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Review: BEST KEPT SECRET: TELL EVERYONE at The Second City E.t.c.
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 31, 2024

The Second City’s latest e.t.c. revue BEST KEPT SECRET: TELL EVERYONE wants to remind audiences that life is a cabaret, old chum. While some Second City revue themes hang together better than others, BEST KEPT SECRET slyly pays homage to the classic Kander and Ebb musical CABARET and the general idea of cabaret shows.
Cast Set for The Second City e.t.c.'s 48th Revue
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2024

The Second City has revealed the cast for e.t.c.'s 48th Revue. See who is starring and learn more about the comedic production.
THE BEST OF SECOND CIT Comes to The MAC, February 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2022

It has been said that a shared sense of humor is key to a happy relationship. That is why the McAninch Arts Center believes there is no better way of celebrating Valentine's Day than with “The Best of Second City” Saturday, Feb. 12, at 5 and 8 p.m. Special Valentine's-themed drink specials will be available.
World Premiere Of James A Marzo's SOMETHING WICKED Comes to American Repertory Theater of WNY This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021

American Repertory Theater of WNY will present a World premiere of James A Marzo's 'Something Wicked' from October 28th to November 20th at the Compass Performing Center, 545 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY. Showtimes are Thurs - Friday 7:30 pm, Saturday 5 pm. Pay-what-you-can ticket policy.
BWW Interview: Mark C. Lloyd Speaks With The Cast of SOMETHING WICKED at ART Of WNY
by Mark C. Lloyd - Oct 2, 2021

Mark C. Lloyd recently gave the same three questions to four of the cast members of the upcoming 'Something Wicked' by Playwright James Marzo ART of WNY.
ART/WNY Announces Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2021

Live theater is making a bold return to Western New York stages, and American Rep Theater of WNY is celebrating the Great Restart with a compelling and original 4-show 2021-22 season featuring all WNY playwrights.
New Show MEDIUM FONT To Be Filmed For Online Viewing
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2021

Lucy is a world-famous clairvoyant who has agreed to present her own TED Talk. She walks us through her strange and opaque life in an attempt to convince us that she is not a liar, that the spirit world and her talents do indeed exist.
Navigation Theatre/ART/WNY Presents SOMETHING WICKED
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2020

The American Repertory Theater of WNY will be co-producing with Navigation Theatre Company's in presenting the second showcasing of Western New York playwrights featuring the original work SOMETHING WICKED by James A Marzo.
American Repertory Theater of WNY Presents SOMETHING WICKED
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2020

The American Repertory Theater of WNY will be co-producing with Navigation Theatre Company's in presenting the second showcasing of Western New York playwrights featuring the original work SOMETHING WICKED by James A Marzo. This deliciously fiendish story of the murderous plotting of three brothers and the botched cover-up will be presented at the Compass Performing Arts Center, 545 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY.
The Second City's Black History Month Show Will Return for 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2020

The Second City has announced casting for the return of The Second City's Black History Month. Under the direction of Ali Barthwell, the show features ensemble members Robel Arega, Jillian Ebanks, Leila Gorstein, Collette Gregory, Bill Letz, and Max Thomas. John Love will serve as music director and Sam McNerland will stage manage. The show runs February 4-March 11 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8pm.
Underscore Theatre Company Presents its 6th Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2020

Underscore Theatre Company will present its 6th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond. The 2020 Festival features full productions of eight new musicals, plus two pay-what-you-can staged readings and a showcase of 10-minute musicals. The Festival will be performed simultaneously on two stages from February 3 - 23, 2020 at The Edge Theater: the Broadway (5451 N. Broadway) and the Off Broadway (1133 W. Catalpa Ave.) in Chicago Edgewater neighborhood. Each full production will receive at least five performances during the Festival. Tickets are currently available at www.cmtf.org. The press 'Sneak Preview,' featuring a sampling of songs from the 2020 Festival, is Monday, February 3 at 8 pm.
Rosalind Brown, Michael Michele Lynch and More Announced in Casting of LEAVING THE BLUES at The Flea Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 31, 2019

Casting has been announced for the upcoming New York City premiere of Leaving the Blues, a new play by Jewelle Gomez, directed by Mark Finley. Rosalind Brown (original Broadway productions of Footloose and One Mo' Time) will play the lead role of Alberta Hunter, the great American jazz singer and songwriter. The cast also features Michael Michele Lynch, Joy Suddath, Cooper Sutton, Benjamin Mapp, Ameerah Briggs, Tsebiyah Mishael Derry and Erik Ransom.
Underscore Theatre Company Announces 2019-20 Season
by Julie Musbach - Aug 13, 2019

Underscore Theatre Company announces its full 2019-20 Season, featuring two fully-produced musicals, plus the 6th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL.
The Lyric Stage Company Of Boston & Actors' Shakespeare Project Present TWELFTH NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2019

Twelfth Night is a tale of unrequited love hilarious and heartbreaking. Twins are separated during a shipwreck and are forced to fend for themselves in a strange land. The first twin, Viola, falls in love with Orsino, who dotes on Olivia, who falls for Viola but is idolized by Malvolio. Enter Sebastian, who is the spitting image of his twin sister is it possible for this to all end well? Well, it IS a comedy!
The Second City's The Black History Month Show Announced
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2019

The Second City celebrates Black History Month by bringing you the most iconic sketches created by our African American alumni along with classic archive scenes reimagined with a new comedic spin. The Second City's Black History Month Show features Rich Alfonso, Jillian Ebanks, Jack Brian, Jordan Stafford, Shadee Vossoughi and Kaye Winks.
The Second City's The Black History Month Show Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2019

The Second City celebrates Black History Month by bringing you the most iconic sketches created by our African American alumni along with classic archive scenes reimagined with a new comedic spin. The Second City's Black History Month Show features Rich Alfonso, Jillian Ebanks, Jack Brian, Jordan Stafford, Shadee Vossoughi and Kaye Winks.
BWW Interview: Playwright Jim Marzo
by Mark C. Lloyd - Aug 1, 2018

Jim Marzo is a local playwright who keeps himself busy. He has a few projects coming up and we talked about those events and playwriting.
Christian Coulson of HARRY POTTER Films To Play King Richard II at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 22, 2018

Christian Coulson of HARRY POTTER To Play King Richard II at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
Notebook Written by 17th-Century Shakespeare Scholar Shocks Antiques Roadshow Expert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2017

According to the Telegraph, a 17th-century notebook containing notes from one of the first Shakespeare scholars left experts 'trembling.' The notebook, entitled Shakespeare: Comedies and Tragedies, was discovered among the collection of 18th century antiquarian John Loveday of Caversham by a relative.

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