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Smithsonian Channel Goes Behind-the-Scenes Look in New Series FIRST LADIES REVEALED
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 6, 2017


Smithsonian Channel's new series, FIRST LADIES REVEALED, examines some of the most prominent and remarkable women – trailblazers, style icons, diplomats, war heroes, and global superstars.

Lizzo, Har Mar Superstar to Headline Hazelfest's 5th Anniversary Event
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 13, 2017


For its fifth anniversary, HazelFest has booked rising star Lizzo to headline what has become a one-of-a-kind highlight in Minnesota's summer concert calendar.

Rachel Tucker Announces Live at Zedel Dates
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2017


After two sell-out one-woman shows, Rachel Tucker is back with her first intimate solo show for three shows only in March.

BWW Review: The Rip Nelson Holiday Spectacular
by Misha Davenport - Nov 28, 2016


BWW Review: The Rip Nelson Holiday Spectacular

Simon & Schuster and Hazelden Publishing Announce Distribution Agreement
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 15, 2016


NEW YORK, NY - Simon & Schuster, Inc. has entered a sales and distribution agreement with Hazelden Publishing, a division of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and the leading publisher of addiction recovery and self-help resources. Under the agreement, which is effective January 1, 2017, Simon & Schuster will handle trade sales and distribution of Hazelden's print and digital books in North America.

HOLLYWOOD 911, COPYCAT KILLERS Among Reelz New & Returning Original Series
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2016


REELZ today announced new original series HOLLYWOOD 911 will premiere Saturday, June 11 at 10pm ET/PT and the return of original series Murder Made Me Famous and CopyCat Killers with new episodes

LaChiusa's FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE Cast Album Now Available in Stores
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2016


Ghostlight Records has released the original cast recording of the world premiere musical FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE - written by Michael John LaChiusa and directed by Kirsten Sanderson - online and in stores today, Frida­­y, April 1. The album was released in digital formats on Friday, February 26.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Barbara Walsh Perform 'Happy Pat' from FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2015


The Public Theater is presenting First Daughter Suite, a world premiere musical by Michael John LaChiusa. Directed by Kirsten Sanderson, First Daughter Suite began previews on Tuesday, October 6 and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, November 15. It will now run an additional week through Sunday, November 22. Ghostlight Records recently recorded the original cast recording ofFirst Daughter Suite to be released later this season. Below, watch as Barbara Walsh Performs 'Happy Pat.'

The Public Extends Michael John LaChiusa's Starry FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 30, 2015


The Public Theater has announced a one-week extension for the critically acclaimed FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, a world premiere musical by Michael John LaChiusa, BroadwayWorld has confirmed. Directed by Kirsten Sanderson, FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE began previews on Tuesday, October 6 and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, November 15. It will now run an additional week through Sunday, November 22. Ghostlight Records recently recorded the original cast recording of FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE to be released later this season.

TV: Watch Highlights from Michael John LaChiusa's FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE at the Public Theater!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2015


The world premiere musical First Daughter Suite, written by Michael John LaChiusa, and debuting atThe Public Theater, directed by Kirsten Sanderson, runs now through Sunday, November 15, the show just opened last night. Check out highlights of the cast in action below!

Review Roundup: Michael John LaChiusa's FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE Opens at The Public
by Review Roundups - Oct 21, 2015


The world premiere musical FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, written by Michael John LaChiusa, and debuting at The Public Theater, directed by Kirsten Sanderson, officially opens tonight, October 21, 2015. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Breaking News: West End Elphaba Rachel Tucker and Jonah Platt Will Join Broadway's WICKED This Fall!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 18, 2015


BroadwayWorld has just learned that beginning Tuesday, September 15, West End alumna RACHEL TUCKER will join the Broadway company of WICKED in the role of Elphaba. After nearly three years and over 1,000 performances, Rachel holds the record for most consecutive performances as Elphaba in London's West End production. She made her Broadway debut last season as Meg Dawson in Sting's The Last Ship.

Suzanne Jessee Releases ESCAPE ANXIETY
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 19, 2015


All Aboard - Meet the Full Cast of THE LAST SHIP, Setting Sail Tonight on Broadway!
by Meet the Cast - Oct 26, 2014


THE LAST SHIP - the new musical with music and lyrics by 16-time Grammy Award-winner Sting and book by Tony Award winner John Logan and Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Yorkey opens tonight, October 26. The Last Ship is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello and choreographed by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Steven Hoggett. Scroll down to learn more about the full cast and watch the company onstage in a commercial for the show below!

Elaine Bromka Stars in TEA FOR THREE at Smothers Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2014


Particularly pertinent in an era of heightened politics, TEA FOR THREE: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty humanizes the political scene with a whimsical and deeply moving performance at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre at 7:30 p.m. tonight, October 9.

Elaine Bromka to Star in TEA FOR THREE at Smothers Theatre, 10/9
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 28, 2014


Particularly pertinent in an era of heightened politics, TEA FOR THREE: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty humanizes the political scene with a whimsical and deeply moving performance at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 9.

BILL W. AND DR. BOB to End Off-Broadway Run on 5/4
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 11, 2014


BILL W. AND DR. BOB - the critically acclaimed play by Samuel Shem and Janet Surrey that Variety calls 'deeply human, audience embracing, [and] a remarkable story' will conclude its Off-Broadway run at Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) on Sunday, May 4th, it has been announced by Dr. Shem and Dr. Surrey, and General Manager Darren Lee Cole. BILL W. AND DR. BOB is sponsored by Hazelden/Betty Ford Foundation.

Julie Brown's HOMECOMING QUEEN'S GOT A MUSICAL Extends Through 4/13
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 4, 2014


Julie Brown's 'Homecoming Queen's Got a Musical" is full of Murder, Mayhem and Musical Numbers! The Musical runs through Sunday April 13 at Cavern Club Theater, Sliverlake, CA

Julie Brown's HOMECOMING QUEEN'S GOT A MUSICAL to Return to the Cavern Club, 3/28-4/6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2014


Back by popular demand due to three totally sold-out weekends is Julie Brown's HOMECOMING QUEEN'S GOT A MUSICAL, full of murder, mayhem and musical numbers, beginning Friday, March 28 for a two-week run at the Cavern Club Theater, Silverlake, Calif.

Cavern Club Theatre Presents HOMECOMING QUEEN'S GOT A MUSICAL, 11/1-10
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2013


Only two weekends left to see 'Homecoming Queen's Got a Musical' a totally, brand new 80's musical based on the Julie Brown song "Homecoming Queen's Got A Gun."

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