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[Regional (US)]
5th Avenue Theatre World Premiere, 2017
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[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2006
Violet


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Review: GENE & GILDA-A Humorous and Affecting Story of Legendary Performers at GSP

George Street Playhouse (GSP) is now presenting a two-hander that should be on your December entertainment schedule.  Gene & Gilda tells a captivating story about the relationship of the two celebrated performers, Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner.
Video: Meet the Cast of GENE AND GILDA at George Street Playhouse

Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato, will run at George Street Playhouse in December. Meet the actors playing Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner, Jonathan Randell Silver and Jordan Kai Burnett in the video here!
Initial Cast Set For SCISSORHANDZ at Southwark Playhouse, Elephant

SCISSORHANDZ has found its lead cast! SCISSORHANDZ will open at Southwark Playhouse, Elephant from 23 January 2025. Learn more about the show and the cast here!
GENE & GILDA at George Street Playhouse Will Be Live Streamed

George Street Playhouse has announced that Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato will be available for streaming. The simulcast performances will air this December.
Jordan Kai Burnett and Jonathan Randell Silver Will Reprise Roles in GENE & GILDA at George Street Playhouse

George Street Playhouse has announced the complete cast and creative team for Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato. Gene & Gilda will begin previews on Tuesday December 3 with an opening night set for Friday December 6 for a limited run through December 22, 2024.
Scott Stangland Joins Lauren Molina and Eddie Cooper in THE ROYALE PYRATE

 SHUCKED and ONCE star Scott Stangland will join the cast of the new musical The Royal Pyrate in the role of Black Sam Bellamy, the real life pirate captain of the Whydah, whose shipwreck was discovered off the coast of Cape Cod in 1984.
Kristin Hanggi Will Hold Book Signing For New Book GOD, SEX, MUSICAL THEATRE at the Drama Book Shop

Author and Award-wining Broadway Director Kristin Hanggi will be holding a book signing celebration for the release of their book “God, Sex, Musical Theatre” on Thursday, May 2nd from 7:30-9 PM at the iconic Drama Book Shop in Manhattan.
Cast Set For MTFestUK 2024

This year, the festival will shine the spotlight on eight new musicals from 30 January to 11 February workshopped and presented in ‘sharing' sessions in both The Other Palace Studio and The Turbine Theatre. Learn more about the cast here!
Lance Bass Joins SCISSORHANDS: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE as Producer; Production Aims for NYC, London, Toronto

SCISSORHANDS: A Musical Tribute opened earlier this month (Dec. 1) and performs through January 14, 2024, at The Bourbon Room. The production has revealed that Lance Bass has joined Scissorhands as a producer, as the production eyes a run in NYC, London, or Toronto. 
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Rockland / Westchester Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Rockland / Westchester Awards; SEUSSICAL, POPCORN FALLS, Westchester Sandbox Theater & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; SEUSSICAL, POPCORN FALLS, Westchester Sandbox Theater & More Lead!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of SCISSORHANDS: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE; Plus Extension Announced!

SCISSORHANDS: A Musical Tribute has announced an extension of its limited run at The Bourbon Room, now playing through Sunday, January 14. Check out photos from opening night here!
BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards December 5th Standings; SEUSSICAL Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME A New Play To Have Private Industry Readings In Nyc On December 7 & 8

'NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME' is a new play that will have private industry readings in NYC on December 7 & 8. Find out more about this exciting production.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; RED Leads Best Play!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; SEUSSICAL Leads Best Musical!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Interview: Jordan Kai Burnett Slashing Their Way Through Life & SCISSORHANDS - A MUSICAL TRIBUTE

The smash jukebox tribute Scissorhands - A Musical Tribute returns with an all-new, immersive staging opening December 1, 2023, at The Bourbon Room (with previews starting November 24th). This hilarious parody of the 1990 classic film Edward Scissorhands features their unique take on such pop hits as: What Was I Made For, Dream On, Uninvited, Like a Prayer, I'm Every Woman, Shallow, Shake It Out, and Fast Car. Scissorhands’ playwright Bradley Bredeweg directs the vocally gifted cast of: Jordan Kai Burnett, Emma Hunton, Dionne Gipson, Natalie Masini, Ryan O'Connor, Carly Casey and Alex Ellis; with Carson Higgins, alternating with John Krause. Jordan cut some time out of their busy schedule to answer a few of my queries.
SCISSORHANDS Returns For Holiday Engagement To LA's Bourbon Room, November 24

Executive Producers Bradley Bredeweg and Kelley Parker (Mad World Inventions) today announced the return of the acclaimed, sold-out theatrical event, “SCISSORHANDS: A Musical Tribute” – with an all-new, immersive staging – for a six-week holiday engagement.
Review: GENE AND GILDA at Penguin Rep

What did our critic think of GENE AND GILDA at Penguin Rep?

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