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Review: DR ADAM PERCHARD AND RICHARD THOMAS: INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMP, Soho Theatre

It would be difficult to describe Adam Perchard as some shy, self-effacing wallflower. They follow up Bunburying (The Importance of Being Dr Adam Perchard) with another autobiographical show, this time with composer Richard Thomas, co-creator of Jerry Springer: The Opera.
Over 1,300 Performances Added to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Lineup

A new batch of shows to be staged at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been revealed. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Ava Paris Locknar to Present TALL GIRL SINGING at Birdland Theater

BIRDLAND THEATER will present rising actress and vocalist Ava Paris Locknar in “Tall Girl Singing' this month. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
See Alice Ripley and John McDaniel, JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY & More at Birdland in April

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Christine Lavin Is Seriously Funny in APRIL FOOLS at Birdland

Singer Christine Lavin is known for bringing the funny, and that's exactly what she's planning to do at Birdland on April 2nd. Lavin, Julie Gold, and their coterie of funny pals are teaming up to present an unforgettable night of musical comedy in their annual April Fool's show.
THE VOICE's Wendy Moten to Return to Birdland Jazz Club in April

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present return of Nashville vocalist Wendy Moten – best known for her 2021 run on NBC’s “The Voice”. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CHristine Lavin and Julie Gold Come to Birdland Theater in APRIL FOOLS

BIRDLAND THEATER will present beloved singer/songwriters Christine Lavin and Julie Gold in the show “April Fools” on Tuesday, April 2 at 5:30 PM.
Feature: THE FALLING AND THE RISING Comes To Nickel City Opera

Nickel City Opera's 15th Season will bring a new American opera, The Falling and the Rising produced by the U.S. Army Field Band, Saturday, June 29th at 8:00pm and Sunday, June 30th at 4:00pm at Nichols Flickinger Performing Arts Center, 1250 Amherst Street Buffalo. On Friday, March 1st, A Night of Funny Stuff with Artistic Director, Valerian Ruminski and pianist Ivan Docenko accompanying in concert at The Meeting House, 5658 Main Street, Williamsville and the 15th Annual NCO Gala Dinner, Tuesday, June 25th at 6:00pm at Ilio DiPaolo’s 3785 South Park Avenue, Blasdell.
Review: FASCINATING AIDA: 40TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW, London Palladium

The UK can’t claim too many music groups with the impressive longevity or sheer depravity of Fascinating Aïda. Celebrating forty years of dropping jaws with a set of songs that still amuse, shock and titillate, they return for yet another tour up and down the country. 
Celebrate The Holiday Season At Music Theatre of CT In Norwalk With Award-Winning Cabaret Artist, Jeff Harnar

Music Theatre of CT, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre, presents Homeward Bound: Songs of the Holidays, a celebratory cabaret featuring the acclaimed New York artist, Jeff Harnar.
Eighth Presentation of TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT Comes to Art of Time Ensemble

Art of Time Ensemble has announced the eighth and final holiday presentation of To All A Good Night, as part of its 25th anniversary final concert season.
Review: BOURGEOIS & MAURICE: PLEASURE SEEKERS, Wilton's Music Hall

Probably one of the finest bands most people have never heard of, quite why Bourgeois & Maurice aren't widely recognised as national treasures is something of a mystery.
Bridgetown Conservatory Unveils 2024 Season Of Musicals Featuring a World Premiere & More

Discover the exciting 2024 season of musicals at Bridgetown Conservatory, featuring the world premiere of 'Ludlow Ladd: The Poor Little Orphan Boy' and a lineup of acclaimed shows. Don't miss out on this musical theatre extravaganza!
Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell Return To Davenport's With GYPSIES, TRAMPS AND THIEVES in August

One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national Jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell return to Davenport's with an updated, special performance of their show that brought them critical and audience acclaim in New York City, 24 years ago: Gypsy, Tramps and Thieves.
TOMFOOLERY Comes to Fountain Hills Theater inn August

Fountain Hills Theater will open the musical revue Tomfoolery on August 18th. Nothing is sacred in this hysterical revue that features such Lehrer favorites as 'Poisoning Pigeons in the Park,' 'When You Are Old and Grey,' 'The Masochism Tango,' 'The Old Dope Peddler' and 'The Vatican Rag,' 
TUNEabomber Comes to Edinburgh Fringe

He never wanted to be a monster, just a musical theatre star – and to prove it Unabomber Ted Kaczynski comes back from the grave to perform the musical he wrote and rehearsed in solitary for you, his parole board. 
STEFAN AND FRIENDS, CECIL BEATON'S DIARIES & More Set for Jermyn Street Theatre Summer Programming

Jermyn Street Theatre has revealed an eclectic programme of summer visitors, running over a two-month period from 4 July to 2 September.
Review: Jessica Fishenfeld Keeps The SUNNY SIDE UP Down In The Basement At The Birdland Theater

In all, Jessica’s ability to sing real jazz in a jazz soprano voice and then switch it up to full-on opera (usually while being hilarious) was impressive and delightful. 
Review: SMITE: AN IMMERSIVE MURDER MYSTERY, CRYPT

Few words grab the attention like murder. And few genres outside immersive theatre can pull you physically into a specific time and place. So why aren’t there more immersive murder productions like this one?
THE GOOD NEWS CABARET Will Play The Drama Factory This Month

Godfrey Johnson and Roland Perold - sharing one stage and a single piano – for a once-off, not-to-be missed, performance at the Drama Factory.  Delighting Durban in December, Cape Town gets the advantage of the now fully brewed coffee comedy and percolated piano playing that kept audiences clapping and critics celebrating. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Tom Lehrer written?

Tom Lehrer has written 1 shows including Tomfoolery (Composer/Lyricist).

What awards has Tom Lehrer been nominated for?

Tom Lehrer has been nominated for the Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Tom Foolery.

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