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Saturday, October 15, 2022
Tuesday, January 12, 2016

David Bowie, 1947-2016: David Bowie Allowed His Art to Deliver a Final Message by Joe Coscarelli and Michael Paulson

Mr. Bowie, who in his 50-year career reimagined the worlds of pop music, art and fashion, told very few people about the cancer that preceded his death on Sunday.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:31AM
Friday, January 8, 2016

Matilda Star’s New Film Opens in NY by Robert Viagas and Joe Marzullo

Special Tony Award recipient Oona Laurence, one of the original stars of Matilda The Musical on Broadway, stars in the new independent film "Lamb," opening in limited release Jan. …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM
Thursday, January 7, 2016

Jerry Seinfeld Begins Yearlong Series of Shows at NY’s Beacon Theatre Today by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld begins a yearlong series of monthly shows titled Jerry Seinfeld: The Homestead at New York's Beacon Theatre Jan. 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jerry Seinfeld Begins Yearlong Series of Shows at NY’s Beacon Theatre Today (Video) by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld begins a yearlong series of monthly shows titled Jerry Seinfeld: The Homestead at New York's Beacon Theatre Jan. 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, December 17, 2015

Dates Set for Jerry Seinfeld’s Yearlong Residence at NY’s Beacon Theatre by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

A full year's worth of dates have been set for comedian Jerry Seinfeld's residence at New York's Beacon Theatre beginning in January 2016. Seinfeld will perform Jerry Seinfeld: T…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM
Monday, November 23, 2015

Weekly Schedule of Current Broadway Shows by Joey Sims and Matthew Blank

While most of Broadway runs on a traditional Tuesday through Sunday schedule (with Sunday and Monday evenings off), a handful of productions diverge slightly and offer performances at non…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Spring Awakening Wins Six L.A. Ovation Awards by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

The production of Spring Awakening that moved to Broadway this fall, was among top winners of the 2015 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating the best in Los Angeles theatre, announ…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:53AM

Spring Awakening Honored at L.A. Ovation Awards by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

The production of Spring Awakening that moved to Broadway this fall, was among top winners of the 2015 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating the best in Los Angeles theatre, announ…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:53AM
Friday, November 6, 2015

Nathan Lane to Read a “Love Letter” to Brian Dennehy at TCG Gala by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

Nathan Lane will be among celebrities saluting actor Brian Dennehy at Theatre Communications Group's (TCG) annual benefit gala Nov. 9 at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan. The 6 PM event…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM
Saturday, October 31, 2015

Floor It and Sing! L.A. Opera Company Performs New Opera in Moving Cars, Opening Today by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

The Industry, a Los Angeles-based opera company, presents Hopscotch, a new opera performed in moving cars on a road that officially opens Oct. 31. The show is performed three times daily…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Film Master Joel Schumacher Directing Live Action Zombie Game at Off-Broadway Flea Theater by Joe Gambino and Olivia Clement

Jennifer Haley's Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom, a live action zombie game that will be played around the TriBeCa neighborhood and the rest of the city, begins previews Nov. 9 with …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM

Film Master Joel Schumacher Directing at Flea Theater by Joe Gambino and Olivia Clement

Jennifer Haley's Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom begins previews Nov. 9 with an official opening night set for Nov. 16. Legendary film director, screenwriter and producer Jo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM
Thursday, October 15, 2015

Maltby & Shire’s Waterfall Musical Opens at 5th Avenue Theatre Tonight by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

Thai pop superstar Bie Sukrit is making his American stage debut in Seattle's Fifth Avenue Theatre production of the new Maltby & Shire musical Waterfall, which officially opens …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM
Thursday, October 8, 2015

Stephen Sondheim Wows Cast of Prince of Broadway During Rehearsals (Photo) by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

Prince of Broadway, the new musical celebrating the Broadway career of Tony Award-winning director-producer Harold Prince, showcases the work of some of the top writers, stars and de…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM
Thursday, October 1, 2015

Must See: 3 Broadway Titans Embrace at Rehearsals for Prince of Broadway (Photos) by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

Rehearsals for the world premiere of Prince of Broadway have begun! The show, a new musical celebrating the Broadway career of Tony Award-winning director-producer …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM
Monday, May 25, 2015

Even as injuries mount, 'Spider-Man' execs vow show must go on by JOE DZIEMIANOWICZ, HEIDI EVANS and CORKY SIEMASZKO, DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS

Dogged by talk of a curse, "Spider-Man" producers vowed Tuesday the star-crossed show would go on despite a shocking fall that could have killed its top stunt man. Christopher Tierney wasn't…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:58PM
Saturday, April 25, 2015

'The Fantasticks' will keep going thanks to donors by Denis Slattery and Joe Dziemianowicz

Off-Broadway mainstay “The Fantasticks” was scheduled to close in May.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:02PM
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Off-Broadway Rush and Inexpensive Ticket Policies by Joey Sims and Jennifer Nason-Brown, David Gewirtzman

To make tickets more affordable to students and other theatregoers on a budget, many Off-Broadway shows have implemented rush, lottery and inexpensive ticket policies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM
Friday, February 13, 2015

Helen Hayes owners smacked by lawsuit over real estate by Joe Dziemianowicz and Katherine Clarke

Helen Hayes, the first lady of the American stage, has been accused of dirty dealing.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:10PM
Sunday, July 6, 2014

New movies, TV series and plays explore the perils of lust by Joe Dziemianowicz and Nicole Lyn Pesce

Summertime and the living is ... sexy. The spike in mercury brings about a bumper crop of booty calls in movies, TV shows and plays — and who says that fictional hookups can’t teach us a…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Friday, June 27, 2014

‘Freaky Friday’ author Mary Rodgers dies aged 83 by Joe Dziemianowicz and Bill Hutchinson

Rodgers followed in her famous father’s footsteps, composing the 1959 musical 'Once Upon a Mattress,' which turned Carol Burnett into a star. She also composed the musicals 'The Madwoman o…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:20AM
Wednesday, April 23, 2014

An Intervention, Palace Theatre, Watford by With The Simplest Of Designs By Lucy Osborne, and Great Music From Tom Gibbons (i Particularly Liked The Use Of Joe Cocker's With A Little Help From My Friends), This Engrossing and Entertaining Piece Ends On A Powerful Visual Image Of A Suicidal Mutual D

Palace Theatre, Watford: A smart two-hander, An Intervention begins with a drink-fuelled confrontation between A, a young woman who has just been on an anti-war protest, and her best friend,…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:13AM
Saturday, March 22, 2014

Harvey Weinstein attended Rockettes' final rehearsal by Joe Dziemianowicz and Stephen Rex Brown

The day before James Dolan took out the knees of the leggy production of “Hearts and Lights,” Weinstein sat beside him in Radio City Music Hall, taking in a rehearsal that would seal its…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:06PM
Wednesday, March 5, 2014

B'way actor McClarin dead at 44 by Joe Dziemianowicz and Caitlin Nolan

Actor Curtis McClarin, who performed in the hit Broadway musical “Bring in ’da Noise, Bring in ’da Funk,” died unexpectedly at his Brooklyn home Monday. He was 44.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:42PM
Monday, April 29, 2013

'Rocky' heading for Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz and Bill Hutchinson

Yo Adrian! Rocky’s getting a shot at Broadway. He may be known as as brawler with hands of stone, but Rocky Balboa is poised to dance and sing on the Great White Way.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:33PM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards