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Video: Watch 'Toto's Pup Pound' from Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 2, 2025

More than 200 of New York City’s fiercest dancers created a larger-than-life, over-the-rainbow romp down the yellow brick road in the sexy, Oz-inspired Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out. Watch Tony d’Alelio (Gypsy) and Michael Pugliese (Dirty Dancing national tour) in “Toto’s Pup Pound.”

Video: BROADWAY BARES 2025 Strips Down for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025

More than 200 of New York City’s fiercest dancers created a larger-than-life, over-the-rainbow romp down the yellow brick road in the sexy, Oz-inspired Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom. Check out video highlights from the show!

Photos: BROADWAY BARES 2025 Breaks Fundraising Record for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2025

More than 200 of New York City’s fiercest dancers created a larger-than-life, over-the-rainbow romp down the yellow brick road in the sexy, Oz-inspired Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom. Check out photos from the show!

Video: Nicole Scherzinger Performs 'Buttons' at BROADWAY BARES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

Broadway Bares, the annual burlesque spectacular unveiled its Wizard of Oz-inspired spin 'Come Out, Come Out' on Sunday. Nicole Scherzinger took the stage for a special surprise performance of 'Buttons' by the Pussycat Dolls. Check out the video here!

Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out Sells Out First Show
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2025

The 9:30 pm performance of Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out is sold out and only a limited number of tickets remain for midnight as the annual burlesque spectacular unveils its Wizard of Oz-inspired spin .

Tom Francis, André De Shields and More to Join BROADWAY BARES: Come Out, Come Out as Special Guests
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025

Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out will open its gilded green doors for two performances in June. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: R.U.R. (ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS) at Head Trick Theatre
by Christopher Verleger - Jul 24, 2024

Head Trick Theatre’s captivating, well-acted production of Karel Čapek’s unsettling play, ‘R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots),’ tackles the age-old question, “What happens when machines outnumber humans?”

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT (OR WHAT YOU WILL) at Attleboro Community Theatre
by Christopher Verleger - Jun 6, 2024

Attleboro Community Theatre (ACT) brings its 66th season to a close with an amusing, highly entertaining production ‘Twelfth Night (Or What You Will),’ William Shakespeare’s boisterous comedy of mistaken identity, entangled romance, and unapologetic tomfoolery.

VIDEO: Watch Dancers Strip Down in Rehearsal for Broadway Bares: Take Off!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2019

Travel the world and check out the sights - including NYC's hottest dancers - when you board this year's globetrotting edition of Broadway Bares. This year's show, Broadway Bares: Take Off, will offer a spectacular evening of sky-high striptease with international flair on Sunday, June 16.

Ashley Park, Christopher Sieber, and More Announced as Special Guests For BROADWAY BARES: TAKE OFF
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2019

A star-studded lineup is set to join the worldly travels of Broadway Bares: Take Off, this year's wanderlust-inducing edition of spectacular striptease. The special evening on Sunday, June 16, 2019, with performances at 9:30 pm and midnight is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Austin Film Festival Announces Full 25th Anniversary Film and Conference Schedule
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 25, 2018

Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today the full schedule of films and panels for the 25th Anniversary festival, this October 25-November 1. AFF's feature film slate includes 23 World, North American, and US Premieres, a robust retrospective series, and highly anticipated marquee titles, including Steve McQueen's and Gillian Flynn's modern-day thriller Widows, Peter Farrelly's dramedy period piece Green Book starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen, Mike Leigh's period piece Peterloo,  Mickey Rourke-starring boxing drama Tiger, Paul Dano's Wildlife starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan, and Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges family drama Ben is Back bowing as AFF's Centerpiece selection, with writer/director Peter Hedges in attendance.

Swedish Model, Mom, Author, Brigitta Karlen's Book Lends TEN TIPS FOR THE FRAZZLED PARENT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2018

'Ten Tips for the Frazzled Parent' by Birgitta Karlen. Birgitta Karl n, Author is a mother of three and understands the challenge of balancing family, career and sanity!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Enchants Theatre By The Sea This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2017

The summer season continues at Bill Hanney's Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) with one of the most popular family musicals of all time, a brand new production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST playing for the first time at the historic barn theatre.  The beloved tale will enchant audiences of all ages starting Wednesday, July 19 and ending Saturday, August 12.

SUNY Fredonia Alumni Produce First Ever Variety Show at Symphony Space
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2017

For the first time, the alumni of SUNY Fredonia performing arts programs will be coming together for a special, one night only event. Join us on President's Day, February 20th, 2017 at 7:30 pm, at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Peter Norton Symphony Space in Manhattan for an evening of music, comedy, and dance!

Photo Flash: Erik Ransom's Pop Rock Musical MORE THAN ALL THE WORLD Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2016

Lil Rascals Theatre presents MORE THAN ALL THE WORLD, Erik Ransom's epic pop rock musical inspired by Christopher Marlowe's 'Edward II', with direction and musical staging by Rachel Klein ('Around the World in 80 Days', 'The Anthem') and with orchestrations and arrangements by Andy Peterson ('Atomic'). The company also recently released stunning images of the cast in costume - scroll down to check them out!

Jay Armstrong Johnson on the Cover of ANIMIZE Magazine
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2016

The November issue of ANIMIZE features Jay Armstrong Johnson on the the cover and a sixteen page spread shot by resident photographer Roberto Araujo.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Erik Ransom's Pop Rock Musical MORE THAN ALL THE WORLD
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2016

Lil Rascals Theatre has announced the full cast of MORE THAN ALL THE WORLD, Erik Ransom's epic pop rock musical inspired by Christopher Marlowe's 'Edward II', with direction and musical staging by Rachel Klein ('Around the World in 80 Days', 'The Anthem') and with orchestrations and arrangements by Andy Peterson ('Atomic'). The company has also just released stunning new images of the cast in costume - scroll down to check them out!