Paying tribute to the inspiring women who have inspired her to think about becoming inspirational, BigGayHudsonValley.com has teamed up with Varla Jean Merman to bring 'Wonder Merman' to NYC for this special one night only show. BroadwayWorld attended the big event and you can check out photo coverage below!
Drag artist Varla Jean Merman's new show, WONDER MERMAN, pays tribute to inspirational women throughout history, both real and fictional. The idea that "behind every great man, there's a great woman" feels tone-deaf, at best. But a more arcane expression that may actually hold true is that behind many a great drag queen, there's a great man.
This Spring 2018, the talent performing at New Hope's RRazz Room at The Clarion is a diverse mix of world class artists. From Las Vegas Entertainer Of The Year and Grammy Nominee Clint Holmes, the always hilarious Judy Gold, TV's Carson Kressley along with Dance Music Artist Kristine W in their new show 'Stand Up With A Twist', the legendary Maureen McGovern celebrating the 45th Anniversary of The Poseidon Adventure, and cabaret/ theatre pioneer & MAC Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Sharon McNight, there is something for all entertainment tastes at the intimate and comfortable Rrazz Room New Hope, located within the Clarion Inn & Suites.
This Spring 2018, the talent performing at New Hope's RRazz Room at The Clarion is a diverse mix of world class artists. From Las Vegas Entertainer Of The Year and Grammy Nominee Clint Holmes, the always hilarious Judy Gold, TV's Carson Kressley along with Dance Music Artist Kristine W in their new show 'Stand Up With A Twist', the legendary Maureen McGovern celebrating the 45th Anniversary of The Poseidon Adventure, and cabaret/ theatre pioneer & MAC Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Sharon McNight, there is something for all entertainment tastes at the intimate and comfortable Rrazz Room New Hope, located within the Clarion Inn & Suites. There is nothing quite like the connection between the performers and their audience in an up close and personal cabaret setting.
This Spring 2018, the talent performing at New Hope's RRazz Room at The Clarion is a diverse mix of world class artists. From Las Vegas Entertainer Of The Year and Grammy Nominee Clint Holmes, the always hilarious Judy Gold, TV's Carson Kressley along with Dance Music Artist Kristine W in their new show 'Stand Up With A Twist', the legendary Maureen McGovern celebrating the 45th Anniversary of The Poseidon Adventure, and cabaret/ theatre pioneer & MAC Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Sharon McNight, there is something for all entertainment tastes at the intimate and comfortable Rrazz Room New Hope, located within the Clarion Inn & Suites. There is nothing quite like the connection between the performers and their audience in an up close and personal cabaret setting.
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater announces its 2018 Summer Theater Season featuring 4 outstanding plays and the return of WHAT for Kids.
For the eighth consecutive season since taking the helm as Producing Artistic Director at Provincetown's Art House, Mark Cortale has upped the ante - announcing his largest music and comedy lineup yet.
This Spring 2018, the talent performing at New Hope's RRazz Room at The Clarion is a diverse mix of world class artists. Audiences experience their favorite performers in an up close and personal cabaret setting at The RRazz Room.
Broadway's newest intimate concert venue – has announced the solo debut of Mykal Kilgore, the celebrated vocalist from The Wiz Live! on NBC TV, Postmodern Jukebox, Motown on Broadway and more, for a two night concert engagement Friday, March 9 at 9:30 PM and Saturday, March 10 at 7:00 PM. These shows will feature original music from Mykal's upcoming album and covers of some of music's most heralded pop favorites with a Kilgore twist. After performances for “The View,” the Mayor of New York, and Brooklyn Nets, these live intimate shows powerfully return Kilgore to the concert stage.
Bianca Del Rio is sitting on a tour bus, laughing. 'You'd be surprised what you can get away with in drag. Trust me, I'm proof!'
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts announced a lineup of blockbuster productions for the 2018-2019 season, including THE MUSIC MAN and INTO THE WOODS.
They're baaaack again on Rivertown's Lagniappe Stage! Rivertown Theaters invites you to put some extra 'Ho, Ho, Ho' in your holidays with Ricky Graham & Company's hilarious (and naughty) production of 'STEEL POINSETTIAS.'
They're baaaack again on Rivertown's Lagniappe Stage! Rivertown Theaters invites you to put some extra 'Ho, Ho, Ho' in your holidays with Ricky Graham & Company's hilarious (and naughty) production of 'STEEL POINSETTIAS.'
Due to overwhelming demand and the pre-emptive cancelation of earlier performances due to Hurricane Nate, Southern Rep Theatre and NOCCA Stage Company announce three extra performances of FUN HOME at NOCCA's Nims Black Box Theatre on Wednesday, October 11 at 7:30 PM, Saturday, October 14 at 3 PM, and Saturday, October 21 at 3 PM.
It's official! Ryan Landry's '5 to 9' is a bonafide hit! Between sold out crowds, standing ovations, and battling the 'trump trolls' the Boston debut of '5 to 9' (September 21-24) was an unforgettable weekend. Due to overwhelming demand, Landry and his Gold Dust Orphans will bring the tale of Trump's secretaries and how they get even back for a reprisal run at the Ramrod Center for the Performing Arts at Machine (1254 Boylston Street) for two nights ONLY, Saturday November 4th at 8PM and Sunday, November 5th at 5PM. After a sold out run in Provincetown and a sold out run in Boston, interested parties should act soon to make sure they get tickets!
Varla Jean Merman brings her newest acclaimed show, 'Varla Jean Merman: Bad Heroine' to The Copa Room in Palm Springs for two standing room only performances in October. Jeffery Roberson aka Varla Jean Merman (who boasts that Ernest Borgnine is her father and Ethel Merman is her mother) is perhaps best known for her role in the 2003 independent film Girls will be Girls.
Callaway has crafted an exciting night of music centered on the songs of women songwriters who have inspired her. Billie Holiday's "God Bless the Child," Carole King's "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?", and Dorothy Field's "The Way You Look Tonight" are among the gems carefully chosen by he Platinum-selling composer and lyricist. Classics by Peggy Lee, Joni Mitchell, and Cynthia Weil, as well as songs by friends Michelle Brourman and Amanda McBroom reflect the unique female perspective on love, life, and the pursuit of happiness. And expect to enjoy moments of Ann at the piano singing the best of her original songs. Don't miss BroadwayWorld.com's "Performer of the Year" in this stirring night of song and story!
Mark Cortale, Producing Artistic Director of The Art House in Provincetown, MA, has announced that internationally acclaimed opera star Marisol Montalvo will perform the world premiere of her new show Mad Scene, directed by Jeffery Roberson aka Varla Jean Merman, on August 27 for one performance only.
On Thursday, August 31, Oliver Conant (Author/Director) and Justyna Kostek (Author/Star) will host the World Premiere of their anticipated one-woman tour-de-force musical, DIETRICH RIDES AGAIN, about the life and times of Marlene Dietrich.
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