Willam News

ALASKA and WILLAM have joined forces with iconic drag bar PLAY Nashville to announce a one night only benefit drag show and livestream on April 13, 2023!

Birmingham Rep have released first-look production images from their brand-new production of the stage adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel, Of Mice and Men, which runs at The Rep until Sat 8 Apr 2023.

Continuing to bring world class dance to the stages of the National Cultural Center, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced its 2023–2024 dance season. Being at the forefront of responding to the moment, today’s artists and companies are challenging the frame of storytelling, shifting the boundaries of what movement can be, and showcasing the dynamic form in a multitude of ways blurring the lines between classical and contemporary. Through this lens, audiences will experience a season filled with innovative works and collaborations among ballet and dance offerings, beloved classics, master voices, and newcomers to the stage. Subscriptions for the 2023–2024 season are now available here or by calling (202) 416-8500.

It stars Bianca Del Rio (Roy Haylock) and famed Drag Race contestant, actor and singer/songwriter, Willam Belli (A Star Is Born, Nip/Tuck). Willam Belli (A Star Is Born, Nip/Tuck). Tony nominee Rachel Dratch (Wine Country, Just Go With It, Saturday Night Live) returns as the Vice Principal Debbie Ward, and Doug Plaut (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt).

Theatre Royal Brighton's brand new What's On Guide is out now! Packed with top quality entertainment, there's a fabulous choice of shows this season from Mother Goose starring Ian McKellen and John Bishop this December, to Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons starring Aidan Turner and Jenna Coleman next March.

Cheryl Hole (RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 1 and Drag Race Vs The World), River Medway (RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 3) and Willam (RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4) braved the wet weather in town yesterday to take a tour of Brighton ahead of their new show Death Drop: Back In The Habit arriving next month at Theatre Royal Brighton.

The Nutcracker returns to Eugene Ballet after a three-year hiatus to bring the holiday magic back this Thanksgiving weekend. For over 30 years, The Nutcracker has become a beloved Anchorage tradition that reminds people to dream bigger, leap higher, and experience the wonders of being a kid again. 

This is the second outing for the Death Drop team following on from the popularity of the first Death Drop play which toured in 2020. This time for Death Drop: Back in the Habit, directed by Jesse Jones, we meet new characters as the comedy horror mystery tale takes place in the convent of Saint Babs.

RuPaul USA Drag Legend Willam will be returning to Death Drop: Back In The Habit for the second week of Theatre Royal Brighton’s run, from 19 to 24 December.

The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields and directed by Fred Sullivan, Jr.°  is filled with merriment and laugh-out-loud antics that will be a highlight of your holiday season.

Emmy Winner Margo Martindale, Emmy Nominee Molly Parker, Rachel Bilson and Jack Davenport, J. Harrison Ghee and Ian Anthony Dale have joined the cast of Accused, which also features Malcolm Jamal Warner, Karen LeBlanc, Wendell Pierce, Baron Vaughn, Sean Kleier, Rhea Pearlman, Aaron Ashmore and Tony Award nominee Daphne Rubin-Vega. 

Following three sold-out West End runs and a smash hit UK tour, Death Drop is back! The drag murder mystery sensation is returning with a brand-new show: Death Drop: Back In The Habit. Touring across the UK from this autumn, the new production – written by Rob Evans and directed once again by Jesse Jones will visit Theatre Royal Brighton from Tuesday 13 to Saturday 24 December 2022.

DADDY’S EYES is produced by Drew Ann and John K. Anderson, and written by Anderson; additional talent includes director of photography Byron Werner, editor Steven Nevius, production designer Kelsey Wright, and costume designer Danielle “Dani” Brown. Music was scored by John Ballinger, with additional music production by Mike Farrell.

LA Phil will present a summer of film at the Hollywood Bowl and The Ford, featuring Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 In Concert, Back to the Future with the LA Phil, and more! 

BroadwayHD is delivering a variety of titles this June for viewers at home to stream. Additionally, they offer an extensive list of titles and documentaries worth viewing in honor of Pride month!

With less than four weeks until the festival begins, Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival has added new shows to its lineup, including top stand-up performances, Netflix series cast events as well as a free outdoor fan experience. The festival, which now boasts over 250 live shows across over 30 venues covering Los Angeles, is produced by Netflix in association with Live Nation.

Following rave reviews, a smash hit UK tour and two sold out West End runs, the fabulous killer comedy sensation Death Drop is sashaying back into London for a fabulous third time. 

The company is working with community partners to invite children to see a family friendly production each season. The goal is to bring  1,000 children to see a production. One performance ticket is distributed for every $50 tax-deductible donation.

Seacoast Repertory Theatre brings forward a magical performance of the classic, Peter Pan

One of Bay Area's favorite Actors , finds himself re-living a reality while bringing others along on the ride to mass exposure. Dedrick Weathersby, continues his National Tour of Remembering James- The Life and Music of James Brown.