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In The Pole, after a scandal involving "Saint" Nick rocks the holly jolly foundations of the North Pole, all hell breaks loose as the future of Christmas turns into a twisted power struggle for the Red Suit. As Nick, the 20th to wear the Suit, struggles with the age-old question of naughty vs. nice, his wife Mrs. Claus, aka Gretchen, works to keep the political machine that is toy production afloat. It isn't easy as they juggle the factory elves, including Nick's head elf Matilda and the political activist Helenor, as well as parenting two sons – Nick's mini-me Harry and the crown prince, Jack, who's not only next in line for the Suit, but also looking to rebrand it. Reporting on all the drama in The Pole? Cocoa, host of the North Pole News Network Program, "Morning Cocoa."

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Roslyn Ruff to Star in The Acting Company's X: OR, BETTY SHABAZZ V. THE NATION Off-Br Photo Roslyn Ruff to Star in The Acting Company's X: OR, BETTY SHABAZZ V. THE NATION Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2017

The Acting Company presents their acclaimed production of playwright/poet Marcus Gardley's X: Or, Betty Shabazz v. the Nation in a full Off-Broadway run, January 14-February 18, 2018, at the Theatre at St. Clement's....


Terence Archie, J. Bernard Calloway, Audrey Cardwell and Veronica J. Kuehn to Star in GUYS AND DOLLS at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2017

The Old Globe today announced the full cast for Guys and Dolls, a musical fable of Broadway....


ROAR Comedy Presents Maddy Anholt's HERSELVES Photo ROAR Comedy Presents Maddy Anholt's HERSELVES
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2017

Character comedian Maddy Anholt returns following five-star sell-outs at the Edinburgh Fringe and the Soho Theatre with Herselves; a brand spanking new and hilarious hour that delves into her surreal and sparkly world of character comedy....


Toby Jones, Zoe Wanamaker and Stephen Mangan Star In Revival of Pinter's THE BIRTHDAY Photo Toby Jones, Zoe Wanamaker and Stephen Mangan Star In Revival of Pinter's THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
by Marianka Swain - September 12, 2017

Sonia Friedman Productions is thrilled to announce a new production of Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party which will run at the Harold Pinter Theatre, 60 years since the play's debut, from 9 January to 14 April 2018 with an Opening Night on Thursday 18 January 2018. Tickets go on sale today at midda...


SCHTICK A POLE IN IT: WHITE STRIPES EDITION Opens 10/26 at Drom NYC Photo SCHTICK A POLE IN IT: WHITE STRIPES EDITION Opens 10/26 at Drom NYC
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2018

For over 5 years Schtick A Pole In It has owned the 4th Saturday in the East Village. It's the best and only Comedy and Pole Dancing show in the city....


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by Macon Prickett - April 09, 2018

Redrock Micro in collaboration with Disney|ABC Television and Disney Research today announced DigiBoom – a new gimbal-stabilized camera rig that merges the best of jib, gimbal, Steadicam®, drone and handheld into a single highly mobile platform. DigiBoom is on display beginning today in the Redrock ...


BWW Review: The Cincinnati Ballet's NUTCRACKER with Poodles Too at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - November 25, 2016

As expected this time of year as TV ads, wreaths and shopping center crowds, 'The Nutcracker' has by now gone beyond being merely a beloved holiday tradition to possibly being the country's most performed work of any type - dance, music or theater. Multiple productions of it appear in dozens of citi...


Vince Ebert, German Stand-up Comedian And Physicist, Brings His Debut Show To The Edi Photo Vince Ebert, German Stand-up Comedian And Physicist, Brings His Debut Show To The Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2018

You probably think Germans have no sense of humour. Therefore, a German physicist has to be the least funny person person on this planet. That may be true until you meet Vince Ebert. Some say, next to Angela Merkel, he is the other German physicist who works in the comedy business....


International Pole Dance Organizations Launch Change.Org Petition Photo International Pole Dance Organizations Launch Change.Org Petition
by Julie Musbach - July 26, 2019

United Pole Artists, Pole Dance Nation and thousands of professional and amateur pole dance athletes, dancers and fitness enthusiasts have united in an effort to bring Instagram to task with claims of sexism and discrimination attributed to the social media platform....


BWW Review: ROCK OF AGES Rocks The Palace
by Lynn Beaver - July 10, 2017

The Georgetown Palace Theatre has long been known as a place to see classic musical theatre sprinkled with a few Disney shows over the years, but with ROCK OF AGES they venture into the modern adult musical world and the result is not only brilliant, it's hilarious and hugely entertaining....


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by A.A. Cristi - October 16, 2017

In celebration of National Boss's Day, the hapless assistant of The Gazillionaire of ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace, Wanda Widdles aims to recognize the greatest boss in the world by launching a petition for Clark County to rename a forgotten street in his honor. The campaign, which launched today, will...


BWW Review: Inlet Dance Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio Photo BWW Review: Inlet Dance Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio
by Melia Kraus-har - March 24, 2018

Dee Perry's narration required the dancers to move beyond the rhythm of the music (an original score by Jeremy Allen) in relationship to her voice. Wade took his audience into consideration, intending for the reactions of children to fill quiet places in the score. In this work, everyone participate...


Lyrical, Uplifting HOME by Samm-Art Williams Comes to ICT Photo Lyrical, Uplifting HOME by Samm-Art Williams Comes to ICT
by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2017

There's no place like home at least according to playwright Samm-Art Williams. First produced to great acclaim by the Negro Ensemble Company, Williams' brilliantly inventive and lyrically expressive Home will run at International City Theatre from Oct. 20 through Nov. 5, directed by Gregg T. Danie...


Lineup Announced for the 18th Annual San Francisco Comedy Festival Photo Lineup Announced for the 18th Annual San Francisco Comedy Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 19, 2018

SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host m...


BWW Review: JERUSALEM at Little Theatre, University Of Adelaide Photo BWW Review: JERUSALEM at Little Theatre, University Of Adelaide
by Barry Lenny - August 05, 2019

The Guild can be justly proud of this production...


VIDEO: 'FlyingOver50' Granny Pole Dancer Makeda Smith Continues to Elevate Mature Wom Photo VIDEO: 'FlyingOver50' Granny Pole Dancer Makeda Smith Continues to Elevate Mature Women with New Music Video
by Julie Musbach - June 20, 2018

Grandmother, publicist and pole dancer Makeda Smith, the creator behind the blog-turned-movement, FlyingOver50, has once again teamed withChristina Villegas and Jeff Mercer, the owners of MercVille Productions, to create a mesmerizing pole dance music video. Filmed as part of the production company'...


Review Roundup: What Do Critics Think of P-VALLEY on STARZ, Based on Katori Hall's Pl Photo Review Roundup: What Do Critics Think of P-VALLEY on STARZ, Based on Katori Hall's Play?
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 08, 2020

STARZ is set to premiere P-Valley, the new series based on creator Katori Hall's (The Mountaintop, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) play Pussy Valley....


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by Stephi Wild - June 15, 2018

After 'sealing the deal' with critics and audiences alike during its smash hit West End run, Sam Yates' unmissable production of one of David Mamet's greatest and most lauded plays, Glengarry Glen Ross will embark on a nationwide tour from 14 February 2019 opening at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking...


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by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2018

One evening. Two amazing artists! Jeff Kashiwa is one of the most compelling young saxophonists in contemporary jazz. Having established himself in the 1990's as one of the most diverse saxmen during his decade long tenure with The Rippingtons, Kashiwa's instincts led him to more dynamic endeavors t...


BWW Interview: Zane Philstrom Talks Company XIV's NUTCRACKER ROUGE Photo BWW Interview: Zane Philstrom Talks Company XIV's NUTCRACKER ROUGE
by David Clarke - November 22, 2017

Using Louis XIV era inspired visuals NUTCRACKER ROUGE fuses dance, theater, circus, opera, and burlesque. To get the inside scoop on this year's effervescent and sensual spectacle, we sat down with costume designer Zane Philstrom to chat about the magical and eye-catching garments (or lack thereof) ...


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by A.A. Cristi - July 15, 2019

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival, now in its 41st season, presents Compagnie Herve KOUBI's astonishingly kinetic evening-length signature work, What the Day Owes to the Night, Saturday, July 27. The event, which takes place at the Prospect Park Bandshell (9thSt. & Prospect Park West) is free to the...


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by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2016

TV One redefines the dating and game show genres this January with the debut of THE GAME OF DATING....


Schtick A Pole In It: Pink Floyd Edition Comes to Drom Photo Schtick A Pole In It: Pink Floyd Edition Comes to Drom
by Stephi Wild - November 23, 2019

For 6 1/2 years Schtick A Pole In It has owned the 4th Saturday in the East Village. It's the best and only Comedy and Pole Dancing show in the city....


Schtick A Pole In It Announces its Marilyn Manson Edition Photo Schtick A Pole In It Announces its Marilyn Manson Edition
by Stephi Wild - August 13, 2018

For over 5 years Schtick A Pole In It has owned the 4th Saturday in the East Village. It's the best and only Comedy and Pole Dancing show in the city. Comics and pole dancers alternate the stage to create a unique show that leaves everyone happy. Who doesn't like to laugh? Who doesn't like to see da...


Theater of the Apes Returns With NECROMANCERS OF THE PUBLIC DOMAIN - DENNISON'S CHRIS Photo Theater of the Apes Returns With NECROMANCERS OF THE PUBLIC DOMAIN - DENNISON'S CHRISTMAS BOOK (1921)
by A.A. Cristi - November 12, 2019

Each month, Theater of the Apes plucks a long forgotten volume from the shelves of the New York Society Library to resurrect as Necromancers of the Public Domain, a 1-night-only NYC variety show....






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