A Dark Comedy POUNDING NAILS IN WITH MY FOREHEAD Comes to Montreal 6/2-18
by A.A. Cristi
- May 24, 2017
Eric Bogosian's stunning and massively successful 1994 exploration of American urban and suburban life as it exists out of the mainstream is being staged at The Wiggle Room from June 2-18 (see various times below) as part of this year's 2017 St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival. Pounding Nails in the Floor with My Forehead answers the questions on everyone's lips, "How did we get here?!" The show's collection of monologues is performed by stand-up comics and Montreal Burlesque artists.
Drake Tops Winners of 2017 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS; Full Winner's List
by Caryn Robbins
- May 22, 2017
The 2017 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS hosted by hip-hop artist and actor Ludacris, and actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens, was an explosive night of must-see, one-of-a-kind musical performances and exclusive television premieres from today's chart-topping artists.
Arch Contemporary Ballet to Present World Premiere at The Davenport Theatre
by BWW News Desk
- May 19, 2017
Arch Contemporary Ballet, in its mission to launch ballet and music to an inclusive 21st century audience, performs a world premiere by Artistic Director Sheena Annalise, presented by The Davenport Theatre with four performances Tuesday, May 30th - Thursday, June 1st at 8:00 pm.
Firebrand Theatre Announces Casting for the Chicago Premiere of LIZZIE
by Rebecca Russo
- May 19, 2017
Firebrand Theatre, the first musical theatre company committed to employing and empowering women by expanding opportunities on and off the stage, is pleased to announce casting for its inaugural production, the Chicago premiere of LIZZIE, the rock musical based on the true-life story of accused axe-murderess Lizzie Borden. LIZZIE will play November 11 - December 17, 2017 at The Den Theatre's Bookspan Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Single tickets for LIZZIE are currently on sale at firebrandtheatre.org. Season subscriptions (including 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL) are currently available. The press opening is Tuesday, November 14 at 7:30 pm.
Casting Announced for Firebrand Theatre's Inaugural Production LIZZIE
by A.A. Cristi
- May 19, 2017
Firebrand Theatre, the first musical theatre company committed to employing and empowering women by expanding opportunities on and off the stage, is pleased to announce casting for its inaugural production, the Chicago premiere of LIZZIE, the rock musical based on the true-life story of accused axe-murderess Lizzie Borden. LIZZIE will play November 11 - December 17, 2017 at The Den Theatre's Bookspan Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Single tickets for LIZZIE are currently on sale at firebrandtheatre.org. Season subscriptions (including 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL) are currently available.
BWW Review: 2017 Triangle Rising Star Awards
by Jeffrey Kare
- May 17, 2017
For the second year in a row, I had the great pleasure of attending the Triangle Rising Star Awards at the Durham Performing Arts Center. This regional competition brings together high school musical theater students from Central and Eastern North Carolina to perform and compete for the chance to represent the Triangle in The National High School Musical Theater Awards in New York City this summer on June 26th. The national competition celebrates outstanding student performances in high school musical productions from all over the United States.
GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI for May 16, 2017
by Jeffrey Ellis
- May 16, 2017
GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI! It's Tuesday, May 16, 2017, and while the whole worlds goes to hell in a handbasket, what with the latest news coming out of Washington about highly classified secrets being passed on to the Russians, Nashville theater companies are still striving to prevent people from finding out what shows they plan to do next season…
The Cheese Girls Presents DAMN FINE BURLESQUE: A TWIN PEAKS TRIBUTE SHOW
by BWW News Desk
- May 16, 2017
The Cheese Girls, born in the award-winning all female circus Chest of Wonders, have repeatedly brought audiences to tears with their unique and sexy style of comedy burlesque. However, in this dark, sexy show they will showcase their diversity with an homage to the cult classic Twin Peaks.
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