Kyle Branzel News

Virginia Theatre Festival To Wrap 51st Season With GET HAPPY!

by A.A. Cristi — July 16, 2025

The Virginia Theatre Festival will wrap up its 51st season with Get Happy! A Celebration of the World's Greatest Entertainer.

Cast and Creatives Set For GET HAPPY at the Virginia Theatre Festival

by Stephi Wild — April 30, 2025

The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced the creative team for its season-ending production of Get Happy! A Celebration of the World’s Greatest Entertainer with Jenna Pastuszek.

Broadway-Studded Brandi Carlile Tribute Comes to 54 Below

by Stephi Wild — April 3, 2025

Ayanna Charity and Lauren McCoig join a cast of Broadway and cabaret's brightest to celebrate 11-time GRAMMY Award winner Brandi Carlile.

Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman To Receive GMHC 2025 Howard Ashman Award

by A.A. Cristi — January 3, 2025

GMHC will honor legendary songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman with the 2025 Howard Ashman Award.

Photos: SEASON OF THE WITCH At 54 Below, Featuring Taylor Iman Jones, Eleri Ward, and More

by A.A. Cristi — November 4, 2024

On October 30, 54 Below presented Season of the Witch: A Halloween Cabaret, where the line-up was witchy songs made famous by modern women-including Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan, and the songs from the Disney+ series Agatha All Along.

Photos: Beverly Baker Makes NYC Debut In HAG At The Green Room 42

by A.A. Cristi — July 11, 2024

Creator, writer, and performer Beverly Baker made her New York City stage debut in the inaugural showing of “HAG.

Beverly Baker Makes NYC Debut In One-Woman Show, HAG

by Blair Ingenthron — May 25, 2024

After over a decade of stage and theater performances across the U.

Rising Star Kelsey Seaman To Make Solo-Show Debut At The Green Room 42 With POSTPARTUM, April 8

by A.A. Cristi — March 8, 2024

Rising star Kelsey Seaman makes her solo-show debut with POSTPARTUM at The Green Room 42 on April 8.

Review: GMHC CABARET BENEFIT HONORING ALAN MENKEN Brings Music & Memories at Joe's Pub

by Rob Lester — March 4, 2024

A star-studded night honoring composer Alan Menken was exciting, energizing and sentimental as he received an award named for collaborator Howard Ashman.

Interview: Meet some of the organizers behind this year's GMHC CABARET AND HOWARD ASHMAN AWARD

by Rebecca Kaplan — February 19, 2024

For years, the GMHC has been supporting people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS with services including free testing, meals and nutrition, and legal support.

David Nando Rodgers Debut Cabaret MY SUNDAY CLOTHES At The Green Room 42 To Feature Special Guest Alexandra Silber

by A.A. Cristi — February 7, 2024

Join David Nando Rodgers and special guest Alexandra Silber for an unforgettable evening of cabaret at The Green Room 42.

Alan Menken to Receive 2024 Howard Ashman Award From GMHC

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 30, 2024

GMHC to honor Alan Menken with the 2024 Howard Ashman Award at the 9th annual GMHC Cabaret.

Andre De Shields To Receive GMHC's 2023 Howard Ashman Award

by A.A. Cristi — January 11, 2023

GMHC will honor Broadway legend and award-winning performer André De Shields with the 2023 Howard Ashman Award for his advocacy and activism for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS, as well as LGBTQ+ communities.

Creative Cauldron Shakes Off The Holiday Blues With A Cabaret Series

by A.A. Cristi — November 29, 2022

Creative Cauldron's 2022-23 Season continues with a holiday cabaret series, produced by Matt Conner and featuring some veterans of past Cauldron performances and cabarets, and some talented newcomers.

Cacophony Daniels Brings UNDER THE C to Sharon Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — September 26, 2022

On October 1, Cacophony Daniels (2017 Bistro and Fruitie Award winner Courter Simmons) splashes onto the Sharon Playhouse stage in UNDER THE 'C', a fun and inspirational cabaret tribute to Grammy- and Oscar-winning playwright and lyricist Howard Ashman that celebrates the lovable misfit in us all.