Shannon O'Boyle

Review: THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL at Irish Classical Theatre

Witty, smart and heartbreaking. That about sums up the new musical THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL now playing as  a preview production at Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre Company.

Meet the Stars of the New Musical Film KILLIAN & THE COMEBACK KIDS Opening Night

'Killian & the Comeback Kids' opens September 17th only in theatres. The cast will be making a special appearance Friday, September 17th at the AMC Empire 25 in Times Sq for a conversation with a surprise guest moderator.

Photo Flash: Inside the KILLIAN & THE COMEBACK KIDS Teaser Premiere

A crowd of stars from across the generations and the arts turned up for a short sneak peak of the new music film “Killian & the Comeback Kids,” at Viacom HQ in NYC before the city’s shutdown. 

BWW Blog: KINKY BOOTS at Baldwin Wallace �" Much More than an Academic Premiere

Baldwin Wallace was the first University to secure the rights for producing Kinky Boots in 2019.

LIZZIE THE MUSICAL Starring Eden Espinosa and Ciara Renee Postpones Off-Broadway Run

Due to unforeseen circumstances,LIZZIE The Musical will not play the Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center this summer. The engagement was originally announced to take place from July 19 through September 29.

The Girl Behind the Red Dress: Get to Know Broadway's New Pretty Woman, Samantha Barks!

Pretty Woman is currently bringing its twist on the Cinderella tale to the stage at Broadway's Nederland Theatre with star Samantha Barks making her Broadway debut donning the signature red gown nightly. Get to know Barks below!

Review Roundup: NC Theatre's NEWSIES Starring Jason Gotay

North Carolina Theatre presents Disney's NEWSIES, playing July 24-29 at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh.

BWW Review: North Carolina Theatre's NEWSIES

Based on the 1992 Disney film of the same name, which in turn was inspired by the real-life newsboys strike of 1899 in New York City, Newsies tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York. When I last met up with these newsboys, it was during their strike at DPAC back in 2015. Since then, the tour closed up shop after a two-year run, became a hit Fathom Event, and is now available for licensing to schools, community, and regional theatres all over the world.

Jason Gotay to Lead NC Theatre's Cast of Disney's NEWSIES

North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional theatre, is proud to announce casting for its final production of the 2017-18 season, Disney's NEWSIES, playing July 24-29 at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh.

Broadway For Self Help Africa Benefit to Feature Matt Doyle, Ben Fankhauser, and More

On April 23rd the 5th annual Broadway for Self Help Africa event will bring together some of Broadway's biggest stars for a night of song and celebration benefiting Self Help Africa at The Cutting Room in New York City. Broadway for Self Help Africa will feature musical direction by Ryan Fielding Garrett (Kinky Boots).

New Movie About Life And Folk Rock, KILLIAN AND THE COMEBACK KIDS Features Stars From Daytime, Theater And NYC Musicians

Killian and the Comeback Kids is a movie about the power of music. It's the story of a bi-racial man who lands back in his hometown in rural America after an exorbitantly priced education. Back in his failing hometown, a chance encounter with a childhood acquaintance gives the summer new direction. The two throw together a rag-tag band of other 'failed' locals for one shot to play the huge local music festival. It's a story of hopes, dreams and music.

Everybody Say Yeah! KINKY BOOTS Celebrates 2,000 Performances on Broadway

The Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots celebrated 2,000 performances on Broadway at Saturday's matinee performance, January 20, 2018. Led by Scissor Sisters front-man Jake Shears as Charlie Price and J. Harrison Ghee as Lola, the matinee audience took part in a full-theater photograph to commemorate the show's milestone performance.

J. Michael Zygo to Play Feinstein's/54 Below

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents J. Michael Zygo on Sunday, November 26th. Come hear an incredibly diverse mixtape of music from Once, Rock of Ages, Big River, The Who's Tommy, The Bridges of Madison County and others, as well as some originals, chronicling a life of making music and making it to Broadway!

Breaking: Scissor Sisters and Pentatonix Members Jake Shears and Kirstin Maldonado Will Join KINKY BOOTS on Broadway

EW reports that Jake Shears, the lead singer of Scissor Sisters, and Kirstin Maldonado, Grammy-award winner for her work in the a capella group Pentatonix, will join the cast of Kinky Boots next year!

Photo Coverage: They're Back! Billy Porter and Stark Sands Return to KINKY BOOTS

Just yesterday, Tony Award winner Billy Porter (whose recent studio album: Billy Porter Presents The Soul of Richard Rodgers debuted at #2 on the iTunes R&B charts) and Tony Award nominee Stark Sands (who appears alongside Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in Spielberg's upcoming The Papers) officially returned to Kinky Boots, reprising the roles they created as Lola and Charlie, respectively, through January 7, 2018.

KINKY BOOTS Cast is Auctioning Off Collectibles to Raise Money for Cast Member's Cancer Treatment

Alternative Press is reporting that the cast of Kinky Boots is currently running an online auction of collectibles and fan experiences to raise money for Eric L. Summers who is currently battling cancer. All proceeds will go towards his medical bills.

Everybody Say Yeah! Original KINKY BOOTS Stars Billy Porter and Stark Sands Will Return this Fall

Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that Tony Award winner Billy Porter (whose recent studio album: Billy Porter Presents The Soul of Richard Rodgers debuted at #2 on the iTunes R&B charts) and Tony Award nominee Stark Sands (who appears alongside Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in Spielberg's upcoming The Papers) will return to Kinky Boots this fall.

Michael Feinstein, BANDSTAND, Tovah Feldshuh and More Coming Up This August at Feinstein's/54 Below

This August, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Scroll down for details!

KINKY BOOTS' Billy Porter and More Coming Together to Support Cast Member Eric L. Summers

On Monday, August 7th, cast members from the Broadway and touring productions of Kinky Boots will take to the stage of Feinstein's/54 Below to sing the music of Cyndi Lauper. The concert will serve as a benefit to help pay the medical bills of Kinky Boots cast member Eric LaJuan Summers, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Photo Coverage: No Panic Necessary! Brendon Urie Takes First Broadway Bows in KINKY BOOTS

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Grammy Award-nominated Panic! At the Disco front man Brendon Urie has officially made his Broadway debut as 'Charlie Price' in Kinky Boots, through August 6, 2017.