Rubicon Theatre Company Presents Sharon McNight in RED HOT MAMA - THE SOPHIE TUCKER SONGBOOK
by Julie Musbach
- Dec 18, 2018
Rubicon Theatre Company's 2018-2019 Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Concert Series continues with Tony Award-nominee Sharon McNight in her critically-acclaimed one-woman show "Red Hot Mama - the Sophie Tucker Songbook." This biographical concert, written by McNight, chronicles the life and career of the first lady of show business, whose remarkable career spanned six decades. Sophie Tucker was a consummate performer on stage screen and radio, was part of the Ziegfield Follies early in her career, and in addition to her legendary artistry, was a great humanitarian.
Rubicon Theatre Co Welcomes Lesli Margherita, Sharon McKnight and More
by Julie Musbach
- Nov 9, 2018
Rubicon Theatre Producing Artistic Director KARYL LYNN BURNS today announced programming for the company's JANET AND MARK L. GOLDENSON 2018-2019 Broadway Concert Series. According to Burns, the series offers an opportunity for audiences to enjoy the talents and personal stories and insights of some of the best and brightest concert and cabaret stars of the West End, Broadway and the West Coast.
Lesli Margherita, Sharon McKnight, and More Join Broadway Concert Series at Rubicon Theatre
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 7, 2018
Rubicon Theatre Producing Artistic Director KARYL LYNN BURNS today announced programming for the company's JANET AND MARK L. GOLDENSON 2018-2019 Broadway Concert Series. According to Burns, the series offers an opportunity for audiences to enjoy the talents and personal stories and insights of some of the best and brightest concert and cabaret stars of the West End, Broadway and the West Coast.
BWW Exclusive: New York's Palace Theatre- The Valhalla of Vaudeville
by Trav S. D.
- Aug 10, 2018
Built in 1913 as the flagship for the big time vaudeville circuit run by E.F. Albee and Martin Beck, manager of the Western Vaudeville Managers Association, the Palace was the perfect showplace for the biggest of big time vaudeville during the last two decades of its existence.
Photo Coverage: Gloria Allred Women's Rights Champion Roasted at the Friars Club
by Stephen Sorokoff
- Jun 22, 2018
In 1983 Phyllis Diller had to dress up in drag to sneak into a men's only Sid Caesar's Friars Roast. Last night women's champion Friar Gloria Allred resplendent in an attractive pants and gold jacket was escorted through the front door of The Monastery for that time-honored Friar privilege of being Roasted. BroadwayWorld was there for photos only. What's said in the Friars, stays in the Friars.
Kritzerland Celebrates George Gershwin In Latest Show
by Marianka Swain
- May 28, 2018
For the 88th Kritzerland show we turn to one of the greatest composers of the 20th century - the one and only George Gershwin. There is simply nothing like a Gershwin tune and we've got plenty of them - from the classics to the lesser-known Gershwin, with lyrics by brother Ira. The songs are romantic, funny, moving, perky, and let us tell you you can strike up the band for our fantastic cast. So, join us for this joyous, s'wonderful evening that you won't want to miss. We may even have a surprise or two up our Kritzerland sleeves. Kritzerland is produced and hosted by Bruce Kimmel and co-produced by Doug Haverty.
Bickford Theatre Announces Cast of A DOG STORY
by Julie Musbach
- Mar 27, 2018
The Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum has announced the cast for the New Jersey premiere of the musical comedy A Dog Story. A hit in its Off-Broadway run in late 2016, the play will be directed by Bickford Theatre Producing Artistic Director Eric Hafen. A Dog Story will be performed from April 12 - 22, 2018. The book of the show was written by Eric H. Weinberger with music and lyrics by Gayla D. Morgan.
BWW Review: RED HOT MAMA at Seven Angels Theatre
by Sean Fallon
- Feb 25, 2018
The story of Sophie Tucker's life is brilliantly told through the musical comedy RED HOT MAMA. Writer and director Sharon McNight stars as former Hartford resident, Sophie Tucker who was one of the first women of American show business.
MAC To Honor Sharon McNight, Ruby Rims, and James Gavin
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 22, 2018
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) will present Tony nominee SHARON McNIGHT and RUBY RIMS with its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 32nd Annual MAC Awards to be held Tuesday, March 27 at 7:00 pm at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City.
Entertainers to Be Honored at Actors' Temple Annual Gala YOU AIN'T HEARD NOTHING YET
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 17, 2018
Tony Babino, performer Carol Ostrow and the Actors' Temple Board of Directors are celebrating their 101st year honoring the historic entertainers who have passed through their doors, with their annual gala YOU AIN'T HEARD NOTHIN' YET. Entertainers past and present will commemorate this mecca of modern Jewish culture, including Tony Babino, George Bettinger, Sir Frank London and Friends and special guest Star of the Yiddish Theatre, Joanne Borts. The gala takes place on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:30 pm in the Barbra Streisand and Milton Berle rooms of another hub of entertainment greats, the Friar's Club (57 East 55 Street, NYC). Tickets vary in prices and are available at www.theactorstemple.org/events.
Get in the Halloween Spirit with 81st Kritzerland Early Halloween Musical Show
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 28, 2017
Produced, hosted and narrated by record producer, author, composer, director, actor Bruce Kimmel, this brand new show features musical direction by Richard Allen and the performing talents of (in alphabetical order): Daniel Thomas Bellusci, David Burnham, Sharon McNight, Lauren Rubin, Hayley Shukiar, Sami Staitman and Robert Yacko. Quips Kimmel,
The Dominion Theatre, Home to AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Completes £6m Refurbishment
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 7, 2017
London's Dominion Theatre, home to Christopher Wheeldon's stunning reinvention of the Oscar winning Hollywood musical An American in Paris, has completed a £6 million restoration and unveils a brand new double-sided LED screen on Tottenham Court Road, the largest and highest resolution projecting screen on the exterior of a West End theatre.
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