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Review: SKIPPY AND BITSY’S ALL-STAR TV CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA at The Bent

It’s all in good (and a little naughty) fun at Skippy and Bitsy’s All-Star Christmas TV Extravaganza on “live television”. This is a tv special you might have run across while surfing cable access tv, or in an SNL Christmas skit from the 1980s where it’s live and it’s a trainwreck, and there ain’t nothing you can do about the disaster happening around you except punt and hope for the best.

Bill Kerlin Steps Down as Managing Director of the Laguna Playhouse

Laguna Playhouse announced that Bill Kerlin will step down from his position as Managing Director of the Laguna Playhouse to focus solely on his work as Managing Director of North Coast Repertory.  

Review: BETTE AND JOAN, Park Theatre

Greta Scacchi and Felicity Dean are gruesomely grotesque but also wonderfully warm as the fading titans of the Golden Age of Hollywood

Laguna Playhouse to Present Three Holiday Shows This Month

Laguna Playhouse is inviting audiences to enjoy the holiday season with three magical holiday shows. Learn more about the shows and how to get tickets here!

Who Gets a Caricature Portrait at Sardi’s?

Every year, select stars are chosen to join the caricature-covered walls of Sardi's. What is the process for who is selected and how does the process go down? We're unpacking how it all works!

Cindy Fee to Perform at Opening Weekend of THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES

Cindy Fee—the voice of The Golden Girls theme song, “Thank You for Being a Friend”—will perform at the opening weekend of The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes at BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre. Patrons attending performances on December 6, 7, and 8 will get the opportunity to see Fee perform the iconic theme song live from the Curran Theatre stage.

Spotlight: FROM MEXICO TO HOLLYWOOD at Walt Disney Concert Hall

An Evening of Film & Music: From Mexico to Hollywood

Interview: Michael Hammond talks adapting BABY JANE for the stage at The Company Theatre

If you’re a fan of the 1962 feature film “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” and eager to learn more about the story that inspired the cult classic, then you may want to head to The Company Theatre in Norwell, now through October 27, for “Baby Jane.”

Hollywood Icon Shirley MacLaine to Release Memoir This Month

On October 22, 2024, Crown will publish THE WALL OF LIFE: Pictures and Stories from This Marvelous Life by Academy Award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Shirley MacLaine.

Video: Chita Rivera Remembers Iconic Disco in STUDIO ONE FOREVER Clip

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip from Studio One Forever, Marc Saltarelli’s award-winning documentary about the iconic gay disco in West Hollywood. Watch the clip now!

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF & More Coming to Axelrod PAC This Fall

Get ready for an exciting lineup of performances this fall at Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel and the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park. From comedy and rock tribute bands to theater and Broadway, we’ve got it all, and you won’t want to miss a second of it! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Chita Rivera's Final Screen Appearance to Stream in October

“Studio One Forever,” Marc Saltarelli’s award-winning documentary about the iconic gay disco in West Hollywood, including the Backlot cabaret room, will start streaming on all platforms beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, same day as the Blu-ray release.

Sally Struthers to Star in RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH at The Laguna Playhouse this December

Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions have announced that Sally Struthers will star as “Madame Gothel” in the world premiere of RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Becky Lythgoe, supervising director is Bonnie Lythgoe, choreography by Becca Sweitzer and musical direction by Andy Street. 

NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL BROADWAY HALLOWEEN EDITION to Play 54 Below Next Month

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Now That's What I Call Broadway: Halloween Edition on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 9:30pm. The performance will be the final show in 54 Below's Now That's What I Call Broadway series.

BETTE & JOAN Comes to the Park Theatre

A rivalry for the ages and one of the most famous celebrity feuds of all time will come to life in Bette & Joan in Park90 this Christmas.

Dorian Harewood to Bring New Stevie Wonder Tribute To 54 Below

54 BELOW will present Dorian Harewood in “A TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER AND HIS CHALLENGE TO AMERICA” this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast Announced for Compulsion Dance and Theater's DIE MOMMIE DIE!

Compulsion Dance and Theater has announced the cast for their production of DIE MOMMIE DIE! by Charles Busch. The cast includes Jolyon Alexander, Cody Dupree, David Janisch, Jovi Olivas, Kylie Young and starring Joey Kirkpatrick as Angela Arden.

Jackie Hoffman & More Join the Cast of WATCHER IN THE WOODS Showcase Production

The complete cast has been revealed for the fully staged showcase production of the new musical in development, WATCHER IN THE WOODS. See who is starring and learn more about the production.

Edinburgh Fringe Transfers to King's Head Theatre and More Shows Set For Autumn 2024

King’s Head Theatre has shared upcoming shows now on sale for the autumn in the 200-seat Main House and the versatile and intimate 50-seat cabaret space @4Below.

Sophia Manicone, Natalie Toro and More Will Star in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Showcase Production

Producers announced a fully staged showcase production of the new musical in development, WATCHER IN THE WOODS, music & orchestrations by Johanna Telander, book & lyrics by Douglas Thompson, music direction by Brian Walters, directed by Chase Kniffen, based on the 1976 novel by Florence Engel Randall.