BWW Review: Get Lei'd at PSYCHO BEACH PARTY
by Amanda Finn
- Feb 17, 2016
Psycho Beach Party is a lot like United States of Tara - if Tara included beach babes, surfing, and nods to Joan Crawford. In StageQ's latest production, written by Charles Busch, reality is turned on its head for a group of fun-loving beach bums in a happy-go-lucky 1960's throwback.
NCTC to Stage Hit Comedy BUYER & CELLAR, Starring J. Conrad Frank
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 10, 2016
This spring, the hilarious Off-Broadway hit, Buyer and Cellar by Jonathan Tolins comes to NCTC, starring acclaimed performer and frequent NCTC collaborator, J. Conrad Frank, most recently at NCTC with his acclaimed performance in Charles Busch's Die Mommie Die!. Rebecca Longworth directs. In this uproarious comedy, an unemployed actor is thrust into a close relationship with Barbra Streisand when he is hired to watch over a mall of shoppes she has built in a cellar on her Malibu compound. Soon it begins to take a toll on his patience, his love life, and his view of people (who need people). As Entertainment Weekly declares, 'This show will go down like 'butta'!'
GORONGOSA REBORN: A CAMERAMAN'S JOURNAL Set for NYU Skirball Center, 3/29
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 9, 2016
NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts and National Geographic Live are pleased to present Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Bob Poole in an adventure-packed multimedia presentation titled GORONGOSA REBORN: A CAMERAMAN'S JOURNAL at NYU Skirball Center on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Poole will share unforgettable images and stories of Mozambique's Gorongosa Park's majestic animals, and the conservation efforts underway to ensure their future.
BWW Review: Short North Stage's DIE, MOMMIE DIE! is a Must See
by Paul Batterson
- Feb 6, 2016
Actor Doug Joseph has gone from playing Cecil B. DeMille in the Short North Stage's production of SUNSET BOULEVARD to playing the very Norma Desmond-esque Angela Arden in the theatre's production of DIE, MOMMIE DIE!
St. James Theatre Announces A CONVERSATION WITH ANITA DOBSON
by marianka swain
- Feb 4, 2016
St. James Theatre has announced that Anita Dobson, star of stage and screen, will join Edward Seckerson to discuss her varied career on Sunday 20 March at 3pm. One of Britain's most distinguished actresses, Dobson's extensive list of credits ranges from popular TV staples like EastEnders to classical theatre and musicals.
WHO KILLED JOAN CRAWFORD Extends Run at Island City Stage
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 22, 2016
Due to popular demand the world premiere of 'Who Killed Joan Crawford' has been extended through February 21. 'Some performances were sold out even before the production opened' said Artistic Director, Andy Rogow. 'The word of mouth has been terrific and we continue to work on the play to make it even more fun and entertaining'.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 16th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson
- Dec 16, 2015
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Gotta Dance' makes announcements, and 'My Way' and 'Christmas Dearest' extend. 'A Midwinter Mummers Tale' sells out, as'Guys And Dolls' rounds out the year. DePaul hosts a new children's musical, Northwestern hosts the Sarah Siddons Society, and 'Nunsense' aims for series regularity. And vote for the BWW Chicago Awards!
Review Roundup: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Starring Jackie Hoffman, Opens Off-Broadway
by Review Roundups
- Dec 14, 2015
Transport Group presents ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, starring Jackie Hoffman (On the Town, Difficult People, Hairspray) as Princess Winnifred and John 'Lypsinka'Epperson (Lypsinka's The Boxed Set, The Passion of the Crawford) as Queen Aggravain. The production opened last night, December 13. Let's see what the critics had to say...
Island City Stage to Present World Premiere of WHO KILLED JOAN CRAWFORD?
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 14, 2015
'I remember reading something about Joan Crawford, which wasn't very flattering, and for some reason I thought of the title 'Who Killed Joan Crawford?' saysCarbonell Award winning, Tony Award nominated playwright-director Michael Leeds. 'I liked it so much, I decided to back it up with a play!'
Photo Flash: Child Stars & Moms from Stage, TV & Film Gather at Hollywood Museum
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 10, 2015
Almost 80 students from The Dolores Mission School gathered for a wonderful opportunity to visit Hollywood and tour the recently decorated Hollywood Museum, enjoy the beautiful holiday decorations by Dr Christmas (Bob Pranga), as well as hear inspirational stories with interesting messages from local politicians and personalities. Scroll down for photos from the event!
Photo Flash: Hell in a Handbag's CHRISTMAS DEAREST Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 4, 2015
Everybody's favorite holiday bitch is back and she's meaner then ever in the return of CHRISTMAS DEAREST, Hell in a Handbag Productions' Joan Crawford-infused parody of A Christmas Carol by David Cerda, directed by Steve Love. CHRISTMAS DEAREST plays now through December 30, 2015 at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. The press opening is tonight, December 4 at 7:30 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Hell in a Handbag's CHRISTMAS DEAREST
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 30, 2015
Everybody's favorite holiday bitch is back and she's meaner then ever in the return of CHRISTMAS DEAREST, Hell in a Handbag Productions' Joan Crawford-infused parody of A Christmas Carol by David Cerda, directed by Steve Love. CHRISTMAS DEAREST plays now through December 30, 2015 at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. The press opening is this Friday, December 4 at 7:30 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
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