Virginia Theatre Festival To Wrap 51st Season With GET HAPPY!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2025
The Virginia Theatre Festival will wrap up its 51st season with Get Happy! A Celebration of the World's Greatest Entertainer. The show, performed by nationally acclaimed performer and UVA alumnus Jenna Pastuszek, is a dynamic and electric celebration of the greatest hits and little-known gems from the iconic star, Judy Garland.
Broadway-Studded Brandi Carlile Tribute Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025
Ayanna Charity and Lauren McCoig join a cast of Broadway and cabaret's brightest to celebrate 11-time GRAMMY Award winner Brandi Carlile. From high octane belting to soulful acoustic tunes, you can expect a rockin' night of contemporary folk/Americana.
Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman To Receive GMHC 2025 Howard Ashman Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025
GMHC will honor legendary songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman with the 2025 Howard Ashman Award. The award will be presented at GMHC's 10th annual Cabaret & Howard Ashman Award, a fundraising event hosted by Joe's Pub at The Public Theater.
Review: GMHC CABARET BENEFIT HONORING ALAN MENKEN Brings Music & Memories at Joe's Pub
by Rob Lester - Mar 4, 2024
A star-studded night honoring composer Alan Menken was exciting, energizing and sentimental as he received an award named for collaborator Howard Ashman. From 'The Little Mermaid' to 'Little Shop of Horrors,' Ashman left no small legacy in his work with Menken. The evening benefited GMHC's work for communities affected by HIV and AIDS.
Andre De Shields To Receive GMHC's 2023 Howard Ashman Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2023
GMHC will honor Broadway legend and award-winning performer André De Shields with the 2023 Howard Ashman Award for his advocacy and activism for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS, as well as LGBTQ+ communities.
Cacophony Daniels Brings UNDER THE C to Sharon Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022
On October 1, Cacophony Daniels (2017 Bistro and Fruitie Award winner Courter Simmons) splashes onto the Sharon Playhouse stage in UNDER THE 'C', a fun and inspirational cabaret tribute to Grammy- and Oscar-winning playwright and lyricist Howard Ashman that celebrates the lovable misfit in us all.