Skokie Theatre Presents HAIR and THE PRINCESS STRIKES BACK This Summer
Skokie Theatre, one of Chicago's respected historic suburban North Shore theaters, is following up its opening weekend of the Broadway classic HAIR with the announcement of two performances of the award-winning one-woman show The Princess Strikes Back on Friday, August 11 and 18.
ZOMBIE GIRL and SWAMP GIRL to Open at B3 Theater
Genocide and ecology. These are the respective topics of ZOMBIE GIRL and SWAMP GIRL by playwright Paco José Madden. Both shows will be produced by Phoenix-based B3 Theater virtually via Zoom from October 22nd-31st.
Space 55 Ensemble Performs RADIO FREE EUROPA
Space55 presents its latest theatrical premiere: a radio play by Ear / The First Annual Bookburner's Convention playwright Ashley Naftule. Loosely inspired by the life and work of legendary radio host Art Bell, Radio Free Europa is Space 55's first-ever foray into doing a completely remote production.
Space 55 Presents A BLOODY MARY CHRISTMAS
For the 10th consecutive year, Space 55 presents 'A Bloody Mary Christmas,' the longest running original holiday production in the Valley of the Sun. To celebrate season 10 of a?oeThe Christmas musical for people who hate Christmas and musicals,a?? Space 55 is reuniting the play's original cast for a special weekend of shows. Bookending the reunion shows are opening and closing weekends featuring an all-new cast.
Lovecraftian Occult Comedy Raises Hairs At Space 55
Space 55 is kicking off their 13th year with a world premiere by the playwright of last season's hit -- Ear. Written by Ashley Naftule, The First Annual Bookburners Convention is a play about bookworms & cosmic horror. Inspired by the playwright's years of working as a used bookseller for Half Price Books and Zia Records, Bookburners started as a workplace comedy before transforming into a darkly comic thriller.
Boston Gay Men's Chorus Coming to Brattleboro, 11/1
To help bring attention to the critical need in the country and New England for specialized mental health care services for the LGBT community, the Brattleboro Retreat is presenting the Boston Gay Men's Chorus Live at the Latchis on Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 pm.
BoCo Alums Nikka Graff Lanzarone and Kendal Hartse to Host BROADWAY SESSIONS, 5/8
BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday, May 8th, Broadway Sessions welcomes the graduating Musical theater class from Boston Conservatory along with special guest BoCo alums and guest hosts Nikka Graff Lanzarone and Kendal Hartse.
BWW Interviews: Kurt Peterson and Victoria Mallory Talk “When Everything Was Possible”
New York's City Center can be a dark and unwelcoming place on a Friday afternoon. The recently restored interior is obscured by shadows and the only light comes from the merciless worklights over the stage which only partially illuminate the two performers beneath them. Yet, even through these shadows, the admirable skills of two Broadway veterans are evident as they recreate their roles in WEST SIDE STORY. Both actors appeared in this musical classic over forty years ago at Lincoln Center.
Photo Coverage: Ian Herman at The Zipper
Ian Herman, an award-winning musical director and Broadway veteran, made his solo debut in 'Alone at Last' on Wednesday, July 30, at 8p.m. at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th St., in New York City. Herman, whose Broadway credits include 'Grease' and 'Swing!,' performed a concert of his original pop, blues, jazz, classical and Latin pieces.