Amanda Bynes

Review: HAIRSPRAY Revivals in São Paulo with a Beautiful Message of Acceptance

A girl achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore — and works to integrate the show — in this musical version of the John Waters film. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation promoting inclusion of everyone in the city.

Director Andy Fickman to Helm WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR at Edinburgh Fringe; New Track Released

Andy Fickman directs WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR: A MUSICAL PARODY, debuting at Edinburgh Fringe on August 9th. New track released and tickets now available for the highly anticipated performances.

SHAKESPEARE REIMAGINED: SHE'S THE MAN Comes to the Coolidge Next Week

The plays of Shakespeare have been translated into more than one hundred languages, and his timeless stories have inspired great works in many art forms.Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) and the Coolidge Corner Theatre  take an in-depth look at how some filmmakers have brought Shakespeare's stories to the screen in this popular series. 

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films

Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Lance Bass Joins SCISSORHANDS: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE as Producer; Production Aims for NYC, London, Toronto

SCISSORHANDS: A Musical Tribute opened earlier this month (Dec. 1) and performs through January 14, 2024, at The Bourbon Room. The production has revealed that Lance Bass has joined Scissorhands as a producer, as the production eyes a run in NYC, London, or Toronto. 

Miracle Chance, Ellis Kirk & More to Join HEATHERS at The Other Palace This Month

Heathers the Musical, will be ushering in a new cast from 21st February at The Other Palace, with the show now booking until 3 September 2023.

Broadway Streaming Guide: June 2022 - Where to Watch TREVOR: THE MUSICAL & More New Releases!

This May, Broadway fans can rejoice with new cast recordings, concerts, and television shows to binge. From the new Disney+ filmed capture of Trevor: the Musical to Glee making its return to streaming services, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!

BRILLIANCE, A New Musical Based On Life Of Frances Farmer To Premiere At Players Theatre

Brilliance, a new musical based on the life of actress Frances Farmer, is set to make its New York premiere in an Off-Broadway residency at The Players Theatre (115 Macdougal Street) for a three-week limited engagement. The musical is scheduled to open on Thursday, April 7.

Author Sandra LA Boszko Honored In 2021 Indie Book Awards For Memoir About Social Justice

Sandra LA Boszko is quickly building a name for herself as an author who's edgy and honest. That's why her new book, 'Welcome to California: From LA County Jail to #1 in Sales' was named one of the best indie books of 2021 by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group.

Student Blog: Fighting that Summertime Slump

I'm a musical theatre major, I love the grind. Going from 30 hours (yep) of classes a week to having my calendar completely cleared was a big jump. But I can already feel myself itching to write something new on my to-do list. So instead of sitting around and waiting for fall, here are my suggestions to fight off that Summer Slump.

BWW Review: HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHEREâ€"CVLT STREAMS VISITING MR. GREEN, EXAMINE PSYCHOLOGY, MUSICAL STYLE AND CREATIVITY OF HAMILTON, PROJECT SING OUT!, and more

On Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, CVLT will be streaming the archival video of Visiting Mr. Green for a pay-as-you-can admission. For details and advance reservation, visit https://cvlt.org/events/visiting-mr-green

Guest Blog: Understudy Charlotte Duffy On THE COMEDY ABOUT A BANK ROBBERY

When people think of what an understudy does, I tend to assume they're imagining us sitting in the dressing room, smashing through a Netflix series and a packet of biscuits every evening, patiently waiting to have our turn in the spotlight. But the reality of a Mischief understudy is you're already in the spotlight and the second cover is furiously flicking through the script. Just because you're the second cover, doesn't mean you won't go on. Oh, you will. It's just a case of when.

Nickelodeon Picks Up Additional 13 Episodes of Sketch Comedy Hit ALL THAT

Nickelodeon has picked up an additional 13 episodes of '90s icon All That, bringing its first season total to 26 episodes. Also announced today, is new cast member Aria Brooks from Atlanta, Ga., who is joining the show's talented and diverse cast of comedians. New episodes of All That air on Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

ELECTRICITY's Sparks Fly Again in Palm Springs

ELECTRICITY, the hit LGBT comedy/drama starring stars TERRY RAY ("My Sister is So Gay") & MEL ENGLAND ("Best Day Ever") returns to Palm Springs with upcoming show dates: February 6-8 & 26-28 & April 9-11, 2018.

Meet the Cast of DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 25!

DANCING WITH THE STARS is gearing up to celebrate its 25th season, and the new celebrity cast are sparkling up their wardrobe, breaking in their dancing shoes and readying themselves for their first dance on the ballroom floor, as the season kicks off on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

The Journey of HAIRSPRAY- From Screen to Stage and Back Again!

The first was the 1988 original film, the second was the 2002 Broadway musical, the third was its 2007 film adaptation, and then the 2016 live television production on NBC. As a Welcome to the 60's, let's go back to beginning to learn the history of the property itself.

BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY the Cupcake Way!

On the eve of HAIRSPRAY LIVE!, North Hollywood Arts District's newest theatre exceeds expectations with their production of HAIRSPRAY.

Oxygen Draws Inspiration from Social and Digital Media for New Development Slate

Oxygen Media is growing its development slate with three new projects targeting the social, digital and always online interests of its multicultural millennial audience.

Iridesense Releases New Single 'One Heart' Today for World Peace Day

With the International Day of Peace a.k.a. 'World Peace Day' today, September 21st, Long Island's own Iridesense (who've been together with the same lineup for over 20 years!) is getting ready to release their new single 'One Heart'.

ELECTRICITY Returns to Studio City Tonight

TMD PRODUCTIONS is thrilled to announce a special return engagement of its critically acclaimed premiere production of ELECTRICITY, written by Terry Ray, produced by Michael Darner and directed by Steven Rosenbaum.