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Photos: Drew Droege's MESSY WHITE GAYS Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

Messy White Gays, the brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, celebrated its opening night at The Duke on 42nd Street, followed by a party at the West Bank Café. See photos here!

Photos: Inside the Tony Awards After Party at the Carlyle
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 19, 2024

BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with photos from inside the exclusive event!

MESSY WHITE GAYS to be Presented 38th Powerhouse Theater Season at Vassar College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024

Messy White Gays, a new play written by Drew Droege and directed by Mike Donahue, will receive a workshop and presentation as part of the 38th Powerhouse Theater Season at Vassar College. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF to Play at Nantucket's White Heron Theatre Beginning This Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023

Call Fosse at the Minskoff, a 90-minute solo play written and performed by Mimi Quillin, and directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Berresse, will play at Nantucket's White Heron Theatre Company.

Mimi Quillin's CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF Directed by Michael Berresse to Premiere at Vassar College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2023

Get ready for the premiere of Mimi Quillin's CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF! Directed by Michael Berresse, this solo play promises to captivate audiences. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic at Powerhouse Theater Season.

Photos: Go Inside The Exclusive Tonys After Party at The Carlyle Hotel
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 14, 2023

BroadwayWorld takes you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with all-new photos from inside the exclusive event!

New Musical and Play Workshops, Free Readings & More Set for Vassar College's 37th Powerhouse Theater Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023

Vassar College has announced the lineup for the 37th Powerhouse Theater Season. The annual summer season brings together some of todayʼs most influential theatrical voices and welcomes the next generation of theater artists as members of the renowned Powerhouse Theater Training Program.

Video: BROADWAY BARBARA Meets the Press; Performances Begin Tonight
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 9, 2023

Watch Broadway Barbara take a stroll through Shubert Alley and stop by Sardi's to speak about her show Broadway Barbara Live! at Soho Playhouse, beginning performances tonight!

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of DANCIN'
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 20, 2023

The stars came out to celebrate last night at the Music Box Theatre! Bob Fosse's DANCIN' just celebrated its opening night and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Below, check out photos of the celebrity arrivals!

BROADWAY BARBARA LIVE! OFF-BROADWAY to Play Limited Engagement at SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023

Broadway Barbara LIVE! Off-Broadway will play a special five-show limited engagement at SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) on April 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 at 7:00pm.  

Listen: DANCIN' MAN: A FABULOUS INVALID PODCAST Launches With Nicole Fosse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023

Listen to Nicole Fosse on the first episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast” ahead of previews beginning for Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’.

Photos: Jennifer Simard Receives Her Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 13, 2022

Just recently, Jennifer Simard celebrated receiving a coveted portrait at Sardi's. During the unveiling, Simard was surrounded by her friends, including her castmates from Company.

CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF Starring Mimi Quillin to Premiere at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2021

The Fabulous Invalid (Jamie DuMont and Rob Russo) announced today that Call Fosse at the Minskoff, a new 90-minute solo play written and performed by Mimi Quillin, and directed by Michael Berresse, will premiere at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center (14 Castle St, Great Barrington, MA) on October 15-16, 2021, at 7 p.m. 

THE FABULOUS INVALID Podcast Releases Two-Part Episode 'Jerry Herman: Poet of the Showtune'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2021

The Fabulous Invalid podcast, has today released an epic two-part episode, Jerry Herman: Poet of the Showtune, celebrating Broadway legend and creator of hits such as Hello, Dolly!; Mame; La Cage aux Folles; and many more. Both Part One and Part Two of Poet of the Showtune are now available.

THE FABULOUS INVALID Podcast Season Three Launches With Vanessa Williams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2020

Broadway’s podcast, The Fabulous Invalid, has launched Season Three today with eleven-time Grammy Award nominated recording artist and Tony Award nominated star of stage and screen, Vanessa Williams.

Joel Grey, Donna Murphy, James Monroe Iglehart, Alex Brightman and More to Lead BROADWAY FOR BIDEN PEP RALLY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2020

The Biden Pep Rally, to be held Wednesday, October 14 at 8:00 PM ET, will be hosted by playwright and actor Eric Ulloa. It will kick off with Broadway luminaries Joel Grey and Donna Murphy and will also include appearances from Harolyn Blackwell, James Monroe Iglehart, Telly Leung, Caissie Levy, Lesli Margherita, Patti Murin, Zachary Prince, & more.

Eric Ulloa Launches New Podcast DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING?; Debut Episodes Features Javier Munoz
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2020

Actor and playwright, Eric Ulloa, today announced his new podcast, Do You Hear the People Sing?, a theater person's guide to saving democracy.

Podcast: The Late Bernard Gersten Gives His Final Interview on THE FABULOUS INVALID
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2020

The latest episode of the Broadway podcast a?oeThe Fabulous Invalida?? is a tribute to legendary theatre producer and non-profit administrator Bernard Gersten, who passed away on April 27th at age 97. 

Listen to Jeanine Tesori on the Newest Episode of THE FABULOUS INVALID Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2020

The newest episode of The Fabulous Invalid Podcast features composer Jeanine Tesori doing a deep dive into the brand new album from her show 'Soft Power, which was released last week! Jeanine goes track by track in discussion with the podcast's hosts, Rob Russo and Jamie DuMont. Listen below!

10 MORE Theatre-Themed Podcasts to Get You Through Quarantine
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2020

Still in need of something new to listen to while stuck inside to get your Broadway fix? We've rounded up 10 MORE theatre-related podcasts that will help get you through!