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Review: HAIRSPRAY at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 23, 2025

To wrap up Season 3 for Actors Theatre of Little Rock, they ended with Hairspray—a show I’ve been wanting to see live for a long time. From December 3–20, this cast brought the beat to the Quapaw United Methodist Church basement, transforming the space into an immersive, joy-filled playground bursting with big hair, bold voices, and infectious energy.

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at The Paramount Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Sep 17, 2025

Dear Readers, first off there were way too many empty seats at the Paramount last night for the new musical version of “Some Like It Hot”. Where were you all? Do you not like musicals? Do you not like fun? Were you trapped under something heavy? (I will only accept the last answer as a viable excuse.). At any rate, get your tickets and do not let this one get away. Secondly, for our performance we got the added opportunity to see the resilience of theater people and the power of the understudy. But more on that later.

Five South Florida Regional Productions To Keep Your Eye On This Fall
by David McKibbin - Aug 4, 2025

As regional theaters lose funding, there is a greater need for audiences to support local work. Here are five shows in the Miami Metro area to explore in the fall of 2025.

Mt. Vernon Virtuosi Adds Vocal Star Jasmine Barnes and More
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025

The Mount Vernon Virtuosi (MVI), a Baltimore based chamber orchestra founded and led by acclaimed cellist Amit Peled will perform a  free 'Made in Maryland' concert next weekend.

HAIRSPRAY to Open Ninth Season at Out Front Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2024

Out Front Theatre Company in Georgia is launching its ninth season with HAIRSPRAY, the Tony Award-winning musical. Set in 1962 Baltimore, it follows Tracy Turnblad's journey from outcast to star. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: BROADWAY IN THE PARK at Wolf Trap
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 20, 2023

Wolf Trap and Signature Theatre’s yearly collaboration continued this past weekend with the third edition of Broadway in The Park. A concert that is meant to showcase some of our best and brightest talent while also featuring two headliners from Broadway. The event is always a good time and this year’s edition was no exception.

BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY at National Theatre
by Elliot Lanes - May 14, 2022

Hang on to your big hair and take a trip back to the 1960’s with the current US touring company of the Tony Award winning musical Hairspray playing through this Sunday at the National Theatre.

BrightSide Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season; Tickets on Sale Now!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2017

Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass and Executive Director Julie Ann Kornak have just announced BrightSide Theatre's 2017-2018 Season.

Jenna Leigh Green Joins TIM REALBUTO & FRIENDS SING JEANINE TESORI at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Jul 22, 2017

Jenna Leigh Green is most known to television audiences as Sabrina Spellman's nemesis Libby Chessler on three seasons of the hit ABC sitcom 'Sabrina, The Teenage Witch.' She played the role of Heather in the Touchstone Pictures release 'You Again' opposite Kristen Bell, Sigourney Weaver, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Betty White. Ms. Green also recently appeared opposite James Franco in the film 'I Am Michael.'

The Zazzali Sisters Team Up with Rozi Baker to Sing Jeanine Tesori at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2017

Eva and Valentina Zazzali, will be performing with Broadway, TV & film's top talent this Sunday, July 23 at 9:30pm, singing 'I Know It's Today' from Shrek the Musical with Rozi Baker (Shrek, Mary Poppins, Bonnie & Clyde) in Tim Realbuto & Friends Sing Jeanine Tesori at Feinstein's/54 Below.

Lala to Sing Songs by Jeanine Tesori with Tim Realbuto & Friends This Sunday
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2017

Laurissa Romain aka 'Lala' is excited to be be back at Feinstein's/54 Below with Tim Realbuto and many of her Broadway, TV & Film friends, singing songs by Jeanine Tesori from 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' and 'Caroline or Change' this Sunday, July 23rd at 9:30 PM.

Sarah Litzsinger to Appear in TIM REALBUTO & FRIENDS SING JEANINE TESORI
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2017

Sarah Litzsinger joins the amazing cast to sing in the Benefit Cabaret, 'Tim Realbuto & Friends Sing Jeanine Tesori'.

54 Below Announces Cabaret Benefit: Tim Realbuto & Friends Sing Jeanine Tesori
by Julie Musbach - May 27, 2017

Join award winning performer/composer Tim Realbuto (The Emperor's Club; Off-Broadway's YES) as he returns to Feinstein's/54 Below for the fifth time, this time celebrating one of Broadway's greatest treasures, Tony Award winning composer and women's history maker Jeanine Tesori.

BrightSide Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2017

Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass and Executive Director Julie Ann Kornak are proud to announce BrightSide Theatre's 2017-2018 Season - "Season Seven- Cinema to Stage" "Join us as we celebrate three entertaining pieces of theatre created from three award winning films.