BWW Interview: Benjamin Eakeley Talks BROADWAY SWINGER, SHE LOVES ME, and Career
by David Clarke - Apr 29, 2016
This past January, Broadway performer Benjamin Eakeley charmed audiences at Feinstein's/54 Below with Broadway Swinger. In anticipation of the encore performance, BroadwayWorld chatted with Eakeley about his solo cabaret show; SHE LOVES ME, his current Broadway gig; and his 1960s musical heavy career.
Main Street Theater Students to Present THE HUMOR GAME
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 15, 2016
Nine Main Street Theater students perform in the hilarious spoof, The Humor Games. 'It has been a blast working with these energetic and talented teens," says director Jonathan Gonzalez.
Boston Theater Marathon XVIII to be Held in May
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 11, 2016
Boston Playwrights' Theatre (BPT) presents the 18th annual Boston Theater Marathon and the eighth year of The Warm-Up Laps. This year's Boston Theater Marathon features 50 ten-minute plays, by 52 New England playwrights, produced by 50 New England theatres in ten hours.
Tony Winner Lena Hall Will Lead Private Industry Reading of CITIZEN RUTH
by Marissa Sblendorio - Mar 9, 2016
Tony Award-winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) will lead an industry reading of Citizen Ruth: An American Musical Comedy in New York City on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Based on the Miramax film, screenplay by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, Citizen Ruth features a book and lyrics by Mark Leydorf and music by Michael Brennan. The invite-only reading will precede an anticipated Off-Broadway run this summer.
Photo Flash: First Look at MUSE OF FIRE at Redtwist Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2016
In Auschwitz, 1942, Jewish prisoners took it upon themselves at grave personal risk to perform comedy. This is their story, as one group struggles to perform a farce based on the first great anti-Semitic tragedy of the 20th century: the infamous Dreyfus Affair. MUSE OF FIRE runs February 13 to March 13, 2016 at Redtwist Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Cast Announced for MUSE OF FIRE at Redtwist Theatre
by Marissa Sblendorio - Feb 3, 2016
In Auschwitz, 1942, Jewish prisoners took it upon themselves at grave personal risk to perform comedy. This is their story, as one group struggles to perform a farce based on the first great anti-Semitic tragedy of the 20th century: the infamous Dreyfus Affair. As the play goes on, and dark secrets begin to emerge about the reason for its performance, those performing must ask themselves, can comedy truly have meaning in the face of horror? Who really has the last laugh?
Cast Announced for MUSE OF FIRE at Redtwist Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 9, 2015
In Auschwitz, 1942, Jewish prisoners took it upon themselves at grave personal risk to perform comedy. This is their story, as one group struggles to perform a farce based on the first great anti-Semitic tragedy of the 20th century: the infamous Dreyfus Affair. As the play goes on, and dark secrets begin to emerge about the reason for its performance, those performing must ask themselves, can comedy truly have meaning in the face of horror? Who really has the last laugh?
Cast Announced for New Play MUSE OF FIRE at Redtwist Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2015
IL In Auschwitz, 1942, Jewish prisoners took it upon themselves at grave personal risk to perform comedy. This is their story, as one group struggles to perform a farce based on the first great anti-Semitic tragedy of the 20th century: the infamous Dreyfus Affair. As the play goes on, and dark secrets begin to emerge about the reason for its performance, those performing must ask themselves, can comedy truly have meaning in the face of horror? Who really has the last laugh?
Jake Rosenberg's MUSE OF FIRE to Play Redtwist Theatre
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 3, 2015
In Auschwitz, 1942, Jewish prisoners took it upon themselves at grave personal risk to perform comedy. This is their story, as one group struggles to perform a farce based on the first great anti-Semitic tragedy of the 20th century: the infamous Dreyfus Affair.
Spiegelworld's EMPIRE Begins Tonight at Harbourfront
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2015
After rave reviews, sold out performances and standing ovations in New York, across Australia, and Quebec, Spiegelworld is proud to bring its all-new show EMPIRE to Toronto with performances beginning tonight, September 1, 2015.
Spiegelworld's EMPIRE Begins 9/1 at Harbourfront
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2015
After rave reviews, sold out performances and standing ovations in New York, across Australia, and Quebec, Spiegelworld is proud to bring its all-new show EMPIRE to Toronto with performances beginning on September 1, 2015.
Iliza Shlesinger to Host TBS's SEPARATION ANXIETY, Launching Late 2015
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 9, 2015
Comedian Iliza Shlesinger (Excused, Last Comic Standing) has been named the host of the upcoming TBS series Separation Anxiety, a comedic, relationship-based game show featuring a unique twist that isn't revealed to contestants until after they've played the game.
Commonwealth Theatre Company Presents THE SUNSHINE BOYS, Now thru 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2015
Commonwealth Theatre Company (CTC), Northern Kentucky University's own professional theatre, opens their 35th Summer Dinner Theatre season with Neil Simon's THE SUNSHINE BOYS, running tonight, June 3-21 in NKU's Stauss Theatre. Neil Simon has staked his claim as America's most prolific and popular dramatist and he certainly has made his mark on the CTC stage. Opening one week from today, THE SUNSHINE BOYS marks CTC's tenth production of a Neil Simon play including audience favorites THE ODD COUPLE, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, and most recently, PLAZA SUITE in 2012.
Commonwealth Theatre Company to Present THE SUNSHINE BOYS, 6/3-21
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2015
Commonwealth Theatre Company (CTC), Northern Kentucky University's own professional theatre, opens their 35th Summer Dinner Theatre season with Neil Simon's THE SUNSHINE BOYS, running June 3-21 in NKU's Stauss Theatre. Neil Simon has staked his claim as America's most prolific and popular dramatist and he certainly has made his mark on the CTC stage. Opening one week from today, THE SUNSHINE BOYS marks CTC's tenth production of a Neil Simon play including audience favorites THE ODD COUPLE, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, and most recently, PLAZA SUITE in 2012.
Sheffield Theatres Adds New Shows to Autumn/Winter Season
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2015
Four exciting new shows have been added to Sheffield Theatres' autumn/winter season. Currently on sale to Centre Stage Members, the shows will go on sale to the general public on Saturday 16 May at 10.00am.
Bob Seger's Classic Album 'Night Moves' to Make Debut on 180-Gram Vinyl
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2015
Capitol Records recording artist Bob Seger's classic album, Night Moves, makes its debut on 180-gram vinyl on June 16, 2015. Seger's breakthrough album, powerful and personal, is the newest vinyl reissue addition to the GRAMMY Award-winning rocker's extraordinary catalogue.
Photo Flash: ART/WNY's RUST BELT GROTESQUE Opens This Week
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 26, 2015
The American Repertory Theater of WNY's 2014-15 season wraps up with an one-act showcase entitled RUST BELT GROTESQUE with darker regional historical tales of murderers, rapists, a Vaudevillian performer's fall from grace and incredibly dumb brothers. Featured writers include Artie Award nominee for Best Original Work, Justin Karcher, Artie Award for Best Original Work, Matthew LaChiusa being joined by acclaimed writers Mark C LLoyd and James Marzo.