Drew Fornarola News

BWW Feature: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Celebrates Closing Night at Shea's 710 Theatre joined by Cast of THE BROADWAY PRINCESS PARTY

by Michael Rabice — November 7, 2019

Starring Buffalo concluded it's 3 performances of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS on Saturday night.

Kathy Deitch Returns To Host A LITTLE NEW MUSIC

by Stephi Wild — November 5, 2019

A Little New Music will once again introduce a sparkling array of artists singing brand new musical theatre songs in a classic cabaret setting at Hollywood's historic Catalina Jazz Club on Wednesday, November 20th at 8:30pm.

BWW Review: Broadway Mingles with Buffalo in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at STARRING BUFFALO

by Michael Rabice — November 3, 2019

The most famous of man eating plants made a Halloween weekend appearance as LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS played out on the Shea's 710 Theatre stage Friday night.

Starring Buffalo Announces Full Cast For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

by Stephi Wild — October 21, 2019

STARRING BUFFALO, a not-for-profit arts organization a??that brings together Broadway's best performers, Buffalo's top theater professionals, and talented area students to create unforgettable theatrical experiences, is proud to announce the full cast for its production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.

Eric Anthony Lopez And MiMi Scardulla Lead Next MADAME'S SOIREE

by Stephi Wild — September 9, 2019

Cabaret patroness Madame Mathieu has selected Eric Anthony Lopez (The Phantom of the Opera) and MiMi Scardulla (We Are the Tigers) as guests of honor at the September edition of Bistro Awards Critics' Pick Madame's Soiree.

Matt Doyle, Lindsay Nicole Chambers, And Brandon Espinoza Lead Starring Buffalo's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

by Julie Musbach — August 29, 2019

Casting has been announced and tickets are now on sale for Starring Buffalo's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, November 1-2 at Shea's 710 Theater.

Alex Wyse, Erica Lustig To Lead Next MADAME'S SOIREE

by A.A. Cristi — July 25, 2019

Cabaret patroness Madame Mathieu has selected Alex Wyse (Spring Awakening, Waitress) and Erica Lustig (Hair, National Pastime) as guests of honor at the August edition of Bistro Awards Critics' Pick Madame's Soiree.

BWW Interview: JOHN WELLS III of STRAIGHT at LOUD FRIDGE GROUP

by E.H. Reiter — July 17, 2019

Interview with Artistic Director John Wells III to chat about the company and their play STRAIGHT.

Diane Phelan, Samantha Gershman Lead Madame's Soiree June 5

by Julie Musbach — June 4, 2019

Cabaret patroness Madame Mathieu has selected Diane Phelan (School of Rock, The King and I) and Samantha Gershman (Jekyll and Hyde) as guests of honor at the June edition of Bistro Awards Critics' Pick Madame's Soiree.

Full Lineup Announced For March 21 Madame's Soiree

by Stephi Wild — March 15, 2019

Cabaret patroness Madame Mathieu has selected Heather Makalani (Aladdin) and CJ Eldred (The Book of Mormon) as guests of honor at the March edition of Bistro Awards Critics' Pick Madame's Soiree.

BWW Review: In STRAIGHT, a New Generation Tackles Tough Questions About Sexuality and Identity, at triangle productions!

by Krista Garver — March 13, 2019

STRAIGHT focuses on Ben, a 26-year-old investment banker with a six-figure income, a devoted girlfriend, and a clandestine relationship with another man.

Heather Manley, CJ Eldred Headline Next Madame's Soiree

by Julie Musbach — March 12, 2019

Cabaret patroness Madame Mathieu has selected Heather Manley (Aladdin) and CJ Eldred (The Book of Mormon) as guests of honor at the March edition of the Bistro Awards Critics' Pick Madame's Soiree.

Photo Flash: Photo Flash: The Cast Of A LITTLE NEW MUSIC's 19th Edition In Rehearsal

by Stephi Wild — March 12, 2019

Tony nominee John Tartaglia (AVENUE Q, SHREK, Sirius XM On Broadway) will host ALittleNewMusic's 19th edition on Wednesday, 3.

John Tartaglia To Host A LITTLE NEW MUSIC At Catalina Jazz Club March 13

by A.A. Cristi — February 27, 2019

Tony Award nominee John Tartaglia (AVENUE Q, SHREK, Sirius XM On Broadway), will host A Little New Music's 19th presentation of new musical theatre songs at the Catalina Jazz Club located in the heart of Hollywood.

Norm Lewis, Laura Benanti, and More Among 2019 MAC Awards Nominees - Full List!

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2019

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has announced the 2019 MAC Award nominees.

Alyssa Fox, Joseph Medeiros Kick Off 4th Season Of MADAME'S SOIREE

by BWW News Desk — January 31, 2019

Cabaret patroness Madame Mathieu has selected Alyssa Fox (Frozen, Wicked) and Joseph Medeiros (Three Tall Women, West Side Story) as guests of honor at the January edition of the Bistro Awards Critics' Pick Madame's Soiree.

Alyssa Fox, Joseph Medeiros Kick Off 4th Season Of MADAME'S SOIREE

by Julie Musbach — January 28, 2019

Cabaret patroness Madame Mathieu has selected Alyssa Fox (Frozen, Wicked) and Joseph Medeiros (Three Tall Women, West Side Story) as guests of honor at the January edition of the Bistro Awards Critics' Pick Madame's Soiree.

BWW Feature: Award-Winning New York City Playwright of STRAIGHT Joins Utah Rep for Developmental Staged Reading of His Followup, JUDGING HAYDEN

by Blair Howell — January 23, 2019

Drew Fornarola, award-winning playwright of off-Broadway hit STRAIGHT, traveled to Utah to coach the cast and production team and participate in talkbacks following Utah Rep's developmental staged seading of JUDGING HAYDEN.

Jackson, McPhee Win 2019 Denovan Residencies For Cabaret

by Julie Musbach — January 18, 2019

Madame's Soiree (Drew Fornarola and Tyler Spicer, artistic directors) and the Duplex Developmental Stage (Thomas Honeck, General Manager) announce Amy Jo Jackson and Rachel McPhee as the recipients of the 2019 Madame's Soiree Denovan Residencies.

BWW Interview: Utah Rep to Stage Development Reading of NYC Playwright Drew Fornarola's JUDGING HAYDEN, After Producing the Playwright's Regional Premiere of STRAIGHT

by Blair Howell — January 10, 2019

The regional premiere of the Off-Broadway hit STRAIGHT was a major success for Utah Repertory Theater Company, with the production highly acclaimed by reviewers and popularly attended.