Tom Orr

The Rose Center Theater Premieres THE MAN OF LA MANCHA To Orange County Audiences
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2023

This past weekend, on a sunny afternoon, September 10, 2023, the Rose Center Theater in Orange County graced audiences with a captivating performance of Man of La Mancha. This classic Broadway masterpiece has been weaving its magic for generations, and as the curtains opened and the first note of the overture began to play, the audience was transported into a realm of dreams, illusions, and unwavering determination.

VIDEO: Jonny Labey and Gloria Onitiri Perform 'Letters Goodbye' From REHAB THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2022

The first video and song have been released released  from REHAB THE MUSICAL, coming to the Playhouse Theatre in September. 

The RRazz Room Presents Live! at the Redfield/Inn at Centre Bridge Announces their 2022 Winter/Spring Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2022

Whether you have the winter blues or spring fever, you will find the cure at The RRazz Room Presents at the Redfield, an intimate cabaret setting at the Inn at Centre Bridge, New Hope PA. Owners Robert Kotonly and Rory Paull continue to bring world class entertainment to Bucks County, PA. with a vast array of talent.

Showtunes Theatre Company Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary at Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2020

Showtunes Theatre Company produced its first musical in concert on January 22, 2000 at Town Hall in Seattle. That first show was Anyone Can Whistle, a Stephen Sondheim/Arthur Laurents cult favorite that showcased 30+ local performers and musicians and enjoyed a sold-out-one-night-only performance. Now, 20 years and one month to the day, Showtunes has produced 40 musicals in concert, multiple cabarets and special events produced in and around Seattle since January of 2000 on the very stage it all began - Town Hall Seattle.

Performance Added For Michael Patrick Gaffney's THE OLDEST LIVING CATER WAITER
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2019

San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daren A.C. Carollo and Daniel Thomas, Co-Executive Directors) is pleased to announce that the final production of the 2018-2019 season, Michael Patrick Gaffney's original one-man show THE OLDEST LIVING CATER WAITER, will be adding a special performance on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Written and Performed by Gaffney and directed by Ken Sonkin, 

42nd Street Moon Presents THE OLDEST LIVING CATER WAITER
by Julie Musbach - May 31, 2019

San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daren A.C. Carollo and Daniel Thomas, Co-Executive Directors) is pleased to announce the final production of the 2018-2019 season, Michael Patrick Gaffney's original one-man show THE OLDEST LIVING CATER WAITER. 

THE GREATEST SHOWQUEEN Comes to Unicorn
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2019

After an absence of 22 years, Tom Orr -- the creative mind behind the award-winning musical parody revue Dirty Little Showtunes!, a long-running smash hit at Re-bar in 1997-98 -- is back in Seattle with a new solo cabaret and a multitude of new perverted twists on classic showtunes.

BWW Previews: THIS FALL, #GETRRAZZED IN NEW HOPE, PA at The RRAZZ ROOM New Hope PA
by DT Gramkee - Nov 14, 2018

BWW Previews: THIS FALL, #GETRRAZZED IN NEW HOPE, PA at The RRAZZ ROOM New Hope PA

BRIGADOON Awakens At The Candlelight Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2018

There is a legend that once every hundred years in the Scottish highlands the village of Brigadoon awakens and its awakening enthralls with its mystery, delightful characters, and a love story that transcends time. Directed by Bob Kelly, Candlelight's Brigadoon features Andy Boettcher and Jared Calhoun as adventurers Tommy Albright and Jeff Douglas who find themselves lost in the highlands when Brigadoon comes to life. Sophie Jones plays Fiona MacLaren who is at once smitten with Tommy, Analisa Wall is the feisty Meg Brockie who sets her eye on Jeff Douglas.

BRIGADOON Awakens At The Candlelight Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2018

There is a legend that once every hundred years in the Scottish highlands the village of Brigadoon awakens and its awakening enthralls with its mystery, delightful characters, and a love story that transcends time. Directed by Bob Kelly, Candlelight's Brigadoon features Andy Boettcher and Jared Calhoun as adventurers Tommy Albright and Jeff Douglas who find themselves lost in the highlands when Brigadoon comes to life. Sophie Jones plays Fiona MacLaren who is at once smitten with Tommy, Analisa Wall is the feisty Meg Brockie who sets her eye on Jeff Douglas.

BWW Interview: David Edward Hughes and His New Company SING OUT LOUISE! THEATRICALS
by Jay Irwin - Aug 18, 2017

Hello, Dear Readers. I recently got the chance to sit down with Seattle Theater staple David Edward Hughes to pick his brain on his career, his views on the state of local theater and, most importantly, his new theater company Sing Out Louise! Theatricals which will be announcing their inaugural season at their gala event on August 26th. An evening guaranteed to be filled to the brim with songs old, new and strange.

LYPSINKA! THE BOXED SET Adds Two Performances, 12/21 & 28; Trilogy Enters Final Weeks
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2014

Two added performances of LYPSINKA! THE BOXED SET have just been added to the schedule: Sunday, December 21 at 7 PM and Sunday, December 28 at 3 PM.

Photo Flash: LYPSINKA! THE TRILOGY Celebrates Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2014

After a 9-year absence, a triple dose of the legendary Lypsinka, John Epperson's iconic creation, is currently being doled out, and the 'Goddess of Showbiz' has deigned to grace New York City with her sweeping presence in LYPSINKA! THE TRILOGY. The opening was held on November 13, and BroadwayWorld has photos from the festivities below!

LYPSINKA! THE TRILOGY Opens Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 13, 2014

After a 9-year absence, a triple dose of the legendary Lypsinka, John Epperson's iconic creation, is currently being doled out, and the 'Goddess of Showbiz' has deigned to grace New York City with her sweeping presence in LYPSINKA! THE TRILOGY.

KISS ME KATE Opens Tonight at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2014

A battle of the sexes is about to begin at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre as PinnWorth Productions presents the Broadway classic Kiss Me Kate. Featuring Cole Porter's acclaimed musical score, this comedy knock-out comes to the stage Fridays, today, Sept. 12 and the 19th at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Sept. 13 and 20 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Sept. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m.

KISS ME KATE to Play at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre Sept. 12-21
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 18, 2014

A battle of the sexes is about to begin at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre as PinnWorth Productions presents the Broadway classic Kiss Me Kate. Featuring Cole Porter's acclaimed musical score, this comedy knock-out comes to the stage Fridays, Sept. 12 and 19 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Sept. 13 and 20 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Sept. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m.

Surflight Theatre's JEKYLL & HYDE with Bart Shatto to Run 6/18-7/6
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 12, 2014

Surflight Theatre, celebrating its 65th Anniversary Season of Broadway at the Beach presents the musical thriller Jekyll & Hyde from June 18 through July 6.

“Wicked” Humor and “Anything Goes” Parody Both Hit and Miss in Desert Rose’s DIRTY LITTLE SHOWTUNES
by David Green - Oct 2, 2012

To quote Jeff Marx and Bobby Lopez - "There's A Fine, Fine Line". Between what's funny and what's not. Between what's tasteful and what's not. Let's just say that DIRTY LITTLE SHOWTUNES crossed the line on both accounts on multiple occasions throughout the evening. The premise - the Broadway "show tune" melodies we can all sing by heart accompanied by very clever lyrics that lampoon the unique idiosyncrasies of the gay lifestyle. The problem - it ends up being a one joke show that wears out its welcome - better served if it was condensed to a one act revue that didn't keep repeating itself and trying to top itself. I would have a similar complaint about a show that is quite similar in formula- Forbidden Broadway - that starts out with great comic momentum but has trouble finding its way back after intermission.

Oklahoma Theatre Guild Presents Dustin Lance Black's '8' Tonight, 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2012

The Oklahoma Theatre Guild, in cooperation with The Cimarron Alliance, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, has announced a one-night-only reading of "8," a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black.

Oklahoma Theatre Guild Presents Dustin Lance Black's '8', 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2012

The Oklahoma Theatre Guild, in cooperation with The Cimarron Alliance, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, has announced a one-night-only reading of "8," a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black.