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We've taken you around the world exploring behaviors and lifestyles that are acceptable in some cultures but forbidden, illegal or reviled in others. But this season, we're looking in our own backyard. Taboo USA goes behind the closed doors and picket fences of America

THE BLOOD TALES Comes to London Photo THE BLOOD TALES Comes to London
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2019

THE BLOOD TALES, an experimental and empowering one-woman show, will receive its UK premiere on International Women's Day at the Chapel Playhouse Theatre, London's newest fringe theatre (sister venue of Bread and Roses), on Friday 8 March 2019 at 8pm....


Colin Hanlon Replaces Brandon Uranowitz in Cast of One Night Only Presentation of NEX Photo Colin Hanlon Replaces Brandon Uranowitz in Cast of One Night Only Presentation of NEXT TO NORMAL to Benefit Jed Foundation
by Julie Musbach - January 29, 2018

Quintessence of Dust Theatre Company/Rachel Kunstadt presents a one night only staged reading of Pulitzer Prize winning musical Next to Normal to benefit The JED Foundation. Directed by Daniella Caggiano and with music direction by Janet Noh, the event will take place on Thursday, February 1st at 7:...


VIDEO: THE GREAT COMET's Lulu Fall Enlists Denee Benton and More for 'Pretty For A Dark Girl' Single
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2017

D.C.-born vocalist/composer Lulu Fall, actress in the Broadway musical Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, and Kris Johnson, director of Jazz Studies at the University of Utah; trumpeter, soloist, and arranger with the Count Basie Orchestra, have just released the music video and single fo...


Liza Harris Joins The Cast Of IRIS Reading Photo Liza Harris Joins The Cast Of IRIS Reading
by Stephi Wild - January 31, 2018

Frank J. Avella's black comedy, IRIS will be presented on Friday, February 16th at 8PM at the Dramatists Guild as part of the Friday Night Footlights Reading Series. The event is free....


Newcastle Exhibition to Launch Still Birth By Adinda Van 't Klooster Photo Newcastle Exhibition to Launch Still Birth By Adinda Van 't Klooster
by Julie Musbach - February 20, 2018

A new book of original artworks and poetry will br launched with an exhibition at Northern Print, Stepney Bank, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2NP. Running from 22 March until the 21st of April the exhibition will feature some of the original artworks from the book....


Mark Williams Will Star in UK and Ireland Tour of DOCTOR DOLITTLE Photo Mark Williams Will Star in UK and Ireland Tour of DOCTOR DOLITTLE
by Stephi Wild - June 08, 2018

Mark Williams, star of The Fast Show, Father Brown, 101 Dalmatians, The Borrowers, Shakespeare in Love and seven of the Harry Potterfilms, will star as Doctor Dolittle at the first ten venues of the new UK & Ireland Tour of Doctor Dolittle, with book, music and lyrics by double Academy Award-winner ...


Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of TABOO This Month at the Laurie Beechman Photo Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of TABOO This Month at the Laurie Beechman
by A.A. Cristi - March 23, 2018

Mason Alexander Park and Mimi Imfurst have teamed up to present TABOO 15, a concert of music from Boy George's cult hit musical TABOO in honor of its 15th Anniversary....


Stefani Robinson Inks Overall Deal to Develop TV Series for FX Networks Photo Stefani Robinson Inks Overall Deal to Develop TV Series for FX Networks
by Caryn Robbins - October 05, 2017

Stefani Robinson, the award-winning writer and producer on the breakout hit comedy series Atlanta, has signed an exclusive overall production deal with FX Productions, it was announced by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions....


Chris Betts Takes on The Audience at Fringe Photo Chris Betts Takes on The Audience at Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2018

Forget the Houses of Parliament, forget Corbyn Vs. May, there's only one place to see true debate where the gloves are off and nothing is off topic as Chris Betts, (barman of the year 2005, good at knots) challenges you, the audience, on a bus, to pick any topic and he will argue for or against, no ...


Broadway's Leslie Becker Releases Pop EP Photo Broadway's Leslie Becker Releases Pop EP
by Julie Musbach - February 14, 2019

Broadway and Billboard artist Leslie Becker (Bonnie & Clyde, Amazing Grace, Wicked) will release her full EP, titled 'Taboo,' on February 28, 2019. (Pre-Sale on Valentine's Day). 'Taboo' comes three years after her hit single 'Slow Burn' garnered over 30K spins on major market radio and hit #4 on th...


The Black Eyed Peas Announce MASTERS OF THE SUN U.K. Tour Photo The Black Eyed Peas Announce MASTERS OF THE SUN U.K. Tour
by Macon Prickett - July 10, 2018

The Black Eyed Peas are back in effect and announcing they will be embarking on a tour throughout Europe as a unit for the first time in 8 years starting on October 27th in London and capping off on November 18th in Dusseldorf, Germany. Tickets go on sale on 13 July at 9am at LiveNation.co.uk....


WO!MAN Comes to Alexander Upstairs Photo WO!MAN Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by Stephi Wild - March 26, 2018

Black Orchid Burlesque ZA presents "Wo!MAN", another Gender Bender variety showcase featuring creative performances pieces from some of your favourite burlesque and boylesque performers. This topsy turvy evening will be hosted by the Queen of Bawdy Banter herself, Proff. DD Boobs, and we guarantee y...


VIDEO: Enter a New Reality When KISS ME FIRST Launches on Netflix 6/29, Watch Officia Photo VIDEO: Enter a New Reality When KISS ME FIRST Launches on Netflix 6/29, Watch Official Trailer
by Tori Hartshorn - June 15, 2018

VIDEO: Enter a New Reality When KISS ME FIRST Launches on Netflix 6/29, Watch Official Trailer...


WHITE PEOPLE DRINKING Comes to Hollywood Fringe Photo WHITE PEOPLE DRINKING Comes to Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018

White People Drinking serves up all the topical taboo scenarios we fear on a silver platter of wit and whimsy. Rooted in a modern American drama, WPD highlights the dangers of complacency and contentment by poking fun at the plethora of cookie cutter modern dramas that usually consist of families dr...


VIDEO: THE GREAT COMET's Lulu Fall Enlists Denee Benton and More for 'Pretty For A Dark Girl' Single
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2017

D.C.-born vocalist/composer Lulu Fall, actress in the Broadway musical Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, and Kris Johnson, director of Jazz Studies at the University of Utah; trumpeter, soloist, and arranger with the Count Basie Orchestra, have just released the music video and single fo...


Michelle Ashford Signs Overall Deal with FX Productions Photo Michelle Ashford Signs Overall Deal with FX Productions
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2017

Michelle Ashford has signed an exclusive overall production deal with FX Productions, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. Under the deal, Ashford will develop television series for FX Networks and other outlets....


Broadway Veteran Brooke Elliott to Star in Currently Untitled ABC Comedy Pilot Photo Broadway Veteran Brooke Elliott to Star in Currently Untitled ABC Comedy Pilot
by Stephi Wild - March 08, 2018

According to Variety, Brooke Elliott will star in the currently untitled ABC comedy pilot penned by Bobby Bowman. The series will follow a dysfunctional family struggling with mental illness, and it is partially inspired by Bowman's real life....


WHITE PEOPLE DRINKING Comes to Hollywood Fringe Photo WHITE PEOPLE DRINKING Comes to Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2018

White People Drinking serves up all the topical taboo scenarios we fear on a silver platter of wit and whimsy. Rooted in a modern American drama, WPD highlights the dangers of complacency and contentment by poking fun at the plethora of cookie cutter modern dramas that usually consist of families dr...


English On Stage presents Meirav Zur in New One Woman Show Photo English On Stage presents Meirav Zur in New One Woman Show
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2017

An exciting new show produced by Israel's professional English-language theater, English On Stage, is set to premiere this November. The show's title, 'Inconceivable: The Totally True One-Woman Semi-Fertile Quasi-'Musical', quite simply says it all. Taking an honest look at the complex taboo of i...


New Musical About Serbian Leader Causes Mixed Reactions in Kosovo Photo New Musical About Serbian Leader Causes Mixed Reactions in Kosovo
by A.A. Cristi - March 07, 2018

This week, a new musical staged in Kosovo caused upset among some in the nation....


Wonder Fools to Bring THE COOLIDGE EFFECT to the Tron This September Photo Wonder Fools to Bring THE COOLIDGE EFFECT to the Tron This September
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017

As part of its autumn season, Wonder Fools will be bringing THE COOLIDGE EFFECT to the Tron, written by Jack Nurse and Robbie Gordon, and performed by Robbie Gordon, running 27 Sept - Sat 30 Sept 2017....


New Trailer Released for Quinn Shephard's BLAME, Starring Chris Messina & Nadia Alexa Photo New Trailer Released for Quinn Shephard's BLAME, Starring Chris Messina & Nadia Alexander
by Emily Bruno - November 03, 2017

It's the start of a new year at a small suburban high school and Abigail (Quinn Shephard) is an eternal outcast returning for the first time after a mysterious event the previous year. Facing constant bullying, Abigail escapes from her hostile surroundings by immersing herself in the worlds of the c...


VIDEO: Andy Mientus, Bonnie Milligan & More Sing Underappreciated Musicals at IF IT O Photo VIDEO: Andy Mientus, Bonnie Milligan & More Sing Underappreciated Musicals at IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE
by Nicole Rosky - January 25, 2018

If It Only Even Runs A Minute is the Bistro Award-winning concert series celebrating rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from underappreciated musicals. Created and hosted by Feinstein's/54 Below Creative and Programming Director Jennifer Ashley Tepper and Book of Mormon's Kevi...


INTO THE NIGHT: PORTRAITS OF LIFE AND DEATH to Premiere on PBS 3/26 Photo INTO THE NIGHT: PORTRAITS OF LIFE AND DEATH to Premiere on PBS 3/26
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2018

PBS announced today the premiere of INTO THE NIGHT: PORTRAITS OF LIFE AND DEATH, a new documentary from Oscar-nominated, Emmy, Peabody and DuPont award-winning film producer Helen Whitney, on Monday, March 26, at 9 pm ET....


ICYMI: Watch MISS SAIGON's Alistair Brammer Spill the Beans on BroadwayWorld Live! Photo ICYMI: Watch MISS SAIGON's Alistair Brammer Spill the Beans on BroadwayWorld Live!
by Steve Schonberg - September 09, 2017

Just last week, BroadwayWorld took you backstage at MISS SAIGON to get up close and personal with Alistair Brammer. Catch up by watching the our live chat at the Broadway Theatre with our very own Steve Schonberg!...






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