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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

Full Cast, Creative Team Set for POLKADOTS Premiere at Ivoryton Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - February 25, 2016

POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL will receive its premiere developmental production at the Ivortyon Playhouse, April 11th-16th, 2016....


Photo Flash: Lea Michele Takes Over SCREAM QUEENS Instagram For Comic-Con
by Sally Henry Fuller - July 12, 2015

Cast member Lea Michele has taken over the SCREAM QUEENS Instagram account to post pics of the event, and we've got them all! Check them out below!...


Tony Winner Idina Menzel to Perform at White House's Annual Easter Egg Roll
by Tyler Peterson - March 04, 2016

Tony winner and FROZEN star Idina Menzel is among the talent for this year's Easter Egg Roll, which will take place on Monday, March 28th, on the South Lawn of the White House, it was announced today. To honor the final Easter Egg Roll of the Obama Administration, this year's theme will be 'Let's Ce...


But, Wait! What's On TV Tonight? Sat., Oct. 18th: Vanilla Ice & HARRY POTTER!
by BWW Staff - October 18, 2014

12pm: HARRY POTTER Marathon | ABC Family 6:50: HER | Cinemax 10:00: VANILLA ICE GOES AMISH | DIY Click for more picks!...


Brand New Kids Musical 'POLKADOTS' Comes to Ivoryton Playhouse This April
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2016

POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL will premiere at the Ivoryton Playhouse in April....


Full Cast Announced for BROKEN BISCUITS Premiere Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2016

Today, Paines Plough and Live Theatre have announced full casting for the world premiere of Tom Wells' new coming-of-age comedy Broken Biscuits....


Hart House Theatre Sets 2016-17 Season
by Tyler Peterson - May 03, 2016

Hart House Theatre, the University of Toronto's Performing Arts Leader Since 1919, is proud to announce its 2016/2017 season....


BWW Review: Get Lei'd at PSYCHO BEACH PARTY
by Amanda Finn - February 17, 2016

Psycho Beach Party is a lot like United States of Tara - if Tara included beach babes, surfing, and nods to Joan Crawford. In StageQ's latest production, written by Charles Busch, reality is turned on its head for a group of fun-loving beach bums in a happy-go-lucky 1960's throwback....


Photo Flash: Lea Michele Takes Over SCREAM QUEENS Instagram For Comic-Con
by Sally Henry Fuller - July 12, 2015

Cast member Lea Michele has taken over the SCREAM QUEENS Instagram account to post pics of the event, and we've got them all! Check them out below!...


Pains Plough to Present BROKEN BISCUITS
by Ashlee Latimer - October 18, 2016

Innovative touring company Paines Plough return to the Studio Theatre with Broken Biscuits, an hilarious and heart-warming tale of young friendship, from Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 November....


Gerard Canonico, Brittney Johnson & More to Lead POLKADOTS Industry Readings
by Nora Dominick - August 18, 2015

On August 28th the completely original new show Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical will get it's first private industry readings in NYC. The all-star cast features Gerard Canonico (Spring Awakening) as Sky Square, Brittney Johnson (Beautiful) as Lily Polkadot, Talia Thiesfield (HBO's Veep) as Penelope...


BROKEN BISCUITS Tour Begins Tonight in Newcastle upon Tyne
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016

Paines Plough and Live Theatre present the world premiere of Tom Wells' new coming-of-age comedy Broken Biscuits....


Photo Flash: First Look at POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL at Ivoryton Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2016

POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL debuted its developmental production at the Ivortyon Playhouse, on Monday, April 11th, 2016. Conceived by (composer) Douglas Lyons, POLKADOTS was inspired by the 1957 events of the 'Little Rock Nine' in Arkansas and serves as a colorful musical history lesson for chi...


STAGE TUBE: In the Studio for POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL Album
by Stage Tube - October 17, 2016

On September 16th, 2016 Masterworks Broadway released the World Premiere Recording of the award winning new hit Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical. Written by Douglas Lyons, Melvin Tunstall, III and Greg Borowsky, Polkadots is a new musical inspired by the true events of the Civil Rights pioneers Ruby...


Carnegie Mellon University to Stage Educational Premiere of POLKADOTS
by Tyler Peterson - February 29, 2016

"Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical" will receive its educational premiere presentation at the Philip Chosky Theater in Carnegie Mellon University's Purnell Center for the Arts, March 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Conceived by composer and lyricist Douglas Lyons, "Polkadots" was inspired by the 1957 events of...


Photo Flash: Paramount Theatre's HAIRSPRAY
by Sally Henry Fuller - December 24, 2015

Get set for a high-octane ride with thrilling choreography, rockin' tunes and explosively colorful costumes - plus some really cool hairdos - when the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, presents Hairspray - The Broadway Musical, January 20-February 21, 2016. Check out a first ...


Photo Flash: Stephen Joseph Theatre Presents BROKEN BISCUITS
by Ashlee Latimer - October 10, 2016

The world premiere of a brand new coming-of-age comedy from East Yorkshire writer Tom Wells comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month....


BWW Review: Don't Miss the Dazzling CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at NextStop Theatre Company
by Jeffrey Walker - September 16, 2016

The vibe of the swinging sixties, the cat and mouse intrigue, the jazzy score, the witty lyrics - this is the winning combination NextStop Theatre Company has captured for their new and lively production of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - The Musical. Take the red-eye flight to get your tickets for CATCH ME I...


HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Now Available for Licensing Through Samuel French
by Nicole Rosky - December 10, 2014

Samuel French, the world's premiere theatrical publishing and licensing company, is excited to announce its exclusive representation of worldwide professional and amateur stage performance rights to Heathers The Musical. Direct from its Off-Broadway run, the delightfully dark musical joins the Samue...


Gerard Canonico, Brittney Johnson & More Lead POLKADOTS Reading Today
by Nora Dominick - August 28, 2015

POLKADOTS: The Cool Kids Musical, a new musical celebrating the diversity among children, will have a private industry reading today, August 28th, in New York City. Creator Douglas Lyons (Five Points: An American Musical) is the show's lyricist and co-composed the score alongside Greg Borowsky (Sony...


Mykal Kilgore, Chester Gregory, Amber Iman and More Featured on New R&B Album by Greg Dean
by Louisa Brady - April 30, 2016

Greg Dean co-composer of Polkadots The Cool Kids Musical has released a brand new R&B album titled The GREG DEAN PROJECT. The album is signed to Purpose Records (USA), Dome Records (UK) and Sweet Soul Records (Japan) for global release in 2016. After reaching #1 on the UK Soul Chart for 3 weeks in a...


BWW Review: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL is Another Successful Utah Premiere for Utah Rep
by Tyler Hinton - November 09, 2016

With its production of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL, Utah Repertory Theater Company continues its laudable mission of staging Utah premieres of shows that otherwise might not be seen in the state....


Australian Premiere of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Comes to the Hayes Theatre, July 16
by Christina Mancuso - June 10, 2015

The one and only Trevor Ashley brings the Australian Premiere of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL, a darkly, hilarious comedy to Hayes Theatre Co. from 16 July. HEATHERS THE MUSICAL is based on the 1988 cult film Heathers that starred Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. ...


So Fetch! BWW Readers Want Musical Versions of MEAN GIRLS, THE BREAKFAST CLUB and More High School Classics
by Sally Henry - July 25, 2015

They might not be Orson Welles caliber; you probably won't study many of them in film classes, and they certainly wouldn't receive Oscars, but despite all that, high school-centric movies are still close to our hearts....


Mykal Kilgore, Chester Gregory, Amber Iman and More Featured on New R&B Album by Greg Dean
by Louisa Brady - April 30, 2016

Greg Dean co-composer of Polkadots The Cool Kids Musical has released a brand new R&B album titled The GREG DEAN PROJECT. The album is signed to Purpose Records (USA), Dome Records (UK) and Sweet Soul Records (Japan) for global release in 2016. After reaching #1 on the UK Soul Chart for 3 weeks in a...






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