Burlesque

Peter Schneider to Direct MATA HARI IN 8 BULLETS at NYMF, 7/8-20

New York: MATA HARI IN 8 BULLETS is an official selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Conceived and composed byDavid Rhymer, lyrics Blake Brooker and David Rhymer, choreographed by Odette Heyn directed by Peter Schneider and starringOnalea Gilbertson as Mata Hari. Performances will begin July 8 - 20th at Signature Center's Studio Theater (480 W 42nd St). Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by visiting www.nymf.com or calling (212) 352-3101. (more...)

Everyman Theatre Honored with 'Baltimore Heritage Historic Preservation Award'

Everyman Theatre will be honored by Baltimore Heritage at the 2013 Preservation Awards Celebration on Thursday, June 20th. Everyman Theatre will receive an Adaptive Reuse and Compatible Design Award as part of Baltimore Heritage's 2013 historic preservation awards ceremony. Ian Tresselt, Everyman's Managing Director, will be attendance to receive the award. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Jillian Mueller a Young Giant in FLASHDANCE

Even though Jillian Mueller is still in her teens, she is already a veteran to Broadway and touring around the country. She has played in such shows as 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas,' 'Bye, Bye Birdie,' American Idiot,' 'Memphis' and her latest show FLASHDANCE playing the lead role of Alex. She shared with Broadway World some of her great moments on stage as well as the hard work she had to make it to where she is today. (more...)

TAINTED CABARET to Debut at The Slipper Room, 6/26

On Wednesday, June 26 at 8PM, Tainted Cabaret, 'A Burlesque of Broadway,' premiers at The Slipper Room. The show is a new monthly Burlesque cabaret with a musical theater twist. Shaking up the Burlesque and theater scene in NYC, Tainted Cabaret is the brainchild of Üla Überbusen and Teddy Turnaround, two actors turned Burlesque performers, who created a show that brings together everything they love about Broadway camp and Lower East Side sleaze in a glorious display of nudity and laughter. (more...)

G&S Society to Stage New Production of OLIVER! at the Arts Theatre, July 19-27

To celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens, the G&S Society are staging a new production of the classic musical OLIVER! Helmed by the multi-award winning production team of David Lampard (director / designer) and Peter Johns (musical director) the production boasts of cast of 50, including a collection of Adelaide's most talented up and coming youngsters - and one dog. (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Talking to the 2013 Tony Winners - Jules Fisher & Peggy Eisenhauer

BroadwayWorld.com's Richie Ridge sat with all of the 2013 Tony Winners right after they came off stage from their big wins. The winners were filled with joy, memories and excitement and we've got it ALL! Here's Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer who won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for LUCKY GUY. (more...)

KING KONG Musical Invades Australia, Opening Tonight at Melbourne's Regent Theatre

The new stage musical KING KONG - one of the greatest love stories ever told - features an all-Australian lead cast and a line-up of International Artists contributing to the score. One of the most ambitious shows to be staged in Australia, KING KONG premieres tonight, 15 June 2013, for an exclusive, Melbourne-only season at the Regent Theatre. (more...)

Arkansas: Third Annual Fleur Delicious Weekend to be Held July 9-14

The third annual Fleur Delicious Weekend will be held July 9-14 in the historic village of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It's a French-themed weekend in which restaurants, bars, art galleries, boutiques, spas and music venues participate with French-inspired indulgences in food, wine, spirits, art and entertainment. The Fleur Delicious Weekend is a celebration of all the senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. (more...)

Gorilla Tango Burlesque to Celebrate A NUDE HOPE: A STAR WARS BURLESQUE 2nd Anniversary, 7/9

Gorilla Tango Burlesque's (GTB) extremely popular Star Wars parody, A NUDE HOPE: A STAR WARS Burlesque celebrates its second anniversary this July 9. (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theater Picks - Seattle!

It's that time of year again. Time to bust out those shorts and bathing suits and catch the few rays of sunshine we get here in Seattle. But it's also time to catch what Seattle has to offer theatrically this summer. From Shakespeare to big hair to singing nuns and pirates, there's something for everyone. And here are a few top bets for the Seattle Summer. (more...)

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks in NYC

City Center Encores! Off-Center and The Lobby Project (http://www.nycitycenter.org/content/stage/off-center.aspx). It's exciting enough that Encores! will be exploring Off-Broadway this summer with concert performances of three landmark musicals, The Cradle Will Rock, Violet and I'm Getting My Act Together And Taking It On The Road, but ticket-holders will also be invited to attend The Lobby Project, a series of free pre-show exhibitions and discussions. Participants and topics include Oskar Eustis, Amy Herzog and Sam Gold discussing how personal politics impacts art, Idina Menzel talking about A BroaderWay Foundation, an arts camp she created in 2010 with Taye Diggs for girls from underserved communities and Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford discussing their creation of Getting My Act Together… (more...)

Update: BROADWAY BARES Top 10 Fundraisers as of June 14 - Donate Now!

From sea to shining sea, this year's BROADWAY BARES will crisscross the country in a racy, raucous road trip, exploring the United States as the 23rd annual edition of the immensely popular modern-day Burlesque show delivers BROADWAY BARES 23: UNITED STRIPS OF AMERICA. The donations are coming in quick as June 23 draws closer - meet the top ten fundraisers, as of today, below! (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Talking to the 2013 Tony Winners - Jerry Mitchell

BroadwayWorld.com's Richie Ridge sat with all of the 2013 Tony Winners right after they came off stage from their big wins. The winners were filled with joy, memories and excitement and we've got it ALL! Here's Jerry Mitchell who won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Choreography for KINKY BOOTS. (more...)

Jesse Luttrell's BAWDY at Stage 72 to Play Final Show of the Season on 6/29

Jesse Luttrell's wildly successful and ever-changing BAWDY continues to sparkle at Stage 72/The Triad with monthly performances on the last Saturday of every month. LAST SHOW OF THE SEASON: Saturday June 29th, 9:30PM (more...)

Jinkx Monsoon's THE VAUDEVILLIANS Announces Pre-Opening Extension; to Play Laurie Beechman Through August 8

Tickets are $22 (plus a $15 food/drink minimum.) A $40 VIP ticket including priority seating and meet-and-greet is also available. To purchase tickets, call 212-352-3101 or visitwww.SpinCycleNYC.com. (more...)

LIBERTY BELLE Extravaganza Set for 4th of July

On July 4th, 2013 The Salon, The Champagne Riot, and Wit's End join forces for a fourth year to present another unforgettable vintage Fourth of July extravaganza. This year, we'll be lighting up not one, but TWO of NYC's hottest rooftops with the finest vintage entertainment, hot music, and raucous patriotic revelry - with over 75 performers including 9 bands, Burlesque, Vaudville and more! For the first time, LIBERTY BELLE has partnered Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing, for even more dancing, and live big band music; plus several of our performers will be featured on the Lincoln Center stage, and LIBERTY BELLE is the official July 4th after-party! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at THE RUBY BESLER CABARET at the Hollywood Fringe Festival

Ruby is portrayed by the star and principal writer of this show, Anastasia Barnes, who originally created the character of Ruby Besler in a popular web series in which Ruby gives advice to women (and occasionally to men) on sex and romance, always followed by an original novelty song with a sound appropriate to the 40s period. (more...)

PEEKABOO POINTE to Headline Gotham Burlesque at Stage 72, 7/6

On Saturday, July 6 at 10PM at STAGE 72, Gotham Burlesque will welcome "The Fastest Tassle-Twirler from East to West" PEEKABOO POINTE as the headliner for their sexy and sizzling July summer show. (more...)

Philip Rham, Simon Green & More Set for TITANIC at Southwark Playhouse, July 26-August 31

Casting is today announced for the European premiere of a new chamber version of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Titanic. Directed by Thom Southerland and produced by Danielle Tarento, it will run for a 6-week season at Southwark Playhouse, from Friday 26 July - Saturday 31 August. (more...)

MISS NIGHTINGALE - THE BURLESQUE MUSICAL Continues UK Tour thru July 27

The art of Burlesque has become a huge trend in entertainment, providing fashion with the 'Vintage' look, and inspiring a major Hollywood movie. It's now being brought back to its traditional European roots - of British Music hall and continental Cabaret - in a new musical touring the UK this summer. Miss Nightingale - the Burlesque musical tells a gripping story of sex, scandal and showbiz in war-torn 1940s London. It is at London's Leicester Square Theatre from Tue 2 - Sun 7 July. The show stars British-born international Burlesque performer, Amber Topaz. (more...)

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