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Joel Waggoner & Julia Mattison's ADVENT CAROLNDAR Will Play Town Hall This Holiday Season
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2026

Advent Carolndar, the wildly festive holiday spectacular created by Joel Waggoner (School of Rock) and Tony Award- and Grammy Award-nominated Julia Mattison (Death Becomes Her) will make its triumphant return to the New York stage at The Town Hall on Monday, December 14 at 8:00 PM.

Interview: Tim Drucker, Bonnie Milligan and Joel Waggoner of HALLMARK(ISH) at Meridian Arts Centre
by Elizabeth Armstrong - Oct 20, 2026

After its previously sold-out world premiere in Toronto last year, The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical is returning to sprinkle some holiday cheer, this time at the Meridian Arts Centre Lyric Theatre from November 28th-January 3rd. 

THE UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK(ISH) PARODY MUSICAL to Play Marcus Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026

The parody musical will bring its U.S. tour to Milwaukee following a sold-out world premiere in Toronto, blending holiday movie tropes with original pop songs.

THE UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK(ISH) PARODY MUSICAL to Make Chicago Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026

Broadway In Chicago announced THE UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK(ISH) PARODY MUSICAL will make its Chicago debut this holiday season at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, following a sold-out world premiere in Toronto.

Review: PREDICTABLE HOLIDAY ROM-COM/THE UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK(ISH) PARODY MUSICAL at Second City/The Royal
by Ilana Lucas - Nov 23, 2025

Within a week, Toronto audiences had the opportunity to see two musicals which parody that scourge of November to January television, the Hallmark Christmas Movie.

THE UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK(ISH) PARODY MUSICAL to Make World Premiere in Toronto
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025

Toronto will be the first to experience the world premiere of The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical, an immersive holiday musical comedy set to run from November 20, 2025 through January 4, 2026 at The Royal Theatre.

Photos: The Public Theater Celebrates the Newly Renovated Delacorte Theater at 2025 Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 12, 2025

The Public Theater just presented its annual gala on the lawn outside the newly renovated Delacorte Theater, where guests got an exclusive preview as The Public lit up the reimagined theater for the first time.

LA VIE PARISIENNE to be Presented at Opera Saratoga
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Opera Saratoga will present La Vie parisienne: composed by Jacques Offenbach, with a libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, and a new commissioned book by Tim Drucker. Learn more!

Opera Saratoga To Hold Local Auditions in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

For two days in March, Opera Saratoga will hold local auditions for the 2025 Summer Festival Season and beyond, in order to create a local roster of affiliated singers, actors and pianists.

Opera Saratoga Unveils Cast & Creative Teams For 2025 Summer Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024

Opera Saratoga has revealed the creative teams for its Summer Festival 2025. See full programming and learn more about the festival, featuring La Vie Parisienne and more!

ADVENT CAROLNDAR to Return to Joe's Pub This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

Julia Mattison and Joel Waggoner will bring their viral sensation ADVENT CAROLNDAR back to Joe's Pub with live performances, featuring original holiday songs. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Celebrate The Holiday Season At Joe's Pub With Sandra Bernhard, Murray Hill, Everett Bradley, Jane Lynch And More!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023

Celebrate the holiday season at Joe's Pub with a lineup of talented performers including Sandra Bernhard, Murray Hill, Everett Bradley, Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery, The Hot Sardines, and Eva Noblezada.

Advent Carolndar to Return for the 2023 Holidays with Two Live Performances at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023

Join Broadway veterans Julia Mattison and Joel Waggoner as they bring their viral sensation, Advent Carolndar, to life with two live performances at Joe's Pub. Sing along to their hit songs and enjoy a night of holiday cheer. Don't miss out on this festive event! Get your tickets now.

ADVENT CAROLNDER's Joel Waggoner and Julia Mattison Take Over Our Instagram Today!
by Social Watch - Dec 9, 2022

Tune into our Instagram story today as Joel & Julia of Advent Carolnder give you a taste of their Haunted Holiday Singalong and their live show at Chelsea Music Hall!

Julia Mattison and Joel Waggoner's Viral ADVENT CAROLNDAR to Have First-Ever Live Shows in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2022

Julia Mattison and Joel Waggoner of Advent Carolndar, the viral social media sensation where the duo created one original holiday song for the first 25 days in December for the past three years, are back with their first-ever live shows to get everyone in the holiday spirit at Chelsea Music Hall on Monday, December 12 at 7 PM and 9:30 PM.

BWW Review: BACHELOR: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY MUSICAL at Apollo Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Jan 20, 2022

BACHELOR: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY MUSICAL is exceedingly clever, legitimately funny, and far wittier than the ABC series itself. This show earns my rose.

Cast Announced for BACHELOR: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2022

Presented by Right Angle Entertainment, this journey to find love runs January 13 – February 13, 2022 at Apollo Theater Chicago, located at 2550 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago. The press opening is January 19, 2022 at 7:30pm.

SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Announces Opening In Chicago  
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2021

Voted Best Comedy for Couples, Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man has been sharing its interactive, upbeat brand of comedy with theater audiences all across America for nearly a decade! Becoming Off-Broadway's Longest-Running Comedy in New York and launching a national tour before making its Las Vegas debut, this “uproariously funny” show is finally bringing its 'big laughs and naughty fun' to Chicago at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue, in the heart of Lincoln Park. Previewing April 8th and opening April 21st for a limited engagement, this interactive romantic comedy takes the audience on a hilarious and wild ride where no topic is taboo and the insider 'tips' come straight from the source: a gay man.  

Photos: First Look at LOVE ACTUALLY? THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Off-Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2021

Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody, a holiday season sendup of the iconic romantic comedy and Christmas movie Love Actually, today released a first look at production photos for the off-Broadway return.

Photos: LOVE ACTUALLY? THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Celebrates Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 1, 2021

Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody, a holiday season sendup of the iconic romantic comedy and Christmas movie Love Actually, opened just last night at the Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center (210 West 50th Street).