18 MINUTES OF FAME Opens in July at Theatre West
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022
18 Minutes of Fame is subtitled A Musical Journey with Barbara Minkus. You've seen her ---a lot: On stage, on screen and especially on television. Other than the fact that she never became actually famous, she's had what most performers would consider an enviable career. Because she started out as, and remains, an accomplished singer, her show business memoir is a musical one.
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces 2022 - 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its 28th season that includes the 2022 – 2023 Mainstage, Porchlight Revisits and New Faces Sing Broadway series. Mainstage and Porchlight Revisits performances take place at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street.
Wandsworth Arts Fringe Grants 2022 Awarded
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2022
For 2022, Wandsworth Council has distributed £32,382 among eighteen creative companies, including local community organisations and internationally acclaimed artists, for projects taking place over this year’s festival (Friday 10 – Sunday 26 June 2022).
Dancer and Choreographer Joan Bayley Dies at 102
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2022
Westside School of Ballet announces long time beloved teacher, Joan Bayley, passed away on January 5th 2022, just shy of her 102nd birthday. Often called “The Greatest Dance Teacher There Ever Was,” the dance world was forever changed for the better because of Joan Bayley. (“Joan.”)
BWW Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at the John W. Engeman Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - Nov 18, 2021
Whenever you see a production presented by the John W. Engeman theatre, you're in for a wonderful event, especially around the holidays. Their current offering this holiday season, Irving Berlin's White Christmas, based on the classic Paramount Pictures film, is no exception. The Matt Kunkel directed musical, running through January 2nd at the exquisite Northport venue, boasts a beautifully talented, stellar cast.
Kimberly Faye Greenberg Returns To Green Room 42 With FABULOUS FANNY BRICE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2021
“Fabulous Fanny Brice” has been touring in theatres and venues across the U.S. for the past 9 years and live-streamed during the pandemic on the STELLAR platform where it was named 'Best To Stream' by Time Out NY, American Theatre Magazine and more. In July The Green Room 42 presented FABULOUS FANNY's first live, in-person performance since the pandemic began.
Casting Announced For Actors Theatre Of Indiana's LOMBARDI
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2021
Actors Theatre of Indiana will present its next production in the 2021-2022 season beginning October 29, 2021 and running through November 21, 2021. LOMBARDI is the story of the complex and charismatic Vince Lombardi, coach of the 1965 champion Green Bay Packers, and his wife Marie.
BWW Interview: Kritzerland's Multi-Talented Bruce Kimmel " A Man Wearing Many Hats
by Gil Kaan - Jul 14, 2021
Kritzerland will resume its LIVE presentations at Feinstein’s at Vitello’s with KRITZERLAND’s 114th July 28, 2021. Bruce Kimmel, the mastermind behind (and front center) of Kritzerland made some time available between his creative multi-taskings to talk about Kritzerland and his various other accomplishments.
The Hippodrome Theatre Announces BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY SCREEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2021
Come join the opening of the Hippodrome's mainstage where The Hippodrome Theatre will present 'By the Light of the Silvery Screen', a cabaret celebration of movie musicals. Back by popular demand, Laura Hodos and Bryan Mercer return, this time LIVE on the mainstage, to share their love for the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Summer Classic Film Series Returns To The Majestic Theater in 2021
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2021
Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater celebrates the return of its summer classic film series in 2021 after a forced hiatus last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Enjoy classic movies in the beautifully restored historic theater Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. June through August. Tickets are just $7 and are on sale now. Advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
15 Videos of Broadway Stars on THE MUPPET SHOW
by Taylor Brethauer - Feb 19, 2021
The Muppet Show (which ran from 1976-1981) is now available to stream on Disney Plus. We're looking back at all of the Broadway stars that appeared on the show and their wonderful duets, medleys, and dances with the Muppet crew.
VIDEO: Watch 30 Broadway Stars Make Music with Muppets!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 19, 2021
Since Jim Henson first burst onto the scene over six decades ago, Muppets have taken center stage in pop culture, appearing on film, television, and beyond. From the kid-centric Sesame Street to the universally loved The Muppets Show, the furry (and felty) creatures have often used music to entertain the masses, and many times, called upon the stars of Broadway to help!
BWW Feature: A Tapestry Of Cabaret
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 14, 2021
Thirty-three years later, these are the shows that Stephen Mosher remembers most vividly, from his first time in a Manhattan nightclub to the last night, on March 12th, 20202