Kat Ramsburg to Star in 5th Avenue Theatre's HAIRSPRAY; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk
- May 31, 2013
The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced complete casting for Hairspray in Concert, featuring some of Seattle's favorite musical theatre stars and the powerful voices of the 250-member Seattle Men's Chorus. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Hairspray's 2002 Broadway debut, this unique concert event will play for six very special performances of glorious and irreverent John Waters-inspired wackiness (Friday-Sunday, June 20-23). In 2002, Hairspray was The 5th Avenue Theatre's first world premiere musical to head for Broadway where it won the 2003 Tony Award for Best Musical and launched The 5th's unprecedented track record for sending new works to New York. Now the smash hit musical comes home, as audiences have never seen it before.
Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theater Picks - Seattle!
by Jay Irwin
- Jun 14, 2013
It's that time of year again. Time to bust out those shorts and bathing suits and catch the few rays of sunshine we get here in Seattle. But it's also time to catch what Seattle has to offer theatrically this summer. From Shakespeare to big hair to singing nuns and pirates, there's something for everyone. And here are a few top bets for the Seattle Summer.
Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes' Debut Album Out Today
by BWW News Desk
- May 21, 2013
CLAIRY BROWNE & THE BANGIN' RACKETTES have signed with the U.S. label Vanguard Records and will release their debut album Baby Caught The Bus today, May 21. Their first single “Love Letter” is now #1 Most Added at Triple A Radio this week, while Baby Caught The Bus climbs to #15 Most Added.
THE MEETING Honors Justin Vivian Bond Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- May 16, 2013
The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre - the acclaimed comedy/variety show - will conclude its Spring 2013 season tonight, May 16 at The Duplex in New York's West Village. After a sell-out year, The Meeting* has added a second performance each month due to popular demand; there are now shows at 7:000 PM and 9:30 PM.
The 5th Avenue Theatre and Seattle Men's Chorus Congratulate Jinkx Monsoon; HAIRSPRAY Begins 6/20
by BWW News Desk
- May 7, 2013
The 5th Avenue Theatre and Seattle Men's Chorus join together in 'con-drag-ulating' Jinkx Monsoon, who has taken the nation by storm - emerging from season five of Ru Paul's Drag Race as America's newest Drag Superstar. Jinkx, the drag queen alter ego of Seattle's own Jerick Hoffer, consistently emerged as a fan favorite throughout the season, and captured the crown last night.
THE MEETING to Honor Justin Vivian Bond, 5/16
by BWW News Desk
- May 1, 2013
The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre - the acclaimed comedy/variety show - will conclude its Spring 2013 season on Thursday, May 16 at The Duplex in New York's West Village. After a sell-out year, The Meeting* has added a second performance each month due to popular demand; there are now shows at 7:000 PM and 9:30 PM.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Extends Through June 9 at Capitol Theatre
by BWW News Desk
- May 1, 2013
Sydney is having lots of kooky and creepy fun with the offbeat and ghoulish 'Addams Family' tickling funny bones at Sydney's Capitol Theatre. The Addams Family has released a new block of tickets through June 9, 2013.
Steve Carell Film to Close 2013 LA FILM FESTIVAL: Full Line-Up Announced
by Caryn Robbins
- May 1, 2013
Today the Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Film Independent, in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor the Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced its official US and international selections. Fox Searchlight Pictures' The Way, Way Back, written and directed by Oscar winners Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, will serve as the Closing Night film for the 2013 Festival.
Jinkx Monsoon Joins The 5th Avenue Theatre and Seattle Men's Chorus' HAIRSPRAY
by Kelsey Denette
- Apr 23, 2013
In 2002, Hairspray was the first world premiere musical to leave The 5th Avenue Theatre and head for Broadway. It won the Tony Award for Best Musical and launched the Theatre's unprecedented track record for sending new works to New York. Now 10 seasons later, The 5th collaborates with one of the world's largest and most respected choruses, the Seattle Men's Chorus. Together they will bring this special concert presentation of Hairspray, with all its glorious, irreverent, John Waters-inspired wackiness, back to the 5th Avenue stage for six very special performances.
Robin Byrd to Join THE MEETING for Showgirls Tribute Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 18, 2013
Nightlife and TV legend Robin Byrd will join the cast of tonight's 7:00 PM show of The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre. The acclaimed comedy/variety show will continue its Spring 2013 season tonight, April 18 at The Duplex in New York's West Village.
John Waters Photographed By Terry Richardson In New Shoot
by Pat Cerasaro
- Apr 17, 2013
Famed celebrity photographer Terry Richardson has now added yet another famous face to his dossier of celebrated visages byway of the pages of France's Le Magazaine du Monde, filmmaker and HAIRSPRAY creator John Waters.
Watch Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes Perform Live On AXS TV
by Claire Hannum
- Apr 16, 2013
Breakout stars in their native Australia, Clairy Browne & the Bangin' Rackettes --who fuse a unique blend of soul, blues, doo-wop, jazz and R&B with Clairy's powerful vocals at the forefront--wrapped up a brief U.S. show and promo tour last Friday.
InDepth InterView: Joe Iconis Talks ROCK AND ROLL JAMBOREE Album, 54 Below, SMASH, Upcoming Projects & More
by Pat Cerasaro
- Apr 13, 2013
Today we are talking to a uniquely gifted talent who has found a featured spotlight of late with some of his most celebrated tunes being included on NBC's musical drama series SMASH just as his new album project and series of 54 Below shows kick off this month - songwriter Joe Iconis. Illuminating the composition of, inspiration behind and depiction on SMASH of both the memorable “Broadway, Here I Come” as well as the forthcoming emotional coda “The Goodbye Song”, Iconis reveals facets of the moving melodies only the creator himself could possibly hope to provide. Additionally, Iconis explores many of the standout songs on the brand new Ghostlight album THE JOE ICONIS ROCK N ROLL JAMBOREE and the sterling host of talents involved with it. Also, Iconis shares details about what we can expect from his string of upcoming shows at cabaret venue 54 Below beginning April 15 through May 5 and the story behind his storied Family, including NEW NORMAL star Andrew Rannells (who appears at the April 15 54 Below show) and SMASH standout Krysta Rodriguez (who appears on the album. Plus, Iconis opens up about his many theatre projects, new and old, including an upcoming solo musical written expressly for Annie Golden and a Hunter S. Thompson biomusical, as well as reveals first news about a new production of THE BLACK SUITS. All of that and much, much more awaits!
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