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Marga Gomez Brings Workshop Performances Of SWIMMING WITH LESBIANS To Marsh SF
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023

​​​​​​​Fan favorite Marga Gomez returns to The Marsh San Francisco for workshop performances of her latest work, Swimming With Lesbians. Taking place on The Celesbian cruise ship, this solo sapphic searing spoof follows the adventures of high-spirited poolside emcee Pru Perez. Passengers look up to Pru as a leader and Boss Lesbian of the sea – until the fateful sunny day of the Wet T-Shirt Relay Race when an old boarding school nemesis appears and Pru suddenly finds herself deep in murky waters. 

World Premiere of Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE is Coming to Cleveland Play House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023

Cleveland Play House will bring its 2022-2023 season to a close with the world premiere production of Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure. Running April 29 through May 21 in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.

Review: MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: BEING ALIVE Is Uncompromisingly Unique at Pittsburgh Playhouse
by Greg Kerestan - May 6, 2023

There's a reason Patinkin is a legend, and it's because he is so permanently himself and no one else.

Colorful, Campy and With All The Fun The Law Will Allow, DISNEY'S ALADDIN Thrills Nashville Audiences
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 5, 2023

Colorful and campy, fast-paced and royally entertaining – and about as much fun as current Tennessee laws may allow (our state legislature’s supermajority, however, might be clutching their pearls and wailing about “who’ll protect the children?” even as the youngsters surrounding me on opening night were having the times of their lives) – Disney’s Aladdin has arrived in Music City via magic carpet, bus and truck. And grabbing a ticket to the show’s Nashville run should be among anyone’s three wishes (along with, of course, tickets for Taylor Swift, Janet Jackson and/or Trevor Noah, all of whom are upping the entertainment quotient – and demand for parking spaces – this weekend) for pure escapism!

¿ODC/Dance Announces Program For Annual SUMMER SAMPLER, July 20 - 22
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2023

ODC/Dance has announced the program for its annual SUMMER SAMPLER. Highlights include world premieres by guest choreographers Sonya Delwaide and Dexandro Montalvo plus revivals of signature works by Brenda Way and Kimi Okada. Summer Sampler takes place at ODC Theater July 20 - 22, Thursday - Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets, starting at $25, are now on sale at odc.dance/summersampler.

Comedian Lewis Black Announces Additional Dates For 2023 Off The Rails Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2023

Two-time Grammy winning Comedian Lewis Black announced today 23 new dates for his 2023 OFF THE RAILS TOUR that will include stops throughout North America. Tickets will go on-sale beginning Friday, May 5th at 10am (local time) with Official Fan Club pre-sale starting Mon, May 1.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of ROBIN AND ME: MY LITTLE SPARK OF MADNESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2023

See photos from opening night of Robin and Me: My Little Spark of Madness.

Feature THE PRINCESS BRIDE at Palace
by Paul Batterson - Apr 24, 2023

THE PRINCESS BRIDE won no Oscars, was a moderate box office success ($30.8 million on a $16 million production budget), and had only a few established TV stars (Billy Crystal, Peter Falk, and Andre the Giant) when it was released, However, it is listed as 50th in Bravo's '100 Funniest Movies' and 88th on the American Film Institute's list of the 100th greatest film love stories.

Broadway Buying Guide: April 24, 2023
by Team BWW - Apr 24, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 24, 2023.

Australia's Top Comedians Will Embark on Tour Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023

A superb line-up of some of Australia’s best stand-up comedians will be sharing stories from around the world in an all new tour.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces WONDERS AND CURIOSITIES AWAIT: 2023-2024 LIBERTY MAGIC SEASON
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2023

Liberty Magic is keeping the art of conjuring alive and well in Pittsburgh with another astonishing season of mystery, magic, and wonder.

Photos: First Look at ROBIN & ME: MY LITTLE SPARK OF MADNESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2023

See photos of the Off-Broadway premiere of Abingdon Theatre Company’s Robin & Me: My Little Spark of Madness.

Review: ALADDIN at Rochester Broadway Theatre League
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - Apr 13, 2023

What did our critic think of ALADDIN at Rochester Broadway Theatre League?

Scott Barrow, Kathleen Chalfant & More to Star in HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of Tectonic Theater Project's Here There Are Blueberries. 

Video: New MOULIN ROUGE! Stars JoJo and Derek Klena Take Their First Bows Together
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2023

Moulin Rouge! The Musical welcomes platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque making her Broadway debut in the role of 'Satine' at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Check out video of JoJo and her co-star Derek Klena as they take their first bows together in the hit production!

Photos: MOULIN ROUGE! Star JoJo Becomes Satine In New Photo Shoot
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2023

This week, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque making her Broadway debut in the role of 'Satine' at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre. JoJo had her first in-character photo shoot recently. Check out photos of Jojo and her co-star Derek Klena as the prepared to head into the hit show!

WICKED, FUNNY GIRL & More Set for Kimmel Cultural Campus' 2023-24 Broadway Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2023

The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization have announced the 2023-24 Broadway series with a stellar lineup of extraordinary productions, including Broadway’s newest hits, hot revivals, and adored classics. See how to purchase tickets!

Actors Theatre Of Indiana's MR. CONFIDENTIAL Uses Original Paintings For Backdrops
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2023

As Actors Theatre of Indiana looks to the opening of the World Premiere of Mr. Confidential, the company has announced that this musical - a giddy, vibrant tale set in New York and Hollywood at their most glamourous and dangerous – is so well represented by artists who have actually experienced the glitz and drama while they themselves lived in these cities!

Hillside High School Drama Alums Accepted Into Juilliard And BADA
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2023

Durham's historic Hillside High School has a long history of well-known graduates of the theatre and arts programs at the school. Most notable alums of Hillside Drama include Academy Award nominee film director Kevin Wilson Jr., actress April Parker Jones, and Lauren E. Banks.

Review: CAPA SEASON at Ohio And Palace Theatres
by Paul Batterson - Apr 5, 2023

What did our critic think of CAPA SEASON at Ohio And Palace Theatres? Be it their birthday, anniversary, Halloween, or the Fourth of July, everyone has a special day to which they look forward.

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