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Big Red & The Boys Bring Brassy, Sassy Archival Concert To On-Demand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2020


BIG RED & THE BOYS present 'Big Red & The Boys, The Archival Concert' an On-Demand experience to Get Your Holiday On....at home! For ten years, Big Red & The Boys have become a beloved holiday tradition nationwide. And since their usual bicoastal tour was not an option this year, they are finally letting you take them home with you!

BWW CD Review: BIG RED & THE BOYS LIVE AT FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW Just Made The Holiday Season
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 6, 2020


From sold-out shows every holiday season to sold-out albums, BIG RED & THE BOYS define the holiday season for their throngs of fans.

Big Red & The Boys Set To Release Live Album, Celebrating Ten Years Of Holiday Joy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2020


BIG RED & THE BOYS will present 'Live at Feinstein's/54 Below,' a live album to Get Your Holiday On....at home! verything from Irving Berlin to Destiny's Child can be found in this genre-defying party celebrating chosen family and a new home for the holidays.

BWW Feature: A Thousand (Or More) Words About Cabaret in 2019
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2019


Stephen Mosher looks back at the cabaret scene, as captured by his camera in 2019

BWW Review: Meghan Murphy Sets 54 Below On Fire with BIG RED AND THE BOYS GET YOUR HOLIDAY ON!
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 20, 2019


The annual holiday show from this Chicago based troupe of fireball performers packs the fans in at Feinstein's/54 Below

Norm Lewis, Christine Pedi and More Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2019


Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

FROZEN Cast, Joe Iconis & Family, Norm Lewis And More Hit The Feinstein's/54 Below Stage In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2019


This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Meghan Murphy is Coming to Feinstein's/54 Below with BIG RED & THE BOYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2019


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Meghan Murphy in Big Red & The Boys on Dec 18th, 2018 at 9:30pm. A non-traditional evening of songs, stories and spirits with Songstress Powerhouse Meghan 'Big Red Murphy and her holiday boys, Patrick Andrews, John Francisco, TJ Chernick and Nick Davio on guitar, keys, drums, cello and percussion. This ain't your mama's holiday show! Big voices. Big laughs. Big Red.

Feinstein's At The Nikko Announces Additional Lineup For Fall/Winter 2019
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2019


Today, Feinstein's at the Nikko announced an exciting lineup of artists who will take the stage at San Francisco's premier intimate nightclub this fall and winter. New Year's Eve lineup will be announced at a later. Tickets for all shows are on-sale now by visiting www.feinsteinssf.com or calling 866-663-1063. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. 

More Exciting Programming Coming Up This Week At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2018


Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Meghan Murphy, Big Red & The Boys Comes to Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2018


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Meghan Murphy in Big Red & The Boys  on Dec 19th, 2018 at 9:30pm. An evening of Songs, Stories and Spirits with Songstress Powerhouse Meghan "Big Red Murphy and her holiday boys, Patrick Andrews, John Francisco, TJ Chernick and Nick Davio. This ain't your mama's holiday show! Big voices. Big laughs. Big Red.

BIG RED & THE BOYS to Appear Live in Chicago!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2017


For that special mix of naughty and nice, Big Red and the Boys presents a non-traditional evening of songs, stories and spirits starring Meghan Big Red Murphy, John Francisco, Patrick Andrews, TJ Chernick and Nick Davio. Big Red and the Boys is a celebration of chosen family that has already become an annual tradition for Chicagoans looking to escape the typical holiday drudgery.

Photo Flash: First Look at About Face Theatre's THE HOMOSEXUALS Benefit Reading
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2015


About Face Theatre will present a one-night-only benefit reading of its 2011 runaway hit THE HOMOSEXUALS by AFT Artistic Associate Philip Dawkins, directed by original director Bonnie Metzgar and featuring the full original cast. Throughout its 20th anniversary season, About Face is serving up readings of some of their most succesful and pivotal plays from the last two decades. THE HOMOSEXUALS benefit reading will be held Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 6:30 pm at The Chicago History Museum's Rubloff Auditorium, 1601 N. Clark St. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

About Face Theatre to Stage Benefit Reading of THE HOMOSEXUALS, 12/19
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2015


About Face Theatre is excited to present a one-night-only benefit reading of its 2011 runaway hit THE HOMOSEXUALS by AFT Artistic Associate Philip Dawkins, directed by original director Bonnie Metzgar and featuring the full original cast.

About Face's BIG RED and THE BOYS Holiday Concert Begins 12/12 at Theater Wit
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2014


For that special mix of naughty and nice, About Face Theatre, in association with Theater Wit, presents BIG RED and THE BOYS, a non-traditional evening of songs, stories and spirits starring Meghan 'Big Red' Murphy, John Francisco*, Patrick Andrews* and Nick Davio. This sexy and spicy holiday concert plays five performances only December 12 - 13, 15, 19 - 20, 2014 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.aboutfacetheatre.org, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office.

About Face to Present BIG RED and THE BOYS, 12/12-20
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 12, 2014


For that special mix of naughty and nice, About Face Theatre, in association with Theater Wit, presents BIG RED and THE BOYS, a non-traditional evening of songs, stories and spirits starring Meghan "Big Red" Murphy, John Francisco*, Patrick Andrews* and Nick Davio. This sexy and spicy holiday concert plays five performances only December 12 - 13, 15, 19 - 20, 2014 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 14 at www.aboutfacetheatre.org, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in person at the Theater Wit Box Office.

About Face Concludes 15th Anniv Season with THE HOMOSEXUALS, 6/11-7/24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2011


About Face Theatre concludes its 15th anniversary season and kicks-off GLBTQ Pride Month with the world premiere of THE HOMOSEXUALS by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins, directed by AFT Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and featuring AFT Artistic Associates Patrick Andrews, Scott Bradley, Elizabeth Ledo and Benjamin Sprunger with Stephen Cone, Eddie Diaz and John Francisco. THE HOMOSEXUALS plays June 11 - July 24, 2011 at The Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or (773) 871-3000.

About Face Theatre Closes THE HOMOSEXUALS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2011


About Face Theatre concludes its 15th anniversary season and kicks-off GLBTQ Pride Month with the world premiere of THE HOMOSEXUALS by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins, directed by AFT Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and featuring AFT Artistic Associates Patrick Andrews, Scott Bradley, Elizabeth Ledo and Benjamin Sprunger with Stephen Cone, Eddie Diaz and John Francisco.

About Face Concludes 15th Anniv Season with THE HOMOSEXUALS, 6/11-7/24
by Meghan Schuler - Jun 3, 2011


About Face Theatre concludes its 15th anniversary season and kicks-off GLBTQ Pride Month with the world premiere of THE HOMOSEXUALS by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins, directed by AFT Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and featuring AFT Artistic Associates Patrick Andrews, Scott Bradley, Elizabeth Ledo and Benjamin Sprunger with Stephen Cone, Eddie Diaz and John Francisco. THE HOMOSEXUALS plays June 11 - July 24, 2011 at The Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or (773) 871-3000.

About Face Theatre Presents THE HOMOSEXUALS 7/11-24
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 28, 2011


About Face Theatre concludes its 15th anniversary season and kicks-off GLBTQ Pride Month with the world premiere of THE HOMOSEXUALS by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins, directed by AFT Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and featuring AFT Artistic Associates Patrick Andrews, Scott Bradley, Elizabeth Ledo and Benjamin Sprunger with Stephen Cone, Eddie Diaz and John Francisco.

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