce the opening of the musical creature-feature Little Shop of Horrors on July 14.

Theatre By The Sea Presents THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 7/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 6, 2010

Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney, Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper are proud to announce the opening of the musical creature-feature Little Shop of Horrors on July 14.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Closes at the Engeman Theater at Northport, 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is pleased to close out its Third Season with the Classic Musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. To Life! Set in Tsarist Russia in 1905, this nostalgic favorite and enormously beloved story centers on Tevye (played by Tony Award nominee EDDIE MEKKA, Carmine Ragusa from Laverne & Shirley), the father of five daughters and his attempts, in a life of uncertainty and imbalance, to maintain his family and religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives.

Eddie Mekka Stars In FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At John W. Engeman 6/5 &19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2010

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is pleased to close out its Third Season with the Classic Musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. To Life! Set in Tsarist Russia in 1905, this nostalgic favorite and enormously beloved story centers on Tevye (played by Tony Award nominee EDDIE MEKKA, Carmine Ragusa from Laverne & Shirley), the father of five daughters and his attempts, in a life of uncertainty and imbalance, to maintain his family and religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives.

Eddie Mekka Stars In FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At John W. Engeman 5/8 & 22, 6/5 &19
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2010

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is pleased to close out its Third Season with the Classic Musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. To Life! Set in Tsarist Russia in 1905, this nostalgic favorite and enormously beloved story centers on Tevye (played by Tony Award nominee EDDIE MEKKA, Carmine Ragusa from Laverne & Shirley), the father of five daughters and his attempts, in a life of uncertainty and imbalance, to maintain his family and religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives.