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Review: SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN MAWS, Oran Mor, Glasgow

Think you’re having a bad day? Snow White’s is worse. She’s just found out that not only has her dad, the King, remarried – but he’s only gone and died!
Wake Up With BWW 1/28: Jordan Fisher Joins DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More!

Today's top stories: Jordan Fisher joins Dear Evan Hansen tonight, and more!
BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest, Miss Richfield 1981!

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to drag performer and national treasure Russ King (aka Miss Richfield 1981) about the 1972 album 'Free To Be... You And Me.' They also discuss Varla Jean Merman, Divine, Jinkx Monsoon, Marlo Thomas, Alan Alda, Rehoboth Beach, Cherry Grove, The Triad, Vonda Kay Van Dyke, Virginia Christine, Pixie Aventura, and Hedda Lettuce. Miss Richfield talks about performance mishaps, working with an audience, and what it's like returning to Provincetown year after year. In addition to her hilarious and acclaimed shows, Miss Richfield is also known as the TV spokesperson for the travel company Orbitz.
MURRAY HILL: ABOUT TO BREAK Announced at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub at The Public presents the North American premiere of Murray Hill: About To Break, a new comedy and theatrical event, running September 20-22 and 27-29. About To Break is written and performed by Hill and directed and developed with Tony Award-winning lyricist, writer, and director Scott Wittman. Renowned as a comic host around the world, this new show is a departure, putting Hill center stage in the first major dedicated solo show of his long, storied career. Musical direction is by Paul Leschen with original music by Hill with Wittman, Marc Shaiman, Kyle Forrester, Eric Kornfeld, Jesse Elder, and Leschen.
MURRAY HILL: ABOUT TO BREAK Announced at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub at The Public presents the North American premiere of Murray Hill: About To Break, a new comedy and theatrical event, running September 20-22 and 27-29. About To Break is written and performed by Hill and directed and developed with Tony Award-winning lyricist, writer, and director Scott Wittman. Renowned as a comic host around the world, this new show is a departure, putting Hill center stage in the first major dedicated solo show of his long, storied career. Musical direction is by Paul Leschen with original music by Hill with Wittman, Marc Shaiman, Kyle Forrester, Eric Kornfeld, Jesse Elder, and Leschen.
Joe's Pub Will Present MURRAY HILL: ABOUT TO BREAK

Joe's Pub at The Public presents the North American premiere of Murray Hill: About To Break, a new comedy and theatrical event, running September 20-22 and 27-29. About To Break is written and performed by Hill and directed and developed with Tony Award-winning lyricist, writer, and director Scott Wittman. Renowned as a comic host around the world, this new show is a departure, putting Hill center stage in the first major dedicated solo show of his long, storied career. Musical direction is by Paul Leschen with original music by Hill with Wittman, Marc Shaiman, Kyle Forrester, Eric Kornfeld, Jesse Elder, and Leschen.
Compelling Historical Production About The 1968 Democratic Convention, '68 â€" A NEW AMERICAN MUSICAL, Will Debut At 2018 New York Musical Festival

Fifty summers after the volatile, Chicago-hosted 1968 Democratic National Convention, '68 - a new American musical, will debut in July 2018 as an invited production of the highly acclaimed New York Musical Festival (NYMF). Told through unexpectedly moving tales about characters whose lives were impacted by intensely turbulent times, the compelling new work uses passion, humor, insight and highly memorable musicality and performances to haunt and inspire audiences of baby boomers and new generations by sharing lessons learned.
Los Angeles LGBT Center Announces DRAGTASTIC NYC

Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center and StandOut Productions have announced a special, one night only event - the world premiere screening and DVD release party for the comedy film DRAGTASTIC NYC, produced and directed by Andrea Meyerson as part of her One Night Standup series
CABARET CARES Kicks Off Season 12 at the Metropolitan Room

The Award Winning Cabaret Series will kick off it's official 12th season on September 24th Joseph's Actual Bday!. The series which has raised over $186,000 for Help Is On The Way Today, a non for profit organization that helps and assists children living with HIV and AIDS in New York City.
THE PERKS OF BEING A SNOWFLAKE: SONGS BY BILLY RECCE at the Metropolitan Room

THE METROPOLITAN ROOM, the Internationally Acclaimed Jazz Cabaret, presents The Perks of Being A Snowflake: Songs by Billy Recce on September 15th at 9:30, featuring Recce, a cast of some of New York's finest and funniest talents and a collection of startlingly relevant satire tunes.
Political Parody With The Riccardis

Combining comedy cabaret with progressive political parody, Sandy and Richard Riccardi have over 15 million views on social media and will be performing at the beautiful Metropolitan Room on August 9th at 7:00PM. Doors open at 6:15. Get your tickets now!
Doris Dear to Host FREE TO BE ME Pride Kickoff Benefit for HRC and LGBT Center

Joseph Macchia presents Free To Be Me A Kick Off To Pride! June is Gay Pride Month. And What better way then to Kick Off Pride Week with a benefit HRC and The LGBT Center in New York. Free To Be Me will be hosted by the one and only Doris Dear. The evening will feature a lineup of male performers who will sings songs they were told they could never sing because they are men. Well on the 19th we will be singing them.
Liz & Andy Come to The Metropolitan Room

Join International Piano/Vocal Duo Liz & Andy for an evening of Vintage Pop Music, with Special Guests! These Berklee College of Music Alums present an evening of their favorite pop songs, in Jazz/Retro Style! Come and enjoy this Swanky Cabaret venue with delicious cocktails!
Jazz Vixen Dame Madelyn to be Live at Metropolitan Room

Jazz vixen singer, Dame Madelyn, will be performing a very special show at Metropolitan Room on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 9PM.
NY's NEXT TOP DRAG QUEEN Back for 5th Season at Metropolitan Room

Now back for it's Fifth Season NYNTDQ the LIVE SINGING DRAG Contest  brings you a dozen fabulous Queens all competing for the crown. Back for her fourth season as host is the award winning Holly Dae. Created and produced by Joseph Macchia NYNTDQ features Drag Queens who only sing live. 
Amy Friedl Stoner to Make NYC Debut with Show DREAMCHASER

Amy Friedl Stoner is thrilled to make her NYC debut at The Metropolitan Room with her new show 'Dreamchaser'. 'Dreamchaser' is a look at life -with the love of music leading the way- through the songs of Billy Joel, Cole Porter, Jason Robert Brown and more.
Ron Dabney Brings Personal Showcase OH BROADWAY, MY BROADWAY to The Metropolitan Room

Ron Dabney's new show, OH BROADWAY, MY BROADWAY, focuses on songs from the stage - including jazz interpretations of several classics and a few rare gems as well.
THEATRE ROCK LIVE Returns to NYC

Chronicling the history of rock musicals starting with Hair in 1969, TR honors Pippin, Rocky Horror, The Who's Tommy, Chess, Jesus Christ Superstar, Rent, Godspell, Aida, Wicked, Next To Normal, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Spring Awakening, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages and many many more.
Metropolitan Room Presents SONGS FOR JUSTICE to Benefit ACLU

Presented by The Metropolitan Room and Suzanne Dressler, SONGS FOR JUSTICE will feature the talents of over a dozen performers, all gathering to show their support for The American Civil Liberties Union.

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