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Review Roundup: BIG NIGHT at The Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Alan Henry - Sep 20, 2017

The world premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play NIG NIGHT runs at the Kirk Douglas Theatre through October 8, and the critics are weighing in!

BWW Review: BIG NIGHT Starts Humorously but Changes Direction After a Senseless Attack
by Shari Barrett - Sep 18, 2017

Master satirist Paul Rudnick blends a deep humanity with a honed sense of hilarity in this powerful and funny play about family and fame, the personal and the political, and the drive to stand up and speak out. But it is also one that promotes a very progressive political stance on human rights, especially within the gay community, with much of the dialogue presented as if they are soapbox speeches meant to sway the listener to take action. But given our current political circumstances, there is nothing wrong with encouraging people to take a stand and speak out to make the world a better and more equal place for everyone.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of BIG NIGHT, Starring Brian Hutchinson, Wendie Malick, and More at the Douglas
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2017

The world premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play 'Big Night' opened Saturday, September 16 at 8 p.m. at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Directed by Tony winner Walter Bobbie ('Chicago' and 'Bright Star'), 'Big Night' will continue through October 8, 2017. BroadwayWorld has an inside look at the opening night below!

THE OUTER SPACE, Mary McBride and More Coming Up at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2017

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, February 22 - March 5, 2017. Scroll down for details, or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Kyle Riabko, Alan Alda, Maysoon Zayid and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2017

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, running February 15-26, 2017. Scroll down for more information, and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

CASTANDLOOSE LIVE Returns to Joe's Pub for 5th Installment
by Julie Musbach - Feb 5, 2017

CastAndLoose Live! returns for its 5th full-length installment to present CastAndLoose Live! Body Language on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 at 9:30pm at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street, NYC. Tickets are $20 and are available at http://www.publictheater.org/reserve/index.aspx?performanceNumber=33697. Run time is one hour.

Cockroach Theatre Company to Produce the Audaciously Funny Taylor Mac Comedy HIR
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2017

This comedic masterpiece is a perfectly worded sendup of the American family kitchen sink drama in an era that is anything but traditional. Set against a suburban backdrop, we meet a Marine just returned home from war, his transgender teen sibling, stroke-victim father, and righteously liberal mom. The family divides along the battle lines in the mom's crusade to dismantle the patriarchy family structure. We watch alliances form and fail through wit, shocking revelations and a cacophonous climax that serve put the 'fun' in 'dysfunction'.

Cockroach Theatre Company to Produce the Audaciously Funny Taylor Mac Comedy HIR
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 28, 2016

This comedic masterpiece is a perfectly worded sendup of the American family kitchen sink drama in an era that is anything but traditional. Set against a suburban backdrop, we meet a Marine just returned home from war, his transgender teen sibling, stroke-victim father, and righteously liberal mom. The family divides along the battle lines in the mom's crusade to dismantle the patriarchy family structure. We watch alliances form and fail through wit, shocking revelations and a cacophonous climax that serve put the 'fun' in 'dysfunction'.

Playwrights Horizons' Extends HIR Into 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 30, 2015

Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced a third and final extension of their hit New York premiere production of HIR, a new play by Obie Award-winning theater artist Taylor Mac (A 24-Decade History of Popular Music, The Lily's Revenge, The Walk Across America for Mother Earth, The Be(a)st of Taylor Mac, The Young Ladies Of). Directed by theater director and performance artist Niegel Smith (Artistic Director of The Flea), HIR is the second production of the theater company's 2015/2016 Season.

Taylor Mac's HIR Extends Again at Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2015

Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Playwrights Horizons has announced a second extension of their New York premiere production of HIR, a new play by Obie Award-winning theater artist Taylor Mac (A 24-Decade History of Popular Music, The Lily's Revenge, The Walk Across America for Mother Earth, The Be(a)st of Taylor Mac, The Young Ladies Of).

WAKE UP with BWW 11/5/2015 - ON YOUR FEET! Opens and More!
by Jessica Khan - Nov 5, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Get on your feet for Gloria Estefan's new musical, opening tonight on Broadway!