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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

Des Moines Playhouse Announces 102nd Season Including KINKY BOOTS and More! Photo Des Moines Playhouse Announces 102nd Season Including KINKY BOOTS and More!
by A.A. Cristi - February 24, 2020

The Des Moines Playhouse announced its 102nd year of live theatre at a party Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. The 2020-21 Season includes seven musicals plus drama, comedy, and shows for the entire family. Playhouse season tickets go on sale Mar. 17, 2020, online at dmplayhouse.com and at The Playhouse ticket...


Working Theater Names Tamilla Woodard as Co-Artistic Director Photo Working Theater Names Tamilla Woodard as Co-Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - April 20, 2020

Working Theater has named Tamilla Woodard as its new Co-Artistic Director at the Drama Desk and AUDELCO award-winning off-Broadway company a?" joining veteran Co-Artistic Director, Mark Plesent a?" in advance of the company's 36th season....


Joe's Pub Announces Next Installment of ASSORTED FRUIT Photo Joe's Pub Announces Next Installment of ASSORTED FRUIT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 09, 2022

Joe’s Pub will present the next installment of “Assorted Fruit” with host Justin Elizabeth – the new monthly, queer variety show from the people that brought you The Meeting* – on Sunday, March 13 at 9:30 PM....


Broadway Sessions Celebrates Black Theatre Artists This Week Photo Broadway Sessions Celebrates Black Theatre Artists This Week
by A.A. Cristi - June 03, 2020

Ben Cameron's Broadway Sessions will present a digital Black Lives Matter fundraising concert on June 4th....


BWW Feature: Helen Reddy - The Woman Who Roared Photo BWW Feature: Helen Reddy - The Woman Who Roared
by Stephen Mosher - September 30, 2020

She meant a lot to many. Here's one man's story....


Des Moines Community Playhouse Adds Family Workshops and Additional Drive-In Spaces Photo Des Moines Community Playhouse Adds Family Workshops and Additional Drive-In Spaces
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 06, 2020

The Des Moines Community Playhouse has added family workshops following each performance of Miss Electricity. In response to demand, the theatre has also added parking spots and standby to every performance of Rounding Third, Miss Electricity, and The Roommate....


Virtual Theatre This Weekend: November 14-15- with Lillias White, Laura Benanti and M Photo Virtual Theatre This Weekend: November 14-15- with Lillias White, Laura Benanti and More!
by Nicole Rosky - November 14, 2020

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, November 7-8, 2020....


Leslie Jordan Joins Cast of CALL ME KAT on Fox Photo Leslie Jordan Joins Cast of CALL ME KAT on Fox
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 02, 2020

Leslie Jordan has joined the cast of Call Me Kat as a series regular, according to Deadline. The Fox multi-camera straight-to-series comedy, stars Mayim Bialik, and hails from Bialik, Jim Parsons and Warner Bros. TV. The show also stars Swoosie Kurtz, Kyla Pratt and Cheyenne Jackson....


Dynasty Typewriter Presents Justin Sayre's DROWSENBERG Photo Dynasty Typewriter Presents Justin Sayre's DROWSENBERG
by A.A. Cristi - October 13, 2020

Justin Sayre Presents their New Camp Offering, DROWSENBERG. With Drew Droege, Sam Pancake, Randy Harrison, Jenn Harris, Jeff Hiller, Ryan Garcia, Daniele Gaither, Michael Cyril Creighton, and Angela Cristantelo ...


BWW Review: LONE STAR at Gettysburg Community Theatre Photo BWW Review: LONE STAR at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 22, 2021

Lone Star is a heartfelt exploration of life in a small town, family ties, and our innate need to fit in and to hold onto those identities that we believe define us. Lone Star takes the stage in person and virtually at Gettysburg Community Theatre this weekend only....


The Des Moines Playhouse Announces Summer Tent Theatre Photo The Des Moines Playhouse Announces Summer Tent Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - April 09, 2021

The Playhouse announced a summer Tent Theatre series tonight, Apr. 9, 2021, before the opening of Some Enchanted Evening. Three shows – Godspell, Plaza Suite, and Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical – will be performed in an event pavilion in the theatre's east parking lot in July and August 2021....


Cast Announced for the World Premiere of Atlantic for Kids' HEART STRINGS Photo Cast Announced for the World Premiere of Atlantic for Kids' HEART STRINGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 23, 2022

Atlantic for Kids has announced casting for the world premiere of Hearts Strings, written by Lee Cataluna and directed by Kat Yen. Performances will begin on Saturday, October 1st at Atlantic Theater Company’s Linda Gross Theater....


Alan Cumming, Jennifer Holliday, and More Join Provincetown 2020 Cabaret Series Photo Alan Cumming, Jennifer Holliday, and More Join Provincetown 2020 Cabaret Series
by A.A. Cristi - February 06, 2020

Crown & Anchor Cabaret Series 2020 in Provincetown, MA will return this summer at The Crown & Anchor's Paramount Theatre and Cabaret Room and at Town Hall Auditorium. ...


Sally Mayes, Nicolas King, Shereen Pimentel & More Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Photo Sally Mayes, Nicolas King, Shereen Pimentel & More Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022

Tony nominee Sally Mayes, Bistro winner Nicolas King, Shereen Pimentel, and Bistro winner Amy Jo Jackson (Joe’s Pub) have joined the line-up for the 10th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – at Joe’s Pu...


Sally Mayes, Nicolas King, Shereen Pimentel & More Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Photo Sally Mayes, Nicolas King, Shereen Pimentel & More Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022

Tony nominee Sally Mayes, Bistro winner Nicolas King, Shereen Pimentel, and Bistro winner Amy Jo Jackson (Joe’s Pub) have joined the line-up for the 10th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – at Joe’s Pu...


Singer-Songwriter Dan Miraldi Shares New Single 'Tequila Meets Gin' Photo Singer-Songwriter Dan Miraldi Shares New Single 'Tequila Meets Gin'
by A.A. Cristi - August 24, 2020

Miraldi's new track “Tequila Meets Gin” opens gracefully with a soft, anticipatory drum beat over a reverb-drenched guitar riff. It's the latest song in which the Manhattan-based singer/songwriter has been expanding his sounds from his usual folk tone, and he is confidently showcasing that he is mor...


Underbelly Announce More Shows For Their London Wonderground Festival Photo Underbelly Announce More Shows For Their London Wonderground Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 29, 2021

Learn about the full lineup which includes circus, music, comedy, drag, and more!...


All-New Animated Comedy THE GREAT NORTH To Have Special Preview Sunday, January 3 Photo All-New Animated Comedy THE GREAT NORTH To Have Special Preview Sunday, January 3
by A.A. Cristi - December 22, 2020

FOX is announcing changes to its Sunday, January 3 lineup following the NFL ON FOX Doubleheader – new animated comedy THE GREAT NORTH will now have a special preview at 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT, following the series premiere of CALL ME KAT at 8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT.  The ninth and final season premiere of LAS...


Over 50 New TheaterMakers Added to 5th Annual TheaterMakers Summit Photo Over 50 New TheaterMakers Added to 5th Annual TheaterMakers Summit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 26, 2021

The TheaterMakers Studio will present the fifth annual TheaterMakers Summit, on November 6 and 7, with a special bonus day on November 8. With Broadway reopening, the theme of this year’s event is “Places Please.” The 2021 TheaterMakers Summit will be held virtually for attendees and speakers....


Kali Theatre Presents Autumn Solos By Sharmila Chauhan, Emteaz Hussain, and More Photo Kali Theatre Presents Autumn Solos By Sharmila Chauhan, Emteaz Hussain, and More
by A.A. Cristi - October 30, 2020

From 30 October to 27 November, Kali Theatre continues to release its SOLOS series of lockdown monologues with new online plays by Sharmila Chauhan (The Husbands, Kali/Pentabus), Emteaz Hussain (Sweet Cider, Blood, Tamasha), Alia Bano (Shades, Royal Court - Evening Standard Most Promising Playwright...


Westport Country Playhouse Announces 2021 Woodward Internship Class Photo Westport Country Playhouse Announces 2021 Woodward Internship Class
by A.A. Cristi - June 09, 2021

Westport Country Playhouse announces its 2021 Joanne Woodward Internship class of three theater career aspirants who will enhance their professional skills and gain on-the-job experience working directly with Playhouse senior staff from June through mid-August....


YES AND MURDER Podcast Puts A Hilarious, Theatrical Spin On Murder Mysteries Photo YES AND MURDER Podcast Puts A Hilarious, Theatrical Spin On Murder Mysteries
by Stephi Wild - August 05, 2020

Yes and Murder takes place in world much like our own...if the world revolved around a small theatre called 'Improv Connecticut' (the cool kids call it 'Imp Conn'). ...


Des Moines Playhouse Adds Performance of Live Theatre Drive-In: ROUNDING THIRD Photo Des Moines Playhouse Adds Performance of Live Theatre Drive-In: ROUNDING THIRD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 13, 2020

The Des Moines Playhouse has added a performance of Live Theatre Drive-In: Rounding Third, on Tuesday, July 14, at 7:00 PM. Shows are free - donations are accepted - but reservations are requested due to limited availability. Reservations are available online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling The Pla...


EDINBURGH 2022: Lucy Frederick Guest Blog Photo EDINBURGH 2022: Lucy Frederick Guest Blog
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 21, 2022

Comedian, writer and actor Lucy Frederick blogs for Broadway World about bringing Big Fat Wedding to the Fringe, writing a comedy show with a positive message and how her performances resonate with different audiences....


BWW Review: WHISKY KIDS Serve a Double Shot of Sketch Comedy Hilarity Photo BWW Review: WHISKY KIDS Serve a Double Shot of Sketch Comedy Hilarity
by Luke Elisio - March 22, 2020

Toronto, Theatre, Review, WhiskyKids, SketchComedy, CLAREBLACKWOOD, RYANF.HUGHES...






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