‘The Blues Opera’ Is Back By Popular Demand!
Back by popular demand, Juggerknot Theatre Company, creators of “Miami Motel Stories” presents “The Blues Opera”, an autobiographical, immersive one-man-show written by Miami blues musician, Eric Garcia, AKA “Uncle Scotchy”. Returning on Wednesday, Sept. 21, after two months of sold out shows, this one-of-a-kind intimate performance opens to 12 guests at a time in a secret location in Little Havana.
FORT LAUDERDALE GAY MEN’S CHORUS PRESENTS “LIFE IS A CABARET” CONCERT ON SEPTEMBER 10
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (August 12, 2022) – Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus (FTLGMC) will present “Life is a Cabaret” on Saturday, September 10, at 8 p.m. at United Church of Christ (2501 NE 30th Street in Fort Lauderdale). The special concert will include a sentimental selection of favorite Broadway tunes and popular standards with live musical instrumentation.
Why Funny Girl Might Be for You: The Broadway Applause Series Salutes Funny Girl!
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Written by: Brittani Samuel
The “greatest star” is back! More than five decades after its original Broadway debut, Funny Girl is running now under the bright lights of the August Wilson Theater. The 1964 Tony-nominated musical-turned-movie was the vehicle that launched American songstress Barbra Streisand’s entertainment career into the stratosphere. Now, the role of the lovable, plucky hopeless romantic Fanny Brice is bringing delight to a new generation of musical theatre lovers. Here are six reasons why you do not want to miss Funny Girl’s long-awaited revival.
“VICTOR VICTORIA” AT LIPS FORT LAUDERDALE WILL RETURN WITH THE ROLE REVERSALS OF LEADING MEN AND WOMEN TO BENEFIT NEIGHBORS 4 NEIGHBORS ON OCTOBER 6
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. (August 16, 2022) – Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, will celebrate the return of its annual “Victor Victoria” event benefiting Neighbors 4 Neighbors. This cherished event will feature the role reversal and stage debut of Ashley O., Erick Eldridge, Jackie Nepola and Justin Nepola, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 6.
1997 TV Cinderella, Starring Brandy, Sets 25th Anniversary Reunion Special on 20/20
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Written by: Logan Culwell-Block
Film & TV News
1997 TV Cinderella, Starring Brandy, Sets 25th Anniversary Reunion Special on 20/20
The event will feature original cast members Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Bernadette Peters, Victor Garber, and more.
The 1997 TV production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, starring Brandy and the late Whitney Houston, has set a 25th anniversary reunion special for ABC-TV’s 20/20, airing August 23 during Disney’s World Princess Week. The one-hour-long event will feature original cast members Brandy and Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander, Veanne Cox, along with Billy Porter, Todrick Hall, Jade Jones, and more reflecting on the impact of the movie musical. The special will be followed by the first broadcast TV airing of the film in more than two decades.
See Brennyn Lark and Keri René Fuller Join Broadway’s SIX
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Written by: Michael Wiltbank
SIX welcomed its newest royals Brennyn Lark and Keri René Fuller August 9 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. See them take their first curtain call below.
Hamilton Launches Pro-Choice Fundraiser Ham4Choice
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Written by: Raven Brunner
Broadway News
Hamilton Launches Pro-Choice Fundraiser Ham4Choice
The winner will get to hang out with Lin-Manuel Miranda at the musical’s opening night in Germany.
Olivia Newton-John, Star of Grease and Xanadu Films, Dies at 73
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Written by: Andrew Gans
