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From the writer of Doctor Who and Queer as Folk, Russell T. Davies, comes Logo TV's two newest series: Cucumber and Banana.

The two interwoven drama series will explore 21st century gay life in all its powerful, witty, dark and uplifting guises through the lens of two disparate generations. The hour-long Cucumber will explore the lives and misadventures of Henry Best and his long-suffering boyfriend of nine years, Lance Sullivan. The half-hour Banana will follow the individual lives of younger characters orbiting around Henry's world, telling stories of modern love - the romantic, the obsessed, the hopeful, the lonely, the lost, and the lucky.

TV: Win a Trip to Chicago With Your Shpeel! Sample Video #1
by Robert Diamond - November 11, 2009

Here's your chance to sing, dance or laugh your way in to the legendary Chicago Theatre! One lucky winner will have the opportunity to entertain the pre-show audience prior to the 8:00PM performance of Banana Shpeel on December 9. Send in 60 second videos of yourself in a madcap bit of slapsti...


Lansbury, Schreiber, Cumming et al. Set for NY Times' Arts & Leisure Weekend, 1/7 - 1/10
by Jessica Lewis - December 28, 2009

Michael Cumpsty, Julianne Moore, David Hare, Lynn Redgrave, Vanessa Redgrave and Martin Short, among others, will join New York Times writers to discuss their careers and crafts as part of the annual New York Times Arts and Leisure Weekend, which will take place from January 5th through 7th, 2007...


CIRQUE TUBE: A New Twist on Vaudeville - The Visual
by Eddie Varley - September 23, 2009

In this segment Jo-Ann Munro, Co-Creative Director at SidLee, explains the origin of the name Banana Shpeel and reveals the ideas behind the shows visual....


CIRQUE TUBE: A New Twist on Vaudeville - Dancers Luke Hawkins and Melissa Schott
by Eddie Varley - September 17, 2009

Cirque du Soleil and MSG Entertainment have unveiled the brand new theatrical production, Banana Shpeel, at The Chicago Theatre. The show will perform for the first time ever at the theatre for a limited engagement from November 19, 2009 through January 3, 2010. Following Chicago, the show will prem...


Travel Article: Thoughts on Cirque in Chicago & Abound
by William Panek - January 08, 2010

Soon after 'BANANA SHPEEL's' opening in early December, I hopped 'cross country to experience the kind of flashy, solidified, Vegassy spectacle Cirque du Soleil has to offer with their 'KA.'...


STAGE TUBE: Katy Perry Talks 'Anita' For MTV's 'WEST SIDE STORY' Video Shoot
by Eddie Varley - August 18, 2009

MTV is promoting the upcoming Video Music Awards with a series of West Side Story-themed ads. In the ads, the hottest young singers share their own special version of the song 'Tonight' from the award-winning musical....


Photo Coverage: Beacon Theatre Welcomes Cirque Du Soleil's BANANA SHPEEL
by Brian Estrada - February 11, 2010

On Wednesday, February 10, BroadwayWorld braved the storm at the Beacon Theatre on the Upper West Side to capture the welcoming of the all-new Cirque du Soleil production, Banana Shpeel, which begins preview performances on February 25, 2010....


BANANA SPHEEL Amps Up Production, Delays Previews to 3/17
by Jessica Lewis - February 12, 2010

Banana Shpeel, the latest Cirque du Soleil production, has shifted its performance dates and will now begin previews in New York on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 (rather than February 25) at the Beacon Theatre. The rehearsal period at the theatre has been extended to integrate new performance elements. ...


CIRQUE TUBE: A New Twist on Vaudeville Part 3 - The History of the Art Form
by Eddie Varley - September 11, 2009

Cirque du Soleil and MSG Entertainment have unveiled the brand new theatrical production, Banana Shpeel, at The Chicago Theatre. The show will perform for the first time ever at the theatre for a limited engagement from November 19, 2009 through January 3, 2010. Following Chicago, the show will prem...


Michael Longoria & Annaleigh Ashford Cut from Cirque du Soleil's BANANA SHPEEL
by Robert Diamond - October 24, 2009

Stars from Broadway's Jersey Boys and Wicked will join the distinctive cast of comedic and dance talent in the brand new theatrical production, Banana Shpeel, presented by Cirque du Soleil and MSG Entertainment. Banana Shpeel will perform at The Beacon Theatre for a limited engagement from February ...


BANANA SPHEEL Delayed Again; Previews Now Set for 4/29
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2010

Banana Shpeel, the latest Cirque du Soleil production, has again shifted its performance dates and will now begin previews in New York on Thursday, April 29 (rather than the previously announced March 17) at the Beacon Theatre. The rehearsal period at the theatre has been extended to integrate new p...


Photo Coverage: BANANA SHPEEL Sneak Peek!
by Eddie Varley - September 11, 2009

Cirque du Soleil and MSG Entertainment unveiled the brand new theatrical production, Banana Shpeel, at The Chicago Theatre. The show will perform for the first time ever at the theatre for a limited engagement from November 19, 2009 through January 3, 2010. Following Chicago, the show will premiere ...


Clowning Around Doesn't (entirely) Slip Up Cirque's 'BANANA SHPEEL'
by William Panek - December 05, 2009

'BANANA SHPEEL's' script is wonky and often unfunny, but for an evening of phenomenal dance numbers, thrilling acrobatics, and electrifying big-band-esque music, 'SHPEEL' is worth a looksee....


Broadway Blog - Free Trip to Perform in Chicago
by - November 18, 2009

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Wednesday, November 18, 2009. ...


Cirque du Soleil and MSG Unveil Brand New Show for Chicago and New York - BANANA SHPEEL
by Robert Diamond - September 09, 2009

Cirque du Soleil and MSG Entertainment unveiled today the brand new theatrical production, Banana Shpeel, at The Chicago Theatre. The show will perform for the first time ever at the theatre for a limited engagement from November 19, 2009 through January 3, 2010. Following Chicago, the show will pre...


Violinist David Garrett Comes To Sheldon Concert Hall 10/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 21, 2009

The Sheldon and KETC / Channel 9 present violinist David Garrett, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall....


BANANA SHPEEL Shifts Preview Dates; Now to Begin 2/25 At The Beacon Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 29, 2009

Banana Shpeel, the latest Cirque du Soleil production written and directed by David Shiner, has shifted its performance dates and will now begin previews in New York on Thursday, February 25, 2010 (rather than February 4) at the Beacon Theatre (2124 Broadway). ...


TV: Win a Trip to Chicago With Your Shpeel! Sample Video #2
by Robert Diamond - November 11, 2009

Here's your chance to sing, dance or laugh your way in to the legendary Chicago Theatre! One lucky winner will have the opportunity to entertain the pre-show audience prior to the 8:00PM performance of Banana Shpeel on December 9. Send in 60 second videos of yourself in a madcap bit of slapsti...


STAGE TUBE: Katy Perry Talks 'Anita' For MTV's 'WEST SIDE STORY' Video Shoot
by Eddie Varley - August 18, 2009

MTV is promoting the upcoming Video Music Awards with a series of West Side Story-themed ads. In the ads, the hottest young singers share their own special version of the song 'Tonight' from the award-winning musical....


The Beulaville Baptist Book Club Presents: A Bur-Less-Q Nutcracker! 11/27-12/27
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2009

Hi! I'm Dickey and I want to make sure you are invited to our upcoming show: The Beulaville Baptist Book Club Presents: A Bur-Less-Q Nutcracker! ...


CIRQUE TUBE: A New Twist on Vaudeville - Behind the Scenes of the TV Ad!
by Eddie Varley - October 20, 2009

In this segment Josette and Joseph Wiggan, two dancers on Banana Shpeel, take you behind the scenes of the television ad for the show....


Violinist David Garrett Comes To Sheldon Concert Hall 10/21
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2009

The Sheldon and KETC / Channel 9 present violinist David Garrett, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall....


TV: Broadway Beat - FINIAN'S RAINBOW, A STEADY RAIN, OLEANNA & BANANA SHPEEL
by Eddie Varley - October 14, 2009

The all new 20th Anniversary Season of Broadway Beat has begun! This week catch highlights from FINIAN'S RAINBOW, A STEADY RAIN, OLEANNA in rehearsal and Cirque Du Soliel's BANANA SHPEEL!...


Violinist David Garrett Comes To Sheldon Concert Hall 10/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 21, 2009

The Sheldon and KETC / Channel 9 present violinist David Garrett, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall....


CIRQUE TUBE: A New Twist on Vaudeville - The Visual
by Eddie Varley - September 23, 2009

In this segment Jo-Ann Munro, Co-Creative Director at SidLee, explains the origin of the name Banana Shpeel and reveals the ideas behind the shows visual....






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