Where is the HAIRSPRAY Original Cast Now?
by Linnae Medeiros
- Aug 15, 2019
Hey there, teenage Baltimore! It's officially been seventeen years since Broadway audiences were first welcomed the the 60s with the opening of Hairspray at the Neil Simon Theatre on August 15, 2002. To celebrate the special occasion, we're looking back what the nicest kids in town have been up to since leaving The Corny Collins Show, including Marissa Jaret Winokur, Harvey Fierstein, Matthew Morrison, Kerry Butler, and more! Check it all out!
TV: The Actors Fund Helps Celebrate the 2019 Tony Awards in LA!
by Michael Sterling
- Jun 13, 2019
The Actors Fund in Los Angeles celebrated Broadway's Biggest Night at the 23rd Annual Tony Awards® Viewing Gala on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA. Hosted by Leslie Jordan, this year's star-studded gala honored Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award® winner Lily Tomlin with the Julie Harris Award for Artistic Achievement. BroadwayWorld's own Michael Sterling and Paul Preston of Digital Mind Productions were on hand for the festivities which included coverage of the evening's red-carpet arrivals, cocktail hour, gala dinner, live performances, silent auction, and the West Coast's exclusive live feed of the 2019 Tony Awards® broadcast from New York City.
VALLEY OF THE DOLLS Reading Raises $32,000 For Alcott Center and Los Angeles LGBT Center
by Stephi Wild
- May 8, 2019
Producer Steve Tyler and Los Angeles LGBT Center Artistic Director Jon Imparato announced today that two all-star benefit readings of Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls (screenplay by Dorothy Kingsley) on May 3 and 4 raised $32,000 to be split between Alcott Center for Mental Health Services and the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Directed by Richard Hochberg, Susann's infamous tale of cutthroat careerism, wild sex, and fierce female protagonists was on hilarious display.
Anaheim Performing Arts Center Foundation Presents LIGHT UP THE NIGHT Benefit
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 22, 2019
Light Up the Night, a fundraising event to benefit the Anaheim Performing Arts Center Foundation, will take place on Sunday, April 28, at the City National Grove of Anaheim. The curtain will rise at 8pm with a special VIP reception and dinner starting at 5:30pm. The event is being produced for APACF by Ronn Goswick Entertainment and Chris Isaacson Presents.
Reading Of VALLEY OF THE DOLLS Will Benefit Los Angeles Lgbt Center & The Alcott Center
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 4, 2019
Steve Tyler Presents has announced an all-star benefit reading of Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls, directed by Richard Hochberg, for two performances only at the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre. Susann's infamous tale of cutthroat careerism, wild sex, and fierce female protagonists will be on hilarious display with performances on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, at 8pm. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit Alcott Center for Mental Health Services and the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
"Light Up the Night" at City National Grove of Anaheim Set to Benefit Anaheim Performing Arts Center Foundation
by Julie Musbach
- Mar 22, 2019
The Anaheim Performing Arts Center Foundation has set the date for its 2019 fundraising event, it was announced today by APACF board chair Dr. Howard Knohl. Light Up the Night will take place on Sunday, April 28, at the City National Grove of Anaheim. The curtain will rise at 8pm with a special VIP reception and dinner starting at 5:30pm. The event is being produced for APACF by Ronn Goswick Entertainment and Chris Isaacson Presents.
Carrie Manolakos Joins Cast of UMPO: STRANGER THINGS Extended Run
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 1, 2019
By popular demand Rockwell Table & Stage has extended the run of the 'Unauthorized Musical Parody of Stranger Things' now set for 4 days a week in February and Thursday and Friday for the first three weeks of March at Rockwell with new cast addition of the incomparable talent of Carrie Manolakos joining the ensemble.
Billy Porter, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Morgan James And More Join The Roster Of The Cast Digital Agency
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 30, 2019
THE CAST announced today that six additional Broadway stars have joined the roster of the new digital agency focused squarely on brokering unique partnerships between today's top brands and Broadway's most powerful influencers. Rounding out the agency's "Leading Player" board will be Tony and Grammy Award-winners Billy Porter and Marissa Jaret Winokur along with recording artist Morgan James, Christy Altomare, Josh Strickland, and Andrew Chapelle.
BWW Review: THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ, Presented By The Lythgoe Family Panto, Scores Another 100% Entertainment Mark For The Holidays At Pasadena Civic Auditorium
by Valerie-Jean Miller
- Dec 28, 2018
This Past Sunday, December 23rd, 2018 was the perfect Christmas entertainment for so many families, including me, that was filled with fun before, during and after this fabulous show. If you haven't gone to see it, you still have this next weekend to experience a fun-filled pre-show, star-studded filled-with-fun and laughs performances including a special appearance by the one-and-only Kermit The Frog!
It is guaranteed to entertain and satisfy your entire family, especially children. It is the perfect way to enjoy a family outing for the Holidays.
Philip Anthony Rodriguez to Close Out THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ in Role of Lion
by Julie Musbach
- Dec 21, 2018
Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP), in association with the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, announces Philip Anthony-Rodriguez (NBC's 'Grimm' and ABC Family's 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager') as The Cowardly Lion for the final 4 performances of the world premiere of THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, (300 East Green Street, Pasadena CA 91101) on December 29 at 1:00pm and 6:00pm and December 30 at 12:00pm and 4:00pm. The role of The Cowardly Lion is played by Juan Pablo Di Pace ('Fernando' on Netflix's number one show Fuller House, leading contestant this season on ABC's Dancing With The Stars) at all other performances. THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ opened to rave reviews December 15, and must close December 30.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (LATINX) Returns to LA in January
by Julie Musbach
- Dec 17, 2018
After a sold out run last fall, the recent revival of The Diary of Anne Frank, by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett and newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman ('97 Broadway version) will return for a limited engagement previewing January 11, 2019.
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ at Pasadena Civic Auditorium
by Alan Henry
- Dec 17, 2018
Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP), in association with the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, presents their newest production, the world premiere of THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, (300 East Green Street, Pasadena CA 91101) which will play a strictly limited engagement from December 15 through December 30.
VIDEO: Mackenzie Ziegler, Marissa Jaret Winokur & More Talk WINTER OF OZ at Pasadena Civic Auditorium
by Alan Henry
- Dec 13, 2018
Breaking News! Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP), in association with the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, announce additional casting for their newest production, the world premiere of THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, (300 East Green Street, Pasadena CA 91101) which will play a strictly limited engagement from December 15 through December 30. Singer, actress and dancer Mackenzie Ziegler (Dancing with the Stars: Juniors, Dance Moms) as Dorothy, Phil LaMarr ('Mad TV' and 'Pulp Fiction') as The Tin Man, Jared Gertner (Broadway's The Book of Mormon) as The Scarecrow, and Hailee Payne and Valerie Rockey of So You Think You Can Dance join previously announced Kermit The Frog as the Wizard of Oz and Tony-Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur (Celebrity Big Brother Winner and Broadway's Hairspray) as Glinda. The official press opening will be held on December 14, 2018 at GIVE KIDS PANTO, a benefit to raise monies for the student matinee performance serving Title One schools in the PUSD and LAUSD.
Comedy Series CRASHING Returns 1/20
by Tori Hartshorn
- Dec 6, 2018
Fresh off of his two-month college comedy tour, Pete returns to New York City with newfound confidence in his comedic abilities. While growing more assured, he continues to struggle over what he really wants out of comedy and how to find a happy balance between his old, faith-based self and the new, more ambitious comic he's becoming.
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