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Student Blog: Honoring Specificity First
by Student Blogger: Michael Lakind - Mar 18, 2025

Hello y’all! For the next couple of months, I’m shining a light on one of the coolest parts of UC San Diego’s theatre department. Every spring quarter features a culmination of artistry that brings grads and undergrads together from all theatrical disciplines: the Wagner New Play Festival. The engine that revs the festival to life is the cohort of MFA playwrights. Each of them spends fall and winter quarters working on a piece ahead of its world premiere production in the spring. We have five playwrights this year, so this article is the third installment of a five-part series where I’ll be sitting down for a conversation with each of them. I hope reading these will be half as much fun as I had putting this together.

Feeling Gifty? Selections Sure to Please Food Lovers
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 22, 2024

Make the upcoming holiday season delicious with gifts that will please everyone on your list.

FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS All Around NYC
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 18, 2024

Are you looking for a restaurant that is family friendly and sure to please?  With the holidays coming and frequent visits to the city, it's nice to know about different spots that offer a variety of cuisines and price points.  Check out this selection and make some meal plans!

Absolut Partners with WICKED for 'Straight from Oz' Cocktail Kit
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 8, 2024

The “WICKED Cocktails Straight from Oz” cocktail kit includes recipes for the Absolut Kahlúa x Ozspresso Martini, Absolut x Ozmopolitan, Malibu x Popular Pink Punch, Skrewball x Thrillifying Nutty Elixir, as well as Absolut x Wickedly Dirty Martini.

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK 2024-Where to Dine?
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 4, 2024

New York Fashion Week is here from September 6th through September . While you're planning to engage with top styles, you will also be wanting to plan drinks, meals and get-togethers. Check out some of our choices that are located all around the city and enjoy!

ITALICUS & Savoia Take over Eataly NYC at SERRA by BIRRERIA Rooftop
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 29, 2024

This summer, anyone can stop by at Eataly NYC SERRA by BIRRERIA to enjoy their new “Choose Your Italian Summer Adventure” program, where local bartenders from various bars, countries and cultures will interpret and put their own spin on the Italian aperitivo concept.

Cast Set for YES! THE MUSICAL World Premiere in Nashville
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2024

The cast has been revealed for 'Yes! The Musical' in Nashville. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

ANCIENT OLIVE TREES for Gifting and Serving
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 9, 2023

Much like the holiday season, Ancient Olive Trees, based in Marin County, California harbors connections, fosters relationships, and enhances joyous moments with their line of fine olive oils.

Master Mixologist: Jeremy Le Blanche of BLU ON THE HUDSON in Weehawken, NJ
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 4, 2023

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Jeremy LeBlanche about his career and Blu on the Hudson for our “Master Mixologist” feature.

J. Harrison Ghee, Steven Pasquale Will Lead Industry Reading of MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL the 1994 iconic blockbuster book by John Berendt, which still holds a New York Times bestseller list record, is being developed into a new musical and will have an invitation only  industry reading on August 3rd and 4th, 2023 in New York City. Learn more about the musical, and find out who is starring in the reading, here!

Britton and the Sting, John Cameron Mitchell & Amber Martin and More Set for Spiegeltent 2023 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023

The Fisher Center at Bard, currently celebrating its 20th Anniversary Season: Breaking Ground, announced Spiegeltent programming for Bard SummerScape 2023.

Dorinda Medley to Join WAIT WAIT... DON'T TELL ME! as Special Guest in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2023

Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced that The Real Housewives of New York City’s Dorinda Medley will be a Special Guest at NPR’s oddly informative news quiz program Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 8:00 p.m.

THE MIDNIGHT THEATRE FOLLIES Premieres At The Midnight Theatre Friday, April 28
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2023

Inspired by the exquisite state-of-the-art deco Midnight Theatre, and the storied history of NYC cabarets and revues, The Midnight Follies welcomes all (21+) for a night of glamorous burlesque, scintillating circus, laugh out loud comedy, marvelous music, miraculous magic & vaudeville variety.

Dita Von Teese To Bring World's Biggest Burlesque Show GLAMONATRIX To Theaters Across North America In 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2022

Dita Von Teese has announced that she will be bringing the world's biggest burlesque show, 'Glamontrix' to North America next year. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-date tour kicks off on January 7th, 2023, in Seattle, WA at the Paramount Theatre, making stops across North America in San Francisco, New Orleans, New York, and more along  with a special performance on Valentine's Day at The Chicago Theatre.

FIRE ISLAND FOLLIES Will Close Tonight in Ocean Beach
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2022

The Fire Island Follies will give a final performance of a barnstorming 10-week season tonight, ahead of Labor Day Weekend celebrations at the Island Mermaid in Ocean Beach.

Wilfredo Will Appear at Coney Island USA Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2022

Burlesque acts, performance artists and sideshow performers are to join the powerhouse musical comedy star Wilfredo next Friday, 19 August at Coney Island USA.

SPEAKEASY to Return to Bond 45 in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2021

Speakeasy - Times Square, an all-in-one immersive mixology experience that combines the worlds of burlesque, cirque, illusionists, and musical theater with a decadent cocktail, dining, and nightclub experience, will return by popular demand after a sold-out summer engagement.

TopCatt Cabaret Debuts At Concourse Dance Bar With Monthly Drag And Burlesque Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2021

Concourse Dance Bar welcomes a brand new monthly variety show that is set to dazzle starting Wednesday, July 28th.

Flossing Delves Into Surveillance Capitalism's Psychological Warfare With 'TRAP' Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jul 21, 2021

'TRAP' is accompanied by a remix from Sam Fogarino, drummer of fellow New Yorkers Interpol, who voraciously strips, rips, and pulls at the original arrangement with the relentless assistance of the Isla Instruments S2400 drum sampler.

NY Burlesque Fest Presents SUMMER SIZZLER, August 21
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2021

The New York Burlesque Festival returns with a Summer Sizzler showcase, Saturday, August 21st at the new City Winery welcoming back the festival to the stage and to rev you up for our fall festivities!