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FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG to Play Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, Gerard Alessandrini’s hilarious musical spoof of Broadway’s biggest shows and brightest stars, will make a three-performance stop at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Enters Final Weekend of Performances
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2024

There are only five more performances left to see Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song Off-Broadway at THEATER555. The Tony award-winning musical parody or Broadway shows and stars will be performed Friday, November 1st at 8PM, Saturday, November 2nd at 3PM and 8PM and Sunday, November 3rd at 3PM and will take its final bow on Sunday, November 3rd at 7:30 PM. 

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG to Play Final Performance in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024

Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song will play its final New York performance at Theater555 in November. FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole a Song skewers the latest deluge of Broadway offerings. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Margaret Pine Visits FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Off-Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

The real Margaret Pine whose character is represented in Hell's Kitchen as Alicia Keys piano teacher stopped by 'FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song' at Off-Broadway at Theater 555 to see herself spoofed. 

Photos: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Opens Off-Broadway
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 20, 2024

Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song opened on Thursday, September 19th. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from opening night here!

Review Roundup: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG is making its triumphant Off-Broadway return tonight! Read reviews for the award-winning musical parody of Broadway shows and stars.

Photos: Lorna Luft Stops By FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024

Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song, opens Off-Broadway at THEATER555 welcomed show business legend Lorna Luft. Check out photos from the her visit!

Photos: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Returns Off-Broadway With MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024

Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song, opens Off-Broadway at THEATER555 (555 West 42nd Street) on Thursday, September 19th. Check out photos from the production!

Photos: Christine Ebersole Visits FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Christine Ebersole recently stopped by to check out a preview of the Off-Broadway production of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song. Check out a photo of Ebersole with the cast!

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Begins Previews This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024

Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song, begins previews this Friday. Learn how to purchase tickets.

AJ Holmes, Sasha Hutchings, and More Join FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

The cast has been announced for the Off-Broadway premiere of Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song, which opens on Thursday, September 19th. Learn more about the cast here!

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Comes To Popejoy Hall This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2024

The Tony Award-winning FORBIDDEN BROADWAY arrives at Popejoy Hall Sunday April 7, 2024, at 3:00 pm.

Photos: Brief Cameo Productions Announces Staged Reading Of MASTER CLASS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2024

Brief Cameo Productions’ staged reading of Terrence McNally’s Master Class is scheduled to perform January 12 and 13, 2024 at 7pm, and January 14, 2024 at 5pm. See photos from inside rehearsal.

Brief Cameo Productions to Present Staged Reading Of MASTER CLASS This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023

Brief Cameo Productions presents a staged reading of Terrence McNally's 'Master Class' featuring Angela Iannone as Maria Callas. Get your tickets now!

FORBIDDEN SONDHEIM: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Adds Additional Performance At The New Green Fig Cabaret Theater at the Yotel
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2023

Due to popular demand, Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN SONDHEIM: Merrily We Stole a Song, the latest edition of Gerard Alessandrini's beloved Forbidden Broadway, will add another show on Sunday, November 26th at 7:30 PM at the new Green Fig Cabaret Theater, located in the Yotel  (570 10th Avenue at 42nd Street -adjacent to The Green Room.)

FORBIDDEN SONDHEIM: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023

Gerard, Alessandrini,'s FORBIDDEN SONDHEIM: Merrily We Stole a Song begins performances tomorrow Friday, October 27th at 8PM.

FORBIDDEN SONDHEIM: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG to Open at Green Fig Cabaret Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2023

Get ready for Gerard Alessandrini's latest creation, Forbidden Sondheim: Merrily We Stole A Song, a spoof and tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim. The show starts on October 27th at the new Green Fig Cabaret Theater in the Yotel. Don't miss this hilarious and entertaining production!

THE COLOR PURPLE: THE MUSICAL Begins Performances at Ivoryton Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023

Ivoryton Playhouse presents 'THE COLOR PURPLE: The Musical' in Ivoryton, CT. Based on Alice Walker's novel and the film, this critically acclaimed production is set to captivate audiences for the next three weeks. Get event and ticket information here!

Gerard Alessandrini's Hit New Musical FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION To Play Universal Preservation Hall, October 5
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2023

Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation, Gerard Alessandrini's hilarious musical spoof of Broadway's biggest shows and brightest stars, comes to Universal Preservation Hall on October 5. Don't miss this Tony Award-winning hit!

THE COLOR PURPLE Comes to the Ivoryton Playhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

Ivoryton Playhouse presents the critically acclaimed musical The Color Purple, set to captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling and unforgettable music. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!