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Dame Edna MY GORGEOUS LIFE TOUR Commences Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2019


The grand dame of world theatre, Dame Edna Everage, has been forced out of retirement by the demands of her adoring a?oePrecious Possumsa??, announcing a surprise tour of Australia in September and October. 

Dame Edna's MY GORGEOUS LIFE Tour Commences Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2019


The grand dame of world theatre, Dame Edna Everage, has been forced out of retirement by the demands of her adoring a?oePrecious Possumsa??, announcing a surprise tour of Australia in September and October.

Mark Nadler's THE OLD RAZZLE DAZZLE Comes to The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2019


Mendacity and half-truths abound in the new, critically acclaimed musical solo work from internationally renowned pianist-singer, Mark Nadler. The Old Razzle Dazzle: An Evening of Lies, Lying and Liars will bow at the Laurie Beechman Theatre this fall on Wednesdays, Sept. 11th, 25th and Oct. 23rd at 7pm, and Oct. 30th at 9:30pm. The Laurie Beechman Theatre is at 407 West 42nd Street, in the rear and downstairs at the West Bank Café. Tickets may be purchased online at: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/1008342. Tickets are $30, and there is a $20 food/beverage minimum per person.

Pink Martini's Thomas Lauderdale and Meow Meow Release New Music Video for 'I Lost Myself'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 22, 2019


Thomas Lauderdale, the founder and bandleader of beloved Portland, Oregon-based little orchestra Pink Martini and a?oepost-modern chanteusea?? (The Boston Globe) Meow Meow have joined forces for Hotel Amour, out now. LA Weekly describes the record as a?oeevocativea?? and a?oeromantica?? while The Sunday Times (London) calls it a?oemagnifique.'

BWW Interview: Will Nolan And Leola of LADYLAND! at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 16, 2019


Leola brings a new LADYLAND sermon to The Green Room 42 next month and, in delicious anticipation, we have an interview with the star and her impresario, Will Nolan.

Cast Of Goodspeed Musicals BILLY ELLIOT Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2019


Sometimes being brave means being yourself! This fall Goodspeed Musicals' production of Billy Elliot The Musical will spark with infectious energy. This tour-de-force of dance based on the British movie of the same name, will run September 13 a?' November 24 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. [Official Press Opening will be October 2, 2019].

Sydney Coliseum Theatre's Opening Week Program Goes On Pre-sale Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2019


Sydney Coliseum Theatre's all-star opening week program goes on pre-sale 10am Monday 5 August and GP on-sale 12noon Tuesday 6 August.

Keith Urban Headlines All Star Australian Line Up At Sydney Coliseum Theatre
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 31, 2019


Today, Grammy Award-winning global star Keith Urban has announced that Australian artists Amy Shark and John Butler will join him for the official Grand Opening of the Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ on Saturday 21 December in a specially created show titled “Keith Urban and Friends”. ARIA award winning Butler and Shark have both been hand selected by Urban to accompany him on what is set to be one of Australia's biggest venue opening nights of the decade.

Photo Flash: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Takes Over Las Vegas
by Julie Musbach - Jul 29, 2019


Jim Caruso's Cast Party stormed Las Vegas for one night only, on Friday, July 26. The a?oeextreme open mic,a?? which celebrates musical and variety talent, returned to Myron's Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center. 

Photo Coverage: Cady Huffman in MISS PEGGY LEE: IN HER OWN WORDS AND MUSIC at The Green Room 42
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 1, 2019


THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents the return of Tony Award winner Cady Huffman in Miss Peggy Lee: In Her Own Words and Music for two more shows, Wednesday, July 24 and Wednesday, July 31.

Phillip Aleman Joins Staff of Bond Theatrical Group
by Julie Musbach - Jul 17, 2019


Principals DJ Martin, Temah Higgins and Mollie Mann of Bond Theatrical Group, a fully independent booking, marketing and publicity company for live entertainment, announced today that industry marketing and press veteran Phillip Aleman will join the company effective immediately.

BWW Interview: Cady Huffman and Will Nunziata Talk Bringing Peggy Lee Back to Life at the Green Room 42
by Richard Ridge - Jul 9, 2019


Tony award winner Cady Huffman returns to The Green Room 42 with her critically acclaimed sold out one woman show Miss. Peggy Lee: In Her Own Words and Music for two more shows on Weds. July 24th and Weds. July 31st. Broadway World's own Richard Ridge caught up with Cady and her long time collaborator, writer director Will Nunziata during a break in rehearsal to chat about bringing the life and career of the legendary Peggy Lee to the stage.

Cady Huffman Returns to The Green Room 42 as MISS PEGGY LEE
by Julie Musbach - Jun 19, 2019


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of Tony Award winner Cady Huffman in Miss Peggy Lee: In Her Own Words and Music for two more shows, Wednesday, July 24 and Wednesday, July 31.

BWW Review: BILLY KIDD: BRIDGING THE GAP Fuses Magic, Comedy, Surrealism at Liberty Magic
by Greg Kerestan - Jun 13, 2019


It's something of a cliche to compare magicians to Harry Potter, especially youthful, energetic British ones. Luckily, Billy Kidd bears no resemblance whatsoever to the fabled boy wizard; no, she's more of a female Daniel Radcliffe. (Anyone who has seen Radcliffe in ANYTHING other than his most famous role knows the kind of joyfully off-kilter blend of enthusiasm and weirdness this comparison should bring to mind.) Headlining at the Cultural Trust's Liberty Magic cabaret theatre, Billy Kidd manages to fuse sleight of hand, comedy and theatre into something unique and unforgettable.

Meet the Current Cast of THE BOOK OF MORMON!
by Julie Musbach - Jun 16, 2019


Splashy casting news is plenty exciting but we're taking a moment to give a shoutout to the casts of some of Broadway's long-running shows. Meet the current cast of The Book of Mormon below!

VIDEO: The Cast Of TOOTSIE Performs 'Unstoppable' at the 2019 TONYS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 10, 2019


On the 2019 Tony Awards last night, Santino Fontana transformed from failed actor Michael to the sparkling Dorothy in the blink of an eye as he and the cast of Tootsie performed 'Unstoppable.'

Tonys TV: Best Book of a Musical, Robert Horn
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2019


Robert Horn has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Tootsie.

TOOTSIE Releases New Block of Tickets Through April 2020
by Julie Musbach - Jun 6, 2019


TOOTSIE, has announced a new block of tickets on sale through April 19, 2020. Tickets will go on sale to the general public tomorrow, Friday, June 7

TOOTSIE's Robert Horn Wins 2019 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2019


Robert Horn has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for TOOTSIE.

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Robert Horn
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2019


What does Tootsie book writer Robert Horn have to say about being a first time Tony nominee? Find out!

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