Interview: ONE FOR MY BABY Creators Fred Barton And Scott Thompson
by Shari Barrett
- Mar 4, 2025
All Roads Theatre Company’s (ARTCO’s) 2025 Season kicks off with the World Premiere musical One For My Baby, which features Broadway stars Lana Gordon and Luba Mason leading a cast of 28 performers, supported by a 12-piece Big Band. I decided to speak with ARTCO’s Fred Barton and Scott Thompson who wrote the musical’s book, with conductor Barton also creating the music arrangements and Thompson directing and choreographing the production.
Review: Onalea Travels Back in Time at 54 Below
by Sharon Ellman
- Feb 28, 2025
Songstress Onalea, known for her masterful performance in SLEEP NO MORE, took the audience on a sultry musical journey at her 54 Below show on 2/26. What a voice, what a performer, what a night!
Review: BACKSTAGE BABBLE Brought Flops Back to Life at 54 Below
by Andrew Poretz
- Feb 25, 2025
Charles Kirsch’s latest Backstage Babble was a fun resurrection of songs from mostly flop shows that quickly failed on Broadway or out of town. The theme was inspired by Joe Allen's “flop wall” of posters from shows that closed in the first week.
The Naples Players Adds Phillip Fazio As Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 8, 2025
The Naples Players (TNP) is announcing that, after a competitive national search, Bryce Alexander - CEO & Executive Artistic Director - has selected Phillip Fazio to join him in leading the organization as TNP's new Artistic Director.
MONTHLY QUIZ––Musical People Born in February
by Rob Lester
- Feb 1, 2025
Every month, Broadway World's cabaret section offers a quiz saluting notable music-related people born in that month. February's edition is ready for you now. Put on your thinking cap. The clues should help.
Rachel Hope Ihasz To Present AN ODE TO THE CLASSICS At Winter Park Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 31, 2025
The Winter Park Playhouse features professional vocalist Rachel Hope Ihasz on the cabaret stage to perform her debut solo cabaret - An Ode To The Classics - in the theatre's popular Spotlight Cabaret Series, February 26 and 27, 2025. Playhouse Music Director, Christopher Leavy, will accompany on piano.
ONALEA Comes To 54 Below In February
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 31, 2025
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Onalea in The End of the World Cabaret on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7pm. Doors 5:30. Onalea is an internationally recognized artist known for her ability to craft musical experiences that transcend time and genre.
Stella Cole Comes to Thousand Oaks
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 29, 2025
Singer Stella Cole will bring her powerful vocals and captivating stage presence to the Scherr Forum in April. Cole takes audiences back in time with the wonders of the Great American Songbook—including classics from Streisand, Garland, and more.
Review: Hugh Jackman Spreads Light at Radio City
by Chloe Yang
- Jan 27, 2025
Hugh Jackman's 'From New York, With Love' at Radio City Music Hall delivers 105 minutes of Broadway hits, Wolverine jokes, and classic tributes, as the Greatest Showman proves that true stardom means lifting others into the spotlight.
Review: Linda Eder Has Star (and Lung!) Power at 54 Below
by Rob Lester
- Jan 19, 2025
With a quartet led by Billy Stritch, dynamic Linda Eder is in her comfort zone at 54 Below. She returns to the venue on 2/24 and 3/15. If skill, musical chops, and charm were measured in fluid ounces, this star has it in gallons.
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