Niki Metcalf

TIMES ARE HARD FOR DREAMERS To Be Presented At The Green Room 42 In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026

The Green Room 42 will present TIMES ARE HARD FOR DREAMERS, a cabaret evening produced by Natalie Kasper featuring an ensemble of NYC performers singing musical theater's most iconic songs of longing and hope.

SONGS YOU ALMOST REMEMBER to be Presented at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present Songs You Almost Remember, a celebration of childhood nostalgia and forgotten favorites.

HAIRSPRAY at Theatre By The Sea Open Now Through August
by Andria Tieman - Jul 27, 2025

The 2011 musical Hairspray, based on the 1988 film, tells the story of teen Tracy Turnblad, whose sole goal in life is to become a dancer on Baltimore’s Corny Collins Show. 

Theatre By The Sea Continues 92nd Season With The Tony-Winning Musical HAIRSPRAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025

Theatre By The Sea will continue its 92nd season with the high-energy Broadway hit Hairspray, running from July 23 through August 16, 2025. The production marks the return of the beloved musical to the Wakefield stage, where it was last seen in 2011.

Interview: Niki Metcalf of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Farmers Alley Theatre
by Brian Hilbrand - May 22, 2025

Farmers Alley Theatre is presenting Ride the Cyclone, a hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other, the chance to return to life. Written by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond, this popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!

RIDE THE CYCLONE Comes to Farmers Alley Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025

Coming off the heels of the enormously popular, sold out and extended production of A Jukebox for the Algonquin, Farmers Alley Theatre presents the Kalamazoo premiere of Ride the Cyclone.

See David Burtka, Marilyn Maye & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including David Burtka and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards December 5th Standings; INTO THE WOODS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; 1984 Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; House of Bards Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 13, 2023

The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Jenn Colella, Stella Katherine Cole, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 23, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Check out the lineup here!

Kate Rockwell, Lindsay Heather Pearce & More to Sing ABBA at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2023

Join Kate Rockwell, Lindsay Heather Pearce, Michael Maliakel, Philippe Arroyo, and more as they take the stage at 54 Below for a memorable night of ABBA music. Don't miss this star-studded tribute event featuring some of the best performers in the industry.

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - Jun 15, 2023

HAIRSPRAY is a chipper, wildly energetic show, and if you can leave your inner skeptic at the door, you might see a glimmer of hope. If not that, then you’ll certainly have basked in some joy for a couple of hours.

Photos: Andrew Levitt aka Nina West Hosts Marissa Jaret Winokur at HAIRSPRAY 20th Anniversary Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023

See photos of Andrew Levitt aka Nina West hosted Tony Award Winning actress and original Hairspray on Broadway cast member, Marissa Jaret Winokur, at the Dolby Theater for the 20th Anniversary Tour of Hairspay.

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Dolby Theatre
by Harker Jones - May 5, 2023

Aerosol is in the air as Tracy Turnblad, Penny Pingleton, and the teens of Baltimore bring politics and pizzazz to Hollywood with a stunning production of one of the best and beloved musicals of all time.

Photos: Nina West and More Celebrate Opening Night of HAIRSPRAY on Tour in Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2023

It was a Hollywood who's who from music, film, television, and social media last night at the world famous Dolby Theater for the 20th Anniversary Tour opening night of HAIRSPRAY starring Andrew Levitt aka Nina West.