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BWW Review: BEEHIVE at Seven Angels Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Jan 21, 2018


The Seven Angels Theatre puts on an amazing retrospective of 1960s music by women, with a highly talented cast that can sing and dance, accompanied by a rocking band.

Entr'Acte Theatrix to Donate Ticket Proceeds from THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW to the Red Cross
by Carol Kassie - Oct 17, 2017


Halloween is just around the corner, and who better to celebrate with than the denizens of Dr. Frank N. Furter's home-sweet-castle in Richard O'Brien's beloved cult classic, The Rocky Horror Show. And Entr'Acte Theatrix is inviting audiences to come do the Time Warp again when they present 'Rocky' at The PGA Arts Center October 19th through October 31st.

Entr'Acte Theatrix Presents Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Carol Kassie - Sep 29, 2017


Halloween is just around the corner, and who better to celebrate with than the denizens of Dr. Frank N. Furter's home-sweet-castle in Richard O'Brien's beloved cult classic, The Rocky Horror Show.

BWW Review: THE BIKINIS Sing You Back to The Beach at Central Alabama Theater
by David Edward Perry - Aug 6, 2017


'The Bikinis' give due diligence to the variety show formula reminiscent of classic TV specials by Carol Burnett, Debbie Reynolds and Sonny and Cher.

Paul Anka Celebrates 60 Years of Hits at Ridgefield Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Apr 20, 2017


After a sold-out 2015 performance, Paul Anka makes his triumphant return to The Ridgefield Playhouse stage! In this brand new show, Paul Anka Celebrates 60 Years of Hits - His Way! The prolific singer, songwriter and music icon is best known for his chart-topping hits "Diana," "You Are My Destiny," "Lonely Boy," "Put Your Head On My Shoulder," "Having My Baby," "Puppy Love" - the list goes on and on. Not just memories, but milestones, Paul Anka's hits defined generations of pop.

Legendary Comedian Don Rickles Dies at Age 90; Rip Taylor & More React
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 6, 2017


Legendary comedian Don Rickles, best known for his abrasive, insulting brand of humor, has passed away at the age of 90.

Julie Taymor Among New 'Disney Legends' to Be Honored During D23 Expo 2017
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 6, 2017


Oprah Winfrey, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Stan Lee, Julie Taymor, and other remarkable contributors to the Disney legacy will be honored as official Disney Legends during D23 Expo 2017.

Paul Anka Celebrates 60 Years of Hits �" His Way at The Ridgefield Playhouse 5/18
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2017


After a sold-out 2015 performance, Paul Anka makes his triumphant return to The Ridgefield Playhouse stage!  In this brand new show, Paul Anka Celebrates 60 Years of Hits - His Way!  The prolific singer, songwriter and music icon is best known for his chart-topping hits "Diana," "You Are My Destiny," "Lonely Boy," "Put Your Head On My Shoulder," "Having My Baby," "Puppy Love" - the list goes on and on. Not just memories, but milestones, Paul Anka's hits defined generations of pop.  Paul Anka will sing his way through the decades on Thursday, May 18 at 8 p.m. as part of the Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity and Ridgefield Magazine Broadway and Cabaret Series and is partially underwritten by Adam Broderick Salon & Spa.  Paul Anka's live performances are energetic and lively, as he serenades his audiences and shows what a true showman he is! Don't miss this rare chance to experience one of music's greatest entertainers in an intimate setting.

BWW Review: Stageworks Theatre Presents Charles Busch's PSYCHO BEACH PARTY
by Peter Nason - Oct 17, 2016


Zachary Hines, Matthew McGee & Ricky Cona are the Holy Trinity of Camp in this fun-fun-fun production.

Over 50 Child Stars Unite Unprecedented Gathering at Hollywood Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2016


The Hollywood Museum has teamed up with over 50 former child stars to offer the public, for the first time, two exciting and rare experiences.  The 'Child Stars - Then and Now' exhibit will open to the public on Thurs, August 19th.  Additionally, a two day exclusive child star themed autograph show on Sat, August 20th & Sun, August 21st, that involves what may be the largest collection of child stars ever in one place, for a good cause - A Minor Consideration.

NJPAC Presents Paul Anka- Friday, August 5th
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2016


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is proud to present Paul Anka one of the greatest songwriters in pop-music history with over seven decades of creating lifetime hits including 'In the Still of the Night,' 'Sincerely,' '(You're) Having My Baby,' 'Times of Your Life' and so much more.

Photo Flash: First Look at PSYCHO BEACH PARTY at Theatre Three
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2016


Theatre Three presents its 2016-17 curtain raiser, the campy cult classic comedy, PSYCHO BEACH PARTY by Charles Busch, running now through July 10, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

TWISTER BEACH Set for Nordo's Culinarium, 7/7-30
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 1, 2016


From the award-winning duo that brought Seattle the smash hits Bohemia and Seattle Vice comes a new musical about the joys and dangers of a hasty seaside vacation. Twister Beach is a modern parody of the 60s Summer party films that Annette Funicello made famous in the style of Beach Blanket Bingo and Bikini Beach.

Evening Star Productions & Infinite Abyss to Present THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, 5/12-28
by Carol Kassie - Apr 14, 2016


Evening Star Productions, in partnership with Infinite Abyss will present Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show at The Abyss Stage from May 12th through May 28th.  Evening Star Productions' Rosalie Grant, and Abyss Stage's Erynn Dalton will share the directing duties along with Chris Bare as Film Director. 

THE WEDDING SINGER, Two Premieres and More Set for Theatre Three's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2016


Theatre Three unmasked seven productions, plus a curtain raiser, to be produced as part of the 2016-17 "Season of Masquerade" via video announcement on social media platforms at noon today, March 21.

BWW Feature: The Cast of SPOTLIGHT, Stage & Screen Stars of the Best Picture Nominee!
by Alexa Spiegel - Feb 22, 2016


In anticipation of the live 88th Annual Academy Award broadcast on ABC on Sunday, February 28th, BWW will be spotlighting the Oscar nominated movie performances of some of Broadway's biggest stars. Today, we take a look back at the incredible careers, both stage and screen, of the cast of SPOTLIGHT, nominated for Best Picture. SPOTLIGHT is the story of how four Pulitzer Prize-winning columnists broke the story of the Boston archdiocese priest sex-abuse scandal in 2001. We are profiling three members of it's amazing cast, Brian d'Arcy James, Liev Schreiber, and Len Cariou.

TV's HONDO & More Set for getTV's Western Programming Block, Starting Today
by TV News Desk - Sep 12, 2015


Acclaimed movie diginet getTV introduces classic TV series to its lineup for the first time by adding a block of rarely seen Western series starting today, September 12 at 12 p.m. ET.

60th Anniversary of MICKEY MOUSE CLUB to Be Celebrated at D23 EXPO 2015 with Reunion of Original Mouseketeers
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 30, 2015


Members of the original Mickey Mouse Club will join the fun at D23 EXPO 2015 during a special presentation to commemorate the show's 60th anniversary.

Go behind the Scenes with Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars & Walt Disney Parks at D23 Expo 2015
by Caryn Robbins - May 7, 2015


D23: The Official Disney Fan Club announces the lineup of the most highly anticipated presentations at D23 EXPO 2015, August 14–16. The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, will kick off the Expo on Friday, August 14.

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