Arguably, for a certain age group, there are no greater cultural influences than Harry Potter and Spongebob Squarepants. (Cue laments from the homeschooled crowd that they were never permitted to engage with such low-brow, mind-numbing media. Those of us with less protective mothers are doing just fine, thank you very much!) In a turn of events that would not have been possible even just a decade ago, both franchises have grown and become largely iconic through means which are impossible to capitalize upon. While corporations have tried to sell merchandise based on popular Spongebob memes, by the time the figures or t-shirts are manufactured, the internet has already collectively moved on to the next Spongebob mania, be it a picture of the titular character in drag holding a purse or a moment of rage from Mr. Krabs. While the Harry Potter franchise is still turning out blockbusters, updating its theme park, and packing in crowds for its two-part Broadway sequel, there is an equally sprawling network of fans who engage exclusively with its less-than-mainstream spawns.
The creative minds behind the long-running international hit comedy Puffs, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic are proud to unveil a special seasonal geektastic extravaganza: The Kapow-i GoGo Holiday Special 2: The Carol of the Clones. Coming to The Peoples Improv Theater (The PIT) on December 9th and 10th, 2019.
Since May 2014, Rule of 7x7 and The Tank have produced 231 world premiere short plays. A 'Best Bet: Unique Theater Experience,' 7x7 is the home of consistently sold-out performances, free beer and uproarious laughter.
Fresh off a month-long world premiere run at the esteemed Edinburgh Festival Fringe, All For One Theater presents the U.S. premiere of Lizzie Vieh's brutally demented romantic comedy, MONSOON SEASON. Directed by Kristin McCarthy Parker (Puffs), this twisted love story, which opened Sunday, October 27th at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (224 Waverly Place), will now extend its limited engagement through November 23rd Tickets, priced at $25, are available at www.afo.nyc.
Fresh off a month-long world premiere run at the esteemed Edinburgh Festival Fringe, All For One Theater presents the U.S. premiere of Lizzie Vieh's brutally demented romantic comedy, MONSOON SEASON. Directed by Kristin McCarthy Parker (Puffs), this twisted love story opens Sunday, October 27th at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (224 Waverly Place) for a limited engagement through November 17th Tickets, priced at $25, are available at www.afo.nyc.
Otherworld Theatre has announced it's full 2019-2020 main-stage season: Epics Reimagined. Countess Dracula, an original adaptation by resident playwright Nick Izzo and director Am'Ber D. Montgomery, opens September 28, 2019. Last year's family favorite, The Winter Wolf, will return for another run and bring 2019 to a warm and whimsical end under the direction of Sara Robinson. The Spring of 2020 brings The Legend of Merlin, an immersive spectacle and Otherworld Theatre original directed by Lauren Nicole Fields. Closing the season will be Chicago's very first production of PUFFS, the acclaimed off-Broadway comedy written by Matt Cox and directed by Otherworld Theatre Artistic Director Tiffany Keane Schaefer. All mainstage tickets are pay-what-you-can, allowing people of any and all means to experience live performance. Tickets for Countess Dracula are already on sale and are available at www.OtherworldTheatre.org
The Brisbane season of PUFFS or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic MUST CLOSE SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER so this is a call out to all witches, wizards and those in need of a laugh to make sure they don't miss out!
Fresh off a month-long world premiere run at the esteemed Edinburgh Festival Fringe, All For One Theater presents the U.S. premiere of Lizzie Vieh's brutally demented romantic comedy, MONSOON SEASON. Directed by Kristin McCarthy Parker (Puffs), this twisted love story begins performances Monday, October 21 at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (224 Waverly Place) for a limited engagement through November 17th. Opening night is set for Sunday, October 27th. Tickets, priced at $25, are available at www.afo.nyc.
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??Loud Fast Funny (LAFF) Shows, a sketch comedy troupe developed by Main Street Artists through a partnership with IndyFringe, will present the Indianapolis premiere of a?oePUFFS, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magica?? by Matt Cox at the District Theatre Cabaret beginning December 6, 2019 and continuing through January 4, 2020 with performances every Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 5:00pm. Performances will take place on the Main Stage at the District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Avenue in downtown Indianapolis. Tickets for each of the shows are $20 per person and can be purchased at www.indydistricttheatre.org or by calling 317-308-9800.
Puffs...or 'Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic'. by Matt Cox will run September 20-22 at Broadview Heights Spotlights. The show features Adam Bowers, Kyle Burnett, Tara Corkery, Tessa Gaffney, Brian O. Jackson, Andrew Keller, Nathan Ott, Olivia Petrey, Kaity Poschner, Sarah Price and Jay Sigler. It is directed by Daniel Hunsicker and stage managed by Clorise Busch. The show will be performed in the Spotlights' new 3200 square foot addition, 9543 Broadview Road (next to the Police Station). Tickets are $10 and available online at www.broadview-heights-spotlights. The show contains adult themes and language.
PUFFS or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic, New York's long-running hit comedy, will head into the final week of performances for its triumphant record-breaking Off-Broadway run at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), set to conclude on Sunday, August 18. PUFFS - which marked its 750th show Off Broadway earlier this year - continues to be a sensation with dozens of productions, licensed in partnership with Samuel French, throughout the country and across the globe; and with major international productions to be announced later this year.
Starting August 16th Elm Street Cultural Arts Village puts a spell on audiences with opening night of Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, a new comedy fresh from Off-Broadway. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there too. Discover the untold story of the a?oelosersa?? who embrace being badgers and strive to be a?oethird or nothing!a??
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Productions have announced final adult casting for the new production of Mary Poppins which begins rehearsals in September and returns to its original West End home at the Prince Edward Theatre from 23 October 2019.
Between the magic, the performances, and the certain wizard who shall not be named, Justin Allen Slagle was able to find some time to chat about the The Eastern theatre company and what made PUFFS the perfect first show.
2019 has seen UK five-piece The Raven Age excel as future heroes of modern British metal following the release of their acclaimed second album Conspiracy in March, and their biggest UK and European headline tour to date.
PUFFS, the long-running off-Broadway HARRY POTTER-inspired comedy, is going the way of many Broadway shows, with a closing in August. But it is doing something differently: licensing four different versions of the show through Samuel French.
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, PUFFS or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic, New York's long-running hit comedy, will play its final performance at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on August 18, 2019.
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