BWW Feature: Desert Theatreworks Presents SHOW WRECK, a Musical Revue, as a Fundraiser
by Audrey Liebross
- Oct 27, 2016
Desert Theatreworks presented SHOW WRECK, a musical parody revue, as a fundraiser. Arnie Kleban, Adina Lawson, Lance Phillips-Martinez, Luke Rainey, and Karen Schmitt presented numbers originated by FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, all of which made fun of theatergoers' favorite New York street. Desert Theatreworks is beginning several new project that require funding to continue.
Legendary Marvel Comics Creator Stan Lee Launches Respect Initiative
by Caryn Robbins
- Oct 26, 2016
Hollywood Executive and Legendary Marvel Comics Creator Stan Lee (Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Avengers) today announced the official launch of Stan Lee's RESPECT Initiative (http://www.handsofrespect.com) symbolized by the “Hands of Respect” pin.
JIMMY TINGLE FOR PRESIDENT Brings Funniest Campaign in History to Gloucester Stage 10/29
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 26, 2016
Gloucester Stage Company and Cape Ann Community Cinema and Stage present Jimmy Tingle for President at 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 29 at Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester MA. Tickets are $25. For tickets and further information, visit www.gloucesterstage.com or call 978-281-4433. From 60 Minutes II and MSNBC, comedian and commentator Jimmy Tingle captures the sweet spot between Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. His unique brand of topical yet timeless comedy is as insightful as it is hilarious. Jimmy Tingle will make you laugh, make you think, and make you feel better with his clean, funny intelligent humor for audiences of all ages.
Photo Flash: Ari Graynor Hosts 16th Annual Les Girls Cabaret
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 25, 2016
On Sunday, October 16, the wildly popular cabaret benefit, Les Girls, returned to the stage for its 16th annual celebration. Hosted by Ari Graynor (For a Good Time, Call...), the event kicked off with a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a sexy and wickedly funny evening of entertainment, made possible by the donated performances of some of Hollywood's top personalities! All the proceeds supported the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's Breast Cancer Deadline 2020, a strategic plan of action with a January 1, 2020 deadline for knowing how to end the disease. Scroll down for photos from the event!
BWW Review: Rebeck's WHAT WE'RE UP AGAINST is Timely Feminist Satire
by Melanie Votaw
- Oct 24, 2016
Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck's 2011 feminist play, WHAT WE'RE UP AGAINST, is set in an architectural firm, but I'm sure as a female playwright, she brought firsthand knowledge of what it's like to be a woman in a male-dominated profession. This satirical play, currently produced by Life Force Arts, Inc. at the June Havoc Theatre, is timely as we watch the historic battle of the sexes between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
STAGE TUBE: Barbra Streisand Shares Powerful CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN Video in Support of Hillary Clinton, Harriet Tubman, Malala Yousafzai, and More Female Leaders!
by Ashlee Latimer
- Oct 23, 2016
Barbra Streisand has made no secret of saying that when it comes to this election, which she considers to be the most important of our lifetime, she's with Hillary Clinton. Streisand has campaigned for Secretary Clinton at events and performed at fundraisers, and today the legendary performer released a touching video of her duet with Jamie Foxx, 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain,' which appears on Streisand's latest album, Encore.
Leslie Kritzer Releases 'Taco Truck Invasion' Single Today to Celebrate Viral Video
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 21, 2016
RIFF-TINA -- the Jewish-Puerto Rican pop sensation created by comedian and Broadway and TV star Leslie Kritzer, currently appearing in Something Rotten! at the St. James Theater -- is happy to drop her latest track in support of the Hillary Clinton campaign, 'Taco Truck Invasion.' The music video racked up over 38,000 views in its first day. The song will be available as a single on iTunes and other digital platforms today, October 21.
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