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Clifford Bell, Cabaret Impresario, Director and Producer, Dies at 68
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

Clifford Bell, renowned Cabaret Impresario, Director and Producer, passed away suddenly today, Sunday, September 22, 2024, 68, of natural causes at 7:13 a.m. at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, with his brother, Bryan Bell, and his longtime friend, Chase Masterson, by his side, publicist Steve Moyer said on behalf of Bell’s family.

Clifford Bell, Beloved Cabaret Director and Producer Passes Away at 67
by Team BWW - Sep 22, 2024

Affectionately known as 'Lawrence of Cabarabia,' Clifford Bell, a leading director and producer in the world of cabaret, concerts, and one-person shows, has passed away. A beloved figure in the entertainment industry for over forty years, Clifford's influence and creativity touched countless lives, both on stage and behind the scenes.

Hollywood Club LA at The Woman's Club of Hollywood Will Present SINGER KATRINA AGUILAR IN CONCERT
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 4, 2024

Join Singer Katrina Aguilar in Concert, a Benefit for Autism Care Today at Hollywood Club LA. The event, hosted by Christopher Tenney, will take place on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in Los Angeles. Get your tickets now!

Students Selected to Star in WE WILL ROCK YOU Concert as Part of Paper Mill Playhouse's Summer Musical Theater Conservatory
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2023

Paper Mill Playhouse has selected students to be a part of its prestigious Summer Musical Theater Conservatory for 2023.

The Les Michaels Memorial Project a Celebration of Life Free Open Mic Comes To Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - Feb 14, 2023

Les Michaels, the late Palm Springs resident and cabaret producer and singer who produced and presented Open Mic Cabaret events at various venues in both in Palm Springs and Los Angeles will be honored on what would have been his 72nd birthday as the Palm Springs Cultural Center presents The Les Michaels Memorial Project, A Celebration of Life Free Open Mic, hosted by Gregg Marx, Daytime Emmy Award Winner for 'As The World Turns,' Leslie Tinnaro, star of CVRep's recent hit show, 'Fun Home' and Clifford Bell,acclaimed Cabaret Producer and Director.

Transforma Theatre to Present LOVE GAMES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2022

​​Transforma Theatre and its award-winning creator, actor and playwright Tjaša Ferme have announced the release of two innovative plays for lovers as e-books and a launch event on Valentine's Day, February 14, at the Revision Lounge and Gallery in New York. Attendees can opt to pay with cryptocurrency via a website, courtesy of Coinbase Commerce.

Echo LABFEST 2022 Readings to Take Place Online
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2022

The Echo Theater Company has moved the previously announced Echo LABFest 2022, readings of seven new plays developed in the company's Playwright's Lab under the leadership of Brian Otaño and Hannah Wolf, online.

Celebration Theatre to Present OUTober, A Coming-Out Theatre Festival Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2021

Celebration Theatre will present OUTober, a weeklong festival of live events to spotlight the coming-out experience across the queer spectrum. The festival takes place October 10 - 16 at The Broadwater complex in Hollywood Theatre Row, as well as free-to-the-public livestreams on YouTube.

BWW Feature: Stephen Mosher's Pandemic Playlist Number Nine - The Stephen Sondheim Birthday Edition
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 22, 2020

For Stephen Sondheim's 90th Birthday Stephen Mosher makes a list of 90 cabaret-themed videos of his songs. It's Epic and it will be a great way to distract yourself during your time at home.

KIDS 'N COMEDY Returns For Fall 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2019

New York City has long been known as a hot bed for comedy. What people might not know if that this opportunity applies to all-ages. That's right, amongst the eclectic and diverse options of experiences available for the developing youth of the tri-state area is stand-up comedy. For their 23rd year, Kids 'N Comedy is proud to return this fall to educate and entertain with their one of a kind stand-up comedy classes and rave reviewed club stand-up shows for teens.

Reading Theater Project Presents Its Fourth Five-Minute Fringe Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2019

The Reading Theater Project, whose mission is to create original theater productions, will produce its fourth Five-Minute Fringe Theater Festival, Feb. 22-24, 2019, at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education's Schumo Theatre, 3000 Penn Ave., West Lawn, Pa.

Pangea Gets NAUGHTY & NICE This December and New Year's Eve
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2018

Rare New Talents And Several Holiday Favorites Make Pangea Naughty And Nice In December

World Premiere Of KEEPING UP WITH THE PROZOROVS Comes to Hollywood Fringe 2018
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2018

What would happen if Chekhov's Three Sisters made it to Moscow?...They'd become the Kardashians. Classic realism meets reality television in the World Premiere production of dark comedy Keeping Up With The Prozorovs by Lucy Gillespie.

World Premiere Of KEEPING UP WITH THE PROZOROVS Comes to Hollywood Fringe 2018
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2018

What would happen if Chekhov's Three Sisters made it to Moscow?...They'd become the Kardashians. Classic realism meets reality television in the World Premiere production of dark comedy Keeping Up With The Prozorovs by Lucy Gillespie.

World Premiere Of KEEPING UP WITH THE PROZOROVS Comes to Hollywood Fringe 2018
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2018

What would happen if Chekhov's Three Sisters made it to Moscow?...They'd become the Kardashians. Classic realism meets reality television in the World Premiere production of dark comedy Keeping Up With The Prozorovs by Lucy Gillespie.

Annaleigh Ashford, Mandy Patinkin, Phillipa Soo and More to Appear at Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2018 Gala
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2017

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced that the annual WTF Gala will be held this year at Tao Downtown in New York City (492 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018) on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 6:30 PM.

Cast Announced for CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN LOS ANGELES Actors Fund Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017

The fourth annual CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN LOS ANGELES, Benefit Concert series for The Actors Fund, conceived by David Galligan and presented by Fraser Entertainment Group, takes place October 6th 8th, with two nights at Tom Rolla's Gardenia, plus Sunday evening at the Catalina Jazz Club.

Cast Announced for CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN LOS ANGELES Actors Fund Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017

The fourth annual CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN LOS ANGELES, Benefit Concert series for The Actors Fund, conceived by David Galligan and presented by Fraser Entertainment Group, takes place October 6th 8th, with two nights at Tom Rolla's Gardenia, plus Sunday evening at the Catalina Jazz Club.

Review Roundup: WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED at The Wilma Theatre
by Alan Henry - Sep 19, 2017

WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED made its world premiere on September 16, and will play through September 24 at The Wilma Theatre as part of Opera Philadelphia's O17 Festival, and the critics are weighing in!

WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED to Tackle Racism, Identity and More at Opera Philadelphia This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2017

September marks the launch of O17, the inaugural edition of Opera Philadelphia's game-changing new annual season-opening festival, and We Shall Not Be Moved (Sep 16-24) is one of three world premieres with which the company looks forward to baptizing the festival by fire.