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How CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Turned Celebrity Memoirs Into Broadway Comedy
by Sidney Paterra - May 21, 2026

BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at the history of Celebrity Autobiography, including where the show has played, which stars have appeared over the years, which memoirs have been featured, and who is appearing in the Broadway production now.

Did you Know that These Broadway Shows Are Inspired by Magazine Articles?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 19, 2026

Musicals and plays based on movies? Many. Based on books? Also plentiful. Based on true stories? Of course. But musicals and plays based on or inspired by magazine articles? These are a rare breed. One recently opened on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre.

Review: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS at Granite Theatre
by Christopher Verleger - Mar 18, 2026

There ain’t nothin’ dirty goin’ on at the Granite Theatre’s lively, enjoyable production of ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,’ the 1978 Broadway musical written by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson with music and lyrics by Carol Hall, nominated for seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, and the basis for the 1982 movie starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds.

Coming-of-Age Comedy ETHAN BLOOM to Open Florida's Sun & Stars Int'l Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 19, 2025

The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival will return for a fourth season next month, kicking off with the coming-of-age comedy Ethan Bloom.

Review: JOHN SCHNEIDER Has Hits And Misses at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 7, 2025

There are steps forward and steps backward when trying something new. As he enters the world of cabaret and concert, John Schneider takes those steps.

JUST A BROADWAY BABY: MARY ELLEN ASHLEY Documentary Now Available to Watch
by Emmy Rice - Aug 10, 2025

The award-winning short documentary film about the life and career of Mary Ellen Ashley (Broadway: The Innocent Voyage, Annie Get Your Gun with Ethel Merman and Yentl) is now available to screen on YouTube.

Rome International Film Festival to Return in November
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2025

Continuing traditions born in the heart of historic Rome, Ga., the 22nd Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) is set for Nov. 6 - 9, 2025, and will again feature a curated lineup of film premieres, celebrity appearances and thought-provoking discussions.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben to Present Rob Russell & Avery Sommers
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

The final CULTURE & COCKTAILS brings back two longtime favorites- Rob Russell and Avery Sommers- and frequent musical performers along with several surprise guests.

Photos: PERFECT CRIME's John Schneider Receives Sardi's Caricature
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 16, 2025

John Schneider, who is currently starring in Perfect Crime Off-Broadway, recently received his caricature at the iconic Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling of the portrait. Check out photos here!

Review: I’LL EAT YOU LAST: A CONVERSATION WITH SUE MENGERS at The Bent
by Kay Kudukis - Dec 9, 2024

In 2015, Vanity Fair published an article about the first super agent in Hollywood, Sue Mengers. Mengers career started where all women agents started in 1961, as a secretary. It was the same year she met the not-yet legendary Barbra Streisand, “before she lost the ‘a’,” quips Cathy Moriarty as Mengers in The Bents staging of John Logan’s play, I’LL EAT YOU LAST: A Chat With Sue Mengers, which premiered on Friday, December 6. 

Cultural Council For Palm Beach County Announces 20th Season Of CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

The Cultural Council will present three CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversations in early 2025 featuring some exciting personalities from the worlds of entertainment—all at our beautiful venue,

Review: VERY BERRY DEAD Makes a Big Impression at Big Storm Performance Company
by Greg Kerestan - Jul 14, 2024

José Pérez IV's new tragicomedy feels like it's always been around, but still remains refreshing and new.

Video: AI Voices of Judy Garland, Sir Laurence Olivier, & More Now Available on ElevenLabs
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2024

ElevenLabs now features the voices of Judy Garland, James Dean, Burt Reynolds, and Sir Laurence Olivier on their Reader App. The app allows users to listen to any digital text on the go, including articles, PDFs, ePub, newsletters, or e-books, all powered by ElevenLab's AI voices. Watch a promo featuring Judy Garland!

Randolph A. Frank Prize For The Performing Arts Reveals Winner
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

The  2024 Randolph A. Frank Prize for the Performing Arts has been awarded to acclaimed entertainer Avery Sommers, Rosarian Academy Theatre and Fine Arts Director Robert Sherman and Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Orchestra Director Jeffrey Adkins.

Alex Brightman, Drew Gasparini Join THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS For Behind the Scenes Conversation
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2024

Join Marc Summers, Alex Brightman, and Drew Gasparini for a creative conversation about the making of THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS, taking place on Sunday, May 19, 2024.