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Take six Australian hunks and one New Yorker of differing shapes and sizes, add a fierce portion of drag and mischievous masculinity, infuse with dancing, tumbling, juggling, acro-balancing, trapeze, hula hooping, lip syncing, six-inch heels, cover in sequins frocks and glamour, season with wicked wit, a pinch of punk and all-round misbehaviour and let the fun begin. The boys are back in town!

Following a sold-out and critically acclaimed run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, the theatre is delighted to announce its "breathtakingly funny" (Guardian) production of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY will transfer to the West End's Vaudeville Theatre on Tuesday 9th September - 22nd November, with press night on Monday 15th September at 7 pm.

Anna-Jane Casey, Sophie-Louise Dann, Damian Humbley and Ben Lewis star in New York's longest running comedy revue, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, which has returned to the Chocolate Factory!

Forbidden Broadway is back at the Menier Chocolate Factory (last seen there in 2009) and it's like it never left. With a first class cast, excellent musical direction and a ceaseless barrage of jibes about your favourite shows, this is a jolly, fun night out.

Take six Australian hunks and one New Yorker of differing shapes and sizes, add a fierce portion of drag and mischievous masculinity, infuse with dancing, tumbling, juggling, acro-balancing, trapeze, hula hooping, lip syncing, six-inch heels, cover in sequins frocks and glamour, season with wicked wit, a pinch of punk and all-round misbehaviour and let the fun begin. The boys are back in town!

Actress and ESPN record-breaking poker star, Tiffany Michelle, and American Idol Season Six runner-up Blake Lewis were spotted attending ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace on Sunday, June 15. Following the performance, Michelle and Lewis met with the cast to share words of enthusiasm for the show. Michelle tweeted a photo stating, 'Best show in #Vegas! Thank you @AbsintheVegas for having@BlakeLewis & I tonight. Never laughed so hard. Bravo!' Lewis also tweeted a photo, stating : 'Thanks for the great night@AbsintheVegas. So much talent in one room and I haven't laughed that much in a long time.'

Film and television star Jennifer Tilly was spotted attending ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace on Friday, May 30. Following the performance, Tilly met with cast to share words of enthusiasm for the show. Scroll down for a photo of her with the cast!

Take six Australian hunks and one New Yorker of differing shapes and sizes, add a fierce portion of drag and mischievous masculinity, infuse with dancing, tumbling, juggling, acro-balancing, trapeze, hula hooping, lip syncing, six-inch heels, cover in sequins frocks and glamour, season with wicked wit, a pinch of punk and all-round misbehaviour and let the fun begin. The boys are back in town!

Season Five winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, Jinkx Monsoon, was spotted attending ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace on Sunday, May 18. In town for RuPaul's Drag Race Season Six finale viewing party taking place Monday, May 19 at The New Tropicana Las Vegas, Monsoon stopped by to see the show and to meet the outlandish cast following the evening's performance.

Glenn Hetrick, special effects makeup artist/designer and celebrity judge of the Syfy hit reality TV series "FaceOff," was spotted attending Absinthe at Caesars Palace on Friday, May 2. Following the show, The Gazillionaire and his assistant Penny Pibbets welcomed Hetrick backstage where he shared words of enthusiasm for the show and took photos with the outlandish duo.

Anna-Jane Casey, Sophie-Louise Dann, Damian Humbley and Ben Lewis will star in New York's longest running comedy revue, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, which returns to the Chocolate Factory from 19 June. This updated version of the show showcases some of the best productions from both Broadway and the West End, including The Book of Mormon, Once, Matilda, Wicked and Miss Saigon!

Film and music star Olivia Newton-John was spotted attending Las Vegas' "Best Adult Show," ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace, yesterday evening, April 3. Following the show, The Gazillionaire and his assistant Penny Pibbets welcomed the Strip's newest headliner backstage where Newton-John shared words of enthusiasm for the show and took photos with the zany duo. Check out a look back at her visit below!

As playoff action heats up the ice at TD Garden, and a new World Series pennant rises at Fenway Park, two more Boston teams are gearing up for the long-anticipated arrival of Spring and a crack at the big leagues.

Following the sell-out success of its workshop as part of Vibrant 2012 - A Festival of Finborough Playwrights, and as part of the Finborough Theatre's acclaimed Celebrating British Music Theatre series, the world premiere of a new musical adaptation of the classic French novel Therese Raquin opens at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre for a four week run, opening tonight, 25 March 2014 (Press Night: Thursday, 27 March 2014 at 7.30pm), starring Julie Atherton and Olivier Award nominee Tara Hugo.

Following the sell-out success of its workshop as part of Vibrant 2012 - A Festival of Finborough Playwrights, and as part of the Finborough Theatre's acclaimed Celebrating British Music Theatre series, the world premiere of a new musical adaptation of the classic French novel Therese Raquin opens at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre for a four week run, opening Tuesday, 25 March 2014 (Press Night: Thursday, 27 March 2014 at 7.30pm), starring Julie Atherton and Olivier Award nominee Tara Hugo.

From Westphalia to the far reaches of the New World, Candide's journey of discovery is anything but dull. Through anguish, happiness, loss and love this is a whirlwind adventure that seeks to prove 'life is happiness indeed'. Leonard Bernstein's joyous musical comedy features a now-classic Overture, 'Make Our Garden Grow' and 'Glitter and Be Gay'.

ComedySportzBoston (CSz), the fast-paced, family-friendly improvisational comedy played as a sport, that's a hit in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and Portland, - it is coming to Greater Boston. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays beginning October 18 and running through December 20, 2013 (November 8 (6pm) & 9 (5pm) are during the Boston Comedy Festival) at Davis Square Theatre, 255 Elm Street, Somerville. Doors open at 6:30pm and show begins at 7pm. Tickets only $18 - Group rates and special shows available. For tickets and information call (617) 426-1999 or visit http://mysterycafe.com/shows/comedysportz-boston/. Check out a first look below!

ComedySportzBoston (CSz), the fast-paced, family-friendly improvisational comedy played as a sport, that's a hit in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and Portland, - it is coming to Greater Boston. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays beginning today, October 18 and running through December 20, 2013 (November 8(6pm) & 9 (5pm) are during the Boston Comedy Festival) at Davis Square Theatre, 255 Elm Street, Somerville. Doors open at 6:30pm and show begins at 7pm. Tickets only $18 - Group rates and special shows available.

Jackie Clune is to play the Old Lady and James Dreyfus is to play Dr Pangloss in the Menier Chocolate Factory's upcoming production of Candide.

ComedySportzBoston (CSz), the fast-paced, family-friendly improvisational comedy played as a sport, that's a hit in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and Portland, - it is coming to Greater Boston. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays beginning October 18 and running through December 20, 2013 (November 8 (6pm) & 9 (5pm) are during the Boston Comedy Festival) at Davis Square Theatre, 255 Elm Street, Somerville. Doors open at 6:30pm and show begins at 7pm. Tickets only $18 - Group rates and special shows available. For tickets and information call (617) 426-1999 or visit http://mysterycafe.com/shows/comedysportz-boston/.