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Big and Little 1979

Opened: March 27, 1979
Closing: April 15, 1979

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THE ETHEL MERMAN DISCO PROJECT to Return to The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026


Carly Ozard will bring back THE ETHEL MERMAN DISCO PROJECT for a brunch performance at The Green Room 42, joined by musical director Lon Hoyt and a live band.

Claybourne Elder, Britani Bateman, Charles Busch and More to Perform at 54 Below in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026


54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.

Music Icon Dolly Parton Has Passed Away at Age 80
by Team BWW - Aug 25, 2026


Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Interview: Mickey White Brings a Starry DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Hingham
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 4, 2026


Mickey White is about to realize one of his career dreams – playing the title role in “Dear Evan Hansen,” the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical.

Review: Carly Ozard Is Fierce in the ETHEL MERMAN DISCO ALBUM PROJECT at Green Room 42
by Rob Lester - Jul 2, 2026


Carly Ozard's ETHEL MERMAN DISCO ALBUM PROJECT was a lively show from a live-wire performer (to say the least)! Ozard's big, belting voice was a perfect match for Merman's material.

ARTHUR and THERE'S A TIGER IN THE GARDEN to Headline Polka Theatre's Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026


Polka Theatre will present a full summer season including ARTHUR, a new co-production based on Arthurian legend, and THERE'S A TIGER IN THE GARDEN, adapted from Lizzy Stewart's award-winning book, alongside workshops and immersive shows for young audiences.

Who Will Win at the 2026 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 3, 2026


The 79th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday, June 7, 2026. It's the biggest awards show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize?

Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - May 30, 2026


This production of Sweeney Todd at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg is the perfect mix of comedy and spine-tingling horror. The intimate setting at LTM suits the atmosphere of the show, making the audience feel as though they are part of the story.

WHO WE BECOME to Return to New York With Lanford Wilson One-Acts
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026


Deep Flight Productions will present an encore engagement of WHO WE BECOME, a program of rarely produced Lanford Wilson one-acts, at Factory Series at the Chain Studio Theatre in New York.

The History of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Callouts — and What ‘Virgins’ Should Know Before They Go
by Michael Gioia - Apr 23, 2026


BroadwayWorld breaks down how and why The Rocky Horror Show callouts began and explains what you could expect before taking a jump to the left, a step to the right and joining Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Transsexual, Transylvania. 

The Rise of SNL Stars on Broadway: A Comprehensive Guide
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 26, 2026


Since the start of television’s legendary Saturday Night Live in 1975, there has been cross-over between the show and Broadway. Actors who have started out on Broadway have ended up gracing our televisions on Saturday night as cast members in the sketch comedy program.

The Many Roles of Laurie Metcalf on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2026


Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.

Temple Beth El West Palm Beach To Host YOM HASHOAH Program Featuring Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026


Temple Beth El West Palm Beach will present a Yom HaShoah program on April 13 featuring Iranian-American author and lawyer Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick, whose family fled Iran after the 1979 Revolution.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Direct Film Adaptation of OCTET
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026


Lin-Manuel Miranda is set to direct the musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet. Casting has yet to be announced for the film, and will be forthcoming.

New York African Film Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2026


The lineup has been announced for the 33rd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), spotlighting 14 contemporary and classic feature films and 25 short films.

CYRANO DE BERGERAC, 9 TO 5, and More Set For the Grand Theatre's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026


The Grand Theatre has announced its upcoming 2026/27 Season “All in Grand Time” – including four plays, two musicals, five symphonic rock concerts, and a new live comedy series. Learn more here!

9 TO 5, CYRANO DE BERGERAC, and More Set For the Grand Theatre's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026


The Grand Theatre has announced its upcoming 2026/27 Season “All in Grand Time” – including four plays, two musicals, five symphonic rock concerts, and a new live comedy series.

Florida's Sun & Stars International Film Festival Sets Screening Schedule- Check Out the Full Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 30, 2025


The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival (SASIFF) will launch its fourth season in 2026 with screenings of 28 movies, including an assortment of comedies, dramas, and documentaries. Check out the full lineup here.

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2025


In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more. 

Interview: Charles Busch Rings in the New Year at 54 Below
by Gregory Fletcher - Dec 16, 2025


Actor and beloved drag icon Charles Busch reflects on his long career in cabaret as he prepares for his upcoming New Year’s Eve cabaret on 12/31, 7 pm at 54 Below.

Spotlight on Plays: Winter 2025/26
by Team BWW - Nov 15, 2025


The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in Winter 2025/26.

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025


While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Surprising Celebrities Who Began Their Careers in HAIR
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 24, 2025


Diane Keaton made her Broadway debut in the original Broadway production of Hair at the age of 22. The landmark musical started out at the Public Theater off-Broadway in 1967 before transferring to the Biltmore Theatre on Broadway in 1968. Keaton joined the cast for the Broadway run, originating her track in the show.

Interview: DISCOSHOW: ELI WEINBERG @ Linq Hotel in Vegas
by Gavin Glynn - Sep 27, 2025


DISCOSHOW's vibe is glitter swelled with ambition, all for a sweaty good time. “There’s only one rule,” said the evening’s M.C., the drag queen Eureka O’Hara. “Dance like no one’s watching — or filming. Girl, it’s the 70s!”hat did our critic think of DISCOSHOW at Spiegelworld @ Caesar's Palace? (NYT)

Review: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S TELL ME ON A SUNDAY at FreeFall Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - Sep 17, 2025


A rarely done musical, Tell Me On a Sunday, features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Don Black. “...Sunday...” is primarily a one-woman show, and most notably made famous by Bernadette Peters and Marti Webb. In this 70-minute One-Act Song Cycle, we meet an ordinary English Girl who, from Muswell Hill, finds herself traveling to America in search of love. Her misadventures begin in New York City, see her traveling to Hollywood, and finally back to Manhattan, where it all began.


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