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In Italy during the 18th century, an average of 5,000 boys were castrated

annually. Almost exclusively, they came from poor families. Their treble voices intact, castration promised those who survived a chance to earn fame and fortune by singing female roles in the opera. A few made it, but most didn’t and were swept aside.



Stiletto, a new musical with Music and Lyrics by three-time Grammy nominee, Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Matthew Wilder (Disney’s Mulan), Book by double Olivier Award nominee Tim Luscombe (Noël Coward’s Easy Virtue, Terrence Rattigan’s The Browning Version and Harlequinade), is set in Venice, Europe’s opera capital.



During the winter of 1730-31, Venice is a city bristling with opportunity where fortunes can be made but life is cheap. A city of lustre and intrigue with plenty of chances of success for Marco, who was castrated as a child to retain his perfect voice. Opera stars being the rock stars of their day, Marco is on course to be an 18th-century Jagger or Bowie, to snag a powerful patron and play leading roles.



In a busy square he meets Gioia, confident, strong willed... and supremely

talented. But despite her musical gifts, being the daughter of an African slave there’s no chance for her to fulfil her dreams. Marco recognises her talent and, sensing that they are both outsiders as well as sharing a love for music, they fall in love.



In an attempt to get her on stage, Marco introduces Gioia to society and his patron, the Contessa Azzurra, but at the end of the evening, a body lies dead and Gioia is hauled off to prison. To free her, Marco must overcome the demons of his past and the morally corrupt forces of the present.


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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Returns to Roxy Regional Theatre for the Sixth Year
by Julie Musbach - Oct 12, 2017


Take a little rock 'n' roll, throw in a thunderstorm and a flat tire, mix it with a creepy castle inhabited by a mad scientist, a muscle hunk and a handful of other questionable characters ... and you have the recipe for a night out you will never forget!

BWW Review: KINKY BOOTS at Starlight Theatre
by Paul Bolton - Oct 2, 2017


Kinky Boots, by Lauper and Fierstein, runs through Oct. 1st at The Starlight Theatre in Kansas City. A dazzling cast that will sing, dance, act, strut, and fight their way into your heart is the highlight of yet another great Starlight season.

15th Annual New York Burlesque Festival to Sizzle in September
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2017


The New York Burlesque Festival brings superstars from around the globe together with five shows in one sparkly long weekend, this September 21st through 24th.

15th Annual New York Burlesque Festival to Return for Sparkly Long Weekend This September
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2017


The New York Burlesque Festival brings superstars from around the globe together with 5 shows in one sparkly long weekend, this September 21st through 24th.

South African-Born Actor Adam du Plessis Lands Role in US National Tour of KINKY BOOTS
by David Fick - Sep 19, 2017


As reported on BroadwayWorld yesterday, the complete cast for the US National Tour of Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper's smash-hit musical, KINKY BOOTS, has been announced. Featured in the cast in the role of Don is South African-born Adam du Plessis, whom audiences may recall seeing in productions like THE LAST 5 YEARS, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH and CATS.

15th Annual NEW YORK BURLESQUE FESTIVAL Opens 9/21
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2017


The New York Burlesque Festival brings superstars from around the globe together with 5 shows in one sparkly long weekend, this September 21st through 24th. This unique event captures the best of what NYC Nightlife has to offer and then some, featuring over 100 artists from across the globe! Local celebrities of the nightlife such as comedienne Murray Hill (NYC), Reigning Queen's of Burlesque 2017, Medianoche (NYC), Angie Pontani (NYC), Dirty Martini (NYC), Julie Atlas Muz (NYC), and Michelle L'amour (Chicago), will be featured as well as Postmodern Jukebox's singer and daughter of Telly Savalas;  Ariana Savalas (Hollywood), and many more!

15th Annual New York Burlesque Festival to Sizzle in September
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2017


The New York Burlesque Festival brings superstars from around the globe together with five shows in one sparkly long weekend, this September 21st through 24th.

Guitarist H Allan Rocks Debut Single 'Stiletto Heels'
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 22, 2017


The wannabe rocker never would have imagined that one day he would release a cover version of a tune by smooth jazz sax star Richard Elliot as his debut single, but that's what will happen on Monday when his version of “Stiletto Heels” goes for radio adds.

BWW Review: A Place More Magical Than Dreams: MSMT's ALICE IN WONDERLAND Captivates Young and Old
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Aug 21, 2017


In the opening scene of Marc Robin and Curt Dale Clark's Alice in Wonderland, Alice sings of her notion of Wonderland - 'a place where nonsense fills the air, a place more magical than dreams' - and in MSMT's Theatre for Young Audiences' original musical version of this classic, witty nonsense is deliciously blended with flights of imagination to create the perfect fantasy that speaks to audiences of all ages.

SHIR MADNESS Returns to Melbourne Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2017


SHIR MADNESS, the one day music festival showcasing and celebrating the very best of Jewish music and Jewish musicians returns to Melbourne in 2017 with 10 hours of joyous, riveting, moving & challenging performances and performances by more than 30 artists.

BWW Review: PROM KWEEN at Underbelly, Cowgate
by Adam Robinson - Aug 14, 2017


Cool kids, high school identity issues, a whole lot of singing and the starting of engines. Grease may have been the word, but hunty you are not in Rydell anymore. It is 2016 and while the world is in turmoil, the life of an American teenager is no smooth catwalk. Social outsider Matthew comes untucked when they decide it is time to step out the shadows and shine, by running for prom queen.

KINKY BOOTS Set To 'Raise You Up' at Robinson Performance Hall in Little Rock This October
by BWW Intern - Aug 11, 2017


Arkansasmatters.com reports that the national tour of KINKY BOOTS will perform at the Robinson Performance Hall in downtown Little Rock from October 13-15.

15th Annual New York Burlesque Festival to Return for Sparkly Long Weekend This September
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2017


The New York Burlesque Festival brings superstars from around the globe together with 5 shows in one sparkly long weekend, this September 21st through 24th.

Jiehae Park, Lauren Yee, Emily Morse, Abigail Katz and More Among Judges for Samuel French's 42nd Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2017


Samuel French has assembled a distinguished judging panel including playwrights Jiehae Park, James Hindman, Lauren Yee and Rachel Bonds; Artistic Directors Andrew Leynse (Primary Stages), Jonathan Silverstein (Keen Company), Susan Westfall (City Theatre, Miami), Emily Morse (New Dramatists) and Ciera Iverson (National Alliance of Musical Theatres); and industry professionals John Clinton Eisner (The Lark), Michael Walkup (Page 73), Abigail Katz (Atlantic Theater Company).

Lineup Announced for Samuel French's 42nd Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2017


Samuel French's Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, the nation's premier short play competition, announces this year's top 30 playwrights. Additionally, ticket sales open today for its 42nd Festival.

John Robertson's DOMINANT Set for Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2017


More wild stand-up from the Cardinal of Chaos, the Ayatollah of Abuse, the Duke of Puke: Mr John Robertson.

Jiehae Park, Lauren Yee, Emily Morse, Abigail Katz and More Among Judges for Samuel French's 42nd Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2017


Samuel French has assembled a distinguished judging panel including playwrights Jiehae Park, James Hindman, Lauren Yee and Rachel Bonds; Artistic Directors Andrew Leynse (Primary Stages), Jonathan Silverstein (Keen Company), Susan Westfall (City Theatre, Miami), Emily Morse (New Dramatists) and Ciera Iverson (National Alliance of Musical Theatres); and industry professionals John Clinton Eisner (The Lark), Michael Walkup (Page 73), Abigail Katz (Atlantic Theater Company).

X-FILES: COLD CASES Original Audible Production Out Today
by TV News Desk - Jul 18, 2017


On July 18, Audible Studios will release THE X-FILES: COLD CASES, an Audible Original production starring David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson and a full cast, and including rich sound design and music that returns fans to the Universe they've come to know and love with original material in an entirely new medium!

BWW Review: Ryan Bowie Brings Back His Amazing HEDWIG To The Roxy
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 5, 2017


Ryan Bowie revives his amazing performance as the 'international song stylist' Hedwig Schmidt in the latest incarnation of Hedwig and The Angry Inch, now onstage at Clarksville's Roxy Regional Theatre through July 15. No matter if you saw him in 2014 during the show's initial run at theotherspace at The Roxy, you simply must make every effort to catch this vibrantly restaged version of the show that is unlike any other you're likely to see on any stage.

BWW Review: CABARET FRINGE 2017: CLUB GOTHAM: VILLAINS OF VAUDEVILLE at Nexus
by Barry Lenny - Jun 25, 2017


This show was dedicated to the late Adam West.

Casting Announced for THE TOXIC AVENGER at 5TH WALL THEATRE
by Kyle Christopher West - Jun 23, 2017


Carol Piersol and 5th Wall Theatre are proud to announce their production of “The Toxic Avenger” (book and lyrics written by Joe DiPietro, music and lyrics written by David Bryan), a raucous rock musical based on the 1984 cult classic film of the same name. Keith Fitzgerald helms as director with a cast of talented Richmond performers: Alexander Sapp, Debra Wagoner, Rachel Rose Gilmour, William Anderson, and Chris Hester, with music direction by Starlet Knight and choreography by Emily Dandridge.

Photo Flash: Broadway Bares Goes Back to School at Strip U!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 21, 2017


A spirited audience of thousands went back to campus with stripped-down collegians who offered a sexy lacrosse scrimmage, a Pavlovian psychology experiment, a pumped-up pep rally and a fierce feminist studies class at Broadway Bares: Strip U, this year's edition of the annual highly choreographed, highly produced striptease spectacular. Produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway Bares: Strip U raised $1,568,114 in two performances on June 18, 2017, at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom.

VIDEO: School Fundraiser! Watch Highlights - BROADWAY BARES: STRIP U Raises Over $1.5M for BC/EFA!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2017


A spirited audience of thousands went back to campus with stripped-down collegians who offered a sexy lacrosse scrimmage, a Pavlovian psychology experiment, a pumped-up pep rally and a fierce feminist studies class at Broadway Bares: Strip U, this year's edition of the annual highly choreographed, highly produced striptease spectacular. Produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway Bares: Strip U raised $1,568,114 in two performances on June 18, 2017, at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

Lineup Announced for Samuel French's 42nd Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2017


Samuel French's Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, the nation's premier short play competition, announces this year's top 30 playwrights. Additionally, ticket sales open today for its 42nd Festival.

John Robertson's DOMINANT Set for Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2017


More wild stand-up from the Cardinal of Chaos, the Ayatollah of Abuse, the Duke of Puke: Mr John Robertson.

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