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Hazeldon Foundation's BILL W. AND DR. BOB to Begin at Soho Playhouse, 7/8; Tickets Now on Sale
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2013


The Hazelden Foundation presents the off-Broadway production of BILL W. AND DR. BOB by Samuel Shem and Janet Surrey. Tickets are now on sale. Performances begin Monday, July 8, 2013 at the Soho Playhouse in New York City.

BILL W. & DR. BOB Returns to Minneapolis, 3/13-4/6
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 7, 2013


BILL W. & DR. BOB makes its third appearance on the Illusion stage in an updated production - new leads, a new design (set & lighting) and original music composed and played by Roberta Carlson - before embarking on a statewide tour. Bill W. & Dr. Bob, the remarkable, humorous and true story set around the lives and-more importantly-the friendship of Bill W. (Jim Cunningham) and Dr. Bob (Stephen D'Ambrose), is at the Illusion in March for a limited-run engagement, and tours Minnesota March 13-April 6.

‘Best in Ten’ to Benefit Carpenter Square Theatre, 8/18
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 14, 2012


Carpenter Square Theatre will host "Best in Ten 2012," an event to benefit the theater, on Saturday, August 18. The event will be held at 800 W. Main , located at the southwest corner of Main and Shartel in downtown Oklahoma City . Proceeds from "Best in Ten" will help support the theater's building fund, as well as programming for the theatre's 29th Season, which includes eight productions and educational outreach to at-risk students in the metro area. The theme for this year's benefit is "little theatre…Big Ideas!"

John Milhiser, Kory Geller, Brett Gleason & More Set for QUEER NOT COOL Pride Weekend Edition Tonight, 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2012


This month's installment is hosted by JOHN MILHISER ('Late Night with Jimmy Fallon', NY Lotto's 'Little Bit of Luck') and features seductive electro-rocker BRETT GLEASON (20 weeks atop Logo's 'Click List'), comedy monologuist MARK SAM ROSENTHAL (the Off-Off-Broadway hits 'I Light Up My Life' and 'Blanche Survives Katrina in a FEMA Trailer Named Desire'), stand-up comedians EDDIE SARFATY ('Today Show', 'Joy Behar') and BOB SMITH ('The Tonight Show', MADTV), and singer-dancer KORY GELLER (The Met's 'Romeo & Juliet') along with music from DJ ROB REVERB and surprise giveaways including tickets to see Anna Chlumsky ('Veep', 'My Girl') in the outrageous new comedy '3C' at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater.

Ray Chambers & Bob Sicular Set for San Jose Rep's BILL W. AND DR. BOB, Now thru 7/15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2012


A talented cast energizes the critically acclaimed play, Bill W. and Dr. Bob, by Samuel Shem and Janet Surrey, to close the highly successful 2011-2012 season for San Jose Rep. Directed by Richard Seer, the work is a quick-witted and honest docu-drama following two dynamic and dedicated men who, in the midst of their battle with acute and debilitating alcoholism, formed a formidable and historic alliance to help each other and others combat the same addiction.

Ray Chambers & Bob Sicular Set for San Jose Rep's BILL W. AND DR. BOB; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2012


A talented cast energizes the critically acclaimed play, Bill W. and Dr. Bob, by Samuel Shem and Janet Surrey, to close the highly successful 2011-2012 season for San Jose Rep. Directed by Richard Seer, the work is a quick-witted and honest docu-drama following two dynamic and dedicated men who, in the midst of their battle with acute and debilitating alcoholism, formed a formidable and historic alliance to help each other and others combat the same addiction.

John Milhiser, Kory Geller, Brett Gleason & More Set for QUEER NOT COOL Pride Weekend Edition, 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2012


This month's installment is hosted by JOHN MILHISER ('Late Night with Jimmy Fallon', NY Lotto's 'Little Bit of Luck') and features seductive electro-rocker BRETT GLEASON (20 weeks atop Logo's 'Click List'), comedy monologuist MARK SAM ROSENTHAL (the Off-Off-Broadway hits 'I Light Up My Life' and 'Blanche Survives Katrina in a FEMA Trailer Named Desire'), stand-up comedians EDDIE SARFATY ('Today Show', 'Joy Behar') and BOB SMITH ('The Tonight Show', MADTV), and singer-dancer KORY GELLER (The Met's 'Romeo & Juliet') along with music from DJ ROB REVERB and surprise giveaways including tickets to see Anna Chlumsky ('Veep', 'My Girl') in the outrageous new comedy '3C' at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater.

OUTLAUGH COMEDY FESTIVAL 2012 Lineup Announced: Erin Foley, ANT and More
by Kelsey Denette - May 24, 2012


Friday, June 1, Outlaugh 2012, an 8-night comedy festival featuring standup, sketches, short films, essays, improv and1-person shows, kicks off. America's first and continuing queer Comedy Festival, Outlaugh has previously presented such names as Lea DeLaria, Margaret Cho, and Bob Smith.

Kennedy Center Selects 1st Stage & Messmer Catholic Schools For Ed Program
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2012


In April 2012, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will host the 13th Partners in Education Institute, a four-day intensive designed for arts organizations and school districts interested in partnering together to initiate or expand professional development programs for teachers.

Kennedy Center Selects 1st Stage & Messmer Catholic Schools For Ed Program
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 23, 2012


In April 2012, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will host the 13th Partners in Education Institute, a four-day intensive designed for arts organizations and school districts interested in partnering together to initiate or expand professional development programs for teachers.

Photo Flash: Sarah Silverman & Richard Kind Visit THE JUDY SHOW
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 10, 2011


The Judy Show - My Life As A Sitcom, the new comedy starring Judy Gold, will end it's extended limited engagement at Off-Broadway's DR2 Theatre (103 E 15th Street) on November 27th.

THE JUDY SHOW: MY LIFE AS A SITCOM Ends Extended Engagement 11/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 8, 2011


The Judy Show - My Life As A Sitcom, the new comedy starring Judy Gold, will end it's extended limited engagement at Off-Broadway's DR2 Theatre (103 E 15th Street) on November 27th.

Silverman, Borowitz, Kind, Wright Set For JUDY SHOW Talkbacks
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2011


The Judy Show, (judygold.com) starring Judy Gold at the DR2 Theatre (103 E. 15th Street) has announced the next set of guests to take part in the talkback series 'To Be Continued...' where Judy will chat with guests about their childhood anecdotes and memories. The show was recently extended through November 27th.

THE JUDY SHOW Extends at the DR2 Through 11/27
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 30, 2011


The Judy Show - My Life As A Sitcom, the new comedy starring Judy Gold, will extend its limited engagement at Off-Broadway's DR2 Theatre (103 E 15th Street). Due to critical and popular success of the show, producers Daryl Roth and Eva Price have announced that the engagement has been extended through November 27th. This marks the second time The Judy Show has been extended since the show opened on July 7th.

Cynthia Nixon, Julie Halston, et al. Set for JUDY SHOW Talkbacks, 9/14-10/18
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2011


The Judy Show, (judygold.com) starring Judy Gold at the DR2 Theatre (103 E. 15th Street) has announced the next set of guests to take part in the talkback series 'To Be Continued...' where Judy will chat with guests about their childhood anecdotes and memories.

The Judy Show: My Life As A Sitcom Announces 'To Be Continued' 9/7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2011


The Judy Show, starring Judy Gold at the DR2 Theatre (103 E. 15th Street) is about childhood memories.

The Judy Show: My Life As A Sitcom Announces 'To Be Continued' 9/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 1, 2011


The Judy Show, starring Judy Gold at the DR2 Theatre (103 E. 15th Street) is about childhood memories.

THE JUDY SHOW Extends At DR2 Theatre 10/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 10, 2011


The Judy Show - My Life As A Sitcom, the new comedy starring Judy Gold, will extend its previously announced limited engagement at Off-Broadway's DR 2 Theatre (103 E 15th Street).

Photo Coverage: Judy Gold Opens THE JUDY SHOW: MY LIFE AS A SITCOM
by Monica Simoes - Jul 7, 2011


Building on the success of her show 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother, funny-woman Judy Gold returns to the stage in this hilarious look at her life through the lens of the classic sitcoms of her youth. With multimedia, original music, laughter, and love, Judy shows us how she balances family and ambition with a little help from our favorite TV shows of the Seventies, Eighties, and Nineties. The show officially opened last night, July 6, and BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Flash: Judy Gold Stars in THE JUDY SHOW!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 6, 2011


The Judy Show - My Life As A Sitcom, (www.JudyGold.com) a new comedy written by and starring Judy Gold, will play The DR2 Theater, (103 E 15th Street) beginning June 30th with the official opening scheduled for July 6th, it was announced today by producers Daryl Roth and Eva Price.

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