Courtney Act News

BWW speaks to Paula Varjack about bringing Show Me The Money to the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

BWW speaks to Stiff and Kitsch about the two shows they're bringing to the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

BWW speaks to drag superstar Courtney Act about her Edinburgh Fringe show The Girl From Oz.

Underbelly Festival is up and running on the South Bank and as always will feature a delicious and devilish feast of cabaret, burlesque, drag and every dastardly combination thereof.

A cyclone of camp with a true gift for one-liners and an even stronger voice, Courtney Act followed the yellow brick road past the crowd to hit the stage in THE GIRL FROM OZ. Despite several homages to THE WIZARD OF OZ, the May 4 show at the Laurie Beechman Theatre was centered on that other, no less magical Oz: Australia. In fact, the RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE alum's entire set list was comprised of songs famously written or sung by Aussies.

After two successful years Circus Hub is bigger and better than ever before - presenting larger venues and bigger companies, this years programme is packed full of high flying, spectacular acrobatics to marvel at.  2017's programme is truly international, with companies coming from Ethiopia, Colombia, Belgium, Ireland and Australia to offer Fringe audiences the best of world circus and cabaret.

Underbelly Festival - the massive new festival experience which sees the hugely popular Udderbelly and London Wonderground festivals join forces - has added over fifty new shows to its line-up, including some of the top names in stand-up, sketch character and alternative comedy, as well as cabaret, burlesque, circus, music, variety and family shows.

The tables are turning in 2017 and Adelaide Festival Centre's Adelaide Cabaret Festival invites you to join the revolution and discover the sumptuous offerings in its 2017 program. Discover new venues and old friends and expect to feel upturned, challenged and delighted by incredible performers that could change your world view.

Cabaret super-group SIREN returns to the Laurie Beechman Wednesday, March 29, for their acclaimed show Can We Get An Amen: the RuMixes.

Sydney has fallen in love with Hidden Sydney - The Glittering Mile, an immersive theatrical experience that brings to life the characters of historical Kings Cross set in a former brothel.   To cater for Sydney's appetite for this captivating show that strips bare the Cross a new season has been announced that will run from 2 November for 3 weeks.  Courtney Act joins the cast from 2 to 10 November, with Logie Award winner Tim Draxl joining the cast to play playing the role of 'Silver Spade' crooner.  

While Provincetown's Art House has become known as the East Coast's hot spot for Broadway's biggest musical stars (think Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, all of whom are headlining there this summer), the venue has an equally long and famous (or infamous as the case may intentionally be) reputation as the right coast's breeding ground for cutting-edge comedy.

Hartshorn - Hook Productions is thrilled to announce the reunion of last year's critically- acclaimed cast in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. The production, nominated for Best Revival in last year's Broadway World Awards, will return for two performances at the Arts Theatre on Monday 15th August.

Pinot Pride and Rose Pride, the new wine brands from Emmy-nominated actor and musician Tituss Burgess, launched with a three-day Taste of Tituss Pride celebration June 17, 18 and 20, 2016 at The OUT Hotel and 42West in New York City. The wines are now available at pbtbwine.com. The event was produced by Jacob Langfelder with 100 percent of the proceeds to benefit GLAAD and Equality Florida. Scroll down for photos!

Pinot Pride and Rose Pride, the new wine brands from Emmy-nominated actor and musician Tituss Burgess, will launch with a three-day Taste of Tituss Pride celebration June 17, 18 and 20, 2016 at The OUT Hotel and 42West in New York City. The wines are now available at pbtbwine.com. The event is being produced by Jacob Langfelder with all proceeds to benefit GLAAD and Equality Florida.

Cheyenne Jackson has starred on American Horror Story opposite Lady Gaga, as well as both 30 Rock opposite Tina Fey and Glee where he played the voice coach for the group Vocal Adrenaline.

Pinot Pride and Rose Pride, the new wine brands from Emmy-nominated actor and musician Tituss Burgess, will launch with a three-day Taste of Tituss Pride celebration June 17, 18 and 20, 2016 at The OUT Hotel and 42West in New York City. Pinot by T. Burgess is now available at pbtbwine.com. The three-day event is being produced by Jacob Langfelder with proceeds to benefit GLAAD.

Mark Cortale, Producing Artistic Director of The Art House in Provincetown, MA, has announced that 6-time Tony winner Audra McDonald will return to Provincetown on August 21 for one show only, joined by husband and fellow-Broadway star Will Swenson.  Matthew Morrison star of "Glee" and "Finding Neverland" is also slated to join pianist & host Seth Rudetsky for the Broadway @ Town Hall series on August 7th.  The Art House's hotly anticipated 2016 summer season will also include artists like Vanessa Williams, Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LuPone, Cheyenne Jackson, the Indigo Girls, Megan Hilty, Judy Kuhn, Gavin Creel and Steve Grand, among others. This summer, the venue's marquee Broadway concert series will again encompass performances at both The Art House as well as Provincetown's Town Hall. The Broadway @ Town Hall concert series will help raise funds for the Tyler Clementi Foundation. For Tickets visit www.ptownarthouse.com or call 800-838-3006.

Equal parts historical and hysterical, all heaving harmonies and tipsy candour, explore the history of gin through story and song. Stumble and soar through tales of love and women, gin and secrets, as we wind our way through 18th Century London, a few New York speakeasies, the Australian bush and the jungles of Peru, via sailors and barmaids, bootleggers and master distillers.

Mark Cortale, Producing Artistic Director of The Art House in Provincetown, MA, has sprung an early spring surprise announcement of his hotly anticipated summer season for the Cape Cod destination. Since taking the helm at the venue six years ago, The Art House has presented some of Broadway and Hollywood's most talented stars. The 2016 summer season will include artists like Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LuPone, Cheyenne Jackson, the Indigo Girls, Megan Hilty and Steve Grand. This summer, the venue's marquee Broadway concert series will again encompass performances at both The Art House as well as Provincetown's Town Hall.

?Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Rainbow Room this summer and be part of the unofficial festival club, where you can expect world-class entertainment that is always surprising and hilarious.