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Video: COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular New Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is the brand new circus spectacular now playing in London’s Earls Court. Check out an all new trailer here!

Critics' Choice: Franco Milazzo's Best Shows Of 2024
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 31, 2024

Writing stage reviews is an adventure I have yet to tire of. This year, I sat in the dark and scribbled hieroglyphics into my notebook in a dark room as I watched opera, cabaret, dance, circus, comedy, clowns, musicals, concert films, buckets of immersive shows (theatre, dining, even panto) and even some theatre.

COME ALIVE! THE GREATEST SHOWMAN CIRCUS SPECTACULAR Extends to September 2025
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024

‘COME ALIVE!’ The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular has confirmed its run extension until September 2025 following a successful initial run since opening at the Empress Museum, Earls Court.

Review: LA CLIQUE, Leicester Square Spiegeltent
by Franco Milazzo - Nov 13, 2024

Returning to the West End La Clique is back with a new cast. After two decades of presenting some of the finest vaudeville talent around, is this the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning for this cabaret institution?

Review Roundup: COME ALIVE! THE GREATEST SHOWMAN CIRCUS SPECTACULAR at the Empress Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

See what the critics are saying about Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular at the Empress Museum. Read all of the reviews for the production

Review: COME ALIVE! THE GREATEST SHOWMAN CIRCUS SPECTACULAR, Empress Museum
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 17, 2024

Based on the 2017 hit film about PT Barnum, Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is an immersive mishmash of circus, story and song that somehow manages to do a disservice to all three.

Interview: COME ALIVE! Creative Director Simon Hammerstein: 'Our Production Absolutely Would Not Work in a Traditional Theatre'
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 11, 2024

This month sees the grand arrival of Come Alive!, a live blend of circus and musical theatre inspired by the 2017 film The Greatest Showman.

Exclusive: Watch a Preview of COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2024

Get ready to 'Come Alive' with the UK's Greatest Showman-inspired circus spectacular! BroadwayWorld has an exclusive video preview of Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular in rehearsals. Watch a first look at the thrilling acrobatics and stunts featured in the production!

Simon Bailey Will Lead COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2024

The cast has been announced for ‘COME ALIVE!' The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular, which is set to open at The Empress Museum in London's Earls Court. Performances begin on  23rd September 2024. 

The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular COME ALIVE! to be Presented at The Empress Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2024

The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular 'COME ALIVE!' announces its new venue at Earls Court, promising an immersive experience with dazzling performances inspired by the hit musical film.

Photo Flash: Victoria's Secret Angel Martha Hunt Recreates Bianca Jagger's Famous Studio 54 Entrance
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016

On Wednesday night, Perrier-Jouet hosted one final rendezvous at L'Eden by Perrier-Jouet at the Casa Faena in Miami Beach - all part of Miami Art Week. Fresh off the runway in Paris, Victoria's Secret Angel Martha Hunt attended the fete wearing an all black ensemble paired with Tamara Mellon heels and a Fendi bag.

Karolina Kurkova, Derek Blasberg and More Appear at Day Two of L'Eden by Perrier-Jouët
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2016

After an enchanting opening night on Tuesday, L'Eden by Perrier-Jouet didn't disappoint on day two. The iconic champagne brand who's completely transformed the Casa Faena in the famed Faena District into an immersive, unique celebration of nature and wonder, hosted a jam-packed day of extraordinary events on Wednesday, November 30th. Let me know if any of these events are of interest! 

L'Eden by Perrier-Jout Presents Immersive Experience at DesignMiami/ 2016
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 30, 2016

MIAMI, November 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/

THE BOX and Brassaii Noir to Present CULTURE/SHOCK This Month
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2016

Unlike anything you've seen or experienced before, THE BOX is the exclusive 'cabaret nouveau' theatre of varieties concept anchored in New York and London. Not for the faint of heart, CULTURE/SHOCK is immersive, visually striking, and provocative. A transformed Brassaii with THE BOX's production will feature captivating performances that are boldly entertaining and risque.

THE BOX and Brassaii Noir to Present CULTURE/SHOCK This Month
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2016

Unlike anything you've seen or experienced before, THE BOX is the exclusive 'cabaret nouveau' theatre of varieties concept anchored in New York and London. Not for the faint of heart, CULTURE/SHOCK is immersive, visually striking, and provocative. A transformed Brassaii with THE BOX's production will feature captivating performances that are boldly entertaining and risque.

UPDATE: QUEEN OF THE NIGHT Sets Plans to Reopen in NYC at New Venue
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 30, 2015

Following yesterday's report by The New York Post that the interactive supper club, QUEEN OF THE NIGHT, in the Diamond Horseshoe space of New York City's Paramount Hotel will close its doors this January, Randy Weiner, a Managing Member at Variety Worldwide, has issued a new statement to BroadwayWorld, stating the production intends to reopen in NYC.

Mandy Patinkin Joins Alan Cumming, PS122 to Honor Claire Danes, Jimmy Van Bramer Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2015

PS122's 2015 Spring Gala celebrates homecomings by honoring actor and dancer Claire Danes, whose history with PS122 includes her 1985 performance debut at the age of six along with critically acclaimed dance pieces in 2005 and 2007. In addition, New York City Council Member Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer will receive the Shining Star Award for his unwavering dedication to New York City arts and culture.

Neil Patrick Harris Spotted 'Getting Crazy' at New York's QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 26, 2015

The New York Post reports that Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris was spotted having a blast at New York's interactive theater experience QUEEN OF THE NIGHT on Tuesday evening.

Mandy Patinkin to Join Alan Cumming, PS122 to Honor Claire Danes, Jimmy Van Bramer
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 12, 2015

?PS122's 2015 Spring Gala celebrates homecomings by honoring actor and dancer Claire Danes, whose history with PS122 includes her 1985 performance debut at the age of six along with critically acclaimed dance pieces in 2005 and 2007. In addition, New York City Council Member Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer will receive the Shining Star Award for his unwavering dedication to New York City arts and culture.

PS122's Annual Gala to Honor Claire Danes
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 18, 2015

Lead by the capital campaign co-chairs Alan Cumming, Stella Schnabel, and PS122's Board Vice President Charles Kerr, PS122's 2015 Spring Gala celebrates homecomings by honoring actor and dancer Claire Danes - whose history of performing at PS122 includes her 1985 performance debut at the age of six along with critically-acclaimed dance pieces in 2005 and 2007. The April 20th Gala also expands PS122's Give Performance Space capital campaign and celebrates PS122's anticipated return to its newly renovated East Village building, the organization's home for 30 plus years.