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The Cool Kids revolves around three guy friends in a retirement community who are the top dogs until they're blown out of the water by the newest member of the community, a female rebel whose ready to challenge their place

BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, DAVINCI CODE, & More Lead! Photo BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, DAVINCI CODE, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...


Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Tallahassee Awards; SPAMALOT Le Photo Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Tallahassee Awards; SPAMALOT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - November 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Tallahassee Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...


Lauren Patten, T. Oliver Reid, Hilary Kole & More Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Photo Lauren Patten, T. Oliver Reid, Hilary Kole & More Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2023

Tony Award winner Lauren Patten, T. Oliver Reid, jazz vocalist Hilary Kole, Jack Bartholet, and rising star Jae W.B. have joined the cast of the 11th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys'. Learn how to purchase tickets!...


BroadwayWorld Tallahassee Awards December 5th Standings; SPAMALOT Leads Best Musical! Photo BroadwayWorld Tallahassee Awards December 5th Standings; SPAMALOT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Tallahassee Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...


EDINBURGH 2023: Sofie Hagen Q&A Photo EDINBURGH 2023: Sofie Hagen Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 27, 2023

BWW caught up with Sofie Hagen to chat about bringing Banglord to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....


NOLAN Returns With 4-Track EP 'better .' Photo NOLAN Returns With 4-Track EP 'better .'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023

While the original version is uptempo & pop-influenced, the remix carries a slow groove with heavy 808’s. The soundscape for “PECAN” follows a similar direction. An album highlight is the magical “CINDERELLA”, which has been NOLAN’s most streamed track in recent months....


Register Now For Playhouse Theatre Academy's Spring 2023 Classes in Simsbury and Hart Photo Register Now For Playhouse Theatre Academy's Spring 2023 Classes in Simsbury and Hartford, CT
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2023

Registration is open for Playhouse Theatre Academy's spring 2023 classes in Simsbury and Hartford, CT! Classes in Simsbury will take place at Simsmore Square (540 Hopmeadow Street) and classes in Hartford will take place at the 224 EcoSpace (224 Farmington Avenue). ...


Review: MEAN GIRLS Comes to Broadway San Jose Photo Review: MEAN GIRLS Comes to Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - March 20, 2024

Tina Fey’s 2004 cult teen classic film MEAN GIRLS, made its way to Broadway in 2018 and has been playing to sold-out houses ever since.  The musical is presented as a “Cautionary Tale,” about the cut-throat, caustic social climbing and clamoring that happens in high school where mean girls reign sup...


Playhouse on Park Now Booking In-School Performances For Touring Production Of POLKAD Photo Playhouse on Park Now Booking In-School Performances For Touring Production Of POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - November 22, 2023

Playhouse on Park will present their first ever touring production, POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL (Book by Melvin Tunstall, IIII, Music by Greg Borowsky & Douglas Lyons, Lyrics by Douglas Lyons, and Original Concept by Douglas Lyons). ...


Playhouse On Park Announces Cast for THE PROM Connecticut Professional Premiere Photo Playhouse On Park Announces Cast for THE PROM Connecticut Professional Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - July 02, 2024

Playhouse on Park has announced the cast for the Connecticut premiere of THE PROM. ...


EDINBURGH 2023: Courtney Pauroso Q&A Photo EDINBURGH 2023: Courtney Pauroso Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 23, 2023

BWW caught up with Courtney Pauroso to chat about bringing Vanessa 5000 to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....


Vide: Toni Collette, Jane Fonda & More Voice in RUBY GILLMAN: TEENAGE KRAKEN Trailer Photo Vide: Toni Collette, Jane Fonda & More Voice in RUBY GILLMAN: TEENAGE KRAKEN Trailer
by Michael Major - March 16, 2023

The film features the voices of Lana Condor, Toni Collette, Annie Murphy, Sam Richardson, Liza Koshy, Will Forte, Colman Domingo, Jaboukie Young-White, Blue Chapman, Eduardo Franco, Ramona Young, Echo Kellum, Nicole Byer and Jane Fonda. Watch the new video trailer now!...


Graham, Henson, Zuraitis, and More to Headline NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub Photo Graham, Henson, Zuraitis, and More to Headline NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys,” the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre, will play at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 3....


Jeannette Bayardelle, Phillip Attmore & More Set for LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS - THE Photo Jeannette Bayardelle, Phillip Attmore & More Set for LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS - THE SOPHIE TUCKER STORY Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 15, 2023

Private readings by invitation only will be held in New York City for Last Of The Red Hot Mamas – The Sophie Tucker Story on Thursday, June 22....


BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards December 5th Standings; MARY POPPINS Leads Best Musical Photo BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards December 5th Standings; MARY POPPINS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...


Main Squeeze Keyboardist Smile High Shares 'The Vibetape' Photo Main Squeeze Keyboardist Smile High Shares 'The Vibetape'
by Michael Major - November 27, 2023

Smile High shared his LP The Vibetape, a fusion of RnB, jazz, funk and hip-hop, in collaboration with internationally known jam band The Main Squeeze. Featuring over a dozen vocalists, including 6LACK, Chuck Inglish, Tiffany Gouché and Felly, the ten-track project cements Smile High (AKA Ben “Smiley...


Nina Arianda and J.K. Simmons to Star in Ensemble Cast of 109 BILLION FOLLOWERS Photo Nina Arianda and J.K. Simmons to Star in Ensemble Cast of 109 BILLION FOLLOWERS
by Josh Sharpe - October 08, 2024

Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons and Tony winner Nina Arianda have joined the ensemble cast of 109 BILLION FOLLOWERS, which begins filming this November in New York City. Learn more about the film which is described as a magical realism dramedy from writer, director, and producer Ela Thier....


Cast Set for Bilingual Musical EL OTRO OZ at Atlantic for Kids Photo Cast Set for Bilingual Musical EL OTRO OZ at Atlantic for Kids
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 09, 2023

Atlantic for Kids has revealed the cast for the new bi-lingual musical El Otro Oz, with a book by Mando Alvarado and Tommy Newman, music & lyrics by Jaime Lozano and Tommy Newman. Learn how to purchase tickets!...


Feature: 30 Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Nineteen - The Cool Kids Photo Feature: 30 Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Nineteen - The Cool Kids
by Stephen Mosher - November 19, 2022

Broadway World Cabaret is looking at the work of a couple we call THE COOL KIDS....


THE MEETING With Justin Elizabeth Sayre To Return For One Last Time to Joe's Pub Photo THE MEETING With Justin Elizabeth Sayre To Return For One Last Time to Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 21, 2024

The Meeting with Justin Elizabeth Sayre, the longest-running LGBTQ-comedy-variety show in New York will return for one final edition this month. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets. ...


NOLAN fka (Nolan the Ninja) Unveils New Album 'don't get TOO excited' Photo NOLAN fka (Nolan the Ninja) Unveils New Album 'don't get TOO excited'
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023

On top of being his debut album under his new moniker, “don’t get TOO excited” embodies NOLAN’s evolution as an artist. Known for his proficient lyrical ability and crate-digging production, NOLAN is excited to showcase his new musical approach and sound unlike anything he’s released before. Watch t...


Justin Elizabeth Sayre To Return To Joe's Pub With THE MEETING: THE QUERRTILY REVIEW Photo Justin Elizabeth Sayre To Return To Joe's Pub With THE MEETING: THE QUERRTILY REVIEW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 18, 2024

Justin Elizabeth Sayre returns to Joe's Pub with their long-running comedy/variety show The Meeting: The 'Queertily' Review....


Public Performances Added for Playhouse on Park's Touring Production of POLKADOTS: TH Photo Public Performances Added for Playhouse on Park's Touring Production of POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2024

Playhouse on Park will present their first ever touring production, POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL....


Lauren Patten, T. Oliver Reid, Hilary Kole & More Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Photo Lauren Patten, T. Oliver Reid, Hilary Kole & More Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2023

Tony Award winner Lauren Patten, T. Oliver Reid, jazz vocalist Hilary Kole, Jack Bartholet, and rising star Jae W.B. have joined the cast of the 11th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys'. Learn how to purchase tickets!...


Justin Elizabeth Sayre's MY BEATNIK YOUTH: A SOLO RIFF Announces Guest Poets, Livestr Photo Justin Elizabeth Sayre's MY BEATNIK YOUTH: A SOLO RIFF Announces Guest Poets, Livestream And More
by A.A. Cristi - March 11, 2024

Catch the livestream of MY BEATNIK YOUTH: A SOLO RIFF, a solo play by Justin Elizabeth Sayre. Guest poets and Penny Arcade join the lineup from March 14-24....






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