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The Cool Kids revolves around three guy friends in a retirement community who are the top dogs until they're blown out of the water by the newest member of the community, a female rebel whose ready to challenge their place

Tony Award Nominee Sidney DuPont & More to star in Industry workshops of STUNTBOY, IN Photo Tony Award Nominee Sidney DuPont & More to star in Industry workshops of STUNTBOY, IN THE MEANTIME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2024

Workshop presentations of TheaterWorksUSA's new musical Stuntboy, In the Meantime will take place this month. Stuntboy, In the Meantime is based on Jason Reynolds and Raúl the Third's award-winning graphic novel of the same name. ...


Nellie McKay to Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Featuring Julie Benko, Telly Leung & M Photo Nellie McKay to Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Featuring Julie Benko, Telly Leung & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 09, 2023

Acclaimed singer and songwriter Nellie McKay, along with dancers Daniel Booda and Wyatt Slone, have joined the cast of the 11th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys'....


Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Revolution Stage Company Photo Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - April 17, 2024

Fresh on the heels of Revolution Stage Company’s sold out and extended Avenue Q earlier this year, comes The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee, and it is just as much, if not even more, fun than Avenue Q, and that’s saying a lot....


12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards; Mountain Movers Photo 12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards; Mountain Movers Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - December 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....


Joe's Pub to Present THE MEETING * JUSTIN ELIZABETH SAYRE Photo Joe's Pub to Present THE MEETING * JUSTIN ELIZABETH SAYRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 01, 2024

JOE'S PUB will present the return of the long-running downtown variety institution, The Meeting* with Justin Elizabeth Sayre. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...


Jeannette Bayardelle, Phillip Attmore & More Set for LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS - THE Photo Jeannette Bayardelle, Phillip Attmore & More Set for LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS - THE SOPHIE TUCKER STORY Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 15, 2023

Private readings by invitation only will be held in New York City for Last Of The Red Hot Mamas – The Sophie Tucker Story on Thursday, June 22....


VICKI LAWRENCE & MAMA: A TWO-WOMAN SHOW Comes to the Paramount Theatre Photo VICKI LAWRENCE & MAMA: A TWO-WOMAN SHOW Comes to the Paramount Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2024

Comedy Works Entertainment and Steve Litman Presents will welcome VICKI LAWRENCE & MAMA: A TWO-WOMAN SHOW coming to Denver’s Paramount Theatre on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 3:00pm. ...


Del Shores To Direct Off-Broadway Debut Of WOUNDED At SoHo Playhouse Photo Del Shores To Direct Off-Broadway Debut Of WOUNDED At SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2023

Del Shores directs the Off-Broadway debut of the award-winning play WOUNDED, opening Jan. 24 at SoHo Playhouse, NYC. Inquire for interview opportunities with the creative team and cast....


Atlantic For Kids' EL OTRO OZ Begins Performances Tomorrow Photo Atlantic For Kids' EL OTRO OZ Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2024

Atlantic For Kids' EL OTRO OZ Begins Performances Tomorrow - Atlantic Theater Company's production of EL OTRO OZ starts tomorrow....


BroadwayWorld Maine Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre! Photo BroadwayWorld Maine Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...


Playhouse On Park Announces 15th Anniversary Season & Subscriptions Now On Sale! Photo Playhouse On Park Announces 15th Anniversary Season & Subscriptions Now On Sale!
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2023

Patrons and friends from the Playhouse on Park community tuned in for Playhouse's Season 15 Big Reveal in-person and via livestream; the season was announced by Executive Director Tracy Flater and Co-Artistic Directors Sean Harris and Darlene Zoller. ...


POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL Playing At The Public Theatre This Month Photo POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL Playing At The Public Theatre This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 05, 2023

The Public Theatre presents entertaining family fun for ages 4 and up with their special production of Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical playing May 20 and 21....


Student Blog: Welcome to Summer: Emily Edition! Photo Student Blog: Welcome to Summer: Emily Edition!
by Student Blogger: Emily Townley - June 26, 2023

Student blogger Emily Townley talks about her theatre (and non-theatre) related plans!...


Leslie Jordan Passes Away at 67 Photo Leslie Jordan Passes Away at 67
by Michael Major - October 24, 2022

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and writer Leslie Jordan has passed away at 67. Jordan is most known for his roles on Will and Grace, Hearts Afire, American Horror Story, and Call Me Kat. He was seen onstage in My Trip Down the Pink Carpet and Lucky Guy....


2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Maine Awards; SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, DAVINCI CODE, & More Photo 2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Maine Awards; SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, DAVINCI CODE, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...


UNSAVORY FELLOW Opens April 4 At Santa Monica Playhouse Photo UNSAVORY FELLOW Opens April 4 At Santa Monica Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2024

Catch the new show UNSAVORY FELLOW at Santa Monica Playhouse from April 4 to April 27, 2024. Written, directed, and performed by Nick James, this one-man show explores the trials and triumphs of a Midwestern transplant in Hollywood. Adult themes, not for children....


Playhouse Theatre Academy's LITERATURE ALIVE Field Trip Program to Offer Daytime Fiel Photo Playhouse Theatre Academy's LITERATURE ALIVE Field Trip Program to Offer Daytime Field Trips
by Blair Ingenthron - October 15, 2022

Playhouse Theatre Academy's LITERATURE ALIVE Field Trip Program is an opportunity to extend the classroom and experience live, professional theatre at Playhouse on Park. Educators are encouraged to book a field trip and bring their students to the theatre during the day for a matinee performance. Li...


EDINBURGH 2023: Sofie Hagen Q&A Photo EDINBURGH 2023: Sofie Hagen Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 27, 2023

BWW caught up with Sofie Hagen to chat about bringing Banglord to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....


Lone Star College-CyFair's Drama Department to Present MISS ELECTRICITY Photo Lone Star College-CyFair's Drama Department to Present MISS ELECTRICITY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 06, 2024

Lone Star College-CyFair's Drama Department will present 'Miss Electricity,' a family-friendly show. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...


In-School Performances Are Now Booking For Playhouse On Park's Touring Production Of Photo In-School Performances Are Now Booking For Playhouse On Park's Touring Production Of POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - October 25, 2022

Playhouse on Park will present their first ever touring production, POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL. They are taking this show on the road and bringing it to schools through Playhouse Theatre Academy's LITERATURE ALIVE Field Trip Program....


Review: It's Grool. It's Fetch. It's Mean Girls the Musical. Photo Review: It's Grool. It's Fetch. It's Mean Girls the Musical.
by Chris Arneson - December 22, 2022

What did our critic think of MEAN GIRLS at DCPA?It's easy to be a bit of a mean girl when it comes to cult movies being adapted into musicals. They happen too often, and sometimes they're tragic.  Thankfully, not Mean Girls....


Over 2,500 Students Attends POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL Photo Over 2,500 Students Attends POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - June 19, 2023

Over 2,500 students from 21 schools throughout Maine recently attended nine sold-out Student Matinee performances of The Public Theatre's production of 'Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical.' The Public Theatre's student matinee program enables schools to attend a performance at the Lewiston theatre for...


Student Blog: Welcome to Summer: Emily Edition! Photo Student Blog: Welcome to Summer: Emily Edition!
by Student Blogger: Emily Townley - June 26, 2023

Student blogger Emily Townley talks about her theatre (and non-theatre) related plans!...


Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards; Mountain M Photo Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards; Mountain Movers Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - December 05, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....


First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards; Southern Coalition R Photo First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards; Southern Coalition ROCKY HORROR Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - November 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....






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