BWW Q&A: Jodi Benson on GYPSY at OFC Creations Theatre Center
by Joshua Wright - Jan 7, 2025
Gypsy continues OFC’s 2024-2025 Broadway In Brighton Series with a focus on bringing beloved shows and stories of heroes of generations to the stage, many that are not typically performed in Rochester. The series also includes Anything Goes and closing out the 2024-2025 season will be the hugely popular Jersey Boys, produced locally for the first time.
Review: MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - Oct 1, 2024
I have reviewed many a show at the Ogunquit Playhouse and they have been consistently great with an occasionally critiqued item or two. As for their current production of the world premiere of My Best Friend's Wedding, the production can only be described as Ogunquit Playhouse at its best.
Video: Idina Menzel and James Marsden Sing Cut Song From ENCHANTED Film
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024
A cut song from the film Enchanted has been released on YouTube. The song, titled 'Enchanted', features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The video, which is a reconstruction of the deleted scene, features both the intro sung by Idina Menzel and James Marsden and a 2006 demo by composer Alan Menken. Check out the video here!
Photos: Lisa Howard Brings Her Holiday Special to 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 20, 2023
Lisa Howard has created something so special for the Holiday Season, that it’s almost impossible to describe. You must go see this unique feast for the eyes and ears and it will truly lift your spirits. Check out the photos here!
Paul Chowdhry Makes Edinburgh Fringe Debut With FAMILY FRIENDLY COMEDIAN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023
Award winning comedian and PudCast host Paul Chowdhry makes his highly anticipated return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - his first full month run in 11 years. This year, Paul will be bringing his hit show ‘Family Friendly Comedian*’, following a nationwide sold-out tour which he later extended due to phenomenal demand.
Patrick Dempsey & Robin Roberts to Appear at The Music Hall to Benefit Dempsey Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023
On Sunday, June 25, actor and Maine native, Patrick Dempsey will appear at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH for an intimate conversation about dreams, courage, loss, resilience, and finding your flow, in conversation with ABC’s Good Morning America host Robin Roberts.
Review: THE PRICE OF POWER at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - Jan 17, 2023
What did our critic think of THE PRICE OF POWER at Abbey Theater Of Dublin? As the director of THE PRICE OF POWER, Abbey Theater of Dublin director Joe Bishara is up against an interesting challenge. How does one present a show about John F. Kennedy, one of the most famous faces in the history of American politics?
Listen: Disney Drops DISENCHANTED Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2022
Available now, the Disenchanted Original Soundtrack digital album features seven all-new original songs written by eight-time Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken and lyrics by three-time Oscar-winning lyricist Stephen Schwartz, whose work on “Enchanted” garnered three Academy Award® nominations and a score by Alan Menken.