John Waters News

Thrillpeddlers will present a production of a revival of the 1972 Cockettes musical extravaganza Hot Greeks, an original musical by Martin Worman and Richard 'Scrumbly' Koldewyn. This show is part of our 3rd annual Theatre of the Ridiculous Revival, which will play in repertory with performances of the long-running hit musical Pears Over Shanghai. Originally produced as a Nocturnal Dream Show and performed at midnight at the Palace Theatre in Chinatown in San Francisco, Hot Greeks was the fabled & fabulous Cockettes' only other scripted book musical besides Pearls Over Shanghai. Hot Greeks is directed by Russell Blackwood, and original Cockette and composer Richard 'Scrumbly' Koldewyn serves as Musical Director. The cast includes SF favorite Connie Champagne, and Thrillpeddlers stalwarts Birdie-Bob Watt, and the ever luminescent Michael Soldier as Lysistrata.

Thrillpeddlers will present a production of a revival of the 1972 Cockettes musical extravaganza Hot Greeks, an original musical by Martin Worman and Richard 'Scrumbly' Koldewyn. This show is part of our 3rd annual Theatre of the Ridiculous Revival, which will play in repertory with performances of the long-running hit musical Pears Over Shanghai. Originally produced as a Nocturnal Dream Show and performed at midnight at the Palace Theatre in Chinatown in San Francisco, Hot Greeks was the fabled & fabulous Cockettes' only other scripted book musical besides Pearls Over Shanghai. Hot Greeks is directed by Russell Blackwood, and original Cockette and composer Richard 'Scrumbly' Koldewyn serves as Musical Director. The cast includes SF favorite Connie Champagne, and Thrillpeddlers stalwarts Birdie-Bob Watt, and the ever luminescent Michael Soldier as Lysistrata.

SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE in partnership with THE SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS (SCPA) is proud to present Southern California's first regional production of the hit musical comedy HAIRSPRAY.

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce that single tickets for all five mainstage productions go on-sale to the public on Monday, June 28th for the 2010-2011 season

Cape Playhouse will present the Tony Award-Winning musical, HAIRSPRAY featuring Christopher Sieber, Liz Froio, Jim Walton, Patti Murin, and more! The hit musical is scheduled to run July 19-August 7.

HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is coming to The Earl Smith Strand Theatre (117 N. Park Square, Marietta) July 23 - August 8! This fantastically fun musical, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, celebrated over 6 record-breaking years during its Broadway run.

As previously reported on BroadwayWorld, the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center of Los Angeles and the Library Foundation of Los Angeles will present 'An Evening with John Waters: On Neurotic Happiness' on June 8, 2010 at 8pm. He will appear in conversation with actress and author Carrie Fisher. Waters will discuss his new memoir, 'Role Models.'

The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center is pleased to announce two upcoming events: the Asia America Symphony Orchestra (6/5) and an evening with John Waters (6/8).

The New York Public Library presents John Waters as part of the 'LIVE Fron NYPL' series on June 7. Waters will be in conversation about his new memoir entitled 'Role Models.'

On Saturday, June 5, platinum-selling artist, humanitarian, and six-time Grammy nominee, Dave Koz will join Music Director & Conductor David Benoit and the Asia America Symphony Orchestra at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center to perform music from his 'At The Movies' CD, as well as music of John Williams.

The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center is pleased to announce two upcoming events: the Asia America Symphony Orchestra (6/5) and an evening with John Waters (6/8).

SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE in partnership with THE SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS (SCPA) is proud to present Southern California's first regional production of the hit musical comedy HAIRSPRAY.

IMBD news is reporting that Hairspray 2, a sequel to the 2007 Hairspray film starring Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron, John Travolta and Michelle Pfieffer, has been canned. Hairspray composer/producer Marc Shaiman was supposed to team with John Waters on the project, which had had a tentative release date of July 2010 in the early stages of it's planning. The story was going to follow Tracy Turnblad (played by Nikki Blonsky in the first installment) and her pals as they navigate the 'next era of music,' the late '60s.

The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center is pleased to announce two upcoming events: the Asia America Symphony Orchestra (6/5) and an evening with John Waters (6/8).

The New York Public Library presents John Waters as part of the 'LIVE Fron NYPL' series on June 7. Waters will be in conversation about his new memoir entitled 'Role Models.'

John Waters' ROLE MODELS is a self-portrait told through intimate literary profiles of the author's favorite personalities - some famous, some unknown, some criminal, some surprisingly middle-of-the-road.

The Derby Dinner Playhouse will end its run of HAIRPSRAY from May 23, 2010.

California LOL! Comedy Jam 2010 Friday, 05.21.10 8pm. SAVING LIVES CAN BE FULL OF LAUGHTER! Laugh out loud with Dat Phan, champion of Last Comic Standing at California LOL! Comedy Jam 2010. This one-night benefit for A3M, will also feature today's brightest and funniest Asian-American comics, including Tina Kim, Paul Ogata, PK, and Room To Improv.

Six decades ago, GARSON KANIN, director and playwright of productions such as A Man to Remember and Funny Girl, premiered his classic Broadway play, The Rat Race, on the Great White Way. On the play's 60th anniversary, The Greene Space in collaboration with Yorinks Theater Group celebrates the master American storyteller with two days of dialogue, film and a world premiere performance.

Six decades ago, GARSON KANIN, director and playwright of productions such as A Man to Remember and Funny Girl, premiered his classic Broadway play, The Rat Race, on the Great White Way. On the play's 60th anniversary, The Greene Space in collaboration with Yorinks Theater Group celebrates the master American storyteller with two days of dialogue, film and a world premiere performance.