Review: HAIRSPRAY Revivals in São Paulo with a Beautiful Message of Acceptance
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 15, 2024
A girl achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore — and works to integrate the show — in this musical version of the John Waters film. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation promoting inclusion of everyone in the city.
Interview: Craig Smith of THE FULL MONTY at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 22, 2024
The Full Monty, adapted from the 1997 British film, features a score by David Yazbek and book by Terrence McNally. The show introduces the audience to six unemployed steelworkers who come up with a seemingly crazy way to raise some money—performing a Chippendales-style act. The Full Monty, which first opened on Broadway in 2000, follows these characters and their families as they work to overcome both external and internal struggles. Actor Craig Smith takes the stage as Jerry in The Full Monty at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre.
Interview: Meet the New Broadway Baby of RuPaul's Drag Race- Plasma
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 23, 2024
The hills were alive with the sound of rusic last week as RuPaul's Drag Race contestants participated in the most anticipated challenge for all Broadway-lovers, the Rusical. How do you solve a problem like casting a Rusical? Well it isn't so much a problem with a true theatre queen like Plasma to lead the company.
UNWELL Release New Album 'TRIAL & ERROR'
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2023
Detroit rock band UNWELL has released their new album 'Trial & Error' and shared the music video for the song 'Leaves.' “Leaves” follows previously released singles “Homegrown,” “Temptations,” “Clueless,” “Epiphany” and “Kinda Sucks!”
Video: Detroit Rockers UNWELL Share 'Homegrown' Video & Announce Tour
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2023
Detroit rockers UNWELL have released a new video for their song 'Homegrown' and announced a tour. The announcement comes on the heels of the band's previously released singles, “Temptations,” “Clueless,” “Epiphany” and “Kinda Sucks!,” which will all appear on the upcoming full-length.
The Friday 5(+1): The Cast and Crew of Street Theatre Company's 2023-24 Season Opener 35MM
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 10, 2023
Street Theatre Company officially opens its 2023-24 season at The Barbershop Theatre with its production of 35MM, opening Friday night and continuing through August 26. Directed by Everett Tarlton, with music direction by Nick Benefield, 34MM features music and lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver, based on and inspired by photographs by Matthew Murphy.