Randy Blair

Interview: Lesli Margherita Jumped at the Chance to be Singing in THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
by Gil Kaan - Dec 13, 2023

A new Pasadena Playhouse holiday tradition begins with the premiere of Tony nominee Sam Pinkleton and Randy Blair’s Pasadena Playhouse Holiday Spectacular running December 14th through December 23rd. Sam directs the cast of MaryAnn Hu, Lesli Margherita, George Salazar and Jason Michael Snow. I had the chance to toss a few questions out to Broadway, Los Angeles and London stage veteran, Ms. Lesli Margherita.

Lesli Margheita, George Salazar & More to Star in Pasadena Playhouse HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023

Pasadena Playhouse announces the cast for their Holiday Spectacular, including Broadway stars MaryAnn Hu and Lesli Margheita. Get all the details here.

Tulsa Opera Brings Stephen Sondheim's Classic Musical INTO THE WOODS To The Tulsa Performing Arts Center This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2023

Tickets are on sale now for Tulsa Opera's production of Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical 'Into the Woods' at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Extends Through the Summer at Greenhouse Theater Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022

Here for a good time, and a long time, Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man has announced the production will extend its run at Chicago’s Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue, through July 23, 2022.

Cast Announced for SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Chicago Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2022

Voted Best Comedy for Couples, Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, presented by Matt Murphy and Shawn Nightingale, has announced the cast for its Chicago debut. The show will star Adam Fane as Dan, Emma Jo Boyden as Robyn, and Bradley Allen Meyer as Stefan.

SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Announces Opening In Chicago  
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2021

Voted Best Comedy for Couples, Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man has been sharing its interactive, upbeat brand of comedy with theater audiences all across America for nearly a decade! Becoming Off-Broadway's Longest-Running Comedy in New York and launching a national tour before making its Las Vegas debut, this “uproariously funny” show is finally bringing its 'big laughs and naughty fun' to Chicago at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue, in the heart of Lincoln Park. Previewing April 8th and opening April 21st for a limited engagement, this interactive romantic comedy takes the audience on a hilarious and wild ride where no topic is taboo and the insider 'tips' come straight from the source: a gay man.  

Photo Flash: See Marla Mindelle, Frankie Grande, Constantine Rousouli, Alex Ellis & More in TITANIQUE: THE MAIDEN VOYAGE CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2021

Sunday night’s live TITANIQUE: THE MAIDEN VOYAGE CONCERT is available now on-demand at Stellar for a limited time – purchase tickets by 6pm ET Wednesday, May 5 - for access to view the concert through Wednesday May 5 at 11:59pm ET. 

BWW Interview: Marla Mindelle Talks Getting Into Character to Play Celine Dion & Shares Details About TITANIQUE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2021

From Tony Award-winning producer Eva Price and streaming platform Stellar comes the upcoming event TITANIQUE: THE MAIDEN VOYAGE CONCERT, a musical parody of the larger-than-life film, featuring the iconic song catalog of everyone's favorite French-Canadian diva. 

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: May 1-2- with Andrea McArdle, Telly Leung, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2021

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, May 1-2, 2021.

VIDEO: Check Out the New Trailer for the Céline Dion Musical Comedy TITANIQUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2021

Tony Award-winning producer Eva Price (Jagged Little Pill, Oklahoma!) and streaming platform Stellar have released a new trailer for the upcoming concert event TITANIQUE: THE MAIDEN VOYAGE CONCERT, which goes on sale today to the general public. See an exclusive preview of the concert on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 7:30PM ET.

Frankie J. Grande, John Riddle, Marla Mindelle & More Star in Virtual Premiere of Céline Dion Musical Comedy TITANIQUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2021

Tony Award-winning producer Eva Price and the streaming platform Stellar have announced that Titanique – the new musical send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic, featuring the songs of pop icon Céline Dion – will give global audiences a virtual concert preview of the show before it hits the New York City mainstage.

Emmy Winner Ann Dowd Stars In Podcast Drama MRS. LOWENSTEIN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2021

Emmy Award winner Ann Dowd (The Handmaid's Tale, The Leftovers) stars in the biographical comedy podcast Mrs. Lowenstein, adapted from the one woman play by Broadway actor-writer Randy Blair (Amelie, Gigantic).

Tune in to the Online Listening Party for THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2020

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS will host an online interactive listening party to introduce the two new world premiere albums of The Michael Friedman Collection on Thursday, August 27 at 8:00 PM Eastern.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of August 10
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2020

Need something new to read or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's newly-announced releases include music from Forbidden Broadway, the cast recording for A Killer Party, and more.

Second Installment of 'The Michael Friedman Collection' to Feature Adam Chanler-Berat, Mary Testa and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2020

The second installment of world premiere albums of The Michael Friedman Collection, will be available for streaming and download on Friday, August 14. Two new titles, (I Am) Nobody's Lunch and Paris Commune, follow the first three - The Great Immensity, The Abominables, and This Beautiful City - that were released last year.

Video Flashback: Watch Phillipa Soo in a Scene From the Pre-Broadway Run of AMELIE at the Ahmanson
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2020

Center Theatre Group has released a new video in its Scenes From the Vault series. This time, they're flashing back with a clip of Phillipa Soo in the pre-Broadway run of Amelie at the Ahmanson in 2016!

Casting Announced For Holiday Tour Of Ken Ludwig's TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2019

''Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.a?? So begins the season's most cherished story which has inspired the enchanting children's farce, Ken Ludwig's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. The show has announced casting for a 19-city holiday tour that launches November 26 in Newberry, SC and has tour stops in Denver, Albuquerque, Stamford, and Akron. Tickets and a full tour schedule are available at www.TwasTheNightTour.com.

THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION is Now Available Digitally
by Julie Musbach - Oct 18, 2019

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS have announced that the first three premiere albums of The Michael Friedman Collection, will be available for streaming and download today, Friday, October 18. The Great Immensity, The Abominables, and This Beautiful City are all written (or co-written) and directed by Steve Cosson and feature music and lyrics by Michael Friedman.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND: AN X-RATED MUSICAL FANTASY To Hold Industry Reading Starring Alanna Saunders And Joey Arias
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2019

An industry reading of ALICE IN WONDERLAND: AN X-RATED MUSICAL FANTASY will be held on Thursday, August 15th in New York City. ALICE IN WONDERLAND: AN X-RATED MUSICAL FANTASY is a new musical with Music by Harrison Beck, and Book and Lyrics by Maya Kates and Harrison Beck.

Leslie Kritzer Makes Her Return to Joe's Pub with BURN IT TO THE GROUND
by Julie Musbach - Sep 10, 2018

The fiercely funny Leslie Kritzer brings her wild, wacky world back to Joe's Pub September 17 at 7pm and 9:30pm in her new show Burn It To The Ground.