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Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Cabaret Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Cabaret Awards; Current Live Standings

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Voting Update

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Broadway's Anne Nathan & Kelvin Moon Loh Join Film Star Patrick McCartney in Nikki MacCallum's DRY RUN Podcast

DRY RUN compares the struggles of marathoning with the challenges of alcohol addiction. MacCallum’s memoir was published by Auctus Publishers in late 2019 and was shortly thereafter featured on CBS. 
The Academy Invites Leslie Odom Jr., Nathan Lane, George C. Wolfe & 392 More to Membership

There are 89 Oscar nominees, including 25 winners, among the invitees.
ACE Eddie Award Winners Announced

The 71st Annual ACE Eddie Awards presented by American Cinema Editors (ACE) today announced winners LIVE during a virtual awards ceremony recognizing outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television and documentaries.
Donnie Kehr to Debut ROCKIN' DUELING PIANOS Show 11/14 at 42West

?Donnie Kehr's Rockin' Dueling Pianos, a high energy, all request, rock 'n roll dueling pianos and sing along experience, will debut at 42West (514 W. 42nd Street) on November 14th at 8:00pm. Kehr will be joined by guest stars from Broadway, film and television, including Brad Alexander, Paul Leschen, and Matthew Friedman who will participate in singing the top requested songs of the evening. Additional performances will take place at 42West on November 21st, December 12th and December 19th.
Generic Theater Presents CARRIE THE MUSICAL, Now thru 11/10

The revised version of the cult musical 'Carrie', which was seen Off-Broadway in 2012, will receive its a new production at the The Generic Theater in downtown Norfolk, VA this fall.
Full Cast Announced for The Generic Theater's Production of CARRIE, 10/18 - 11/10

Complete casting has been announced for the Hampton Roads premiere of "CARRIE The Musical", which will begin performances at The Generic Theater in downtown Norfolk, VA starting October 18.
Photo Flash: BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Celebrates Opening Night at Generic Theater

The rock musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, which was seen on Broadway in 2010, received its Hampton Roads regional debut last night, August 23 at The Generic Theater in Norfolk, VA. Check out photos from the opening night festivities below!
John Mark Bowman Set for Generic Theatre's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, Now thru 9/15

The rock musical BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson will receive its Hampton Roads regional debut in a new immersive production at the The Generic Theater in downtown Norfolk, VA General producer Jeannette Rainey, executive director Philip Odango and artistic directors Matthew Friedman and Jennifer Murphy present the Norfolk run. Performances will begin tonight, August 23 and is currently scheduled to run through September 15.
Generic Theater to Present CARRIE THE MUSICAL, 10/18-11/10

The revised version of the cult musical 'Carrie', which was seen Off-Broadway in 2012, will receive its a new production at the The Generic Theater in downtown Norfolk, VA this fall.
STAGE TUBE: Teaser Trailer for Generic Theater's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON

The rock musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, which was seen on Broadway in 2010, will receive its Hampton Roads regional debut in a new immersive production at the The Generic Theater in downtown Norfolk, VA this fall. Click below to watch a fun teaser trailer for the show!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Generic Theater's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON

The rock musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, which was seen on Broadway in 2010, will receive its Hampton Roads regional debut in a new immersive production at the The Generic Theater in downtown Norfolk, VA this fall. Get a first look at the cast in the photos below!
John Mark Bowman Set for Generic Theatre's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, 8/23-9/15

The rock musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON will receive its Hampton Roads regional debut in a new immersive production at the The Generic Theater in downtown Norfolk, VA General producer Jeannette Rainey, executive director Philip Odango and artistic directors Matthew Friedman and Jennifer Murphy present the Norfolk run. Performances will begin August 23 and is currently scheduled to run through September 15.
Photo Flash: First Look at Generic Theater's CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION

In an artsy small town, an unlikely collection of strangers sign up for Marty's 'Adult Creative Drama' class: a recently divorced carpenter, a high school junior, a former actress, and Marty's husband. 'What happens when you get five ordinary people in an acting class, and none of them knows how to act?' asks artistic director Matthew Friedman. 'You get a surprising mix of comedy, drama, romance, and intrigue-and every bit of it real.' Scroll down for a first look at the Generic Theater's CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION!
MTV's Kevin Allison to Headline 2013 Norfolk Comedy Festival

A summer of comedy comes to Virginia this July with the return of the annual Norfolk Comedy Festival, headlined by renowned comedian Kevin Allison of MTV's “The State”. In its second year, the Norfolk Comedy Festival is a three-day event that showcases regional and national comedic talent, presented by The Generic Theater and nationally-acclaimed group The Pushers.
Generic Theater to Mount BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, 8/23-9/15

The rock musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, which was seen on Broadway in 2010, will receive its Hampton Roads regional debut in a new immersive production at the The Generic Theater in downtown Norfolk, VA this fall.
CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Makes Regional Premiere at The Generic Theater Tonight

In an artsy small town, an unlikely collection of strangers sign up for Marty's 'Adult Creative Drama' class: a recently divorced carpenter, a high school junior, a former actress, and Marty's husband. 'What happens when you get five ordinary people in an acting class, and none of them knows how to act?' asks artistic director Matthew Friedman. 'You get a surprising mix of comedy, drama, romance, and intrigue-and every bit of it real.'

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