Review: OC Welcomes Weekend Holiday Concerts from Megan Hilty and Linda Eder
In December 2023, the OC welcomed back two powerhouse vocalists who each gave their own respective holiday-themed concerts: Broadway fave Megan Hilty at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa; and recording artist Linda Eder at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. To no one's surprise, both entertained and awed with their spectacular talents.
9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL Comes to The Citadel Theatre This Month
The end of this month will see the opening of 9 To 5: The Musical based on Dolly Parton’s hit movie and title song. Fans of Dolly Parton will rejoice at this stage adaptation of the comedy-musical hit that won her, her first Academy Award in 1980. Over 40 years later, the story remains just as relevant today and the music just as memorable.
BWW Review: 9 TO 5, The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Dolly Parton's iconic song, 9 to 5, is so recognisable from the first few notes so what better way to open her musical comedy stage adaptation. Based on the 1980 film of the same name, 9 to 5 enjoyed a successful - whilst short-lived a?' run on Broadway in 2009, following its try-out season in Los Angeles. It received a record number of Drama Desk nominations and although the critics gave it a lukewarm reception, the audiences adored the show.
Ryan Landry's 5 TO 9 Returns to Boston for Limited Engagement & Breaking News from the Front
It's official! Ryan Landry's '5 to 9' is a bonafide hit! Between sold out crowds, standing ovations, and battling the 'trump trolls' the Boston debut of '5 to 9' (September 21-24) was an unforgettable weekend. Due to overwhelming demand, Landry and his Gold Dust Orphans will bring the tale of Trump's secretaries and how they get even back for a reprisal run at the Ramrod Center for the Performing Arts at Machine (1254 Boylston Street) for two nights ONLY, Saturday November 4th at 8PM and Sunday, November 5th at 5PM. After a sold out run in Provincetown and a sold out run in Boston, interested parties should act soon to make sure they get tickets!
A Cavalcade of Cutting Edge Comedies Kick-Off July at Ptown's Art House
Within the span of just the first two weeks of July, four cutting edge comedies will open at producer Mark Cortale's renowned Art House in Provincetown, hot on the heels of the just-opened new hit Varla Jean Merman show Bad Heroine. First, Jinkx Monsoon and Peaches Christ bring their smash hit Return to Grey Gardens back to Ptown after a two-year hiatus for a summer long run from July 5 - September 7. Next, Jinkx Monsoon debuts her own new show The Ginger Snapped with cohort Major Scales at the piano, from July 8 through September 10. The next evening, super-duo Kitten n' Lou make their Art House debut with their new comedy "Holier Than Thou" - fresh from a critically-acclaimed, sold out smash run at Fringe World in Australia and Joe's Pub in NYC, from July 9 - 24. Following that, Varla Jean, Ryan Landry & Peaches Christ debut their new comedy 5 to 9 - a hilarious parody of the hit movie 9 to 5, set in our even MORE absurd Oval Office, running from July 14 - September 9. For Tickets and information, visit www.ptownarthouse.com or call 800-838-3006.
Becky Gulsvig & Sally Struthers to Lead Ogunquit Playhouse's THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Running 6/12-7/6
The Ogunquit Playhouse, America's Foremost Summer Theatre, is thrilled to announce the opening of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Thoroughly Modern Millie on stage June 12 to July 6. Becky Gulsvig, plays small-town girl Millie Dillmount, who heads to New York City in 1922 to start a new life in a city filled with intrigue, jazz and a whole new set of rules for love! Her new flapper lifestyle leads to a series of madcap adventures when she checks into a hotel owned by a dragon-lady villainess audiences are sure to love to hate - played by none other than Ogunquit's favorite, Sally Struthers. This musical-comedy, based on the Mary Tyler Moore, Julie Andrews, Carol Channing film, opened on Broadway in 2002 and garnered six Tony Awards including Best Musical. A new glittering set design, along with the Tony Award-winning costumes and show-stopping dance numbers will be featured in the Ogunquit production. Musical theatre has found a new heroine for the ages - Thoroughly Modern Millie!