Elle News

Dallas Theater Center announced today details for its upcoming MOONSHINE Celebration, which will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Co-Chairs Brice Beaird, Elle Oberdick and Dan Waldmann, along with Honorary Chairs Lyn Muse and Kim Sheffield, will welcome guests to be among the first to experience DTC's newest Broadway-bound production MOONSHINE: That Hee Haw Musical at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theater.

In The Wings Productions, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tanya Glassman and Executive Director Adam Glassman, is tickled pink to present Legally Blonde The Musical. Having won over audiences across the nation, Elle, Bruiser and friends will make their Snug Harbor Music Hall debut for a two week limited engagement, opening Friday, August 7 and playing through Sunday, August 16.

Berkshire Theatre Group's revival of BELLS ARE RINGING starring Broadway's charming husband and wife duo Graham Rowat and Kate Baldwin can be described in two words: sensory overload. Director Ethan Heard and his entire creative team have worked the 1956 kitsch so hard that the physical elements overwhelm the performances - and challenge the actors to ratchet things up to a fever pitch just to be noticed.

Stella Starsky - acclaimed author, astrologist and performing artist - will celebrate the New York debut of her solo play Birth of the American Baroness at Joe's Pub at the Public Theater tonight, July 23 at 7:00 PM.

Callie is surprised to find that Rita has a biological daughter in an all-new episode of "The Fosters," airing Monday, August 3, 2015 at 8:00PM ET/PT on ABC Family. Watch a sneak peek below!

The All-Americans present the World Premiere of SCHOOLED, written by Lisa Lewis and directed by James Kautz (Artistic Director of The Amoralists), as part of The New York International Fringe Festival. SCHOOLED runs from August 15 - 27, 2015 at The Robert Moss Theater (Venue #15), located at 440 Lafayette Street between Astor Place and East 4th St., across the street from The Public Theater in New York City.

AZ Broadway Theatre's LEGALLY BLONDE features standout performances by Leanne Smith, Abigail Raye, and Jesse Michels, backed up by a sterling cast. Great production with a message!

I have to admit I had never seen the 2001 MGM movie, Legally Blonde before seeing LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre in Santa Monica. And I am happy to say it is great fun for all ages in every aspect from the effervescent musical numbers presented by the remarkably energetic cast to the over-the-top bright pink costumes designed by Kristie Rutledge. Director/Musical Director Anne Gesling and choreographer Lauren Blair surely spent hours on end putting together the many incredibly intricate musical numbers, including the momentous "What You Want," Elle's video essay to get into Harvard, which includes at least 3 set changes, several costume changes by dozens of cast members, and many types of dance from tap to jazz. That 12-minute number alone is worth the price of admission on its own!

Comedian/writer Michelle Collins was officially named the 15th co-host in the history of “The View” live this morning amidst falling confetti and making her grand entrance to the beat of “Empire State of Mind.”

This year at the 10th annual Saddle Up LA: an AIDS Benefit trail ride and BBQ, Broadway star, singer and actress Laura Bell Bundy will be this year's Honorary Trail Guide! Bundy is known for her work in Anger Management (FOX), Hart of Dixie (CW) and upcoming TV event, To Appomattox.

A new movie from the man behind HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH!

Music Theatre of Connecticut School of the Performing Arts presents 'Seussical Jr.' The production will take place on Friday, July 17 at 7:30pm and Saturday, July 18 at 11am and 3pm at The Melissa and Doug Theatre at Music Theatre of Connecticut, 509 Westport Avenue (Route One, behind Jones New York and Nine West in Norwalk, CT. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students and reservations are suggested. For tickets, call Music Theatre of Connecticut at 203.454.3883 or visit www.musictheatreofct.com

Stella Starsky - acclaimed author, astrologist and performing artist - will celebrate the New York debut of her solo play Birth of the American Baroness at Joe's Pub at the Public Theater on Thursday, July 23 at 7:00 PM.

The All-Americans proudly present the World Premiere of SCHOOLED, written by Lisa Lewis and directed by James Kautz (Artistic Director of The Amoralists), as part of The New York International Fringe Festival. SCHOOLED runs from August 15 - 27, 2015 at The Robert Moss Theater (Venue #15), located at 440 Lafayette Street between Astor Place and East 4th St., across the street from The Public Theater in New York City.

 The All-Americans present the World Premiere of SCHOOLED, written by Lisa Lewis and directed by James Kautz (Artistic Director of The Amoralists), as part of The New York International Fringe Festival. SCHOOLED runs from August 15 - 27, 2015 at The Robert Moss Theater (Venue #15), located at 440 Lafayette Street between Astor Place and East 4th St., across the street from The Public Theater in New York City.

Music Mountain, America's oldest continuing summer chamber music festival, continues its 86th season with Swingtime Big Band on Saturday, July 25th (6:30pm) playing the best music of the Swing Era! Plus pre-concert dinner at Falls Village Inn (5pm). The weekend continues on Sunday, July 26th (3pm) with the Avalon String Quartet performing Faure, Debussy, and Ravel with guest artists Jan Opalach, Bass-Baritone and Jonathan Yates, Piano and Music Mountain's new Musical Director. For the second season, Music Mountain is offering an extended summer program filled with Music Mountain debuts, first time guests, brand new series', and returning favorite bands and ensembles! Chamber, country, opera, jazz, and folk concerts are scheduled thru September 27th.

Sonnet Realm Films is excited to announce that Ricco Ross (Aliens) will be joining the cast of ALIEN IDENTITY as Richard Frost, the brother of Pvt. Robert Frost, and will also be coming on board as a producer for the film.

Z2 Entertainment, FMQB and 97.3 KBCO are proud to present the 7th annual FMQB Triple A Conference to Boulder, Colorado at the Fox Theatre,Wednesday, August 5th through Friday, August 7th, 2015. Performers include George Ezra, Grace Potter, The War on Drugs, Jackie Greene, The Lone Bellow, Galactic, Lord Huron, Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear & GIVERS!  Tickets go on sale Friday, June 26th at 10a.m.

'Elle & Buddy' tells the inspirational story of Elle, a ten-year-old girl whose afraid to ride the Ferris wheel at the local fair. Elle uses a wheelchair, and she prefers to keep her wheels on the ground with her huge, slobbering dog, Buddy by her side. On the way home she sees some athletes using racing wheelchairs and becomes excited. After her mom surprises her with a racing wheelchair of her own, Elle and Buddy train together. Elle's confidence grows and when the fair returns she has the courage to go on the ride.

When BroadwayWorld.com Cabaret Reviewer Billie Roe was invited to the CabaretFest 2015 Provincetown scheduled for June 4-7, it was to attend as a performer, not necessarily as a reviewer. But we couldn't resist the opportunity to have Billie at least report on some aspects of the long, event-filled weekend and record some of her impressions in something akin to a diary. Based on Billie's descriptive account here, this year's Cabaret Festival in Provincetown, MA, sounds like one of the cabaret highlights of the year.