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VIDEO: On This Day, May 28- Jim Parsons Returns To Broadway In AN ACT OF GOD
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2021


An Act of God is a 90-minute comedy where the Almighty and His devoted Angels answer some of the deepest questions that have plagued mankind since Creation. He's finally arrived to set the record straight... and He's not holding back!

CRY-BABY The Musical is Coming to the Sydney Opera House This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2021


Based on the 1990 cult-classic John Waters (Hairspray) film, CRY-BABY The Musical will be presented in the Opera House's Drama Theatre from 22 July – 15 August, 2021. Highly subversive and proudly irreverent, CRY-BABY The Musical, which won four 2018 Sydney Theatre Awards during its season at the Hayes Theatre Co, is a tongue-in-cheek homage to the teen rebel genre.

Adam Schlesinger Will Be Honored With Tribute Concert Featuring Rachel Bloom, John Gallagher Jr., & Many More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 16, 2021


Participants include 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' star and co-writer Rachel Bloom and Tony-winning actor John Gallagher Jr., as well as collaborators like Mike Viola, Mickey Dolenz, Sean Ono Lennon, and Taylor Hanson.

VIDEO: Watch the Music Video For Megan Hilty's New Christmas Song 'We Made It To Christmas'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2020


Megan Hilty’ has released a new Christmas song today, “We Made It To Christmas'! As we come to the end of a very hard year, Megan reminds us with this beautiful song that, despite all the sadness, confusion, and fear, somehow, We Made It to Christmas.

The 10 Best New Broadway Holiday Albums of 2020!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 5, 2020


Tis the season for holiday tunes! From festive favorites to brand-new bops, Broadway isn't disappointing this year, with a huge variety of new holiday albums from your favorite artists to put under the tree.

LISTEN: Megan Hilty Releases New Christmas Song 'We Made It To Christmas'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2020


Megan Hilty’ has released a new Christmas song today, “We Made It To Christmas'! As we come to the end of a very hard year, Megan reminds us with this beautiful song that, despite all the sadness, confusion, and fear, somehow, We Made It to Christmas.

BWW Interview: of AN ACT OF GOD at Theatre Baton Rouge
by Tara Bennett - Nov 11, 2020


Theatre Baton Rouge presents its second live production during its current 75th season with written by David Javerbaum. This hilarious comedy takes place during a question and answer session with God himself.

LAMB Theatre Announces Upcoming Lineup of Shows
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2020


LAMB Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup including live and online streaming productions.

Palo Alto Players Opens 90th Season With Livestream Of AN ACT OF GOD
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2020


God is appearing live from Palo Alto for the first time ever and She's got a lot to say! Palo Alto Players opens its 90th anniversary season with a fully livestreamed production of the sinfully funny, irreverent comedy AN ACT OF GOD, the first Broadway play based on a Twitter feed, written by 13-time Emmy Award winner David Javerbaum.

MainStage-Irving Las Colinas Moves ACT OF GOD to Streaming Platform
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2020


MainStage continues to work in lockstep with the Irving Arts Center to create the safest place possible for theater makers and theatergoers. Due to the recent spike of COVID-19 in the DFW Metroplex, the upcoming production of the hilarious comedy a?oeAn Act of Goda?? starring Sherry Etzel has been moved to a streaming platform.

Palo Alto Players Announces Reimagined 90th Anniversary Season Featuring ALLEGIANCE, MATILDA and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2020


Palo Alto Players, the Peninsula's first theatre company, has announced its reimagined 90th Anniversary season - a lineup of shows designed to withstand these uncertain times.

David Javerbaum's AN ACT OF GOD Comes to MainStage Irving-Las Colinas
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2020


David Javerbaum's An Act of God Comes to MainStage Irving-Las Colinas

VIDEO: Conan O'Brien Pays Tribute to Late Songwriter Adam Schlesinger
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2020


Last night, late night host Conan O'Brien paid tribute to the late Adam Schlesinger with a vintage performance from his band, Fountains of Wayne

VIDEO: Adam Schlesinger and David Javerbaum Perform 'Screw Loose' from Cry-Baby on Theater Talk
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2020


As BroadwayWorld previously reported Emmy and Grammy winner and Oscar nominated songwriter Adam Schlesinger has passed away from coronavirus-related complications. He was 52 years old.

Social: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Hanks and More Pay Tribute to Adam Schlesinger
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2020


The entertainment community is bereft at the loss of Emmy and Grammy winner and Oscar nominee Adam Schlesinger, who passed away today from coronavirus-related complications.

Award-Winning Songwriter Adam Schlesinger Passes Away Due to COVID-19 Complications
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2020


Emmy and Grammy winner and Oscar nominee Adam Schlesinger has passed away from coronavirus-related complications. He was 52 years old. 

Update: Adam Schlesinger is in a Medically Induced Coma After Contracting COVID-19
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2020


As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, reports have been circulating that Emmy and Grammy winner and Oscar nominee Adam Schlesinger is in a medically induced coma and on a ventilator after contracting the coronavirus. Now according to Billboard, he is no longer in a coma and his condition is 'improving.' 

BWW Review: AN ACT OF GOD at Chat Noir - Somewhere In Between Heaven and Earth
by Christian Ranke - Jan 21, 2020


The almighty God has descended from heaven to reveal himself to the people (at Chat Noir) to clear up a few things. He is distraught by the manner the world has evolved since 'the launch' of the Ten Commandments and his last visit a few thousand years ago. Now he has come to speak the people (in the shape of Frank Kjosås) to clear up some misinterpretations, once and for all. Ninety minutes later we were not much the wiser, albeit there were laughs along the way.

BWW Review: AN ACT OF GOD, The Vaults
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 30, 2019


After being on Broadway twice, God has finally arrived to London. And She's a woman! A lesbian, specifically comedian Zoe Lyons. Displeased with how people have been taking Her Ten Commandments too literally, She's decided to descend onto Earth to give a new, updated, and more modern list first-hand so not to be misinterpreted once again. She's accompanied by Her two best Archangels, Michael (Matt Tedford) and Gabriel (Tom Bowen), who will help Her answer people's questions and set things straight for the future of the universe.

Photo Flash: First Look at AN ACT OF GOD at The Vaults
by Marianka Swain - Nov 28, 2019


After many millennia, and in just 90 minutes, God (award-winning comedian Zoe Lyons as seen on 'Mock The Week' and 'Celebrity Masterchef') assisted by her devoted angels Michael (Matt Tedford, aka 'Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho') and Gabriel (Tom Bowen, Johnny Castle in 'Dirty Dancing the Musical') will answer some of the deepest questions that have plagued mankind since creation.

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