BWW Reviews: KINKY BOOTS in San Francisco
by Linda Hodges and Nick Hodges - Dec 8, 2014
Ladies, gentleman and those who are yet to make up your mind -- strut your stuff down to the Orpheum Theatre and march those stilettos into Kinky Boots! This, mind-bending tour-de-force will open up your mind, open up your heart, and maybe open up your legs -- to dancing in your boots (don't think so dirty!) Playing now through Dec 28th at the Orpheum Theatre Kinky Boots is dazzling, joyous and fun.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 3rd, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - Dec 3, 2014
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. December is here, and 'Peter Pan' is finally live! Plus Light Opera Works and The Hyprocrites tackle operettas, 'Newsies' and 'Mary Poppins' have significant holiday runs, 'Stomp' and 'Schooner' return, Billy Corgan and Patti Lupone strut their stuff, and the community schedules a tribute to Sheldon Patinkin.
Billy Porter and Michael Musto to Host THE GAY GOSPEL Book Launch in NYC Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2014
Billy Porter (Kinky Boots) and celebrity journalist/writer Michael Musto have come out in support of THE GAY GOSPEL (releasing November 18, 2014) by BoiParty co-owner and president Justin Luke Zirilli. Porter and Musto are guest-hosting a book launch party with Zirilli at the Ritz on Tuesday, November 18.
Stars from THE LION KING, KINKY BOOTS Set for UNICEF Snowflake Lighting Ceremony
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2014
Broadway Kids Care announced that actress Kaci Walfall of The Lion King on Broadway, and Graham Montgomery currently performing in Kinky Boots on Broadway, will assist actress and UNICEF National Board Member, Tea Leoni, with the lighting of the UNICEF Snowflake on Monday, November 17 at the 2014 UNICEF Snowflake lighting ceremony located at the storefront of Bergdorf Goodman.
Amy Oestreicher's GUTLESS & GRATEFUL Continues Tonight at 2014 United Solo Festival
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2014
Following sold-out runs at Stage 72 (158 West 72nd Street), The Bijou Theatre, and Barrington Stage Company (Tony-Award winning William Finn's Cabaret Series) the incredibly talented and inspirational Amy Oestreicher will bring her hit one-woman musical Gutless & Grateful back to NYC as part of the United Solo Festival with a sold-out performance on October 11th at 4pm, and an additional performance tonight, November 13th at 9pm. In this moving and entertaining evening of song, performer Amy Oestreicher weaves her near death experience and unique personal story with an eclectic set of songs, highlighting the disappointments, struggles, triumphs and humor in her life.
Photo Flash: Winners of the 2014 MITF Awards
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 1, 2014
Last Monday, October 27, the Midtown International Theater Festival presented the awards for its 15th anniversary season. Meshelle, 'The Indie-Mom of Comedy,' hosted this New York independent theatre tradition which celebrates the outstanding work of the festivals and productions found in the Midtown International Theatre Festival, Midwinter Madness Fest, Commercial Division, Children's Theatre Program, Cabaret Showcase, Staged Reading Series, and the Short Play Lab. BroadwayWorld brings the results and pictures from the evening below!