Cold Turkey

FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL Heading to Broadway in August 2013!

The producers of FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 smash hit movie that defined a generation, have just announced that the production will arrive on Broadway in August 2013 with a theater, dates and casting to be announced. (more...)

BREAKING: Emily Padgett and Matthew Hydzik Set to Lead FLASHDANCE Tour!

Broadway stars Emily Padgett and Matthew Hydzik will star as "Alex" and "Nick" in the world premiere of FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation. Padgett and Hydzik will be joined on stage by the legendary Rachelle Rak in the role of "Tess." Sergio Trujillo, director and choreographer for the production returned to the home of FLASHDANCE and launch of the world premiere, Pittsburgh's Heinz Hall, to announce the lead casting from a press conference. Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Kevin McMahon, CEO of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, were also on hand to welcome the cast and creative team to Pittsburgh and to make a proclamation, naming January 1, 2013 as FLASHDANCE DAY. Celebrating its 30th Anniversary,FLASHDANCE kicks off a national tour January 1-6 at Heinz Hall and continues on to more than 20 cities with additional bookings to be announced: (more...)

Wide Eyed Productions to Continue 'Winks' Season with THE MISER, STANDARD APTITUDE and More

Wide Eyed Productions presents 'Wide Eyed Winks', a season of development. Performances run now through July 9, 2013, the second Tuesday of every month. Upcoming dates include: March 12 at 7pm; April 9 at 7 pm; May 14 at 7 pm; June 11 at 7 pm; and July 9 at 7 pm. All performances are at The Underground Lounge, 955 West End Avenue at 107th street, New York, NY. Tickets are free, space is limited. (more...)

Wide Eyed Productions Continues 'Winks' Season with THE MISER, STANDARD APTITUDE and More

Wide Eyed Productions presents 'Wide Eyed Winks', a season of development. Performances run now through July 9, 2013, the second Today of every month. Upcoming dates include: March 12 at 7pm; April 9 at 7 pm; May 14 at 7 pm; June 11 at 7 pm; and July 9 at 7 pm. All performances are at The Underground Lounge, 955 West End Avenue at 107th street, New York, NY. Tickets are free, space is limited. (more...)

BWW CD Review: Shoshana Bean's 'O'Farrell Street'

Wicked and Hairspray alum Shoshana Bean recently released her sophomore record O' Farrel Street. Bean produced the album with the help of Kickstarter, a website that funds independent projects. After an album release concert and party at the Sayers Club in LA, O' Farrel Street was made available February 12. (more...)

THE NORMAL HEART Opens in D.C. Tonight, 6/8

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater produces the 2011 Tony Award-winning production of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart, directed by George C. Wolfe. Wolfe, who directed the show's sold-out Broadway engagement last season, mounts the professional D.C.-area premiere of this production, which features returning Broadway cast members Patrick Breen and Luke MacFarlane, among others. Presented by special arrangement with Daryl Roth, The Normal Heart runs tonight, June 8-July 29, 2012 in the Kreeger Theater. (more...)

THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA to Host First-Ever 'Smoke-In/Smoke-Out', 8/2

The producers of the raucous, irreverent, and unfiltered new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, today announced they will host the first ever Smoke-In/Smoke-Outon the occasion of the show's opening night. (more...)

THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Begins Performances 7/11

The new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony AwardŽ Nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk Nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao), with direction by Tony AwardŽ winning producer and director Andy Sandberg (Hair; Gore Vidal's The Best Man), choreography by Tony AwardŽ nominee AC Ciulla (Footloose) and music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Fred Lassen (The Gershwin's Porgy & Bess), begins performances Wednesday, July 11, 2012 upstairs at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). Opening Night is Thursday, August 2, 2012. (more...)

FringeNYC Presents SCARLETT FEVER, 8/14-8/25

SCARLETT FEVER, a pop culture-infused comedy by former New York Magazine blogger Josh Duboff, will receive its world premiere in the 2012 New York International Fringe Festival. Performances begin August 14, 2012 at the Soho Playhouse. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Farah Alvin, Natalie Venetia Belcon and More in THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA!

The raucous, irreverent, and unfiltered new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk Nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao), with direction by Tony Award winning producer and director Andy Sandberg (Hair; Gore Vidal's The Best Man), choreography by Tony Award nominee AC Ciulla (Footloose) and music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Fred Lassen (The Gershwin's Porgy & Bess), began performances Wednesday, July 11, 2012 upstairs at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). Opening Night is Thursday, August 2, 2012. Get a first look at the cast on stage in the photos below! (more...)

THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Begins Performances Tonight, 7/11

The new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony AwardŽ Nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk Nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao), with direction by Tony AwardŽ winning producer and director Andy Sandberg (Hair; Gore Vidal's The Best Man), choreography by Tony AwardŽ nominee AC Ciulla (Footloose) and music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Fred Lassen (The Gershwin's Porgy & Bess), begins performances tonight, July 11, 2012 upstairs at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). Opening Night is Thursday, August 2, 2012. (more...)

Scoop: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on THE CW - Thursday, February 7, 2013

Get all the scoop on BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, airing on THE CW on Thursday, February 7, 2013! (more...)

Scoop: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on THE CW - Today, February 7, 2013

Get all the scoop on BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, airing on THE CW today, February 7, 2013! (more...)

Photo Coverage: THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Opening- Arrivals and Curtain Call!

The raucous, irreverent, and unfiltered new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk Nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao), with direction by Tony Award winning producer and director Andy Sandberg (Hair; Gore Vidal's The Best Man), choreography by Tony Award nominee AC Ciulla (Footloose) and music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Fred Lassen (The Gershwin's Porgy & Bess), just opened last night at The Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). Opening Night is Thursday, August 2, 2012. BoadwayWorld was there for the big opening, and we bring you photos from the starry arrivals and first official curtain call below! (more...)

Dick Van Dyke Honored With 2012 SAG Life Achievement Award

Dick Van Dyke, beloved actor, singer, dancer, writer and comedian, will receive SAG-AFTRA's highest honor - the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment. (more...)

THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Hosts First-Ever 'Smoke-In/Smoke-Out' Today, 8/2

The producers of the raucous, irreverent, and unfiltered new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, previously announced they would host the first ever Smoke-In/Smoke-Outon the occasion of the show's opening night, tonight, August 2, 2012. (more...)

LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Opens at Westside Theatre; Smoke-Out Tonight!

The raucous, irreverent, and unfiltered new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony AwardŽ Nominee Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Drama Desk Nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao), opens tonight, August 2 at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). (more...)

GORDY CRASHES, REBORNING and More to Continue Wide Eyed's WINKS Series, Spring 2013

Wide Eyed Productions is embarking on a season of development as they explore new works, revisit the classics, and reimagine some of the best plays in the contemporary canon. This season predicates future seasons by workshopping and reading plays to excite and invigorate theatergoers and the production company alike. Through a series of readings open to the public Wide Eyed Productions aims to strike a chord within ourselves and the community. (more...)

GORDY CRASHES, REBORNING and More to Continue Wide Eyed's WINKS Series, Spring 2013

Wide Eyed Productions is embarking on a season of development as they explore new works, revisit the classics, and reimagine some of the best plays in the contemporary canon. This season predicates future seasons by workshopping and reading plays to excite and invigorate theatergoers and the production company alike. Through a series of readings open to the public Wide Eyed Productions aims to strike a chord within ourselves and the community. (more...)

HANKS ON HEALTH: Real Men Don't Eat Crap - A Guide to Healthy New Man Food

If anyone doesn't believe Americans have become expert at rationalizing and justifying their vices, especially when it comes to poor nutrition habits, just consider a recent Gallup survey about people and their weight. The survey reports that compared with 1990 Americans are on average 20 pounds heavier than they were 20 years ago (men from 180 pounds to 196 and women from 142 to 160). Even more shocking is that men and women both feel those higher numbers are close to an ideal weight. Just 39 percent of Americans characterize themselves as overweight. Us obese? No way. (more...)

 1  2  3  next »