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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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Review Roundup: CATS Revival Opens in the West End
by Review Roundups - Dec 11, 2014


Nicole Scherzinger makes her West End stage debut as 'Grizabella' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical CATS, returning to the West End for a strictly limited run at the London Palladium, beginning tonight, December 11, 2014. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Barry Manilow Earns Milestone 14th GRAMMY Nomination for 'Night Songs'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 8, 2014


First recognized by The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences with a GRAMMY Award for Best Pop Male Vocal Performance for his mega-hit 'Copacabana (At The Copa)' in 1978, Manilow is celebrating his 14 th GRAMMY nomination

BWW Reviews: KINKY BOOTS in San Francisco
by Linda Hodges and Nick Hodges - Dec 8, 2014


Ladies, gentleman and those who are yet to make up your mind -- strut your stuff down to the Orpheum Theatre and march those stilettos into Kinky Boots! This, mind-bending tour-de-force will open up your mind, open up your heart, and maybe open up your legs -- to dancing in your boots (don't think so dirty!) Playing now through Dec 28th at the Orpheum Theatre Kinky Boots is dazzling, joyous and fun.

Hodges & Hodges Set the Stage for KINKY BOOTS at the Orpheum Theatre This Month
by Linda Hodges and Nick Hodges - Dec 3, 2014


Hodges & Hodges Set the Stage provides a wide-ranging look into select productions that are premiering or touring in the Bay area. Dedicated to enhancing the theater-going experience, Hodges and Hodges act as your very own dramaturges, theater critics and local restaurant, local tour guides so that you can fully immerse yourself in the show - even before you enter the actual theater. It's nothing you couldn't look up yourself - but why bother when they've already done the research for you?

BWW Previews: Hodges & Hodges Set the Stage for KINKY BOOTS at the Orpheum Theatre Dec. 2 - 28!
by Linda Hodges and Nick Hodges - Dec 4, 2014


Hodges & Hodges Set the Stage provides a wide-ranging look into select productions that are premiering or touring in the Bay area. Dedicated to enhancing the theater-going experience, Hodges and Hodges act as your very own dramaturges, theater critics and local restaurant, local tour guides so that you can fully immerse yourself in the show - even before you enter the actual theater. It's nothing you couldn't look up yourself - but why bother when they've already done the research for you?

Barry Manilow to Play Barclay Center & More on 'One Last Time' Tour Launching in 2015
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 19, 2014


Barry Manilow announced today that he is going to "hit the road" and perform concerts across North America ONE LAST TIME!

UNTOLD STORIES OF THE ER Returns Tonight to Discovery Fit & Health
by TV News Desk - Nov 7, 2014


What show other than UNTOLD STORIES OF THE ER can administer a weekly dose of medical mayhem, like tandem skydivers impaled together on a fence post, or a woman stuck in a toilet bowl for 18 hours? In case you missed these stories and more, we're preempting the return of all-new episodes of UNTOLD STORIES OF THE ER with the CRAZIEST CASES special today, November 7 at 10/9c, hosted by featured ER doctor Nicole Jasper who 'resuscitates' some of the series' most visually incredible cases from the past nine seasons. With hundreds of stories to choose from, these are the ones that the doctors consider their craziest yet, such as: a man with a live catfish stuck in his throat; a woman with a stiletto in her cheek; a man with a camping stove strongly attached to his privates; a man with a turtle clamped to his throat; and a man wheeled into the ER with a two-inch pole impaled through his head.

'My Dream Duets' Becomes 15th Top 10 Album for BARRY MANILOW!
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 5, 2014


Today, GRAMMY, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning recording artist Barry Manilow celebrates another milestone in his legendary career with his 15 th Top 10 debut on the Billboard Top 200 chart. His new album, MY DREAM DUETS, entered the Billboard Top 200 in the #4 position, and was released on Verve Records.

THE BLACK STILETTO: ENDINGS & BEGINNINGS by Raymond Benson is Now Available
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 4, 2014


Longboat Key, Florida

THE BLACK STILETTO: ENDINGS & BEGINNINGS to Release, 11/4
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 23, 2014


Longboat Key, Florida

UNTOLD STORIES OF THE ER Returns 11/7 to Discovery Fit & Health
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 20, 2014


What show other than UNTOLD STORIES OF THE ER can administer a weekly dose of medical mayhem, like tandem skydivers impaled together on a fence post, or a woman stuck in a toilet bowl for 18 hours? In case you missed these stories and more, we're preempting the return of all-new episodes of UNTOLD STORIES OF THE ER with the CRAZIEST CASES special on Friday, November 7 at 10/9c, hosted by featured ER doctor Nicole Jasper who 'resuscitates' some of the series' most visually incredible cases from the past nine seasons. With hundreds of stories to choose from, these are the ones that the doctors consider their craziest yet, such as: a man with a live catfish stuck in his throat; a woman with a stiletto in her cheek; a man with a camping stove strongly attached to his privates; a man with a turtle clamped to his throat; and a man wheeled into the ER with a two-inch pole impaled through his head.

Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess, Jeremy Jordan & More Set for 54 Below in October & November
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 1, 2014


This October and November 54 BELOW presents a lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54thStreet. For a detailed schedule of upcoming performances at 54 Below and to purchase tickets, visit www.54Below.com.

Tony DeSare, Isabel Rose, The Skivvies & More Set for 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 29, 2014


Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Stars to Lead Woodlawn Theatre's ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 25, 2014


Get out your glow sticks and playing cards as The Rocky Horror Show gets a RuPaul's Drag Race facelift at San Antonio's historic Woodlawn Theatre. The iconic comedy rock musical, which opens October 16, stars Bianca Del Rio as Magenta, Adore Delano as Dr. Frank-N-Furter and Michelle Visage as Riff Raff.

SLEEPY KITTY (ex Harvey Danger) and NYLON Premiere Video
by Casey Judge - Sep 22, 2014


Grimy meets shiny in Sleepy Kitty's music: chugging drums and crunchy guitars sweetened by catchy melodies and vocal harmonies that summon memories of 1960s-era girl groups.' (Boston Globe) So arrivedSleepy Kitty with their sophomore release, Projection Room, on Euclid Records. Taking cues from an eccentric rage of influences from Pavement to technicolor MGM musicals, and Iggy Pop to Jean Luc Godard, Sleepy Kitty are equal parts art-school weird and erratic garage-punk – like the White Stripes if they listened to a little more 1940s musicals.

BWW Interviews: Lena Hall Talks Tony Award, HEDWIG, and The Deafening
by David Clarke - Sep 19, 2014


Exciting. Electric. Exhilarating. Rocking. Phenomenal. All of these words have been used to describe HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway. And, one of Broadway's hottest talents is helping to ensure that these adjectives are justified. The incomparably charming and charismatic Tony Award Winner Lena Hall, co-starring as Yitzhak, recently talked to me about her Tony win, HEDWIG, and her band, The Deafening.

Isabel Rose Releases New CD TROUBLE IN PARADISE Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2014


Trouble in Paradise, the new CD from acclaimed singer Isabel Rose is a top-drawer musical event. Produced by Bob Rock (Michael Buble, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Cher), it will be released on September 16th by BDG/RED, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.

Lisa Grimaldi Shares Her Journey through Breast Cancer in CHEMO IN HEELS
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 29, 2014


Harrisburg, Penn.

Berkeley Rep to Open 47th Season with AN AUDIENCE WITH MEOW MEOW
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 12, 2014


Berkeley Rep opens its 47th season this September with An Audience with Meow Meow, a musical play of gargantuan proportions starring international superstar Meow Meow.

Isabel Rose to Release New CD 'Trouble In Paradise' 9/16
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 5, 2014


Trouble in Paradise, the new CD from acclaimed singer Isabel Rose is a top-drawer musical event. Produced by Bob Rock (Michael Buble, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Cher), it will be released on September 16th by BDG/RED, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.

SIGHTING: Miss Nevada Teen USA 2014, Alexa Taylor, Celebrates Sweet Sixteen at Sugar Factory
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 12, 2014


Miss Nevada Teen USA 2014, Alexa Taylor, celebrated her Sweet Sixteen at Sugar Factory Town Square in Las Vegas Friday evening, along with close friends and family.

Investigation Discovery to Premiere New Series DARK TEMPTATIONS, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2014


The six-episode first season world premiere is Today, July 2 at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery.

Investigation Discovery to Premiere New Series DARK TEMPTATIONS, 7/2
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 24, 2014


The six-episode first season world premiere is Wednesday, July 2 at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery.

Investigation Discovery's New Series DARK TEMPTATIONS Delves into Outrageous Obsessions and Freaky Fetishes
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 23, 2014


We all know how powerful temptations are, from taking the last cookie in the company kitchen, to sneaking peeks at surprise birthday gifts. But what happens when these fixations evolve from trivial to terrifying? From a stiletto obsession that turned sickening, Black Magic that ends in murder, and bondage that goes beyond, Investigation Discovery's new series, DARK TEMPTATIONS uncovers the dark realities when perverse fascinations take deadly turns. Prying the lid off these taboo worlds, each one hour episode offers viewers a rare glimpse of lives dictated by DARK TEMPTATIONS. The six-episode first season world premiere is Wednesday, July 2 at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery.

Harold Robbins Launches 18 eBook Novels
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 3, 2014


NEW YORK, NY(Marketwired - Jun 3, 2014) - Harold Robbins wrote over 25 best-selling novels which spent more than 300 weeks combined on The New York Times best-seller list and sold in excess of 750 million copies worldwide in 42 languages. RosettaBooks, the leading independent eBook publisher, has published 18 of Robbins' popular titles in digital format, with 79 Park Avenue available for a free download today through Thursday in the Kindle store.

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