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Review Roundup: FUNNY GIRL Returns to Broadway- All the Reviews!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2022


Read all the reviews for FUNNY GIRL on Broadway. The show stars Beanie Feldstein as Fanny Brice, Ramin Karimloo as Nick Arnstein, Jared Grimes as Eddie Ryan and Jane Lynch as Mrs. Rose Brice. See what all the critics had to say!

VIDEO: First Look at the World Premiere of GRACE at Ford's Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2022


Ford's Theatre Society is presenting the world-premiere musical Grace, with Music and Lyrics by Nolan Williams, Jr.; Book by Nolan Williams, Jr., and Nikkole Salter; and Directed and Choreographed by Robert Barry Fleming.

Megan Hilty, Eden Espinosa & Joshua Henry to Headline The Soraya's 10th Anniversary Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2022


Eden Espinosa, Joshua Henry, and Megan Hilty will raise the roof with a program specifically curated by The Soraya which include songs from the late Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George and Company, plus numbers from Wicked, Hamilton, Carousel, and more.

BWW Exclusive: First Look at the World Premiere of GRACE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022


Packed with an eclectic mix of styles including Jazz, R&B, rousing up-tempos and raise-the-roof ballads, Grace is a new musical examining the little-told history of African-American culinary tradition and the challenges faced by Black-owned businesses.

Beck Center for the Arts Holds Ribbon-Cutting Event
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 12, 2022


Beck Center for the Arts has completed the second phase of its renovation project, made possible by over $5.3M raised from the community toward a $6.7M Capital Campaign goal. The public fundraising phase began with a campaign rally, called “Raise the Roof,” held on Thursday, March 10, 2020, and continued with a celebration of the first completed phase, our renovated Fowler-Spellman Education Wing, on March 10, 2021.

Beck Center Celebrates MCAT Ribbon-Cutting
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2022


​​​​​​​Beck Center for the Arts has completed the second phase of its renovation project, made possible by over $5.3M raised from the community toward a $6.7M Capital Campaign goal. The public fundraising phase began with a campaign rally, called “Raise the Roof,” held on Thursday, March 10, 2020,.

Brian Justin Crum & Alaysha Fox to Join GMCLA's QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2022


Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) announced today that “America’s Got Talent” breakout star Brian Justin Crum (Broadway’s Wicked and Next to Normal) and LA Opera’s rising star Alaysha Fox (LA Opera’s Aida) will be special guest stars for QUEEN of the night, featuring the greatest hits from the critically acclaimed, legendary band Queen.

10 Videos To Excite Everyone About Julia Murney's SOOTHE MY SOUL at 54 Below on February 25th and 28th
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 21, 2022


Julia Murney returns to Feinstein's this week with a club act designed to make people (and herself!) feel better.

Content from Trixie Mattel, Bob The Drag Queen & More to Stream on Revry on Super Bowl Sunday
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2022


Stand up comedy is consistently a top performer with audiences on weekends across Revry's Domestic, North America, and News channels. The lineup of Trixie Mattel, Bob The Drag Queen, Gina Yashere, and Brenden Scannell are major influencers in comedy with strong audiences. Check out the full lineup of streaming content now!

Jimmy Barnes to Perform at Sydney Coliseum Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2022


Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ has announced that Jimmy Barnes will be taking the stage, Thursday 17th March 2022, 7:30pm, together with The Jane Barnes Band, as the feature headliner for Great Southern Nights 2022.

Casting & Creatives Announced for World-Premiere Musical GRACE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2022


Ford’s Theatre Society today announced full casting and the design team for the world-premiere musical Grace, with Music and Lyrics by Nolan Williams, Jr.; Book by Nolan Williams, Jr., and Nikkole Salter; and Directed and Choreographed by Robert Barry Fleming.

Nikkole Salter Joins GRACE at the Ford's Theatre as Co-Book Writer
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2022


Playwright Nikkole Salter has joined the creative team of the upcoming production of Grace at the Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC. Salter is now listed as one of the book writers, alongside the musical's creator, Nolan Williams, Jr.

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra To Present Four Programs In Steinmetz Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2022


The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will present four performances as part of their 2021-2022 series in the brand-new Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in March and May.

Beck Center For The Arts Displays Work Of Local Artist Julie Schabel in PRINTER WONDERLAND
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2022


​​​​​​​Beck Center for the Arts will present Printer Wonderland an exhibition of Julie Schabel's work in the Music/Creative Arts Therapies Building on the south side of the campus.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL Reunion, Jeanna De Waal, and More Streaming This Month from Feinstein's/54Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2022


This month, Feinstein's/54 Below presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond – all streaming direct to homes worldwide.

Jenn Colella, Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway & More This Month at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2022


This month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Broadway Jukebox: A Broadway [New Year's Eve] Party Playlist!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 31, 2021


Hosting a New Year's Eve party with your closet Broadway-loving friends and in need of some showtunes to help you raise the roof? Turn up the volume with 100 songs for any Broadway-loving party. Kick off 2022 right with seven hours of music perfect for keeping the tempo up and scream-belting with your closest friends.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Sing Along Announced At 3Below Theaters
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2021


Raise the Roof! Join this annual celebration with this special sing-along screening of one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, the multi-Oscar-winning Fiddler on the Roof!

BWW Review: THE WILD PARTY at MPAA Saint-Germain-des-Près
by Patrick Honoré - Nov 20, 2021


Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party in Paris

San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Celebrates Holiday Season With Series Of Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2021


San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus has announced the return to live, in-person performances with their annual holiday extravaganza, Holigays Are Here…Again!. Considered one of San Francisco Bay Area's must-see signature holiday treats, this concert will delight audiences with the sight and sounds of over 250 members of the chorus in festive attire performing seasonal songs and sketches new and old.

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