Willie Dee & NikoFrank Productions Introduce New Podcast, The Cool Kids Table, Celebrating Kindness On Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2019
Maggie Politi & Spiro Marcos, Executive producers and co-founders of NikoFrank Productions are delighted to co-host a brand new podcast, The Cool Kids Table celebrating kindness in the entertainment business. The podcast, produced by Willie Dee (Safe Word) of Loving You Productions, welcomes a new guest each week to talk humbly about the ups and downs of their perspective journey's and offer advice to all the dreamers paving their own road towards success.
Hunton, Adams, Wilford And More To Reunite For 10th Anniversary GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2018
The Band & Stars behind of the cult hit GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN will reunite at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 22nd for one night only at Stage 2 of Rockwood Music Hall! The concert will star Emma Hunton (Spring Awakening), Ashley Kate Adams (La Cage Aux Folles), Ari McKay Wilford (Once), Maggie Politi ("Brain Teasers") & Billy Butler (The Brechtones) who will be stepping back into their roles respectively. They will be joined by Dan Domenech (Smokey Joe's Cafe) and by fellow GBoF alums Marissa Rosen (The Other Josh Cohen), Brittany Mack (Beehive), Darryl Winslow (Avenue Q), Joshua Paul Moore & Hayley Nystrom.
Tony Winner Victoria Clark Joins NikoFrank Productions As Star Director Of LADIES IN ACTION
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2018
Maggie Politi & Spiro Marcos, co-founders of NikoFrank Productions present a female film making initiative, Ladies In Action. It's a series of 5 short films, eclectic in genre, all written by, directed by, and starring women. Tony Award Winner Victoria Clark (Light in the Piazza) will direct the first short film featured in the series.
Broadway Actors Headline Comedic Short MARY'S THE BEST from NikoFrank Productions
by Julie Musbach - Sep 25, 2017
NikoFrank Productions presents an original comedic short 'Mary's The Best' written & created by Maggie Politi (Rachel Dratch's Late Night Snack) & Spiro Marcos (Co-Founder NikoFrank Productions). The writing duo's work has been official selections in the IOWF, LA CineFest, The Audience Awards 2017 Comedy Festival, & their last project, 'Nobirthertal' won the Berlin Flash Film Festival.
NikoFrank Productions Unveils Latest Comedic Sketch
by Julie Musbach - Jul 29, 2017
NikoFrank Productions has released a new original comedic sketch video, 'Elevated Thinking' featuring the single Everybody Steals from the Remember Jones album. The video was written by Maggie Politi (Rachel Dratch's Late Night Snack, Dance Mom's) & Spiro Marcos (Hunting Season) and directed by Maggie Politi. It was shot & edited by Jordan Battiste (The Official Panda Bandit, Pants Velour).
La Mama's Limited Run of Rock Opera BABY FAT: ACT 1 Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2016
La MaMa presents, in association with Columbia Stages, the world premiere advance staging of Baby Fat, Act 1, a Screeching Weasel Rock Opera. Baby Fat: Act I boasts music and lyrics by Ben Weasel of Screeching Weasel ('Cool Kids') and libretto by Ben Weasel (after Victor Hugo and Francesco Maria Piave). Michael Scholar, Jr. (The Black Rider) directs this November Theatre production, scheduled for a strictly limited engagement at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre at 66 East 4th Street, NYC from July 21 - July 23.
La Mama to Present Limited Run of Rock Opera BABY FAT: ACT 1
by Kristen Morale - Jul 16, 2016
La MaMa presents, in association with Columbia Stages, the world premiere advance staging of Baby Fat, Act 1, a Screeching Weasel Rock Opera. Baby Fat: Act I boasts music and lyrics by Ben Weasel of Screeching Weasel ('Cool Kids') and libretto by Ben Weasel (after Victor Hugo and Francesco Maria Piave). Michael Scholar, Jr. (The Black Rider) directs this November Theatre production, scheduled for a strictly limited engagement at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre at 66 East 4th Street, NYC from July 21 - July 23.
La MaMa & Columbia Stages to Present BABY FAT: ACT I
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 8, 2016
La MaMa, presents in association with Columbia Stages the world premiere advance staging of BABY FAT: Act I, a Screeching Weasel Rock Opera. BABY FAT: Act I boasts music and lyrics by Ben Weasel of Screeching Weasel ("Cool Kids") and libretto by Ben Weasel (after Victor Hugo and Francesco Maria Piave). Michael Scholar, Jr. (The Black Rider) directs this November Theatre production, scheduled for a strictly limited engagement at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre at 66 East 4th Street, NYC from July 21 - July 23.
Florida Studio Theatre Extends DANCING IN THE STREET Through 2/14
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 9, 2015
Due to popular demand, Florida Studio Theatre is proud to announce the extension of Dancing in the Street, developed by Richard Hopkins and Jim Prosser with special assistance by Rebecca Hopkins. The show will run through February 14, 2015. Subscriptions for all three Cabaret shows can be purchased for as little as $39 online at FloridaStudioTheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000, or by visiting the Box Office. Single tickets for Dancing in the Street range from $18-39.
Emma Hunton Joins GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN Readings
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 30, 2013
Producer Eric S. Goldman has announced that Emma Hunton (Spring Awakening - Broadway; Rent - Off Broadway; Next to Normal - First National Tour) will be joining Max Von Essen in the two industry readings of Billy Butler's GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, on Monday, February 4th at 6pm & Tuesday, February 5th at 11am at the 45th Street Theatre, in preparation for a future Off-Broadway run. The readings are produced in association with aka Studio Productions, Louis Hobson and Seattle's Balagan Theatre. The production is directed by award winning director Rachel Klein. Aaron Grant serves as Executive Producer with Kelvin Productions as General Manager.