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Ransom follows Eric Beaumont, a highly specialized negotiator who is parachuted into crisis situations to defuse them before they spin out of control. Eric is so brilliantly effective, it's hard to know when he's working someone or dealing straight, which is part of his charm

Broadway Composer Sandy Wilson Passes Away at 90
by Nicole Rosky - August 27, 2014

According to published reports, composer Sandy Wilson passed away today, August 27. He was 90 years old....


Jim Van Loozen Releases A GHOST OF A CHANCE
by Christina Mancuso - January 05, 2015

SAFETY HARBOR, Fla....


Danny Bernardy Stars in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING from Saturday
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2015

?Danny Bernardy is set to take on the role of leading male "Andrew Polinski" in the hit Off-Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Wedding" opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. Bernardy will be replacing Brandon Goins who took his final bow Saturday night after almost two years in the role. Goins i...


BWW Reviews: Lovable Characters in THE NERD
by Teresa Rodrick - September 01, 2014

I had the pleasure of reviewing THE NERD produced by Stage Coach Theatre (SCT), directed by Curtis Ransom. It is a zany, madcap show....


RANSOM Plays the Town Hall Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2014

The White River Valley Players' acclaimed production of 'Ransom,' an original drama based on the Civil War letters of Ransom Towle, a young soldier from West Rochester, plays Middlebury's Town Hall Theater tonight, November 1 at 7:30 p.m....


Production Begins on Tim Burton's MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN
by Caryn Robbins - March 02, 2015

Production is underway on visionary filmmaker Tim Burton's MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN, based upon the best-selling novel Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, by Ransom Riggs....


James LaRosa to Join MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2014

James LaRosa returns to the Off Broadway stage when he steps into the role of Anthony Pinnunziato in Off-Broadway's My Big Gay Italian Wedding at the St. Luke's Theatre on October 4th at 8pm. He will take on the role, created and performed by Emmy Award winner, Anthony J. Wilkinson....


Gabe Bowling, BJ Gruber Join MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING; Christopher Abbott Boards 'FUNERAL' Off-Broadway, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2014

Beginning July 5th, 2014, new cast mates will join the cast of "My Big Gay Italian Wedding" as it sets to continue its run every Today night at 8pm at St. Luke's Theatre through September 27th. "My Big Gay Italian Funeral," now in its second year, is also set to continue at St. Luke's Theatre every ...


Black Swan State Theatre Presents Psychological Thriller THE HOUSE ON THE LAKE, Now thru June 22
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2014

Black Swan State Theatre Company is excited to present the World Premiere of the taut, psychological thriller The House on The Lake from award-winning playwright Aidan Fennessy (National Interest) and presented as part of the Black Swan Lab in the intimate Studio Underground at State Theatre Centre ...


Robbyne Kaamil to Appear in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Off-Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - February 10, 2015

Robbyne Kaamil is set to return to the stage for one night only in the hit Off-Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Wedding" opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson and Danny Bernardy. Saturday, February 28th at 8pm, Kaamil who is no stranger to the stage will bring her comedic talents to St. Luke's T...


THE BOOK OF MORMON Tour Producers Refuse to Run Ad for THE SARATOV APPROACH Film About Mormon Missionaries
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2014

The distributor of a movie about Mormon missionaries kidnapped in Russia has been denied access to advertise in the playbill for the current tour of the Book of Mormon musical. Cedar Fort publishing and media has started a national campaign promoting the movie as a real Mormon missionary story....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Parent's Nightmare' Episode of LAW & ORDER: SVU
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015

“Shining City” actor Peter Scanavino stars in Wednesday's “Law & Order: SVU” as Detective Sonny Carisi. In the clip below, Carisi takes a no-nonsense approach when it comes to obtaining evidence in a kidnapping investigation....


June at SculptureCenter
by Courtnie Mele - June 13, 2014

Summer is hot at SculptureCenter and we've got lots of art, events, and projects to keep you coming back to Long Island City. Our summer exhibitions opened on June 1st to an enthusiastic crowd of old and new SculptureCenter friends. Currently on view, Liz Glynn's RANSOM ROOM will be changing daily a...


THE BOOK OF MORMON Tour Producers Refuse to Run Ad for THE SARATOV APPROACH Film About Mormon Missionaries
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2014

The distributor of a movie about Mormon missionaries kidnapped in Russia has been denied access to advertise in the playbill for the current tour of the Book of Mormon musical. Cedar Fort publishing and media has started a national campaign promoting the movie as a real Mormon missionary story....


Photo Flash: THE ANTHEM Extends Special Gay Pride Deal for June 2014
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2014

JJJ Productions in association with Culture Project and Aaron Grant Theatrical, Inc have announced that the world premiere of The Anthem, an original musical lovingly inspired by the classic Ayn Rand Novella, 'Anthem', with a book by Gary Morgenstein, music by Jonnie Rockwell and lyrics by Erik Rans...


Tony Nominee Charl Brown Joins Highlight Concert Lineup for New Musical AKHENATEN
by Tyler Peterson - April 29, 2015

The starry lineup is now complete for the concert highlighting songs from the epic Broadway-Bound musical 'Akhenaten the Musical' on May 1st at The Triad. The Tony Nominee for Motown, Charl Brown, will join Broadway favorites N'Kenge (Motown the Musical, Sondheim on Sondheim) and Ted Keegan (Phantom...


Frank Sorrentino to Join Cast of MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL
by Tyler Peterson - December 01, 2014

Reality star Frank Sorrentino, most commonly known as the older brother to the Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino from his appearances on the Jersey Shore, is set to make his Off-Broadway debut in 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson as his former gay lover Dominick Vitale...


Samuel L. Jackson in Talks for Tim Burton's MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN
by Movies News Desk - February 06, 2015

Deadline writes that Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to join the film adaptation of MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN, directed by Tim Burton....


TUNE IN TIME, The Olympics of Musical Theater Songwriting, Stages Another Round of Competition at Stage 72, Today
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2014

TUNE IN TIME, New York City's exciting, new musical theater challenge returns to Stage 72 today, July 1 at 9 pm with a new crop of exciting up-and-coming musical theater songwriters. The composers and lyricists must write a song from a musical whose title is literally picked from a hat, and in the g...


Charl Brown Joins New Musical AKHENATEN in Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015

A concert highlighting songs from the epic Broadway-Bound musical 'Akhenaten the Musical' is slated for tonight, May 1st at The Triad....


Brazen Theater Presents UNCLE WALT, 12/04
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 09, 2014

Brazen Theater presents the professional world premier of Uncle Walt, a new dark comedy by Andrew Rosdail directed by Mark Hooker beginning December 4th at the People's Center Theatre, 425 20th Avenue South, 3rd Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55454....


TUNE IN TIME, The Olympics of Musical Theater Songwriting, Stages Another Round of Competition at Stage 72, 7/1
by Stephen Hanks - June 29, 2014

TUNE IN TIME, New York City's exciting, new musical theater challenge returns to Stage 72 on Tuesday, July 1 at 9 pm with a new crop of exciting up-and-coming musical theater songwriters. The composers and lyricists must write a song from a musical whose title is literally picked from a hat, and in ...


Denise Montana to Join MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL, 12/21
by Tyler Peterson - December 19, 2014

Double Platinum recording artist and daughter to the legendary Vince Montana, is set to make her debut as 'Fanny' this Sunday at St. Luke's Theatre in 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral.' Denise will be taking on the role as well as performing two of her hits including the Christmas class 'Merry Christmas ...


W.F. Walsh Launches National Security Thriller Sequel
by Christina Mancuso - February 04, 2015

New York...


Photo Flash: REEFER MADNESS Original Stars Christian Campbell, Amy Spanger, Robert Torti and More Reunite at 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2015

The cult classic musical Reefer Madness, with book and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and book and music by Dan Studney, was presented in concert at 54 Below on April 19 and 20, featuring original cast members from the production and movie, Christian Campbell, John Kassir, Harry S. Murphy, Amy Spanger, and ...






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