Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Royale Theatre At Planet Royale
by David Bravos - Jul 22, 2024
THE WEDDING SINGER leans into the space it has to make the audience feel like they’re at a wedding as much as they are at a show. Filled with outstanding performances and a catchy 80s soundtrack, THE WEDDING SINGER makes for a perfect night out.
BWW Review: AVENUE Q at Subiaco Arts Centre
by David Bravos - Feb 13, 2022
With Fringe in full swing, Arise Productions threw in a treat with a performance of AVENUE Q. The show, which debuted in 2003, has consistently been praised for its honest approach to the themes it presents, and this production gave time to those themes but also kept the laughs going for an entertaining night out.
Photo Coverage: Inside the Retirement Celebration for Broadway Press Rep Sam Rudy!
by Walter McBride - Jul 18, 2019
Theatrical press rep extraordinaire Sam Rudy recently announced his retirement from the Broadway scene.
Rudy began his Broadway career as a press assistant for the 1979 play Strider. Since then, his Sam Rudy Media Relations has represented thirteen Broadway shows and many more off-Broadway productions, including Avenue Q and Hamilton.
Some of Rudy's Broadway friends got together to toast his retirement and BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the very special event below!
Pontiac Theatre IV Gears Up To Do The Time Warp Again In Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 10, 2018
Pontiac Theatre IV will open its 2018/2019 season on October 26th with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, live on stage! Directed by Steven Cunningham (Clarkston), choreographed by Sharon Heltsley (Waterford), and music directed by Richard Alder (Westland), The Rocky Horror Show plays Fridays and Todays from October 26th to November 10th at 8pm at Pontiac High School.
Pontiac Theatre IV Gears Up To Do The Time Warp Again In Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 26, 2018
Pontiac Theatre IV will open its 2018/2019 season on October 26th with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, live on stage! Directed by Steven Cunningham (Clarkston), choreographed by Sharon Heltsley (Waterford), and music directed by Richard Alder (Westland), The Rocky Horror Show plays Todays and Saturdays from October 26th to November 10th at 8pm at Pontiac High School.
Pontiac Theatre IV Gears Up To Do The Time Warp Again In Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Julie Musbach - Oct 23, 2018
Pontiac Theatre IV will open its 2018/2019 season on October 26th with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, live on stage! Directed by Steven Cunningham (Clarkston), choreographed by Sharon Heltsley (Waterford), and music directed by Richard Alder (Westland), The Rocky Horror Show plays Fridays and Saturdays from October 26th to November 10th at 8pm at Pontiac High School.
OWN Announces Second Season Renewal Of Hit Romantic Drama LOVE IS__
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 31, 2018
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has renewed for a second season its hit romantic drama series “Love Is___” from award-winning producers Mara Brock Akil (“Being Mary Jane,” “The Game,” “Girlfriends”) and Salim Akil (“Black Lightning”). The Akils created and executive produced the series through their company Akil Productions, in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Brock Akil serves as the series' showrunner, as well as director for the pilot and upcoming season finale episode (Tuesday, August 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT).
OWN Announces Premiere Date for New Romantic Drama LOVE IS ____, Debuting Today
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 19, 2018
OWN announced today its new original one-hour romantic drama from award-winning producers Mara Brock Akil ('Being Mary Jane,' 'The Game,' 'Girlfriends') and Salim Akil ('Black Lightning') will premiere today, June 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (after Tyler Perry's 'The Haves and the Have Nots at 9 p.m. ET/PT). Brock Akil serves as showrunner on the series, which she and Akil created and executive produce through their company Akil Productions, in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television.
OWN Announces Premiere Date for New Romantic Drama LOVE IS ____, Debuting 6/19
by Tori Hartshorn - May 8, 2018
OWN announced today its new original one-hour romantic drama from award-winning producers Mara Brock Akil ('Being Mary Jane,' 'The Game,' 'Girlfriends') and Salim Akil ('Black Lightning') will premiere on Tuesday, June 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (after Tyler Perry's 'The Haves and the Have Nots at 9 p.m. ET/PT). Brock Akil serves as showrunner on the series, which she and Akil created and executive produce through their company Akil Productions, in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television.
OWN Announces Premiere Date for New Romantic Drama LOVE IS
by Macon Prickett - May 8, 2018
OWN announced today its new original one-hour romantic drama from award-winning producers Mara Brock Akil (“Being Mary Jane,” “The Game,” “Girlfriends”) and Salim Akil (“Black Lightning”) will premiere on Tuesday, June 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (after Tyler Perry's “The Haves and the Have Nots at 9 p.m. ET/PT). Brock Akil serves as showrunner on the series, which she and Akil created and executive produce through their company Akil Productions, in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television.
Photo Coverage: It Must Be Nice... The HAMILTON Cast Celebrates 11 Tony Wins!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Jun 13, 2016
Could there have been a happier bunch last night than the cast and creative team of HAMILTON? The show took home a whopping eleven Tony Awards, giving the company plenty to celebrate after the festivities concluded at the Beacon Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the show's after party and you can check out some photos from the special night below!
The Vagrancy Hosts Blossoming Staged Readings This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2015
This weekend, August 1st & 2nd, The Vagrancy invites you to staged readings of five brand spanking new plays written by The Vagrancy's diverse and talented Writer's Group. Come be inspired, drink wine, and jump into the process by participating in the invaluable audience talk-balks.
The Vagrancy to Host Blossoming Staged Readings, 8/1-2
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 20, 2015
On August 1st & 2nd, The Vagrancy invites you to staged readings of five brand spanking new plays written by The Vagrancy's diverse and talented Writer's Group. Come be inspired, drink wine, and jump into the process by participating in the invaluable audience talk-balks.
Photo Coverage: After-Party! NeNe Leakes Celebrates CINDERELLA Debut
by Walter McBride - Nov 26, 2014
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA welcomed actress and reality television sensation NeNe Leakes (THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA) to the cast starting November 25, as she stepped into the role of Cinderella's wicked stepmother 'Madame'. CINDERELLA will conclude its triumphant 2-year run on January 3. The show will have played 41 preview and 770 regular performances when it closes. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the star's debut after-party!