David Hernandez

Interview: Aria Proctor on the Winners of the CALIFORNIA YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST at Playwright's Project

Interview with Playwrights Project’s Managing Director, Aria Proctor, about the winner of the California Young Playwrights Contest and what audiences can expect in their public performances in March 2025.

Columbia University's School Of The Arts to Present Reimagined THE THREEPENNY OPERA

Columbia University School of the Arts will present a bold adaptation of THE THREEPENNY OPERA, reimagined by Leah Plante-Wiener with a fresh translation and innovative music, reflecting modern society's complexities. Learn how to purchase tickets.

A Drinking Game NYC Will Perform JURASSIC PARK Next Week

A Drinking Game NYC, the theater troupe renowned for its hilarious and interactive reenactments of iconic films, is gearing up to transport audiences back to the prehistoric era with an electrifying rendition of Steven Spielberg's timeless masterpiece, 'Jurassic Park.'

Imani Russell, Kuhoo Verma, Wren Rivera & More Will Lead Inaugural Prism Festival Of New Queer Musicals

The inaugural PRISM Festival of New Queer Musicals will feature Broadway performers and popstars such as Imani Russell, Kuhoo Verma, and Wren Rivera. The festival runs June 22-29, 2024, at Judson Memorial Church.

Touchstone's Young Playwrights' Festival Celebrates Student Artists for Nineteenth Year

Join the 19th annual celebration of student creativity at TOUCHSTONE THEATRE's Young Playwrights' Festival. Witness the vibrant imagination of young artists as they bring their stories to life on stage.

A DRINKING GAME NYC Celebrates 10 Years Of Staging Iconic Films

A Drinking Game NYC celebrates 10 years staging iconic films like 'The Princess Bride' and 'Mean Girls'. Join them for a special performance of 'Back to the Future' on January 20, 2024, at The Bell House in Brooklyn. Dress up as your favorite character and enjoy a night of comedy, audience participation, and a DJ dance party.

Cinephobia Releasing Joins The Naughty List With 'Making The Yuletide Gay: A Very Special Paul Lynde Christmas' This December

MAKING THE YULETIDE GAY: A VERY SPECIAL PAUL LYNDE CHRISTMAS unites Michael Airington as Paul Lynde, Spencer Day as Tab Hunter, David Hernandez as Sal Mineo, David Maiocco as Liberace, Jack Plotnick as Evie Harris, and Seth Rudetsky, Jackie Beat and Lady Bunny as themselves.

Interview: Jim Verraros on TAKE MY BOW

Jim Verraros is a prominent singer, recognized for his outstanding performance on American Idol Season 1, where he achieved a top ten placement. His recent release, 'Take A Bow,' has been garnering attention in the music scene. Notably, Jim Verraros made American Idol history by being one of the first contestants to openly come out as gay. This courageous step paved the way for many others within the music and entertainment industry to embrace and express their authentic selves.

Review: A CHORUS LINE by Melody Lane Performing Arts Center

What did our critic think of A CHORUS LINE by Melody Lane Performing Arts Center?

THE DASTARDLY THORNES V. THE TOWN OF GOLDHAVEN Opens July 29 At The Brick

THE BRICK presents the world premiere of The Dastardly Thornes v. The Town of Goldhaven, a new musical by Ben Holbrook and Nate Weida. Following a thrilling series of preview performances, the vibrant comedic western is set to open Saturday July 29 at The Brick Theater in Brooklyn, NY.

NAKED BOYS SINGING!'s David Hernandez to Join LIVE WITH RYE & FRIENDS in April

Live with Rye & Friends will be at the iconic, famous, and New York City renown cabaret supper club venue DON’T TELL MAMA NYC on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 7:00pm in The Brick Room.

NAKED BOYS SINGING Casts First 'Body Positive' Naked Boy

Beginning March 18th the long running off-Broadway hit, Naked Boys Singing, will truly be celebrating the male form in all shapes and sizes.  Joining the previously announced David Hernandez (American Idol), is Dom Giovanni (He/Them) making their off-Broadway debut.

American Idol's David Hernandez To Star In NAKED BOYS SINGING Off Broadway!

American Idol's David Hernandez is set to bare all again when he joins the off-Broadway return of the legendary Naked Boys Singing! beginning March 18th. David Hernandez made waves after being eliminated from season 7 of American Idol when his past as a stripper came to light.

UNCSA Receives $2.28M Gift From William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust To Support Posse Arts Scholarships

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has received a pledge of $2.28 million in support from the Chapel Hill-based William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust. The funds will support a massive expansion of the UNCSA Posse Arts Program, an initiative of The Posse Foundation conceived in collaboration with the Miranda Family Fund.

NAKED BOYS SINGING Returns Off-Broadway to the AMT Theater

After a record breaking twenty one year run Off-Broadway, and a recent highly publicized Las Vegas residency, producers Tom D'Angora and Michael D'Angora are bringing Naked Boys Singing back to New York City at the newly renovated AMT Theater.  Proving, once again, that clothes do not make the man, the production will begin performances March 18th and play Saturdays at 6pm.  

SIX, INTO THE WOODS & More Participate in GLAAD's Spirit Day

 Today, GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced participants wearing purple or going purple online for Spirit Day in a united stand against bullying and show of support for LGBTQ youth.

Reciprocity Project Presents AMPLIFYING INDIGENOUS VOICES Showcasing Seven Short Films

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts  has announced the screening of The Reciprocity Project film series Amplifying Indigenous Voices on Sunday, November 13, at 5 p.m. The screening of seven short films will be followed by a talkback presented by contemporary fine art photographer and filmmaker Jeremy Dennis. All proceeds from the screening will go to benefit Ma's House, a nonprofit art space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

Stewart Taylor Drops New Pop Single 'Maybe We Shouldn't Talk'

Pop singer-songwriter Stewart Taylor drops his latest catchy single, 'Maybe We Shouldn't Talk' and it's bound to be the song of the summer! Being a song about breaking ties with an ex-boyfriend, it's perfect for Pride Month, inspiring listeners to prioritize themselves first over messy relationships.

NAKED BOYS SINGING! Celebrates 100 Performances

On Sunday, March 6th the award winning production of Naked Boys Singing!, playing at Las Vegas’s Erotic Heritage Museum, will say goodbye to three of its original cast members while celebrating the show’s 100th performance! Straight from its record breaking 20 year off-Broadway run, the Las Vegas production was initially conceived as a 12 week residency. However, the all-male, all-nude musical revue went on to win the BroadwayWorld.com award for Best Las Vegas Musical, and due to overwhelming demand, extended several times before becoming an open ended run.  

Winners Announced For The BroadwayWorld 2021 Las Vegas Awards

Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.