Review: THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP at Diversionary Theatre offers zany and high-camp humor
by E.H. Reiter - December 11, 2022 THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP playing at Diversionary Theatre through December 24th provides a lot of laughter in this zany, fast-paced comedy. A send-up of Victorian Gothic literary tropes, Sci-fi B movies, and more this two-person farce offers queer, high-camp humor making this a great show option for ...
Photos: First Look at CIRCLE JERK at The Connelly Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 15, 2022 Circle Jerk, the Pulitzer Prize Finalist opened Tuesday, June 14, at The Connelly Theatre. Special guests included Julia Fox, Jeremy O. Harris, Ayo Edibiri, Larry Owens and more. Every performance of Circle Jerk is available both in person and live streamed simultaneously. Check out new photos of th...
Bill Army, Arnie Burton, Veanne Cox and More to Star in Benefit Reading of THE WOMAN HATER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2021 RED BULL THEATER today announced that its 2020-21 offerings will continue with a special event benefit reading of Frances Burney’s The Woman Hater, directed by Everett Quinton. The reading will feature Bill Army, Arnie Burton, Veanne Cox, Rebecca S'Manga Frank, Cherie Corinne Rice, Matthew Saldivar...
BWW Review: THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP at Intiman Theatre
by Jay Irwin - February 11, 2022 There’s certainly a lot than can be said for Intiman Theatre’s current production of Charles Ludlam’s “The Mystery of Irma Vep”. It’s a classic bit of camp from a bygone era starring two very funny performers (Jesse Calixto and Helen Roundhill), and directed by Jasmine Joshua, a fantastic performer...
Diversionary Theatre Opens Season With MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET
by Stephi Wild - October 01, 2024 Diversionary Theatre has announced the West Coast premiere of Midnight at The Never Get, with book, lyrics, and music by Mark Sonnenblick, conceived by Sam Bolen, Max Friedman, & Mark Sonnenblick, and directed by Stephen Brotebeck. ...
Cast & Creative Team Set For THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Diversionary Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 27, 2023 Diversionary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its production of The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, directed by Lisa Berger. The Glass Menagerie will run November 30 through December 23 on Diversionary Theatre's mainstage at their home in University Heights. ...
Devon Ross Shares 'Killer' New Single
by Michael Major - December 20, 2023 Devon Ross has shared her single, “Killer.” Featuring a vocal reminiscent of Patti Smith and a thrashing, guitar driven instrumental a-la Television, the track harkens to classic proto-punk recordings. The release comes as Ross prepares for her first concert, opening for The Thurston Moore Group at ...
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards; Chicken Coop Theatre Company's GREY GARDENS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 13, 2021 Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021....
Curio Theatre Company Opens Season with THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP
by Julie Musbach - October 07, 2019 Curio Theatre Company opens its 15th Season with Charles Ludlum's definitive spoof of Gothic melodramas, The Mystery of Irma Vep a?" A Penny Dreadful. This hilarious quick-change extravaganza opens the West Philadelphia professional theatre's 2019-2020 season....
Gulfshore Playhouse Starts Off 2018-19 Season With AN ILIAD
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2018 Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premiere professional regional theater, will kick off the 2018-19 season with 'An Iliad,' by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare, running Oct. 20 through Nov. 4....
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - December 06, 2021 Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021....
BWW Review: 'THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP–A Penny Dreadful' at Orlando Shakes
by McKenzie Lakey - October 19, 2018 Howls of laughter echoed down the halls of Orlando Shakes last weekend as the spooky satire, 'The Mystery of Irma Vep-A Penny Dreadful', opened just in time for the Halloween season. From the title alone, the expectations for a show filled to the brim with satire and comedy are fairly high. (If you'...
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's Tom Stephens Becomes First Actor to Play Harry, Ron & Draco
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 11, 2022 Harry Potter on Broadway's Tom Stephens is officially the first actor to have covered and played the roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Draco Malfoy on stage! ...
NCTC Presents Poignant Historical Drama THE GENTLEMAN CALLER
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2019 In April, New Conservatory Theatre Center is thrilled to present Philip Dawkins' The Gentleman Caller, directed by Arturo Catricala. After incredibly successful productions of The Homosexuals (2014) and Le Switch (2017) playwright Philip Dawkins is rapidly becoming an NCTC favorite....
BWW Review: Costumes, Comedy and Camp Come Together in
THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP at The Repertory Theatre St. Louis
by Rob Levy - February 17, 2020 There is a lot to wig out about with The Rep's production of The Mystery of Irma Vep. A rapid-fire mélange of B-movie insanity and camp hijinks, it is a throwback to a time when bawdy and raucous theater was a rebellious sign of the times....
Join The Co-Artistic Directors Of Playhouse On Park For COFFEE & CONVERSATION
by Stephi Wild - November 16, 2023 Sean Harris and Darlene Zoller, Co-Founders and Co-Artistic Directors of Playhouse Theatre Group, will host COFFEE & CONVERSATION at Playhouse on Park on five upcoming Saturdays from 10:30-11:30am: December 2nd, January 27th, March 16th, June 1st, and July 13th. ...
Arnie Burton Joins the Cast of Douglas Carter Beane's FAIRYCAKES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 01, 2021 Producer Thomas Laub announced today that Arnie Burton has joined the cast of Douglas Carter Beane’s comedy Fairycakes replacing Brooks Ashmanskas who has departed due to a television opportunity. The world premiere is set for this fall at the Greenwich House Theater (27 Barrow Street), home to many...
Diversionary Theatre Announces Special Performances and Show Discussion Lineup For THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP
by Stephi Wild - December 02, 2022 Diversionary Theatre announced the lineup of special performances of The Mystery of Irma Vep and show discussions taking place before and after performances, as well as the pre-show and post-show events taking place in the Clark Cabaret & Bar....
VIDEO: Brad Oscar Sings Election-Themed GUYS & DOLLS Parody, 'Sit Down, You're Blockin' the Vote!'
by Stephi Wild - November 28, 2020 Brad Oscar has taken to YouTube to sing an election-themed parody of the famous Guys & Dolls tune, Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat!...
BWW Review: THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP at The Chicken Coop Theatre Company
by Keith Waits - September 30, 2019 In his curtain speech, Artistic Director of Louisville's newest theatre company and director of this production stated that both the company and The Mystery of Irma Vep were long-held dreams coming true....
THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP Opens Friday At Omaha Community Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2021 The Omaha Community Playhouse production of The Mystery of Irma Vep will open on Friday, October 8th, 2021. ...
Island City Stage Presents A BEHIND THE RED CURTAIN Free Public Forum On January 11
by A.A. Cristi - December 22, 2021 Racism, homophobia and self-hatred seethe through Island City Stage's world premiere of Andrew Kramer's political mystery thriller, Armature, debuting on January 27. Prior to its opening, the award-winning theatre company invites the community to take part in its second Behind the Red Curtain free p...
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Open at Ensemble Theatre Company This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2022 Ensemble Theatre Company will present the second show of its 2022-23 Season, an all-new take on the holiday favorite, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, written by Charles Dickens, adapted by Patrick Barlow (The 39 Steps) and directed by Jamie Torcellini. ...
Theatre Three Announces NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 And More 62nd Season
by A.A. Cristi - September 10, 2024 Theatre Three in Dallas announced its 62nd season featuring 4 musicals and 4 plays, including CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, INTIMATE APPAREL, and XANADU.... |