Simmons News

Tras un breve paso por Philadelphia, GUYS AND DOLLS se estrena en Broadway el 24 de noviembre de 1950 en el 46th Street Theatre, actualmente conocido como Richard Rodges Theatre.

“The Line” is a song all about learning to set healthy boundaries and starting again, stronger and more confident than before.

What are you Thankful for this year? These members of the cabaret and club community are particularly thankful for their animal babies.

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, November 21-22, 2020.

This winter, Book-It Repertory Theatre (Book-It) presents the all-audio theatrical adaptation of The Canterville Ghost, a classic short story by celebrated British wit Oscar Wilde. This tale of an American family transplanted to a British manor house, and steadfastly ignoring the resident ghost, satirically cleaves the intersection of American and British sensibilities. The Canterville Ghost was adapted and directed for Book-It’s audio season by Brandon J. Simmons (he/him).

More Broadway, television and film stars have been added to the celebrated series of songs and monologues Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens, set to stream on World AIDS Day - Tuesday, December 1, 2020. The virtual production, featuring 51 performers, will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

6abc, Philadelphia’s most-watched television station and leading news source, rings in the holiday season with its 10-year title sponsor Dunkin for the “The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Celebration,” on Thursday, Nov. 26 (8:30 a.m. EST).

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the nominees for the inaugural CRITICS CHOICE SUPER AWARDS, a special event honoring the most popular, fan-obsessed genres across both television and movies, including Superhero, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Horror, Action and Animation.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of his classic first solo album, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dave Mason has reimagined that iconic release with Alone Together...Again, set for physical release this Friday, November 20, 2020.

New Repertory Theatre has commissioned two short plays to be  performed live and virtually as part of the first installment of the new Showstopper Virtual Play Series, an evening of live theatre with a two-play in one-night package from the comfort and safety of your home.

BASKET CASE: The Musical is a creepy, freaky, bloody thrill ride, complete with catchy tunes and an old timey feel. Basket Case premiered at the 2020 Theatre Crude Fringe Festival and is set to make another debut in 2021 at the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival. BASKET CASE follows Duane on his quest to avenge wrongs done to him.

Starting December 1 and running through December 31, Pioneer Theatre Company, will produce a free series of events as a 'thank you' to the community.

Starting December 1 and running through December 31, Pioneer Theatre Company, will produce a free series of events as a 'thank you' to the community. Let It Show: PTC's Perfectly Pandemic Productions will include specially-designed Winter Holiday themed window displays, which can be enjoyed at SIMMONS PIONEER MEMORIAL THEATRE.

REELZ today announced its December 2020 premieres with a music themed lineup of new specials, new episodes of returning original series and the REELZ premieres of music documentaries Queen and Adam Lambert: The Show Must Go On, ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas and Keith Richards: You Can't Rock Me.

Today, producers Brian Moreland, Ron Simons, Diana DiMenna, Samira Wiley, and Sheryl Lee Ralph, announced that Thoughts of a Colored Man, the new play by Keenan Scott II, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, will open on Broadway in the upcoming season at a Shubert theater to be announced.

Author Susan Carlisle has announced the release of her new holiday romance, Under The Kissing Ball. A Christmas kiss between friends is simple, until it isn't... Clarissa Chalmers Simmons' world is in turmoil. After fleeing an abusive marriage and her divorce, all she wants is to heal and create a calm, safe environment for her children.

Theater Resources Unlimited hosts weekly Community Gatherings every Friday at 4:30pm via Zoom, to explore the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19. Ask questions, bring answers, be part of a community - it's an opportunity to network with theater professionals and talk about keeping theater alive during these challenging times.

New Repertory Theatre in Watertown, MA will open two new digital performances opening on November 21 and running through December 13th. Not only are these performances available on any device you choose, they are live performances with some elements of (optional) audience participation. Embracing the new medium of digital storytelling in as theatrical a way as possible, both performances are available for only $20, with the option for an additional donation from those that are able.

Producer / director, Holly-Anne Devlin and Kaleidoscope Entertainment announced today the launch of Speakeasy on Demand, the most exclusive mixology experience to arrive in your own home.

Lyric Theatre's ten year anniversary production of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL has been moved outdoors to accommodate COVID-related restrictions. This immersive walk-through experience brings the audience up close and personal with Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, as well as the ghost of Jacob Marley. This unique re-imagined telling of the beloved Christmas tale runs through December 27th at the Harn Homestead Museum and Grounds.