All About Us - 2007 - Articles Page 6

I was born in Tokyo, Japan, and lived there till I was around ten. My mother met my father in the States. But then, when they got married, they moved back to Japan, had babies raised us, and then my mother remarried. I guess when I was ten, we moved to DC because of his job. I've been here ever since.

I have had a couple of run-ins. I've been married three times. I have three kids that I know of. I was doing things and I never thought I would be a Tupperware lady. I was doing things that normally weren't panning out from where I was from. My mama said, “I'm not pretty enough to work at this strip club!”

This time, the reader question was: There are only three states in America without known Broadway musicals set within their borders. Can you guess which three? WE're breaking it down state by state.

TheatreSquared has announced their next show: the world premiere of In the Grove of Forgetting by T2's Artistic Director Robert Ford. Learn more about the show here!

On Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:30pm, GRAMMY-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein, an Artist-in-Residence with the Kaufman Music Center (KMC) this season, performs her first ever all-Philip Glass concert at KMC's Merkin Hall (129 West 67th St), as part of KMC's Piano Dialogues series.

On the opening weekend of the Broadway debut of George Clooney's Good Night and Good Luck, a small group of COVID-impacted NY artists offered a gesture of collective care in Manhattan's theatre district.

One character calls Jenna's pies 'Biblically good,' and you could say the same thing about the show.

As a Yeshiva boy with Ashkenazi DNA, my reaction to PARADE may have been more visceral than that of people who dislike OUR TOWN staging, see no reason for Leo Frank's lynching to become a big musical, or simply don't have Jewish skin and blood in the game.

Although Sarasota Opera's Winter Festival has ended, area residents will have the opportunity this spring to view recorded performances of three operas from this year's season for free at The Bay park, the blue-and-green gathering place in downtown Sarasota!

Richard Chamberlain, renowned for his roles in 'The Thorn Birds' and 'Shogun,' has died at 90. Chamberlain, celebrated for his versatility in film, theater, and television, passed away on March 29th, 2025, in Waimanalo, HI, following a stroke. His career spanned decades, earning him numerous accolades, including Golden Globes for his performances.

Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more. See the full lineup here!

Alana Arenas, who is appearing in Purpose on Broadway, took us backstage at the Hayes Theatre to share some of her backstage routines, favorite moments, must-haves and more.

Southern Italy's legendary maranta roots band Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino will return to NYC to celebrate their 50th Anniversary with a special show at East Village music venue Drom.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International has announced Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas is now available for licensing. Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas is a holiday classic that is sure to delight for audiences of all ages during the holidays.

Indie rock mainstays The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse have announced a 2025 co-headline tour beginning August 1st at Atlanta, GA’s Coca-Cola Roxy. All tickets go on sale this Friday, March 28th at 10:00AM local time.

Queensland Performing Arts Centre announced the return of The Tallis Scholars performing Chant, a superbly curated program inspired by Gregorian chant, in the Concert Hall on 10 October 2025.

Former child star, outspoken activist, and TV Land Award winner Alison Arngrim will return to Atlanta with her critically acclaimed CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH. Learn more!

Based on real events, Pulitzer Prize Nominee Here There Are Blueberries from Tectonic Theater Project (creators of The Laramie Project) is conceived and directed by Tony and Emmy nominee Moisés Kaufman and co-written by Emmy nominee Amanda Gronich. I decided to speak with cast member Scott Barrow (pictured) who has been working with Tectonic Theatre Project since 2005 about his career with the group as well as more about the creation and production of Here There Are Blueberries.

The Boston Public Quartet (BPQ) will present A Radical Welcome: Source Code, a program celebrating the music of five landmark women composers from the late romantic period to the present, at The Strand Theatre on Thursday, May 22nd at 7:30pm.

Coming to the Zhang Theatre inside Miller Auditorium, May 17, GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL!  Share the fun & laughter at this hilarious, feel-good comedy as five girlfriends go from heartbreak to happiness during a wild night of karaoke. Sing along, dance along, and sip on cocktails as you take in this party of a show!

Acclaimed Connecticut-based singer songwriter Chris Berardo has released his long-awaited upcoming Americana album Wilder All The Time. Check out the album here.

Eli Bauman talks about the musical comedy he wrote, composed and directs, 44, The Unofficial, Unsanctioned Obama Musical, playing at the Kirk Douglas Theatre through March 23rd.

On the heels of a successful tour that wrapped last December, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening/JBLZE is back with another round of U.S. dates. The latest tour will be a first for JBLZE as it will focus on the 50th Anniversary of the Led Zeppelin classic, Physical Graffiti.

What did our critic think of WAITRESS at Beck Center For The Arts?

TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails, on Monday, April 7 at Tao Downtown (92 Ninth Avenue).