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Cinco Paul Reveals SCHMIGADOON! Season 3 Character Mashups
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2024

Schmigadoon! creator Cinco Paul has teased new characters written for the canceled third season of the show, including mashups of characters from Sunset Boulevard, Sunday in the Park with George, Side Show, and more.

Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 30, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including an Anthony Newley tribute, Marilyn Maye, and Graham Nash.

Bill Russell Will Return to Birdland Jazz Club This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of Tony Award-nominated writer Bill Russell in his new show “Divas I Love Singing Lyrics I Wrote” on Monday, September 30 at 7:00 PM.

Bill Russell to Host DIVAS I LOVE SINGING LYRICS I WROTE at Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 8, 2024

Tony Award-nominated writer Bill Russell will host Lillias White, Alice Ripley, Erin Davie, and Charity Angél Dawson in Divas I Love Singing Lyrics I Wrote at Birdland on Monday, September 30th at 7:00 p.m.

Erika Henningsen, Kyle Selig & More to be Featured in Theatre Aspen 2023 Holiday Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2023

Theatre Aspen will present the return of their celebrated cabaret series for its third year. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: SIDE SHOW at Ashland Productions
by Jared Fessler - Oct 10, 2023

What did our critic think of SIDE SHOW at Ashland Productions? 'Side Show,' based on the true story of conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton, who rose to fame during the Depression, offers a poignant portrayal of two women bound at the hip.

Maude Maggart to Present New Show HERE COME THE DREAMERS at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2023

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the singular cabaret artist Maude Maggart in the premiere of her new show “Here Come the Dreamers” on Monday, October 16 at 7:00 PM.

Birdland to Present AMANDA GREEN & FRIENDS Featuring Jenn Colella, Jarrod Spector, Jade Jones & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2023

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present two-time Tony-nominated and Grammy-nominated songwriter and performer Amanda Green on Monday, October 9 at 7:00 PM.

Bill Russell to Present MY SIDE OF THE SHOW at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2023

Join Bill Russell in 'My Side of the Show' at Birdland as he delves into the captivating world of the Broadway musical 'Side Show.' Experience the magic and artistry of this beloved production in a unique concert setting. Don't miss this unforgettable exploration of one of Broadway's most cherished musicals.

Review: SIDE SHOW at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - Apr 29, 2023

Side Show wows audiences with its incredible music and complex story that is filled with both triumphs and heartache. This production is larger than life, engaging the senses and drawing the audience into the riveting story. The cast is simply incredible. Theatre Harrisburg’s production of Side Show is thought-provoking and hauntingly beautiful.

Have the Tony Awards Ever Made Exceptions to Their Rules?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 9, 2023

This month, the reader question was: There's a lot of talk about Lea Michele's performance in Funny Girl, and how she won't be eligible for a Tony Award since the show opened last season. Is there any history of Tony Awards rules changes/exceptions in the past?

Review: Alexandra Silber & Her Broadway Gal Pals Tribute Women's History Month With I WISH: THE ROLES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN at 54 Below
by Bobby Patrick - Mar 17, 2023

Suffice it to say that the Women’s History Month edition of I WISH: THE ROLES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN was another boffo installment of Al Silber’s cabaret offspring

Full Cast Announced For MARY POPPINS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2022

The Muny announced today its full cast, design and production teams for the theatre's high-flying production of Mary Poppins this July. Find out who is in the cast. 

DIANA Returns to Previews on Broadway Tonight; Meet the Cast
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2021

Diana returns to Broadway and we've got all you need to know about the cast of the production. Learn more about them here!

Photo Flash: Alice Ripley Hits the Stage at The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2021

This week, Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley took the stage for an intimate concert event at the popular cabaret venue, The Green Room 42. See photos from the event here!

VIDEO: Watch Alice Ripley Takeover Our Instagram!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Nov 17, 2020

Alice Ripley took over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story on Monday, November 16. Missed all the fun? No worries! Watch the story highlights!

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, November 16- with Lillias White, Alice Ripley, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 16, 2020

Today (November 16) in live streaming: Lillias White sings with Seth Rudetsky, Alice Ripley in concert, and so much more!

Alice Ripley Takes Over Our Instagram Today!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Nov 16, 2020

In celebration of her concert premiering tonight, Songs Under An Evening Sky, Alice Ripley will be taking over our Instagram today! Follow along with us on BroadwayWorld's Instagram.

BWW Review: Alice Ripley Performs “Songs Under An Evening Sky” Concert at Holmdel Theatre Company
by Erica Handel - Oct 30, 2020

On a brisk fall night with the backdrop of a white barn, guests brought their chairs to a socially-distanced lawn, awaiting Tony Award winner Alice Ripley. She returned to Holmdel Theatre Company for the third time on October 24 to perform “Songs Under An Evening Sky,” an outdoor concert part of the “Broadway at the Barn” series, normally performed inside the Duncan Smith Theater, which Ripley kicked off in June 2019.

Holmdel Theatre Company to Present Virtual Concert of Tony Winner Alice Ripley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2020

Holmdel Theatre Company will present the virtual concert ALICE RIPLEY: Songs Under An Evening Sky on Monday, November 16th at 7 PM ET. Presented by popular demand, this is a live stream playback of Tony Winner Alice Ripley’s sold-out Broadway at the Barn concert, originally presented October 24th.