Tran-tastic!

Liann Herder reviews GIRL SHOCK After years of smothering her feminine self, Maria Konner has realized the joy of being a woman. Her story, first documented in her tell-all book, Maria Konner: GIRL SHOCK, is now being transformed into a musical. The work in progress, due to be completed by the end of the year,…

Emily Ulibarri is “Haunting” Part I

Emily Ulibarri Interview by Jen Bush I Haunt You is a gothic romance that spans centuries.  This elegant ghost story performed by two actors tells the suspenseful story of three different couples.  Put together gorgeous costumes, moody light, incredible dancing and a bit of fright and you’ve got I Haunt You. The story of married…

ROARS came from the audience for this Fem Gem!

Cougar The Cabaret Review by Jen Bush Cougar The Musical enjoyed a successful and critically hailed Off-Broadway run at St. Luke’s Theatre in 2012.  It ran for nearly two years.  This version, which brings back original cast members has been altered slightly for a cabaret setting.  I’m sure the full-length version would provide even more…

THE COCKETTES are “cumming” back to NYC!

They’re back! THE COCKETTES are “cumming” back to NYC! JOE’S PUB AT THE PUBLIC THEATER.Saturday, Sept 9 @ 9:30pm.425 Lafayette St, New York A current sensation in San Francisco and Oakland, they now journey to the East Coast and will be opening at Joe’s Pub. The company includes Matt Bratko, Noah Haydon, Kitten on the Keys, Scrumbly…

“Point” made brilliantly

Bullet Points Review by Jen Bush Bullet Points is a poignant and powerful dark comedy about gun control and school shootings.  It’s a timely musical about a prevalent problem in our country.  It is also about the us vs. them mentality where people staunchly stick to their side of an issue and view opposing opinions…

FABLE at The Drama Books Shop and Sardi’s

The Drama Book Shop served as host for a special celebration of the publishing of Doug DeVita’s latest play, FABLE, concerning the backstory – and backstabbing – that went on during the creation of arguably one of the most celebrated musicals of the golden age, GYPSY. Lane Bradbury – who created the role of Dainty…

Cle Holly at the Hollywood Fringe with her musical, FOUR

Cle Holly’s deeply moving musical, FOUR — concerning a “chosen family” within a string quartet facing an uncertain future — begins its run at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe next week. Tuesday, June 6 @ 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 10 @ 2:00 p.m.; Sunday, June 18 @ 12:30 p.m.; Thursday, June 22 @ 9:30 p.m.; and Saturday, June 24 @…