BWW Review: Commedia dell'Arte Meets Political Farce at Portland Stage
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - May 2, 2016
Portland Stage closes its season with Dario Fo's 1974 play, They Don't Pay? We Won't Pay!, in the playwright's signature style of provocative socialist politics and broad Commedia dell'Arte farce. Translated from the Italian by Jon Laskin and Michael Aquilante, the Portland production adds an Americanized layer of iconic comedy characters and references to shows such as the Honeymooners. The overall effect alternates between moments of hilarity and wearisome intervals, though one can only admire the virtuoso performances of the entire cast and director Ron Botting's crisp, energetic production.
BWW Reviews: MAMMA MIA! Is Back On The Las Vegas Strip
by Ellen Sterling - May 20, 2014
Mamma Mia! has become a staple of the musical theater stage. It ran at Mandalay Bay from February 2003 to January 2009, racking up more than 2,100 performances making it the longest-running West End show in Las Vegas. It is now the ninth longest-running show on Broadway. It has played around the world to millions of people.
WAKE UP with BWW 5/8/14 - THE FEW, BOOGIE STOMP!, NYC Ballet, MAMMA MIA! & More!
by Jessica Showers - May 8, 2014
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: THE FEW and BOOGIE STOMP! open off-Broadway, and the New York City Ballet is hosting its starry spring 2014 gala with songs from CAROUSEL and more!
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 2nd, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 3, 2014
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Peter' plays Monroe Street, new musicals try out in Wicker Park and Bucktown, 'Evita' lights up Cicero, 'Hot Mikado' jazzes up Rogers Park, The Hypocrites announce a trilogy, three Tony winners start rehearsal here and Las Vegas calls on the Windy City's finest!
Patty LuPone Continues String of Shows at 54 Below this Week; Plus SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED & More
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 22, 2013
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular 'Backstage' with Susie Mosher is the '54 Piano Bar,' a new vocal competition - 'The Callback,' and more:
T. Oliver Reid & More Set for Late Night at 54 Below Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 19, 2013
For those craving a show after the show, stop by 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. Loosen your tie and enjoy as Broadway's superclub expands its late night series. Joining Tuesday nights' popular Backstage with Susie Mosher are late night events featuring bright and upcoming New York talent:
BroadwayWorld.com Cabaret Writer Stephen Hanks Presents 'Stephen's Angels' at Iridium Jazz Club Tonight
by Stephen Hanks - May 14, 2013
Stephen Hanks, BroadwayWorld.com Cabaret columnist and reviewer, has produced and will host Stephen's Angels, a cabaret variety show presented by ScoBar Entertainment and slated for the Iridium Jazz Club tonight, May 14 at 10pm. Stephen's Angels will introduce audiences to six 'smart, sassy, sexy young women, whose singing is sublime.' Five of the six ladies are currently preparing summer or fall cabaret shows for the Metropolitan Room, and one will be launching a CD release show at the Laurie Beechman Theater in June.
BroadwayWorld.com Cabaret Writer Stephen Hanks Presents 'Stephen's Angels' at Iridium Jazz Club, 5/14
by Stephen Hanks - Apr 29, 2013
Stephen Hanks, BroadwayWorld.com Cabaret Columnist has produced and will host Stephen's Angels, a cabaret variety show presented by ScoBar Entertainment and slated for the Iridium Jazz Club on May 14 at 10pm. Stephen's Angels will introduce audiences to six 'smart, sassy, sexy young women, whose singing is sublime.' Five of the six ladies are currently preparing summer or fall cabaret shows for the Metropolitan Room, and one will be launching a CD release show at the Laurie Beechman Theater in June.
OBAMA ON MY MIND Runs 10/15-11/15 At LHPAC In Seattle
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2009
This fall Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (LHPAC) preps their local cast for an all new musical comedy set during an all-too-familiar fast-paced election in the not-so-distant past. From October 15 - November 15, 2009 Seattle audiences can see the U.S. premiere of Obama on My Mind - a humorous look at the whirlwind and wonderful world behind the scenes of an Obama campaign office in small town America.
OBAMA ON MY MIND Runs 10/15-11/15 At LHPAC In Seattle
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2009
This fall Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (LHPAC) preps their local cast for an all new musical comedy set during an all-too-familiar fast-paced election in the not-so-distant past. From October 15 - November 15, 2009 Seattle audiences can see the U.S. premiere of Obama on My Mind - a humorous look at the whirlwind and wonderful world behind the scenes of an Obama campaign office in small town America.
OBAMA ON MY MIND Runs 10/15-11/15 At LHPAC In Seattle
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 10, 2009
This fall Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (LHPAC) preps their local cast for an all new musical comedy set during an all-too-familiar fast-paced election in the not-so-distant past. From October 15 - November 15, 2009 Seattle audiences can see the U.S. premiere of Obama on My Mind - a humorous look at the whirlwind and wonderful world behind the scenes of an Obama campaign office in small town America.
