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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Bay Street Theater by Barry Gordin

Literature Live @ Bay Street Theater - Arthur Miller’s Tony Award-winning play THE CRUCIBLE. November 8, 2023: The 15th Annual Literature Live, a highly anticipated production of Arhtur M…

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Poor Yellow Rednecks **** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward November 7, 2023: Comic books, kung fu movies, ’80s TV shows and pop music all collide with hilarious and touching results in Qui Nguyen’s raucously funny and extreme…

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Broadway Babe by Barry Gordin

Fantastic finds from Broadway Babe include Merrily We Roll Along, Suzanne Sommers, Audra McDonald, Liza Minnelli and more. November 7, 2023: Broadway Babe, Randie Levine-Miller, has unea…

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Poor Yella Rednecks ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter November 6, 2023: Plays about immigrants facing the problems of assimilation in America are nothing new. Regardless of where the characters come from, the issues they…

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BroadwayHD by Barry Gordin

BroadwayHD Inks deal with NBC Universal to steam Beloved Award- Winning Musicals  &  the US Premiere of The Prince of Egypt on November 15. November 5, 2023:  BroadwayHD, the preemin…

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

White Room Gallery by Barry Gordin

Colorful Interpretations @ The White Room Gallery, the Grand Opening of new location in East Hampton at 3 Railroad Avenue.  November 5, 2023:  Andrea McCafferty & Kat O’Neill, co-ow…

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

Arms And The Man ** by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter November 4, 2023: Pity the poor critic who sees a show after it opens and already has been reviewed by others, even if he or she hasn’t read their notices. This bel…

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

I Need That ***, Sabbath’s Theater *** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward November 2, 2023: Two shows opening on the same night, one on Broadway, the other off, have many surface resemblances. Both sport a cast of three, run a little over 90 m…

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Baggage at the Door *** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons November 2, 2023: Dana Aber is what’s known in the theater world as a triple threat. She can sing, dance and act. All these talents are on ample display in her solo…

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Huey Lewis and Lempicka Musical; Sweeney Casting, Etc. By: David Sheward November 1, 2023: Huey Lewis and the News is the latest pop group to have their song catalogue serve as the inspi…

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Girl Talk **** by Barry Gordin

A Tribute to Female Songwriters Past & Present By: Paulanne Simmons October 31, 2023: What do girls think about most? According to Marissa Mulder in her cabaret show, Girl Talk- A T…

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Sunday, October 29, 2023

White Room Gallery by Barry Gordin

The White Room Gallery Opens New East Hampton Location with Colorful Interpretations on Saturday, November 4 from 5-7pm. October 29, 2023: After eight successful years in Bridgehampton, The…

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Scenic Designer Beowulf Boritt by Barry Gordin

The Mind's Eye By: Alix Cohen November 1, 2023: “Cezanne’s famous damning praise, ‘Monet is only an eye, but what an eye!’ had such impact that it killed interest in Monet’s h…

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BROADWAY UPDATE by Barry Gordin

The Who’s Tommy; Our Town By: David Sheward October 28, 2023: The reimagined revival of The Who's Tommy which had a hit run at Chicago's Goodman Theater this past summer will join othe…

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Young Frankenstein ***** by Barry Gordin

It’s a No-Brainer! Young Frankenstein is a Phenomenal Halloween Treat By: Iris Wiener October 29, 2023: It doesn’t get better than a comedic musical by Mel Brooks, but one that serv…

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER by Barry Gordin

Collector’s Talk This Weekend hosted by Christina M. Strassfield at SAC on Sunday, October 29 @ 2pm. October 26, 2023: Christina M. Strassfield, Executive Director of SAC and curator of …

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Partnership ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons October 26, 2023: The most important character In Partnership, Elizabeth Baker’s 1917 romantic comedy, may be Sally the mannequin whose impassive face and nonexiste…

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Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Cabaret Announces Stars and Dates By: David Sheward October 24, 2023: Star casting and dates have been confirmed for the upcoming revival of Cabaret, the fifth production of the Kander an…

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Jamie DeRoy & Friends by Barry Gordin

Jamie deRoy & friends returned to Birdland to benefit The Entertainment Community Fund.  October 23, 2023: Jamie deRoy & friends returned to Birdland for a festive night of enterta…

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Chasing Happy Opens by Barry Gordin

A New Comedy about love & acceptance by Michel Wallerstein opens at Theatre Row for a limited run through November 11. October 20, 2023: Pulse Theatre is presenting a new play by Michel…

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Sheboyhood by Barry Gordin

Sheboyhood: a solo show by Craig Zehms  is A funny, poignant account of a childhood and adolescence in Sheboygan, WI, and discovering how to chart one’s own path. October 20, 2023: Grow…

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Broadway Babe by Barry Gordin

Nostalgic gems from Broadway Babe include: Barbra Streisand, South Pacific, Polly Bergen and more. October 20.2023: Broadway Babe, Randie Levine-Miller did some online excavating and came …

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Halloween Party by Barry Gordin

LIVE: Halloween Silent Disco by Quiet Events @ SAC on October 28 from 7pm -11pm  October 20, 2023: Next weekend on Saturday, October 28 Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, will host a s…

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The Refuge Plays ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

 By: David Sheward October 19, 2023: In the first act of The Refuge Plays, Nathan Alan Davis’ massive family saga, the elderly matriarch Early (the magnificent Nicole Ari Parker) advis…

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Suffs, My Son, Casting Doubt, Etc. By: David Sheward October 18, 2023: After a sold-out, extended run at the Public Theater in 2022, the musical Suffs, Shaina Taub's sweeping chronicle o…

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Sunday, October 15, 2023

Southampton Arts Center by Barry Gordin

SAC opens new exhibition, Heroines of the Abstract Expressionist Era, curated by Christina M. Strassfield on view through December 17, 2023 October 15, 2023: Southampton Arts center, 25 Job…

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Gutenberg! The Musical! ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward October 15, 2023: Gutenberg! The Musical! is as sweet, light and fun as a big chocolate chip coookie—and about as nourishing. But that’s okay. This fluffy, insider m…

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All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime