NAKED BOYS SINGING! Celebrates 25th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2023
Naked Boys Singing!, the international musical comedy sensation, is celebrating its 25th anniversary, making it the second longest-running musical in off-Broadway history.
Interview: Michelle Elkin on Choreographing FOOTLOOSE: The Musical at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
by Shari Barrett - Apr 5, 2023
Michelle Elkin made her professional debut at the age of 8 in the movie musical Annie. Since then, her resume includes working in numerous film, television, commercial, and theater projects as a dancer and choreographer. After recently choreographing the teen musical 13 at Simi Valley Cultural Center, Michelle is returning to the venue as co-director (with Barry Pearl) and choreographer of Footloose: The Musical with book by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, music by Tom Snow and lyrics by Dean Pitchford and Kenny Loggins, running April 22 – May 14, 2023. I decided to speak with her since about the production as well as some of the iconic shows on which she has previously worked.
A Guide to Broadway Guest Stars on BLUE BLOODS
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2023
While the series' recurring cast includes Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and more, guest stars have included Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Joanna Gleason, Adrienne Warren, Jinkx Monsoon, Norm Lewis, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Check out a list of Broadway guest stars on Blue Bloods now!
Review: THE LARAMIE PROJECT at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - Nov 5, 2022
The Laramie Project tells a story that is as important today as it was in the aftermath of the events on which it focuses. It is a story that reminds us of how far we still have to go in our striving for justice and equality. The cast and crew at Oyster Mill Playhouse bring this story to life in a way that speaks to the heart and soul.
THE LARAMIE PROJECT Announced At Wasatch Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2022
Wasatch Theatre Company kicks off its 25th season with THE LARAMIE PROJECT, chronicling the assault and murder of Matthew Shepard in 1998. The Tectonic Theatre Project visited the town of Laramie where the murder took place to interview townsfolk immediately after the incident in 1998.
Wasatch Theatre Company Opens 25th Season With THE LARAMIE CYCLE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2022
Wasatch Theatre Company kicks off its 25th season with THE LARAMIE CYCLE, a combination of two plays titled THE LARAMIE PROJECT and THE LARAMIE PROJECT: TEN YEARS LATER. Both plays chronicle the assault and murder of Matthew Shepherd in 1998. The Tectonic Theatre Project visited the town of Laramie where the murder took place to interview townsfolk immediately after the incident and again in 2008. The reactions are documented in both plays.
Candace Bushnell's IS THERE STILL SEX IN THE CITY Comes To The Ridgefield Playhouse In November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2022
Grab your Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte and join the OG Carrie Bradshaw for a Girls' Night Out! After a run Off-Broadway in 2021, New York Times Bestselling Author Candace Bushnell brings her one-woman show Is There Still Sex in the City? on the road! The novelist and creator of Sex and the City will perform her stage show at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 8pm.
BrightSide Theatre to Present SHE LOVES ME in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2022
BrightSide Theatre Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass and Executive Director Julie Ann Kornak have announced that they will begin their 10th season with She Loves Me, running from October 14 through 30th.
Photos: First Look at IDENTICAL, Based on THE PARENT TRAP
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2022
Destined for the West End, it will open at Nottingham Playhouse 26 July – 14 August 2022, then transfer to Salford’s The Lowry 19 August – 3 September 2022. Get a first look at the production in the photos here!
Photos: The Cast of NOTRE DAME DE PARIS Celebrates Upcoming New York City Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2022
Look out New York, because the cast of the international musical and dance sensation Notre Dame de Paris is the talk of the town! Just hours after touching down last week, producers Nicolas Talar and Adam Blanshay and the company of Notre Dame de Paris were welcomed to New York at multiple exclusive events. See photos from the events here!
VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson on (Finally!) Being Invited to the Tonys Party
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2022
Jesse Tyler Ferguson has been a treasured member of the Broadway community since his debut in the 1998 revival on On the Town. This season he returns to the stage as 'Mason' in Second Stage's revival of Take Me Out, in a performance which has earned him a career first- a Tony nomination!
Flushing Town Hall Presents Valerie Green/Dance Entropy in HOME
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022
Flushing Town Hall, known for its engaging, global arts programming will present Valerie Green/Dance Entropy in HOME, Sunday June 26, 2022 at 2pm, free to the public. HOME, a beautiful glimpse into a collaboration of global unity is a part of Queens Rising, is a multi-disciplinary arts celebration created to highlight the borough's culture and creative diversity.
The Springer Presents A Fresh New Take On A Heartwarming Classic Play STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2022
The Springer Opera House presents the heart-warming Southern classic, Steel Magnolias, from April 29 through May 15 on the Springer's main stage. Infused with heart and humor, Steel Magnolias is a beloved story of the enduring friendship of six eccentric small-town women who gather weekly at Truvy's Beauty Spot. They prove they are made of steel as they share their hopes, dreams, and tragedies.
The Springer Presents A Fresh New Take On A Heartwarming Classic Play STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2022
The Springer Opera House presents the heart-warming Southern classic, Steel Magnolias, from April 29 through May 15 on the Springer's main stage. Infused with heart and humor, Steel Magnolias is a beloved story of the enduring friendship of six eccentric small-town women who gather weekly at Truvy's Beauty Spot. They prove they are made of steel as they share their hopes, dreams, and tragedies.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to The Springer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2022
The Springer Opera House presents the heart-warming Southern classic, Steel Magnolias, from April 29 through May 15 on the Springer's main stage. Infused with heart and humor, Steel Magnolias is a beloved story of the enduring friendship of six eccentric small-town women who gather weekly at Truvy's Beauty Spot. They prove they are made of steel as they share their hopes, dreams, and tragedies.