Barbara Minkus

Musical Theatre Guild Will Stage Broadway Time Capsule: 1996
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2024

For the final fundraising event of the 2023-2024 season, Musical Theatre Guild will look back at 1996 - the year the Guild staged its' very first performances.

Review: 70, GIRLS, 70 at Lonny Chapman Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Nov 26, 2023

70, Girls, 70 is an absolutely delightful gem of a musical from the award-winning Group Repertory Theatre at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood, CA.  Directed with genius comedy by industry legend Bruce Kimmel, this 1970s period show is funny, bright-hearted, poignant, and magnetically uplifting.

Photos: First Look at The Group Rep's 70, GIRLS, 70
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023

Get a first look at The Group Rep's 70, GIRLS, 70.

Interview: Barbara Minkus' 18 MINUTES OF FAME Doesn't End With 70, GIRLS, 70
by Gil Kaan - Oct 28, 2023

The Group Rep inaugurates their 51st anniversary season with Kander & Ebb’s 70, Girls, 70 opening November 10, 2023, at their Lonny Chapman Theatre. Bruce Kimmel directs the cast of Cynthia Bryant, Regan Carrington, Kay Cole, Fay DeWitt, and more. Barbara, who shares the role of Ida with Suzy, sat down to answer a few of my queries.

Photos: HOW TO STEAL AN ELECTION Opens the Musicals in Mufti Series at The York Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 28, 2023

How to Steal an Election: A Dirty Politics Musical, with music and lyrics by Oscar Brand and book by William F. Brown, began performances on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The production will continue for 11 performances only through Sunday, September 3, 2023. Opening Night was held on Sunday evening, August 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Check out opening night photos here!

Alex Joseph Grayson Joins Cast For York Theatre Company's 'Musicals In Mufti' Presentation of HOW TO STEAL AN ELECTION
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023

The York Theatre Company has announced that Alex Joseph Grayson, direct from the Broadway revival of Parade, has joined the cast of *How to Steal an Election: A Dirty Politics Musical,with music and lyrics by Oscar Brand and book by William F. Brown, the first offering of the Fall Musicals in Mufti* series.

Cast & Creative Team Announced For York Theatre Company's Musicals In Mufti Presentation Of HOW TO STEAL AN ELECTION
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2023

The York Theatre Company, has announced the cast and creative team for its first Musicals in Mufti offering of 2023: How to Steal an Election: A Dirty Politics Musical, with music and lyrics by Oscar Brand and book by William F. Brown.

The York Theatre Company to Present the Return of the MUSICALS IN MUFTI Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2023

Discover the magic of The York Theatre Company's Musicals in Mufti series, where celebrated musicals are brought to life in an intimate and stripped-down format. Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies and captivating stories of classic musical theater. Don't miss the highly anticipated return of this acclaimed series.

18 MINUTES OF FAME to Open at Theatre West in December
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2022

Theatre West will present 18 Minutes of Fame: A Musical Journey with Barbara Minkus, a show business memoir with songs, written by Susan Morgenstern and Barbara Minkus. The production, starring Barbara Minkus, is directed by Susan Morgenstern and produced by Matt Aaron Krinsky and Diane Baroni.

Theatre West Announces 2022-2023 Season
by Team BWW - Aug 13, 2022

Theatre West, Hollywood's professional theatre company celebrating its 60th Anniversary year, announces its 2022-2023 season. The new season includes a wide variety of theatrical entertainments, with selections for every age group.

18 MINUTES OF FAME Opens in July at Theatre West
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022

18 Minutes of Fame is subtitled A Musical Journey with Barbara Minkus. You've seen her ---a lot: On stage, on screen and especially on television. Other than the fact that she never became actually famous, she's had what most performers would consider an enviable career. Because she started out as, and remains, an accomplished singer, her show business memoir is a musical one.

SOLOPALOOZA 2.022' Begins May 21 At Theatre West
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2022

Theatre West is presenting ten diverse solo pieces in Solopalooza 2.022. Curated by Dina Morrone, this solo festival is not to be missed, with amazing stories, most based on remarkable real-life experiences, with a few fantastic characters to spice up the mix.

Richard Skipper Celebrates HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GEORGE GERSHWIN with Richard Glazier
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2020

Richard Skipper Celebrates Happy Birthday, George Gershwin with Richard Glazier, Saturday evening, September 26th at 8PM ET/5PM PT. The virtual event will stream LIVE through Richard Skipper Celebrates on Facebook and YouTube. 

Richard Skipper Celebrates Barbara Carole Sickmen Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2020

Richard Skpper celebrates Barbara Carole Sickmen, today, September 21st at 5PM ET/2PM ET, Streaming LIVE through Richard Skipper Celebrates on Facebook and YouTube. 

Richard Skipper Celebrates Jacqueline Susann on her 102nd Birthday With Best selling Author Stephen Rebello
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2020

Richard Skipper Celebrates Jacqueline Susann on Thursday afternoon August 20, 2 PM ET/11 AM PT, streaming LIVE.

Richard Skipper Celebrates Barbara Minkus Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2020

Richard Skipper Celebrates Barbara Minkus tonight, Tuesday evening August 18, 7 PM ET/4PM PT, streaming LIVE.

Alice Ripley and Debra Walton Join MOMENT MATINEE PRESENTS SONGS OF THE DECADE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2020

Michael Lavine is presenting a special Webinar Zoominar benefit series: MOMENT MATINEE PRESENTS SONGS OF THE DECADE. The final of the three decades THE FABULOUS FORTIES will be tomorrow Thursday, July 30th at 3:30 pm ET with live performances from Broadway and Cabaret acclaimed artists as well as some Premiere recordings.

Michael Lavine Will Present 'The Fabulous Forties' as Part of MOMENT MATINEE PRESENTS SONGS OF THE DECADE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2020

Michael Lavine (Broadway vocal coach, performer music director, and sheet music guru) is presenting a special Webinar Zoominar benefit series: MOMENT MATINEE PRESENTS SONGS OF THE DECADE. The final of the three decades THE FABULOUS FORTIES will be this Thursday, July 30th at 3:30 pm ET  with live performances from Broadway and Cabaret acclaimed artists as well as some Premiere recordings.

New and Upcoming Book, Music, and Film Releases For the Week of July 6 - Books on Acting, the Business of Professional Theatre, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2020

Need something new to read, listen to, or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of June 22 - Robbie Rozelle, OUR TABLE With Melissa Errico & Constantine Maroulis, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2020

Need something new to listen to or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases, including Robbie Rozelle's 'Songs From Inside My Locker', Our Table (Melissa Errico, Constantine Maroulis, and more), and many others