Chris Wells

Video: Watch the Promo for New Season of NAKED AND AFRAID XL Premiering in May
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 12, 2024

Naked and Afraid XL is back! After successfully completing Naked and Afraid’s 21-day challenges, twelve brave survivalists up the ante when, for the first time ever, they attempt a grueling 40 days in the punishing Colombian badlands without food, water or clothes in the premiere of Discovery Channel’s NAKED AND AFRAID XL on Sunday, May 12 at 8PM ET/PT. Watch the promo here!

Interview: Laural Meade on MS. TUCKER WILL SEE YOU NOW Celebrating the Life and Bawdy Humor of Sophie Tucker
by Shari Barrett - Sep 20, 2023

In her tribute cabaret/theater act, Ms. Tucker Will See You Now, Los Angeles native Laural Meade shares her admiration of Jazz great Sophie Tucker by performing her rollicking songs, bawdy stories, and dirty jokes at the historic Gardenia Supper Club in Hollywood. It’s your chance to travel back to the glory days when such intimate settings were common place, both during and after Prohibition, where regular folks could hang out with Hollywood greats to enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks, music, and laughter in the presence of The Last of the Red Hot Mamas, a moniker Ms. Tucker earned throughout her lifetime.I spoke with Laural about the creation of her Sophie Tucker tribute show.

Interesting Hobbies Club Share New Single 'One Year Ago Today'
by Michael Major - Mar 1, 2022

Los Angeles-based indie rock band Interesting Hobbies Club excited to release their sophomore album, Spring Cleaning this Friday. In anticipation of Friday's release date, the band is sharing 'One Year Ago Today,' the album's final pre-release streaming track. The song follows singles 'Wednesday,' 'Man On Top of the Sun' and 'Middle of the 110.'

Livestreaming Game Show DIRECTOR VS DIRECTOR Announces Episode 7 - PUPPET SHOW CHALLENGE!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2021

From the prolific, whimsically surrealist minds at Orphean Circus comes Episode 7 of the live game show competition, Director Vs Director!

Livestreaming Game Show DIRECTOR VS DIRECTOR Announces Episode 6 - The College Edition!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2020

From the prolific, whimsically surrealist minds at Orphean Circus comes Episode 6 of the live streaming game show competition, Director Vs Director! Livestreaming on their Director Vs. Director YouTube Channel and on the Orphean Circus Facebook Page December 13th at 7:30 p.m. EST

Orphean Circus Presents DIRECTOR VS DIRECTOR: A New, Livestreaming, Interactive Game Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2020

From the prolific, whimsically surrealist minds at Orphean Circus comes the all-new live streaming game show competition, Director Vs Director!

SITI Company To Honor Taylor Mac with John Cameron Mitchell, Susan Stroman, Julie White, And More
by Julie Musbach - Oct 23, 2019

On November 21, the award-winning SITI Company will honor Tony-nominee and vanguard artist Taylor Mac, at their annual fall gala, which celebrates SITI's contribution to both the American theatrical landscape and to theatre-making around the world.

The Gershwin Cabaret to Benefit The Secret City
by Julie Musbach - May 6, 2019

Obie-Award winning performance group, The Secret City, announces their annual gala, a Gershwin Cabaret held in the penthouse that formerly belonged to Ira Gershwin, next door to the Penthouse lived in by his brother, George. The Gershwin's shared musical output from the early 20th century shaped the course of American popular music and much of their most celebrated work was created in these apartments.

The Secret City Announces the Return of the Annual Winter Solstice Celebration
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2018

Obie-Award winning performance group, The Secret City, announces their third annual Winter Solstice celebration, Today, December 22nd at 7pm. Special guest performers include Sally Ann Triplett (Sweeney Todd), Elizabeth Marvel (King Lear, House of Cards, Homeland), Leah Coloff (This Tree) and Rhiannon Catalyst (mixed media performance artist). Expect a night of art, music, community, joy and spectacle in the beautiful sanctuary of the historic Judson Memorial Church, in celebration of the darkest night of the year, the 'return' of the light in the night sky and the beginning of winter. Founder Chris Wells will emcee the event.

The Secret City Announces the Return of the Annual Winter Solstice Celebration
by Julie Musbach - Dec 12, 2018

Obie-Award winning performance group, The Secret City, announces their third annual Winter Solstice celebration, Saturday, December 22nd at 7pm. Special guest performers include Sally Ann Triplett (Sweeney Todd), Elizabeth Marvel (King Lear, House of Cards, Homeland), Leah Coloff (This Tree) and Rhiannon Catalyst (mixed media performance artist). Expect a night of art, music, community, joy and spectacle in the beautiful sanctuary of the historic Judson Memorial Church, in celebration of the darkest night of the year, the 'return' of the light in the night sky and the beginning of winter. Founder Chris Wells will emcee the event.

Ford Theatres Presents THE SECRET CITY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2018

The Ford Theatres presents The Secret City, the Obie Award-winning arts organization that presents community celebrations of everyday creative life, on Sunday, October 14 at 12:00pm.

The Secret City Comes to The Ford Theatres, 10/14
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2018

The Ford Theatres presents The Secret City, the Obie Award-winning arts organization that presents community celebrations of everyday creative life, on Sunday, October 14 at 12:00pm.

Ford Theatres Presents THE SECRET CITY
by Julie Musbach - Sep 13, 2018

The Ford Theatres presents The Secret City, the Obie Award-winning arts organization that presents community celebrations of everyday creative life, on Sunday, October 12 at 12:00pm.

The Secret City Presents A Gershwin Cabaret
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2018

Obie-Award winning performance group, The Secret City, announces their annual gala, a Gershwin Cabaret held in the penthouse that formerly belonged to Ira Gershwin, next door to the Penthouse lived in by his brother, George. The Gershwin's shared musical output from the early 20th century shaped the course of American popular music and much of their most celebrated work was created in these apartments.

Amanda Palmer Releases Anti-Trump Video for Cover of Pink Floyd's 'Mother'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 15, 2017

Two years after the birth of her son, Amanda Palmer returns to form with her first high-production video since her Kickstarter-record-smashing album Theatre is Evil was released in 2012. Scripted and conceived by Palmer and independently crowdfunded by her 11,000 subscribers

The Nash Announces July Lineup of Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2017

 The Nash announces its calendar of shows for July.  The live jazz club features a wide array of jazz styles, jam sessions, lectures and matinee shows to appeal to all tastes and ages.

The Secret City to Stage Gershwin Cabaret in Ira's Former Penthouse for Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2017

Obie-Award winning performance group, The Secret City, announces their annual gala. This year's event will be a Gershwin Cabaret held in the penthouse that formerly belonged to Ira Gershwin, next door to the Penthouse lived in by his brother, George. The Gershwin's shared musical output from the early 20th century shaped the course of American popular music and much of their most celebrated work was created in these apartments.

Mandy Gonzalez, Erin Markey, Faith Soloway & Friends and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2017

WOMEN OF LETTERS, SERIOUSLY ENTERTAINING and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2017

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances for the next two weeks, June 7-18, 2017. Scroll down for details!

Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Phoenix You Might Have Missed 6/2 - Urinetown and More!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2017

Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Phoenix You Might Have Missed 6/2 - Urinetown and More!