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THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

The Big Gay Jamboree will play its final performance off-Broadway next month. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets for its final weeks here!

THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE to Take Over Marie's Crisis With MARLA’S CRISIS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

The Big Gay Jamboree is shining a big, gay bat signal for the entire theatre community by hosting, “Marla’s Crisis,” a one-night-only takeover of the famed piano bar, Marie’s Crisis. Learn how to purchase tickets.

SEASON'S GREETINGS: A HOLIDAY CABARET Returns For Fourth Year
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2024

Dayton Live will welcome SEASON'S GREETINGS: A HOLIDAY CABARET back to the PNC Arts Annex for five performances, December 4 – 7. Presented and produced by Dayton Live, this unique 6-person holiday cabaret is now in its fourth season.

Marla Mindelle 'Apologizes' For REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DUBAI Cancellation After BIG GAY JAMBOREE Song
by Michael Major - Nov 8, 2024

Marla Mindelle has released a video on The Real Housewives of Dubai's cancelation after a song in The Big Gay Jamboree poked fun at it. The musical shows Stacey (Midelle) wanting to star on Bravo. A song, 'Real Housewife,' joked about RHODubai.

Photos: Andy Cohen Visits THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

The Big Gay Jamboree's Stacy, played by Marla Mindelle, reached a milestone in her quest to become a Real Housewife when Bravo personality and Real Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen visited The Big Gay Jamboree this week. Check out photos from the visit below!

THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Extended Off-Broadway Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

Off-Broadway musical The Big Gay Jamboree has extended by popular demand. The production is directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher, with a book by Mindelle and Jonathan Parks-Ramage, and music & lyrics by Mindelle and Philip Drennen. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 8, 2024
by - Oct 8, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review Roundup: THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Opens Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 7, 2024

The Big Gay Jamboree has officially arrived off-Broadway! The new musical is directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher, with a book by Marla Mindelle and Jonathan Parks-Ramage, and music & lyrics by Mindelle and Philip Drennen. The critics have spoken and you can check out what they are saying about the new show in all of the reviews here!

Marla Mindelle Returns to THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Tonight Following Illness
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 4, 2024

After missing performances this week due to illness, Marla Mindelle returns to the off-Broadway hit comedy, The Big Gay Jamboree tonight, Friday, October 4.

Photos: THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Celebrates Ga(y)la Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2024

Just yesterday, The Big Gay Jamboree held its Ga(y)la Performance, celebrating the hard work from the cast and creative team behind the brand-new musical, now playing at the Orpheum Theatre. Check out photos from inside the special night.

Video: Alex Moffat Talks Starring in THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Off-Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024

Alex Moffat, star of the new off-Broadway musical The Big Gay Jamboree, visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss his experience with the new production. Watch the interview now!

THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Postpones Opening Night Due to Illness in the Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024

Due to illness, the star and co-creator of The Big Gay Jamboree, Marla Mindelle, will not be performing tonight. Learn more about the new opening night for The Big Gay Jamboree Off-Broadway and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2024

Get a first look at photos of Marla Mindelle’s The Big Gay Jamboree. The Big Gay Jamboree centers on Stacey, who after blacking out from 18 Jägerbombs, wakes up hungover in the most terrifying place of all: an Off-Broadway musical. Learn more!

Video: THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Press Preview
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2024

Performances begin this week for Marla Mindelle's brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree. Get a first look at footage from the show's press preview!

Photos: Marla Mindelle & Company Give Sneak Peek of THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 11, 2024

Performances begin later  this week for Marla Mindelle's brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree and the show's cast and creative team recently gave a special sneak peek. Check out photos here!

Photos: The Cast of THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 11, 2024

Performances begin this week for Marla Mindelle's brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree. The show's cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!

Photos: In Rehearsals for Marla Mindelle's THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 3, 2024

Marla Mindelle’s brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree is getting ready for its world premiere! Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals.

THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Will Offer $20 Lottery Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2024

A limited number of $20 tickets will be available via a TodayTix lottery for the first ten performances of Marla Mindelle's brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree.

Alex Moffat, Constantine Rousouli & More Join THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2024

The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere production of Marla Mindelle’s brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: INTO THE WOODS at TheatreLab Dayton
by Brennan Paulin - May 21, 2024

What did our critic think of INTO THE WOODS at TheatreLab Dayton?