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Broadway or Bust

Posted on September 2, 2012 | 1 comment

PBS Broadway or BustPBS will premiere a three part series that will air during prime time called Broadway or Bust. The show starts on Sunday, September 9th at 8PM ET.  The show features the “real life” stories of some of America’s best high school musical performers, competing.  According to the PBS site the series is described as follows.

Part competition, part performance, and part non-fiction drama…where judges select the best performers in the country. The 60 finalists then descend on Broadway, where they plunge into the eye of the theatrical storm for one intense week of rehearsals, coaching, mentoring, performance and competition.

For all you theater queens, I’ve included a quick promo video. Start programming your cable /TiVo now.

 

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Lyric Stage Company one day sale today

Posted on August 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

Lyric Stage TheaterEarlier this summer The Lyric Stage Company announced their 2012-2013 season, which is set to begin early next month.  The tempting line up of performances has several comedies that look like they would make for a great date night.

The Lyric Stage Company one day sale allows you to purchase tickets for only $25.  Call the Lyric Stage Co. today for details of this fantastic opportunity at 617-585-5678.

This sale will be over almost as quickly as it has started so be sure to pick up the phone or visit their box office just outside of Copley Square in the Back Bay at 140 Clarendon Street.

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The Book of Mormon national tour

Posted on August 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

book of mormon national tourThe Book of Mormon comes to Boston April 2013

The Book of Mormon, written by South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker with lyrics by Avenue Q songwriter Robert Lopez, is a satirical story of two Mormon missionaries who venture to Uganda to share the scriptures.

The fantastically successful Broadway show took home an amazing 9 Tony awards last year including Best Musical. So news of a national tour was eagerly anticipated and last week the show opened in Denver.  Tour dates run through next summer concluding in Washington D.C.

More about the tour and cities they will visit may be read here.

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Rumors Orlando Bloom to play Romeo on Broadway

Posted on August 14, 2012 | 1 comment

Earlier this month The Sun reported that Orlando Bloom might be headed to Broadway in a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. No further information was provided, but this would be Bloom’s debut on Broadway if the rumor is true.

I love this play and have long enjoyed Bloom.  It is not hard for me to imagine him as a Montague.

Source: Broadway.com

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Shakespeare on the Common starts Wed., July 25th

Posted on July 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

Boston GuyThe Commonwealth Shakespeare Company returns to the Boston Common with their 17th production of Shakespeare on the Common, on Wednesday, July 25th.  Performances will run through Sunday, August 12th.

This year the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company production is Coriolanus. Not familiar with this play written between 1605 – 1608? Neither am I but the play is based on the life of the legendary Roman leader, Caius Marcius Coriolanus.

Typical of Shakespearean plays, Coriolanus includes themes of betrayal and vengeance.  Interestingly, Hollywood has recently produced a modern interpretation of the 400+ year story and the movie includes acting heavyweights Gerard Butler, Ralph Fiennes (who also directs the movie), Vanessa Redgrave and Brian Cox.

Check out the trailer for the movie to get a feel for the storyline then plan an evening to come down and enjoy this free gift The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company so generously gives to the city. It is an excellent way to spend an evening with friends and support Boston’s local theater scene.  More information can be found here. 

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Margaret Cho in Provincetown

Posted on July 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

Margaret Cho ProvincetownFour weeks from today Margaret Cho will kick off a one-week run at the Art House in Provincetown.  If you’ve never seen Margaret Cho perform on stage and will be in Ptown during Carnival Week this is one show I’d highly recommend you go see.

Margaret Cho is a regular here, spending part of each summer in Provincetown.  Although she’s a San Franciscan through and through there is no doubt her heart has room for two homes and she considers Ptown a second home.  Her performances here tend to be more raw and her audiences more adoring.

Margaret Cho will be peforming from Saturday, August 11th through Saturday, August 18th.  You may purchase tickets online here.

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Miss Coco Peru in Ptown

Posted on July 3, 2012 | 1 comment

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Ms. Coco Peru made a special appearance at Ryan Landry’s “Show Girls” performance on Monday night. The show – the first since being kicked out of The Crown – was filled to capacity at The Pied and the audience included Broadway legend, Patti LuPone.  In addition to Ms. Coco Peru and many other talented guests last night, Varla Jean Merman provided colorful commentary through the evening as co-emcee with Ryan.

I’ll be blogging much more about Ryan’s show after I get home, but thought I’d share this photo from after the show. Yes, that is a squeaky toy in Sergio’s pants. They were given out at the show… “Show Girls” is a classy act as one can imagine.

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Provincetown 2012 summer line up

Posted on June 26, 2012 | 6 comments

With summer in full swing, many of Provincetown’s biggest acts are nearly sold out.  If you are planning a trip to Ptown later this summer, check out their local theater and get tickets to one of the many shows that play every night.

This summer guests like Patti Lupone, Pam Ann, Margaret Cho, Miss Coco Peru, Charles Busch, and Meghan Mullally will all be performing in Provincetown for a limited number of shows.  You can also check out one of the many “regular” shows including Varla Jean Merman’s show Topping Myself,  Jamie Morris and Brooks Braselman’s show Mommie Queerest, Ms Richfield 1981 show this summer, 2012 We’ll all be dead by Christmas, and Ryan Landry’s Mary Poppers just to name a few.

Most (but not all) performances happen at the Provincetown Art House or the Crown and Anchor.  Do yourself a favor and purchase tickets in advance for one night when you are staying in Ptown. I promise you’ll enjoy yourself and be happy you went to one of the many shows.

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Broadway Bares XXII: Happily Ever After

Posted on June 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

Queerty has a selection of photos from last night’s Broadway Bares show at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The goal of this show each year is to raise money for Broadway Cares / Equity fights AIDS.

This year’s fairy-tale themed show “Happy Endings” hoped to raise $300,000, but there is no word if they met or exceeded the goal from the sale and money raised from the two shows last night.  My favorite promo photo for this event is Goldilocks and the three bears.  You can see pictures from Sunday’s shows on Queerty’s website here.  You can also check out the very enticing promo video, which I posted on my blog last week here.

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Broadway Bares XXII: Happy Endings

Posted on June 13, 2012 | 3 comments

Broadway CaresLater this week on Sunday, June 17th Broadway Bares XXII: Happy Endings will take place at the Roseland Ballroom, with two shows 9:30PM and Midnight.  This annual show and gala raises money for Broadway Cares: Equity Fight AIDS. This year’s show is inspired by fairy tales but perhaps a bit more naughty than you may recall.

For those who were not fortunate enough to get tickets, I thought I’d include the teaser video that was created.  Enjoy the eye candy. 

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Pam Ann Around the world tour

Posted on June 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

Pam Ann BostonPam Ann flew into Boston for one show on the Thursday of Pride week in Boston. Her current tour, Around the world, is a raunchy, hilarious two hour escapade.  Caroline Reid (a.k.a. Pam Ann) had the Boston audience eating out of her hand and cheering for her throughout the two hour show, which ridiculed the airline industry and pandered unabashedly to her adoring (and overwhelmingly) gay audience.

Check out her facebook page here.

I wish I was the kind of guy who could recall funny lines because this show is full of them, but since I can’t regale you I’d highly recommend checking out the show.  If Pam Ann’s show is flying into your town check and see if tickets remain – you won’t be disappointed.

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Pam Ann in Boston tonight

Posted on June 7, 2012 | 1 comment

Pam AnnPam Ann has flown into Boston tonight for her Around the World Tour. Last month I wrote about the show and encouraged you to buy your tickets. Be sure to say hello if you see me there and enjoy the show.

If you’d like to see Pam Ann’s show you can still catch her show on July 1st when she performs in Ptown.

Click this link to see  Pam Ann in Provincetown, Sunday, July 1st

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Roller Disco: The Musical

Posted on May 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Roller Disco The Musical opens tonight at the Oberon Theater

OMG, This show will play Wednesday and Thursday nights through August 30th.  Doors at 7:30pm, Show at 8:00pm.  Want to know more? Visit, www.rollerdiscothemusical.com.

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Check out these Boston theater performances

Posted on May 29, 2012 | Leave a comment

SpeakEasy Stage, Lyric Stage, Huntington TheaterHere are a few worthwhile theater performances from some of Boston’s local theater companies. Support your community’s local theater scene and plan an evening with friends to see a show.  Select the links below to learn more about each performance and to purchase tickets.

Support Boston’s Local Theater Companies

Xanadu – SpeakEasy Stage Co. – This  fun performance elevates “camp” and will leave you humming familiar Olivia Newton John songs from the early 80s all the while laughing heartily with friends.  In my opinion its the surprise show of the summer, which I give “two glow sticks up.”  See the show and you’ll understand my reference. Xanadu closes on June 9th.

Private Lives – Huntington Theater Co – Can you imagine bumping into your former spouse while away on your second honeymoon? Neither can I but that’s the premise of this hilarious production which will run through June 24th

Avenue Q – Lyric Stage Co. of Boston – Have you never seen this popular Broadway musical, best described as Seasame Street for adults?  This show has fantastically funny songs like The Internet is for Porn, and will leave you laughing out loud. Due to demand, this show has been extended and will run through July 1st.

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Broadway’s Anything Goes cast spoofs “What Makes You Beautiful”

Posted on May 15, 2012 | Leave a comment

The cast and crew of Broadway’s ANYTHING GOES did a great job hamming it up on screen (no surprise there).  The real surprise is that the cast made the sickeningly sweet pop melody What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction bearable.

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