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STAGE TUBE: SIDE SHOW is 'Ready to Play' at Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Robert Diamond - Nov 27, 2014


Side Show stars Emily Padgett and Erin Davie led the cast in 'Ready to Play', one of the new songs in the revival of the musical. Check out footage below!

Zach Johnson Set for FEHERTY Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 25, 2014


David Feherty travels to the Georgia coast for an in-depth conversation with PGA TOUR pro Zach Johnson when Feherty returns to Golf Channel, tonight, Nov. 25, at 10 p.m. ET.

In the Spotlight Series: The Creative Team Behind Broadway's SIDE SHOW
by Walter McBride - Nov 28, 2014


The completely reimagined revival of Side Show opened last Monday night, November 17, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the show's creative team, including Bill Condon and more, in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

Brand New 'Only Pennies For Peeks!' Video Featurette For SIDE SHOW On Broadway
by Pat Cerasaro - Nov 23, 2014


Don't miss the new video featurette all about SIDE SHOW!

BWW Reviews: Young Singers Peddie, Dirksen, Block and Lowe Are No Longer Waiting to Join the Shining New Lights of Cabaret
by Billie Roe - Nov 22, 2014


Every year, despite a litany of warnings they come to the Big Apple with big dreams. Warnings like: “You have to pay your dues.” “It's a tough business, kid.” “How are you going to survive?” There's no such thing as an overnight success, yet still they come to be at “the top of the heap,” as Kander and Ebb so eloquently put it. The four young performers featured here haven't yet vaulted to the top of the cabaret heap, but they've certainly made their marks with excellent shows during 2014, while exhibiting the potential to get there. The spotlight is already shining on Chrysten Peddie, Angela Dirksen, Rembert Block, and Kristoffer Lowe.

Zach Johnson Set for FEHERTY, 11/25
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 20, 2014


David Feherty travels to the Georgia coast for an in-depth conversation with PGA TOUR pro Zach Johnson when Feherty returns to Golf Channel, Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 10 p.m. ET.

Broadway's SIDE SHOW Inspires New 'Street Show' Desserts on Cooking Channel
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 20, 2014


To celebrate its opening, Cooking Channel teamed up with Zac Young, resident Musical Maestro of Sweets and Executive Pastry Chef at David Burke Fabrick, to create a Sweet Show to match the grandeur of the twins' incredible Freak Show

TV: The Freaks Arrive on Broadway! Chatting with the Company of SIDE SHOW on Opening Night
by TV - Opening Night Special - Nov 19, 2014


The completely reimagined revival of Side Show opened Monday night, November 17, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the cast on the special night and you can catch interviews with the full gang below!

Photo Coverage: SIDE SHOW's Opening Night Fashions!
by Walter McBride - Nov 19, 2014


The completely reimagined revival of Side Show opened last night, November 17, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can catch photos of the fashions on the opening night red carpet below!

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside the SIDE SHOW Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - Nov 19, 2014


The completely reimagined revival of Side Show opened Monday night, November 17, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the show's Gypsy Robe ceremony and brings you pictures of the sacred event below!

Last Night's Times Square SIDE SHOW Screening Wasn't Live
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2014


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that SIDE SHOW's live Times Square simulcast of its opening-night Act 1 finale 'Who Will Love Me as I Am?' wasn't, in fact, live.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of SIDE SHOW!
by Walter McBride - Nov 18, 2014


The completely reimagined revival of Side Show opened last night, November 17, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can catch photos from the eopening night red carpet below!

Photo Flash: SIDE SHOW Broadcasts Opening Night Act I Finale in Times Square!
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 18, 2014


Side Show made history on Opening Night, last night November 17 at 7:45 p.m. when Clear Channel Spectacolor broadcasted the show-stopping Act I finale in Times Square with never before used audio technology on one of their digital billboards. The rousing Act I finale, 'Who Will Love Me as I Am?,' sung by the show's two leading ladies, Erin Davie and Emily Padgett, was the first live performance in history aired in Times Square.

THEATER TALK to Welcome SIDE SHOW's Creative Team this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 18, 2014


Prior to the show's opening on Broadway at the St. James Theatre, the creative team behind the innovative revival of the musical Side Show - director Bill Condon, composer Henry Krieger (Dreamgirls), librettist/ lyricist Bill Russell and scenic designer David Rockwell - visited THEATER TALK to share stories about the remarkable revitalization the 1997 musical has experienced under the stewardship of Condon on its return this fall to Broadway.

Photo Coverage: SIDE SHOW Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - Nov 18, 2014


The completely reimagined revival of Side Show opened last night, November 17, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was there to capture the cast taking their opening night bows!

BWW Reviews: New and Improved SIDE SHOW Fleshes Out Its Story of Conjoined Twins
by Michael Dale - Nov 18, 2014


The 1997 flop with a big cult following returns with major revisions.

Photo Coverage: SIDE SHOW Cast Celebrates at Opening Night Party
by Linda Lenzi - Nov 18, 2014


The completely reimagined revival of Side Show opened last night, November 17, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was there to capture the cast glammed up and celebrating at the party!

Review Roundup: SIDE SHOW Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Nov 17, 2014


The completely reimagined revival of Side Show officially opens tonight, November 17, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

TV: Come See A New Land - Watch Highlights from SIDE SHOW, Bowing Tonight on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 17, 2014


The completely reimagined revival of Side Show officially opens tonight, November 17, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at footage from the show below!

Like Everyone Else - Meet the Full Cast of SIDE SHOW, Opening Tonight on Broadway!
by Meet the Cast - Nov 17, 2014


The completely reimagined revival of Side Show officially opens tonight, November 17, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the full cast, and watch interviews with the company below!

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