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The Cool Kids revolves around three guy friends in a retirement community who are the top dogs until they're blown out of the water by the newest member of the community, a female rebel whose ready to challenge their place

Streaming Review: All The Cool Kids Are Watching GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES On P Photo Streaming Review: All The Cool Kids Are Watching GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES On Paramount+
by Bobby Patrick - April 21, 2023

This show has kicked off with a bang in Bobby’s books and we can’t recommend it highly enough to everyone GREASE fan or newbie alike...


Daniel Yearwood, Morgan Dudley, Ben Jackson Walker & More to Lead SENIOR CLASS 29-Hou Photo Daniel Yearwood, Morgan Dudley, Ben Jackson Walker & More to Lead SENIOR CLASS 29-Hour Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 09, 2022

The new original musical Senior Class will receive a AEA 29-hour industry reading beginning this week. Senior Class has a book, melodies, and lyrics written by Melvin Tunstall, III and music & arrangements by Greg Dean Borowsky and was conceived by Kevin Duda....


Virtual Theatre This Weekend: December 19-20- with Adam Pascal, Josh Groban and More! Photo Virtual Theatre This Weekend: December 19-20- with Adam Pascal, Josh Groban and More!
by Nicole Rosky - December 19, 2020

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, December 19-20, 2020....


Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean & DJ Lux to Debut New AJ Single 'SMOKE' Photo Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean & DJ Lux to Debut New AJ Single 'SMOKE'
by Michael Major - July 05, 2022

Backstreet Boy, AJ Mclean and WEG’s newest artist and Billboard Record Charter DJ Lux will be debuting AJ’s new single ‘SMOKE’. The two are the founders of the music collaboration ATCK, All The Cool Kids, and are releasing their newest records featuring impressive artists on a global scale. Get VIP ...


Kathryn Gallagher, Bonnie Milligan & More to Star in NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Hosted Photo Kathryn Gallagher, Bonnie Milligan & More to Star in NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 04, 2022

The 10th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will take place at Joe’s Pub on Sunday, June 5. ...


Feature: 30 Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Nineteen - The Cool Kids Photo Feature: 30 Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Nineteen - The Cool Kids
by Stephen Mosher - November 19, 2022

Broadway World Cabaret is looking at the work of a couple we call THE COOL KIDS....


Tracie Bennett and Laiona Michelle Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Photo Tracie Bennett and Laiona Michelle Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 02, 2022

Olivier winner and Tony nominee Tracie Bennett (Hangmen, End of the Rainbow) and Laiona Michelle (Little Girl Blue, Amazing Grace) have joined the line-up for the 10th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys.'...


NOLAN fka (Nolan the Ninja) Unveils New Album 'don't get TOO excited' Photo NOLAN fka (Nolan the Ninja) Unveils New Album 'don't get TOO excited'
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023

On top of being his debut album under his new moniker, “don’t get TOO excited” embodies NOLAN’s evolution as an artist. Known for his proficient lyrical ability and crate-digging production, NOLAN is excited to showcase his new musical approach and sound unlike anything he’s released before. Watch t...


Playhouse Announces Full Season of Live Theatre Photo Playhouse Announces Full Season of Live Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2021

The Des Moines Playhouse announced its 103rd year of live theatre via social media Monday, May 17, 2021. The 2021-22 Season includes some shows that were originally scheduled for the past 15 months and some new titles. ...


RLJE Films & Shudder Acquire KIDS VS ALIENS Horror/Sci-Fi Adventure Photo RLJE Films & Shudder Acquire KIDS VS ALIENS Horror/Sci-Fi Adventure
by Michael Major - September 19, 2022

Directed by Jason Eisener, who co-wrote the film with John Davies (Hobo with a Shotgun), KIDS VS. ALIENS stars Dominic Mariche (“Are You Afraid of the Dark?,” “Team Zenko Go”), Phoebe Rex (“The Last Divide”), Calem MacDonald (“The Umbrella Academy”), Asher Grayson Percival (“Scaredy Cats”), and Ben ...


BWW Review: SOME ENCHANTED EVENING:THE SONGS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN at Des Moines P Photo BWW Review: SOME ENCHANTED EVENING:THE SONGS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN at Des Moines Playhouse
by DC Felton - April 13, 2021

When Des Moines Playhouse closed their production of 'Singin' in the Rain' last year, no one could have imagined what would follow. A year without a musical performance on the stage. This meant that the big productions they had planned for Summer, Fall, and Winter had to be canceled. That changed ...


Review: MEAN GIRLS at WESTHILL HIGH SCHOOL Photo Review: MEAN GIRLS at WESTHILL HIGH SCHOOL
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 24, 2023

How far would you have gone to be one of the cool kids in high school? That's the theme of Mean Girls, which is running now through April 22 only....


The Public Theatre's 32nd Season Begins with MORNING AFTER GRACE Photo The Public Theatre's 32nd Season Begins with MORNING AFTER GRACE
by A.A. Cristi - August 26, 2022

The Public Theatre opens its 32nd season on Sept 16 with Morning After Grace, a hilarious and heartfelt new comedy that every Baby Boomer on the planet is going to want to see!...


BWW Interview: Toneisha Harris of HAIRSPRAY at Broadway San Diego Photo BWW Interview: Toneisha Harris of HAIRSPRAY at Broadway San Diego
by E.H. Reiter - November 14, 2021

Interview with Toneisha Harris in her role as Motormouth Maybelle in the National Tour of HAIRSPRAY -playing at the Broadway San Diego Civic Theatre November 16th - 21st, 2021....


Video: NOLAN fka (Nolan the Ninja) Returns With New Music Video 'SCOOP' Photo Video: NOLAN fka (Nolan the Ninja) Returns With New Music Video 'SCOOP'
by Michael Major - April 03, 2023

Although NOLAN fka may appear as a newcomer, the artist formerly known as Nolan the Ninja has had a longstanding career. The Cali-born, Detroit-bred emcee/beatmaker has released numerous projects both independently via his SPORT CAST imprint and through acclaimed Hip-Hop label, Mello Music Group. Wa...


Sierra Boggess, Andrew Lippa, Steve H. Broadnax III & More to Take Part in the 5th An Photo Sierra Boggess, Andrew Lippa, Steve H. Broadnax III & More to Take Part in the 5th Annual THEATER MAKERS SUMMIT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 13, 2021

The TheaterMakers Studio will present the fifth annual TheaterMakers Summit, on November 6 and 7, with a special bonus day on November 8. With Broadway reopening, the theme of this year's event is 'Places Please.' The 2021 TheaterMakers Summit will be held virtually for attendees and speakers....


BWW Previews: POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL at New Tampa Players Uptown Theatre Photo BWW Previews: POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL at New Tampa Players Uptown Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - August 19, 2021

Based on the historical events of the Little Rock Nine, Polkadots tells the story of third-grader Lily Polkadot just as she has relocated to the “Squares Only” small town of Rockaway. A forbidden friendship between Lily and Sky Square forces the skeptical people of Rockaway to see they have more in ...


Alan Cumming Leads Lineup As NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Broadcasts Virtually June 24th Photo Alan Cumming Leads Lineup As NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Broadcasts Virtually June 24th
by Stephen Mosher - May 25, 2021

In its ninth year, the Judy Garland themed benefit is the show everyone wants to see. For the second year in a row, everyone can....


BWW Review: POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL at Des Moines Playhouse Photo BWW Review: POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL at Des Moines Playhouse
by DC Felton - July 30, 2021

In college while studying theatre, I was introduced to a new world, the world of children's theatre. While many shows in that world are based on well-known stories, once and a while you would see a play that tackled a topic that might be difficult to talk about, and present it on stage in a kid frie...


BWW Feature: Helen Reddy - The Woman Who Roared Photo BWW Feature: Helen Reddy - The Woman Who Roared
by Stephen Mosher - September 30, 2020

She meant a lot to many. Here's one man's story....


Virtual Theatre This Weekend: November 14-15- with Lillias White, Laura Benanti and M Photo Virtual Theatre This Weekend: November 14-15- with Lillias White, Laura Benanti and More!
by Nicole Rosky - November 14, 2020

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, November 7-8, 2020....


BWW Review: LONE STAR at Gettysburg Community Theatre Photo BWW Review: LONE STAR at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 22, 2021

Lone Star is a heartfelt exploration of life in a small town, family ties, and our innate need to fit in and to hold onto those identities that we believe define us. Lone Star takes the stage in person and virtually at Gettysburg Community Theatre this weekend only....


Cast Announced for the World Premiere of Atlantic for Kids' HEART STRINGS Photo Cast Announced for the World Premiere of Atlantic for Kids' HEART STRINGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 23, 2022

Atlantic for Kids has announced casting for the world premiere of Hearts Strings, written by Lee Cataluna and directed by Kat Yen. Performances will begin on Saturday, October 1st at Atlantic Theater Company’s Linda Gross Theater....


Register Now For Playhouse Theatre Academy's Spring 2023 Classes in Simsbury and Hart Photo Register Now For Playhouse Theatre Academy's Spring 2023 Classes in Simsbury and Hartford, CT
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2023

Registration is open for Playhouse Theatre Academy's spring 2023 classes in Simsbury and Hartford, CT! Classes in Simsbury will take place at Simsmore Square (540 Hopmeadow Street) and classes in Hartford will take place at the 224 EcoSpace (224 Farmington Avenue). ...


Sally Mayes, Nicolas King, Shereen Pimentel & More Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Photo Sally Mayes, Nicolas King, Shereen Pimentel & More Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022

Tony nominee Sally Mayes, Bistro winner Nicolas King, Shereen Pimentel, and Bistro winner Amy Jo Jackson (Joe’s Pub) have joined the line-up for the 10th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – at Joe’s Pu...






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