VIDEO: Anna Kendrick Takes on James Corden in a Riff-Off on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 17, 2015
Anna Kendrick stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS to talk about her new film 'Pitch Perfect 2,' and of course to perform. After Anna Kendrick got word James was boasting he's the best acapella sing in town, she challenges him to a riff-off with some help from The Filharmonics. Check out their riff-off below!
Jinkx Monsoon's THE VAUDEVILLIANS Will Return Off-Broadway with New Show
by Tyler Peterson - May 1, 2015
After selling out an often-extended Off-Broadway run in 2013 (which attracted the likes of Neil Patrick Harris, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Joan Rivers, and RuPaul), a national tour, a 3-month Australian tour (with a nomination for the Aussie equivalent of a Tony Award), and a summer run in Provincetown, RuPaul's Drag Race favorite Jinkx Monsoon will return to New York with the World Premiere of THE VAUDEVILLIANS: BRINGING UP BABY, a new musical comedy co-starring composer and musician Major Scales. Previews of this 6-week limited Off-Broadway engagement begins May 21 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre with opening set for Sunday, May 31 at 1pm.
SOUND OFF World Premiere Exclusive: Joel Grey In GEORGE M! On THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW
by Pat Cerasaro - Mar 1, 2015
Today, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present yet another awesome vintage performance clip as originally seen on watershed TV variety program THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW, this time with a classic George M. Cohan patriotic showstopper from GEORGE M! with none other than its Tony Award-winning original star, Joel Grey.
Benjamin Scheuer's Solo Show THE LION Opens Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2015
The Lion, the gripping, highly acclaimed autobiographical solo show written and performed by Benjamin Scheuer, opens tonight, February 8th, at the Lynn Redgrave Theater at Culture Project (45 Bleecker Street). Directed by Sean Daniels, The Lion will play an extended engagement Off-Broadway through March 29th, following an award-winning run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and sold-out productions at the Manhattan Theatre Club and London's St. James Theatre.
Benjamin Scheuer's Solo Show THE LION Returns Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2015
The Lion, the gripping, highly acclaimed autobiographical solo show written and performed by Benjamin Scheuer, begins performances tonight, February 3rd at the Lynn Redgrave Theater at Culture Project (45 Bleecker Street), with an official opening night set for Sunday, February 8th. Directed by Sean Daniels, The Lion will play an extended engagement Off-Broadway through March 29th, following an award-winning run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and sold-out productions at the Manhattan Theatre Club and London's St. James Theatre.
STAGE TUBE: THE LUKE AND JEFF SHOW - Face Off
by Stage Tube - Nov 11, 2014
THE LUKE AND JEFF SHOW is a new, original web series featuring the zany and foolish exploits of Broadway performers Luke Hawkins and Jeff Pew as they gallivant frivolously through New York City. Below, check out the latest episode - Face Off!
THE VIEW's Joy Behar's New Solo Show ME, MY MOUTH AND I Begins Off-Broadway Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 6, 2014
ME, MY MOUTH AND I - a new solo play written and performed by Joy Behar - will be given its world-premiere production at Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.) this fall, with previews set to begin tonight, November 6 prior to an official opening set for Sunday, November 23. The production will play a limited 7-week engagement through December 21.
Marc Shaiman to Host THE 54 BELOW SHOW, Kicking Off Next Friday
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2014
54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents its newest late night event, 'The 54 Below Show.' The new series launches on Friday, October 17 at 11:30PM with inaugural host, Tony Award winner Marc Shaiman (Hairspray, Catch Me if You Can). Cover starts at $20 with a $25 food & beverage minimum.
The Dallas Opera Season Kicks Off With FIRST SIGHT FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, 10/23
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 7, 2014
It's the place to see and be seen this fall – FIRST SIGHT FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON! The Dallas Opera 2014-15 “Heights of Passion” Season opens with a stunning fashion show featuring styles by world-class Italian designer Roberto Cavalli, as well as, six custom-made gowns created by internationally renowned designers inspired by each of the operas presented this season. The lavish event, co-chaired by Lynn McBee and Nicholas Even, also includes a delectable gourmet luncheon. Elizabeth Kimple is the Chair of the luncheon.
Nathan Chang Adds More Performances to Summer Show STEPPIN' OFF THE SIDEWALK
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 22, 2014
Nathan Chang's critically acclaimed show "Steppin' off the Sidewalk" is being extended for three more summertime performances. This show, which garnered him a 2014 Bistro Award and a 2014 MAC Nomination, opened in February of 2013 and is continuing its run this summer on July 3rd at 7pm, July 19th at 8pm and August 6th at 7pm at Don't Tell Mama NYC. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made by calling (212) 757-0788 after 4pm or by visiting www.donttellmamanyc.com. Tickets are $10 ($5 for MAC/AEA/SAG-AFTRA members).
Salon Series Introduces Pop-Up Off Broadway Theater Production and THE I HATE CHILDREN CHILDREN'S SHOW
by Louisa Brady - Jun 17, 2014
This summer, the "Salon Series," an eclectic and diverse mix of entertainment for locals and visitors at Hotel Rex (562 Sutter Street between Mason & Powell in San Francisco) introduces two new novel and creative experiences: Expressions Productions' "Pop-Up" Theater performance of Tape, a taut 3-character drama based on a film by Richard Linklater, and the fresh and funny "for all ages" The I Hate Children Children's Show, both running now through the end of July.
Hit Off-Broadway Show THE ACCIDENTAL PERVERT to Open in Switzerland
by Courtnie Mele - Apr 10, 2014
The hit off-Broadway show The Accidental Pervert, written by Andrew Goffman and directed by Charles Messina is proud to announce that it will open another production in Switzerland in October of 2014. This will be the third overseas incarnation of this play, with previous productions having been mounted in Argentina and Panama.