Review: Kelly Brandeburg's MY FAVORITE BARBRA at Green Room 42 Is Epic
by Analisa Bell - May 22, 2024
The California-based singer has performed this show for a decade now. It has been seen by over 5,000 audience members across the country – and it’s not hard to see why it’s garnered such a following. This was the first time she’s performed it in New York, and hopefully not the last!
BWW Interview: Kelly Brandeburg Takes Her Hat Off for THE ROOT BEER BANDITS
by Gil Kaan - Sep 29, 2021
The shiny new and improved version of the Garry Marshall-mentored THE ROOT BEER BANDITS re-opens the Garry Marshall Theatre stage on October 2, 2021. As with any Garry Marshall production, re-vamps and rewrites are also welcomed and encouraged. Original creators Joseph Leo Bwarie and Lori Marshall (book and lyrics) and Rachael Lawrence (music) have polished the 2019 production even further for this 2021 show with more songs, more story, and more live music. Had the chance to shoot some questions at Kelly Brandeburg, who’s reprising her role as Copper Penny, on her BANDITS history and her brush with the Smithsonian.
BWW Interview: Joseph Leo Bwarie Celebrates HOLIDAZE & Garry Marshall
by Gil Kaan - Dec 11, 2020
Garry Marshall Theatre and Dark Blue Mondaze presents HOLIDAZE HARMONY, a virtual concert featuring recording artists and Broadway stars Terron Brooks and Kamilah Marshall. HOLIDAZE HARMONY's director/producer Joseph Leo Bwarie shares some backstory in creating HOLIDAZE HARMONY, playing Frankie Valli in JERSEY BOYS, and his journey with Garry Marshall - the man and the theatre.
The Root Beer Bandits Announced At Garry Marshall Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2019
The marshallARTS Family Series presents The Root Beer Bandits - A Rootin' Tootin' Wild West Musicale, at the Garry Marshall Theatre in a new, updated pull-out-all-the-stops version complete with live band, added songs, a revised book, and all-new costumes for its 15th anniversary.
2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards Winners Announced - Nicolas Dromard, Desiree Davar and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 18, 2016
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 San Francisco winners! Transcendence Theatre Company wins big! Highlights include Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar for their performance of 'Superheroes in Love' at Transcendence Theatre, Nicole (Nikki) Chavez for IN THE HEIGHTS, Travis Taylor for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and more! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards Update - Andrew Pryor-Ramirez in Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 18, 2015
Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards Update - INTO THE WOODS Winning Big!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 11, 2015
Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
Nikki Blonsky Set for Broadway Sessions, 1/15
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 11, 2015
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.
Jackson Theatre Presents VIKINGS RAID BROADWAY, 12/27
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 27, 2010
Alumni actors, musicians and other stage professionals of Montgomery High School are bringing Broadway and beyond back to Sonoma County for one special evening benefit performance, 6-9:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 27.