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HAIRSPRAY Rings In The New Year At The Arsht Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2021


HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, will be presented at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County from December 28, 2021 – January 2, 2022.

BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY at San Diego Civic Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - Nov 19, 2021


Broadway San Diego could not have opened with a show that had more energy, such amazing vocals, or felt more timely than with HAIRSPRAY.  The musical sparkles with talent, humor, and of course a lot of sequins to bring an incredibly entertaining show to the San Diego Civic Theatre through November 21st that you don’t want to miss!

Photos: First Look at the HAIRSPRAY North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2021


HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, officially launched its new non-Equity national tour last night, November 17, at the Civic Theatre in San Diego, CA. HAIRSPRAY will visit more than 60 cities in its first touring season and is expected to play for multiple seasons.

BWW Interview: Toneisha Harris of HAIRSPRAY at Broadway San Diego
by E.H. Reiter - Nov 14, 2021


Interview with Toneisha Harris in her role as Motormouth Maybelle in the National Tour of HAIRSPRAY -playing at the Broadway San Diego Civic Theatre November 16th - 21st, 2021.

HAIRSPRAY is Coming to the Fisher Theatre This January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2021


Broadway In Detroit has announced the return of HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, to the Fisher Theatre, January 18-30, 2022.  Tickets start at $39 and will go on sale on Friday, November 19, 2021 online.

New North American Tour Of HAIRSPRAY Coming To Broadway San Jose!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2021


Tickets for HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, are on sale now for the upcoming engagement at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.).

Full Cast Announced for HAIRSPRAY North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2021


The producers of HAIRSPRAY have announced the full cast for the upcoming North American tour and we've got the scoop on the cast and the tour schedule. Helmed by Jack O’Brien and Jerry Mitchell. HAIRSPRAY will visit more than 60 cities in its first touring season and is expected to play for multiple seasons.

HAIRSPRAY is Coming to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center This December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2021


HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, will launch a new North American tour in Fall 2021. The new touring production, which will be helmed by Jack O’Brien and Jerry Mitchell, will visit the North Charleston Performing Arts Center December 11 & 12, 2021.

STARS IN THE HOUSE Live at Town Hall Rescheduled to October 25
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2021


Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that their live and in person Stars in the House at The Town Hall will be rescheduled to Monday, October 25th at 8:00 PM, consistent with Theatre Authority guidelines.

Nina West, Niki Metcalf, and Toneisha Harris To Lead Touring Cast of HAIRSPRAY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2021


The cast will be led by Andrew Levitt aka Nina West (from “RuPaul's Drag Race”) as Edna Turnblad, Niki Metcalf as Tracy Turnblad and Toneisha Harris (from NBC's “The Voice”) as Motormouth Maybelle. Additional casting will be announced later.

STARS IN THE HOUSE Announces First Ever Ticketed Live Show Featuring Audra McDonald, Adam Pascal, Kelli O'Hara & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2021


The stars are coming OUT of the house, and they’re inviting fans along!  On Sunday, September 12, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will host a very special LIVE “Stars In The House” at The Town Hall in New York City.  

Photos & Video: STARS IN THE HOUSE Raises $1 Million With Live, In-Person Show!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2021


Last night “Stars In The House” co-hosts, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley celebrated raising $1 MILLION for The Actors Fund with a very special IN PERSON “Stars In The House” show at the Asylum NYC.

VIDEO: STARS IN THE HOUSE Celebrates Raising $1 Million with In-Person Show- Watch at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 30, 2021


Stars in the House, and its hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, are celebrating raising $1 million for The Actors Fund in the past 15 months since the start of the Broadway shutdown. Rudetsky and Wesley will mark this accomplishment with a special in person 'Stars In The House' show tonight, June 30 at 8pm ET at Asylum NYC. Watch live right here!

Virtual Theatre This Week: June 28- July 4, 2021- with Josh Gad, Jenn Colella, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2021


This week (June 28- July 4) in live streaming: Emma Kingston and Josh Gad visit Backstage Live, Tovah Feldshuh in Becoming Dr. Ruth, a Jenn Colella Masterclass, and so much more!

STARS IN THE HOUSE Raises $1 Million; Will Celebrate With In-Person Show Featuring Kristin Chenoweth, Chita Rivera, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2021


Learn more about the concert, the lineup, and how to watch here!

Alex Newell, Todrick Hall, Michael James Scott & More Take Part in Disney Plus THIS IS ME: PRIDE SPECTACULAR!
by TV News Desk - Jun 17, 2021


The event will be hosted by RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE star Nina West!

Drag Superstar Sasha Velour's SMOKE & MIRRORS Will Tour The UK and Europe in 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2021


Sasha Velour's theatrical drag spectacular “Smoke & Mirrors” is reborn and hitting the road again in 2022! It is announced today that the acclaimed one-queen show will return to Europe and the UK with 36 dates in 33 cities from January to March 2022, after its initial 17-city UK/EU run in 2020 was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

iHeart Adds Dolly Parton, Elton John, Brandi Carlile, to 'CAN'T CANCEL PRIDE' Virtual Benefit
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 3, 2021


Dolly Parton will welcome everyone to the 2021 “Can’t Cancel Pride,” before Troye Sivan with Regard and Tate McRae take the stage to kick off the event with a performance of “You.”

Nina West Partners With Lane Bryant on 'Say It With Pride'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 17, 2021


Through the six-video series that will drop throughout Pride month, Lane Bryant and West will empower everyone to create their lane in their own way, while encouraging all to love out loud and “Say it with Pride.”

Drag Icon JACKIE BEAT: DONT SPEAK Now On Demand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2021


Social media, the news, annoying friends... It can leave a person wanting to scream 'Shut the eff up!' Legendary drag entertainer JACKIE BEAT, ever the lady, simply holds a well-manicured finger to her overdrawn lips and quietly begs, DON'T SPEAK.

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