Charles Busch News

MTC Announces Lineup For 2019 Ted Snowdon Reading Series; Works by Jaclyn Backhaus, Lauren Yee and More

Manhattan Theatre Club announces the lineup for the 2019 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. (more...)

Cast And Creative Announced For STILL AT RISK By Tim Pinckney

Theater for the New City, in association with MBL Productions, has announced, today, the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of the new play, Still at Risk by Tim Pinckney (Message to Michael). Performances begin Thursday, March 7, 2019 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 31, 2019 in the Community Space Theater at Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue, between 9th & 10th Streets). (more...)

Photo Coverage: Lynn Ahrens, Richard Maltby Jr. Jim Dale at Primary Stages Fund Raiser

A party hosted by Jamie deRoy, Board member of Primary Stages was attended by some of the most esteemed members of the theatre community last night. Primary Stages is an Off-Broadway not-for-profit theater company dedicated to inspiring, supporting, and sharing the art of playwriting. The kitchen of Ms. deRoy, the 'hostess with the (theatre) mostess' was also recently used by Rita Moreno for a cooking demonstration for a PBS American Masters series and featured in this weeks New York Times. (more...)

GTG To Honor Stephen Schwartz & Mary Pamela Singleton At Golden Shamrock Gala

Gingold Theatrical Group (David Staller, Artistic Director) is proud to announce the 2019 Golden Shamrock Gala will be held on Saturday, March 16th at 3 West Club (3 West 51st Street), and will honor humanitarian and award-winning creator of Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked, Stephen Schwartz, and tireless supporter of the arts in New York, Mary Pamela Singleton. (more...)

BWW Interview: Director George Seylaz of THE DIVINE SISTER at Nutley Little Theatre

'The Divine Sister,' by Charles Busch, marks the first production of 2019 for Nutley Little Theatre (NLT). Broadwayworld.com interviewed Director, George Seylaz about his career and upcoming show. (more...)

Kelli O'Hara, Stephanie J. Block, Andy Karl, and More Announced for MCC's MISCAST

MCC Theater announces the all-star lineup of performers set for their annual Miscast gala. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Native New Yorkers Turn Out For Charles Busch: Native New Yorker at Feinstein's/54 Below

Wearing a suit that seemed to be inspired by the celebrated decor of Feinstein's/54 Below, Tony Award nominee and two-time MAC Award winner Charles Busch returned to the club last night with a new show that gets to the essence of this legendary theatrical figure. The Actor/playwright/cabaret entertainer, with an eclectic songbook from the 70's and early 80's unfolded an outrageously comic yet also poignant tale of his early years as he strived to find a place for himself. Charles has found a place for himself and he is a living legend and a very theatrical New York audience filled Feinstein's/54 Below to hear his wit and music. (more...)

Official: Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins Will Lead THE HEIGHT OF THE STORM on Broadway

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have just announced three productions slated for Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming 2019-2020 season. (more...)

Jeremy Jordan Joins Seth Rudetsky At The Town Hall, 3/11

The Town Hall Presents the internationally acclaimed Broadway @ concert series, hosted and music directed by SiriusXM Radio star Seth Rudetsky and produced by Mark Cortale, at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street) on Monday, March 11 at 8pm with Tony Award-nominee Jeremy Jordan.   (more...)

BWW TV: Charles Busch Connects to His New York Roots in His Latest Show at Feinstein's/54 Below

Tony nominee and MAC Award winner Charles Busch, one of the leading playwrights and entertainers of our time, has created an exciting night of songs and stories in celebration of his early years as an artist in New York City called NATIVE NEW YORKER. We sat down with Busch for a fun and sparkly chat on the Feinstein's/54 Below stage. (more...)

Wake Up With BWW 2/4: Joey McIntyre Joins WAITRESS, and More!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld, and Happy Monday! Begin your week the only way Broadway fans know how - by catching up on the latest news! (more...)

Broadway at the Cabaret: A Star Is Born: The Concert, Bright Lights, Big City 20th Anniversary Concert & More!

What good is sitting alone in your room this week? If you don't already have plans to see a Broadway show, come out to see your favorite Broadway stars in a cabaret act instead. Highlights this week include: Bright Lights, Big City 20th Anniversary Concert featuring Christy Altomare and Matt Doyle, A Star is Born: The Concert, Charles Busch and more! (more...)

In Spring Concert, Boston Gay Men's Chorus To Give Voice To Black Lives Tragically Lost

Theater for the New City takes you to the past where theater ghosts enlighten the present in Ghost Light Now & Then, a new play by Barbara Kahn. (more...)

Victoria Clark, Larissa Fasthorse, Jennifer Ashley Tepper, and More Join BROADWAY ROUNDTABLE

Theatre Forward and UBS will host the 16th Annual Broadway Roundtable on Friday, January 25, 2019 at UBS (1285 Avenue of the Americas) from 12:00pm - 2:00pm. (more...)

Primary Stages' Season to Include Works by Billy Porter, Charles Busch, and More

PRIMARY STAGES announces its complete 2019/20 Season, celebrating its 35th anniversary. (more...)

Charles Busch Brings NATIVE NEW YORKER To Bridge Street Theatre

Bridge Street Theatre presents: Charles Busch: Native New Yorker with Musical Director Tom Judson at the piano Sunday January 27 @ 2:00pm, Bridge Street Theatre Mainstage, 44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY. (more...)

Dale Vicker & Alex Reid Announced for UK Premiere of DIE, MOMMIE, DIE! at The Kings Arms, Salford

Die, Mommie, Die! the UK premiere finds a killer cast. (more...)

THE DIVINE SISTER By Charles Busch Opens On Feb. 8th At Nutley Little Theatre

Grab your rosaries, it's swinging '60s Pittsburgh and the Sisters of St. Veronica's are dying to meet you! An outrageously comic homage to all your favorite films with nuns, 'The Divine Sister,' by Charles Busch, marks the first show of 2019 for Nutley Little Theatre. (more...)

Charles Busch Brings Solo Show NATIVE NEW YORKER to 54 Below

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Actor/playwright/cabaret entertainer, Tony nominee and two-time MAC Award winner Charles Busch appears in a musical entertainment that gets to the essence of this legendary theatrical figure. Through an eclectic songbook from the seventies and early eighties, Busch unfolds an outrageously comic yet also poignant tale of his early years striving to find a place for himself in show business. Songs include the work of Michel Legrand, Rupert Holmes, Stephen Sondheim, Jim Croce among the best of Broadway, film and pop. He will be joined by his longtime musical director Tom Judson. (more...)

Nite Spot Night Series to Feature Charles Busch In NATIVE NEW YORKER

Milford Arts Council, in association with Pantochino Productions Inc. presents CHARLES BUSCH in Native New Yorker on January 25th at 8pm at the MAC, 40 Railroad Avenue South in downtown Milford CT. (more...)