Review: High-Powered Garland Tribute NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub
by Rob Lester - Jun 11, 2024
The 12th annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub had no shortage of pow to wow its eager audience. The annual event drew a big crowd and money for the Ali Forney Center, a non-profit benefitting homeless LGBTQ+ youth. The June 3rd show turned on the energy to the max.
Hollywood Heritage Museum Will Celebrate Pride With Judy Garland Event
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024
Join in at the Hollywood Heritage Museum (2100 N Highland Ave) for 'End of the Rainbow,' a special PRIDE celebration honoring Judy Garland's 102nd birthday, 85 years of MGM’s “The Wizard of Oz,” and global launch of Vince Spinnato’s latest fragrance, “Judy in Oz.”
ALICE IN WONDERLAND and THE WIZARD OF OZ Come to PJPAC This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2024
Join PJPAC for an enchanting journey as they present two timeless tales - Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland' and L. Frank Baum's 'The Wizard of Oz,' performed by a cast of talented children aged 4 to 9 from THE STORY BOOK Academy.
Interview: Austen Danielle Bohmer and Lauren Samuels on Bringing WICKED to Toronto
by Lauren Gienow - Jun 4, 2024
From June 5th until July 24th, the touring production of the hit Broadway Musical WICKED will be at Mirvish’s Princess of Wales Theatre. For over 20 years now, the songs, comedy, message, and heart of this musical have been captivating audiences with 'The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz.' Broadway World had the opportunity to chat with leads Austen Danielle Bohmer and Lauren Samuels about what it is like joining this juggernaut of a show, adjusting to life on tour, getting to be in WICKED at the same time that the much anticipated movie comes out, and what this show, these characters, and their powerful friendship means to them.
Cassandra Lewis to Release Album 'Lost in a Dream,' Shares New Single
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024
Lost In A Dream chronicles Cassandra's journey down her own yellow brick road as she confronts a toxic relationship, addiction, and mental health struggles. Pushing through an opium-like haze of deep love and emotional abuse, she ultimately finds closure as she pulls back the curtain to discover her Wizard of Oz was simply another hurting human. Listen to a single now!
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
by Melissa Hall - May 29, 2024
A trip on the yellow brick road is not a rare occurrence in local theater, but some productions just hit it out of the park. The current one at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre managed to find the perfect cast, include a wonderfully fresh and diverse group, including Bessie D. Smith as the delightfully devious Wicked Witch of the West.
Interview: Justin Elizabeth Sayre Hosts NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS�¿ at Joe's Pub
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 28, 2024
NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS, a Pride concert benefitting The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 3 at 7 pm, honoring the iconic Judy Garland with songs from her legendary career. Read our conversation with Justin Elizabeth Sayre about the show.
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Will Lead ANYTHING GOES at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.