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2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!

Russell Howard to Premiere New Stand-Up Special on Streaming in 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024

Russell Howard is set to premiere his brand-new stand-up special, Russell Howard Live at the London Palladium, as an exclusive global stream on January 15, 2025.

Max Sets Date for Rose Matafeo Comedy Special
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 18, 2024

Starstruck creator/star Rose Matafeo returns to Max for her second stand-up special, Rose Matafeo: On and On and One. The special debuts Thursday, December 19.

FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical Staged Concert at City College Center for the Arts' Aaron Davis Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2024

The inspiring and critically acclaimed FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical will take center stage at City College Center for the Arts' Aaron Davis Hall, Marian Davis Theater, from February 20-22, 2025, in a highly anticipated staged concert performance,

Netflix to Release Ahir Shah's 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award-Winning Show ENDS
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024

Netflix will release Ahir Shah's 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning show, ENDS, on Tuesday, September 10th. The show has received high praise from critics for its outstanding storytelling and performance.

Phil Wang's Second Netflix Original Stand-up Special Releasing in September
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 6, 2024

Phil Wang's second Netflix Original stand-up special, Wang in There, Baby!, premieres on 3rd September. Filmed at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, the show covers topics from British-Asian identity to minor fame.

New Kritzerland Concert to Pay Tribute to Richard M. Sherman at Catalina Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2024

For the 127th Kritzerland show, the evening will be spent honoring and celebrating the life and work of the beloved Richard M. Sherman of the Sherman Brothers. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for Allen & Gray's THE FROG'S PRINCESS at Old Town Temecula Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024

Award winning musical theater writers Richard Allen and Taran Gray have revealed the cast for the upcoming staged reading of their newest musical, The Frog’s Princess.  

THE MOTHERF**CKER WITH THE HAT Opens At The Heights This Friday!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023

The Heights Players presents The MotherF**cker With The Hat, a dark comedy that offers an unflinching look at dysfunctional behavior. Written by Stephen Adley Guirgis and directed by Ted Thompson, this highly profane and hilarious masterpiece has earned numerous accolades. Starring Christian Miranda, Phil Williams, Camila Melgar, César JR., and Holly Souchack.

Writers of FREEDOM RIDERS Debut New Musical, THE FROG'S PRINCESS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023

TEMECULA THEATER and ANTHOLOGY INSTITUTE present the world premiere of THE FROG'S PRINCESS: a new musical, with a book by Richard Allen and music and lyrics by Richard Allen and Taran Gray.               

Photos: Meghan and Harry from IDIOTS ASSEMBLE: SPITTING IMAGE THE MUSICAL Visit Royal Albert Hall
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023

Meghan and Harry, two of the stars of Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical written by a tour de force comedy team made up of  Al Murray (The Pub Landlord) Matt Forde (The Political Party) and double Olivier award winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote) made an appearance Friday, May 12, 2023 at The Albert Hall. Check out photos here!

Cast & Voice Over Artists Revealed For SPITTING IMAGE THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

As Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical  written by a tour de force comedy team made up of  Al Murray (The Pub Landlord) Matt Forde (The Political Party) and double Olivier award winner  Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote) heads towards its  West End Premiere at the Phoenix Theatre the full cast of voice-over artists and puppeteers and is released.

IDIOTS ASSEMBLE: SPITTING IMAGE THE MUSICAL Will Premiere in the West End in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023

Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical  written by a tour de force comedy team made up of  Al Murray (The Pub Landlord) Matt Forde (The Political Party) and double Olivier award winner  Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote) makes its West End Premiere at the Phoenix Theatre in London. 

Photos: First Look At IDIOTS ASSEMBLE: SPITTING IMAGE SAVES THE WORLD At Birmingham Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2023

Production shots have been released for Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves the World, which is currently playing its world premiere performances at Birmingham Rep until Sat 11 Mar 2023.

Photos: Check Out the All New Puppets Joining IDIOTS ASSEMBLE: SPITTING IMAGE SAVES THE WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2023

Suella Braverman, Nigel Farage, Jacob Rees-Mogg, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join the cast of the new stage production  Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves the World which opens at Birmingham Rep on 1 February, and runs until 11 March 2023.  Never seen before photos of their puppets in rehearsal can be seen here!

Cast and Director Announced for ONE IN TWO Chicago Premiere at PrideArts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023

Casting has been announced for PrideArts’ first production of 2023 - the Chicago premiere of one in two by Donja R. Love. 

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Long Beach Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; at Broadwater Black Box Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Long Beach Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; TEACHING A ROBOT TO LOVE Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.