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Naomi Grossman Will Perform AMERICAN WHORE STORY in Palm Springs
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026

Naomi Grossman will present her solo show AMERICAN WHORE STORY with a live taping on April 9 at Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs, directed by Joe DeMaio.

KID GLOVES World Premiere Extends at The Skylight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026

Kid Gloves, a world premiere musical comedy about children's entertainers competing on a reality TV show, extends its run at The Skylight Theatre through February 28.

Photos: KID GLOVES at The Skylight Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Village Green Productions is presenting  a world premiere musical comedy, KID GLOVES, book and lyrics by Matthew Leavitt, music by Nathan Wang. Check out photos below!

Review: KID GLOVES World Premiere Musical Comedy at Skylight Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Jan 20, 2026

This world premiere musical comedy is fast-paced, hilarious, and sneakily poignant, skewering the utter depravity of reality TV and how it can corrupt even the most wholesome element of humanity – children!

KID GLOVES World Premiere to be Presented at The Skylight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025

Village Green Productions will present a world premiere musical comedy, Kid Gloves, book and lyrics by Matthew Leavitt, music by Nathan Wang, choreography by Christine Lakin, music direction by Anthony Lucca and direction by Richard Israel.

Review: KING OF PANGEA, King’s Head Theatre
by Christiana Rose - Jun 12, 2025

King of Pangea at the King’s Head Theatre, London is a striking and inventive one-act 90-minute play, which blends the personal experience of grief with surreal world-building.

New Musical KING OF PANGEA Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025

The full cast and creative team for the upcoming world première of King of Pangea at King's Head Theatre has been announced. This soul-stirring original musical by Martin Storrow, directed by Richard Israel, will run from from 7 June to 6 July 2025.

Donna McKechnie and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Donna McKechnie, Sondheim Unplugged and more. See the full lineup here!

See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

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!

Jerry Mitchell Will Serve as Producer For New Musical KING OF PANGEA
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

For the first time, Jerry Mitchell will step into the role of producer as he joins the producing team of the world premiere of King of Pangea at the King's Head Theatre.

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 21, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

KING OF PANGEA to Have World Premiere at London's King's Head Theatre in 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024

King of Pangea, the new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Martin Storrow, will have its world premiere at London's King's Head Theatre in 2025, directed by Richard Israel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Julie James to Host New York Theatre Barn's Awards Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2024

Sirius XM Radio’s Julie James will host New York Theatre Barn’s Awards Night honoring four women who have made an impact on the company’s 17-year history. Learn more.

Photos: THE CIVILITY OF ALBERT CASHIER Opens at the Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

The Colony Theatre has officially opened The Civility of Albert Cashier, a new musical. Check out photos from opening night on the red carpet here

Photos: THE CIVILITY OF ALBERT CASHIER at Colony Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 8, 2024

The Reel Red Entertainment production of The Civility of Albert Cashier, a new musical opened last night, Saturday, September 7th at The Colony Theatre. Check out production photos here!

New York Theatre Barn's Awards Night will Honor Lynne Shankel, Nicole LaFountaine, Maria Torres, and Harmony Harris
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

New York Theatre Barn will honor four women who have made an impact on the company’s 17-year history at 7PM on October 7th, 2024 at Gotham Comedy Club (208 West 23rd Street). 

Interview: Cid Bullens on THE CIVILITY OF ALBERT CASHIER at The Colony Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Aug 26, 2024

The Colony Theatre in association with producers Christine Russell (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Head Over Heels), Robert Ulrich and Jay Paul Deratany are presenting the Reel Red Entertainment production of The Civility of Albert Cashier, a new musical about notable queer history figure Albert Cashier, born Jennie Hodgers, who served alongside the men of the 95th Illinois Volunteer Infantry with distinction throughout some of the fiercest fighting of the Civil War. While not alone as a woman serving on the battlefield during the war, Cashier never revealed himself as anyone other than a man dedicated to serving his country on the battlefields during its greatest time of need. He was recognized as such by his comrades in arms and those surrounding him and retained his identity as a man throughout his later life. Transgender musician and actor Cidny Bullens (Pictured) portrays the older Cashier in the play with Dani Shay taking on the role of the younger Cashier. I decided to speak with Cid about his own road to self-discovery and what led him to the role of a transgender man.

Creative Team Announced for THE CIVILITY OF ALBERT CASHIER At Colony Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024

The Colony Theatre has announced the cast and designers for the Reel Red Entertainment production of The Civility of Albert Cashier.

Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: Naomi Grossman on AMERICAN WHORE STORY
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 29, 2024

BWW caught up with Naomi Grossman on bringing American Whore Story to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

AMERICAN WHORE STORY Starring Naomi Grossman Annouced At Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2024

Emmy-nominated actress Naomi Grossman, best known as fan-favorite “Pepper,” the first multi-season crossover character from Ryan Murphy’s hit television series American Horror Story, will present a raucous, irreverent love letter to AHS fans and the dubious art of self-compromise in this limited theatrical run of her new solo show, American Whore Story.