David Rigano News

The Brothers Rigano are returning to Don't Tell Mama on March 15 to celebrate the 2062nd anniversary of the assassination of Julius Caesar with their 6th Annual Ides of March Extravaganza. On March 15th at 7pm, musical theatre and cabaret composers David Rigano and Paul Rigano will be joined by a host of singers to present material from their upcoming musicals and reflect on the rise--and occasional fall--of wayward leaders.

The songwriting team of brothers David Rigano and Paul Rigano, known to the cabaret community as The Rigano Songbook, are thrilled to announce that Allie Trimm will be joining the cast for the 6th Annual Ides of March Extravaganza March 15 at Don't Tell Mama.

The songwriting team of brothers David Rigano and Paul Rigano have announced the cast for their upcoming Rigano Songbook 6th Annual Ides of March Extravaganza coming up on March 15 at 7pm at Don't Tell Mama. Returning to the Extravaganza will be Ian Brodsky (Begin Again with Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley, In Love with the Arrow Collar Man), Alexandra deSuze (New York City Center Encores! A Night of Broadway Stars), ESJAE (Hair European Tour, Committed Broadway Workshop), Josey Miller (Game On at Pittsburgh CLO, Oklahoma! at Black Hills Playhouse), and Amanda Nicholas (Wild Women of Planet Wongo, Bayside the Musical) who will be joined by new #FriendsOfRiganoSongbook Allison Frasca (Wicked Frozen Off-Broadway, creator/star of All Star: the Best Broadway Musical) and Randa Meierhenry (Great American Melodrama, Great Plains Theatre, Round Barn Theatre).

The Brothers Rigano are returning to Don't Tell Mama on March 15 to celebrate the 2062nd anniversary of the assassination of Julius Caesar with their 6th Annual Ides of March Extravaganza. On March 15th at 7pm, musical theatre and cabaret composers David Rigano and Paul Rigano will be joined by a host of singers to present material from their upcoming musicals and reflect on the rise--and occasional fall--of wayward leaders.

David Rigano and Paul Rigano are returning to Don't Tell Mama with 'I Ought to Behave' and EVEN MORE Naughty Songs, the third installment of their 'I Ought to Behave' series celebrating smut, spewing filth, and warming hearts on 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, and 12/6. The evening will include dirty ditties ranging as far back as the 1930s to brand new Rigano Songbook originals.

David Rigano and Paul Rigano are returning to Don't Tell Mama with 'I Ought to Behave' and EVEN MORE Naughty Songs, the third installment of their 'I Ought to Behave' series celebrating smut, spewing filth, and warming hearts on 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, and 12/6. The evening will include dirty ditties ranging as far back as the 1930s to brand new Rigano Songbook originals.

David Rigano and Paul Rigano are returning to Don't Tell Mama with 'I Ought to Behave' and EVEN MORE Naughty Songs, the third installment of their 'I Ought to Behave' series celebrating smut, spewing filth, and warming hearts on 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, and 12/6. The evening will include dirty ditties ranging as far back as the 1930s to brand new Rigano Songbook originals.

As we approach the November 2018 Midterm Election, Me The People, a hilarious and uproarious musical parody about the Trump White House is back with a brand new Fire and Fury Edition in NYC this Summer & Fall with performances July 24-November 6 (Election Day) at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street). Featuring book & lyrics by 5-time Emmy Award-winner Nancy Holson, Me The People originally premiered in 2017 just as Donald Trump's first 100 days in office came to an end, reacting in real time to the chaos in the White House (playing 5 months Off-Broadway to rave reviews).

As we approach the November 2018 Midterm Election, Me The People, a hilarious and uproarious musical parody about the Trump White House is back with a brand new Fire and Fury Edition in NYC this Summer & Fall with performances July 24-November 6 (Election Day) at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street). Featuring book & lyrics by 5-time Emmy Award-winner Nancy Holson, Me The People originally premiered in 2017 just as Donald Trump's first 100 days in office came to an end, reacting in real time to the chaos in the White House (playing 5 months Off-Broadway to rave reviews).

"Wild Women of Planet Wongo" (Wongo) extends its summer invasion at the Chopin Theater, 1543 W. Division through July 28. This immersive sci-fi musical comedy spoofs madcap 60s B movies while placing the audience into the middle of the experience. "Wild Women of Planet Wongo" was written by Ben Budick, Steve Mackes and Dave Ogrin and is directed by David Rigano. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. The show is recommended for ages 16 and older. Tickets range from $20 to $40. Visit www.PlanetWongo.com for tickets and information.

"Wild Women of Planet Wongo" (Wongo) invades Chicago starting June 8 at the Chopin Theater, 1543 W. Division, following a long-term successful New York run. This immersive sci-fi musical comedy spoofs madcap 60s B movies while placing the audience into the middle of the experience. "Wild Women of Planet Wongo" was written by Ben Budick, Steve Mackes and Dave Ogrin and is directed by David Rigano. The first block of tickets are on sale on April 20 for shows June 8 through July 14. Performances are Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. The show is recommended for those over 16-years-old except for Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. which is strictly 21-years-old and over. Tickets range from $20 to $40. Visit www.PlanetWongo.com for tickets and information.

As previously announced, Me The People: The Trump America Musical, the new musical revue with a book and lyrics by Nancy Holson (Bush Wars, The News in Revue on PBS - five Emmy Awards, Ludwig Live!), will close Sunday, September 24 after playing 71 performances (including 8 previews) to enthusiastic summer crowds at off-Broadway's Triad Theatre (158 W. 72nd Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues). Audiences have only three more performances to catch it!

Me The People: The Trump America Musical, the new musical revue with a book and lyrics by Nancy Holson (Bush Wars, The News in Revue on PBS - 5 Emmy Awards, Ludwig Live!), will close Sunday, September 24 after playing 71 performances (including 8 previews) to enthusiastic summer crowds at off-Broadway's Triad Theatre Theater (158 W. 72nd Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues).

Me The People: The Trump America Musical, a new musical revue with a book and lyrics by Nancy Holson (Bush Wars, The News in Revue on PBS - 5 Emmy Awards, Ludwig Live!) and directed and choreographed by Jay Falzone (Bush Wars, Cooking with the Calamari Sisters), is now playing at The Triad Theater.

Me The People: The Trump America Musical, a new musical revue with a book and lyrics by Nancy Holson (Bush Wars, The News in Revue on PBS - 5 Emmy Awards, Ludwig Live!) and directed and choreographed by Jay Falzone (Bush Wars, Cooking with the Calamari Sisters), plays at The Triad Theater (158 W. 72nd Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues).

Me The People: The Trump America Musical, a new musical revue with a book and lyrics by Nancy Holson (Bush Wars, The News in Revue on PBS - 5 Emmy Awards, Ludwig Live!), and directed and choreographed by Jay Falzone (Bush Wars, Cooking with the Calamari Sisters), plays at The Triad.

Me The People: The Trump America Musical, a new musical revue with a book and lyrics by Nancy Holson (Bush Wars, The News in Revue on PBS - 5 Emmy Awards, Ludwig Live!), and directed and choreographed by Jay Falzone (Bush Wars, Cooking with the Calamari Sisters), plays at The Triad (158 W. 72nd Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues). Produced by Jim Russek, the open-ended engagement begins June 22. Opening night is June 29.

Due to popular demand, the 60's sci-fi immersive musical comedy Wild Women of Planet Wongo will extend its run for a third time, at the Lower East Side's Parkside Lounge through June 2017.

The producers of Wild Women of Planet Wongo will provide a rare opportunity to see parts of this zany immersive show in real time via Facebook Live from inside the Lower East Side's Parkside Lounge (317 East Houston) tonight, February 3 at 8pm.

The producers of Wild Women of Planet Wongo will provide a rare opportunity to see parts of this zany immersive show in real time via Facebook Live from inside the Lower East Side's Parkside Lounge (317 East Houston) on Friday, February 3 at 8pm.