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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Spotlight On...Michael Kushner by Michael Block

Name: Michael KushnerHometown: Coral Springs, FLEducation: BFA in Musical Theatre from Ithaca CollegeSelect Credits: On The Town (Barrington Stage, Pre Broadway), Much Ado About Nothing (Bar…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:42PM
Monday, April 23, 2018

Block Talk: Episode 58- RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 RuCap Episode 5 by Michael Block

Bijoux and I are here to break down everything that happened on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10, episode 5!To listen to the episode, visit iTunes or SoundCloud! And leave us a review while you'…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 07:04PM
Sunday, April 22, 2018

Spotlight On...Toby Singer by Michael Block

Name: Toby SingerHometown: Ann Arbor, MI (currently living in Brooklyn, NY)Education: University of Michigan (degree in Music Theory from the School of Music)Favorite Credits: Besides Wicked…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:48PM

Review :Amazing Freedom Fighters of Amsterdam by Michael Block

By Ed MalinBarbara Kahn's new historical play Verzet Amsterdam is running through April 22nd at Theater for the New City.  Roberto Gonzales Jr. and Barbara Kahn direct this exciting tal…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:48PM

Spotlight On...Eric Sirota by Michael Block

Name:  Eric SirotaHometown:  Brooklyn, New York; Living in Flemington, NJ for the past 32 years.Education:  Stuyvesant High School, NYC (Frank McCourt was my homeroom teacher …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:48PM

Review: The Art of Being Kind by Michael Block

By Ed MalinRetro Productions has commissioned a new play about the 1980s from playwright Gina Femia. We Are A Masterpiece, directed by DeLisa M. White, indeed follows Retro's mission of brin…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:48PM

Review: A Classically Fun Story of Doing the Right Thing by Michael Block

By Ed MalinSpicy Witch Productions (Rebecca Weiss, Artistic Director), a feminist theater company, is presenting a new translation of a classic play (Life Is A Dream by Pedro Calderón de la…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:48PM
Thursday, April 19, 2018

Block Talk: Episode 57- Blake Zolfo by Michael Block

He's here! The amazing Blake Zolfo joined me for an incredible episode of Block Talk where we talk about his incredible journey from midwest kid to big city dreamer!To listen to the episode,…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:06PM
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Block Talk: Episode 56- RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 RuCap Episode 4 by Michael Block

Allura Borealis and I break down the Last Ball on Earth, the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race!To listen, visit iTunes or SoundCloud! And leave us a 5 star review!Plus, check out our Patr…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:33PM
Thursday, April 12, 2018

Block Talk: Episode 55- FiFi DuBois by Michael Block

In this episode of Block Talk, I sit down with NYC drag staple and pageant queen FiFi DuBois!To listen to the podcast, visit iTunes or SoundCloud. And leave us a five star review while you'r…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:21PM

Review: OurBar is Probably the Best Thing You Can Do In a Bar by Michael Block

By Ed MalinOurBar is a monthly scripted comedy series which has been performing at bars in Manhattan since 2009.  I went to the April edition at Failte Irish Whiskey Bar, along with doz…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:12PM

Spotlight On...Zoe Farmingdale by Michael Block

Name: Zoe FarmingdaleHometown:  St. Louis, MOEducation: Yes I have lots of thisFavorite Credits: As an actor: wow-I have loved so many of the shows I've been in.  A few notable one…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:04PM

Review: Exciting Cabaret With A Who's Who Of Famous Lesbians by Michael Block

By Ed MalinPhoebe Legere, powerhouse musical theater performer, is back with a charming new show called Speed Queen. Lissa Moira directs and lights this energetic, boogie-woogie piano and ac…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:53PM
Sunday, April 8, 2018

Block Talk: Episode 54- RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 RuCap Episode 3 by Michael Block

Let's tap that app-isode! Me and Coco Taylor chatted about the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10!To listen to the episode, visit iTunes or SoundCloud! And don't forget to leave …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:46PM
Saturday, April 7, 2018

Drag365: Show #74- Legend Wednesdays at Rise by Michael Block

Aquaria // photo by Michael BlockDay: Wednesday, March 14th      Show: Legend WednesdaysLocation: RiseQueens Seen: Aquaria (@ageofaquaria), Brenda Dharling (@bdharling), …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:30PM
Friday, April 6, 2018

Block Talk: Episode 53- Cicatrix by Michael Block

It's time to get witchy! In the latest episode of Block Talk, I sit down with Cicatrix to talk about her drag journey, her good pal Stacy Layne Matthews, the American Heart Association, and …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:16PM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Review: A Series of Triumphs and Choices by Michael Block

By Michael BlockAngels in America is a masterpiece. The script that is. Tony Kushner has crafted a Pulitzer Prize winning text that some would categorize as a Shakespeare of our generation. …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 08:48PM

Drag365: Show #73- The Dusty Ray Bottoms Show at Hardware by Michael Block

Dusty Ray Bottoms // photo by Michael BlockDay: Wednesday, March 14th      Show: The Dusty Ray Bottoms ShowLocation: HardwareQueens Seen: Dusty Ray Bottoms (@dustyray), M…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:56PM
Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Block Talk: Episode 52- RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 RuCap Episode 2 by Michael Block

It's a musical! Rather a Rusical! And to join me to talk through this musical episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 episode 2 is the musical theater queen herself, Carlos the Uber Driver!T…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:59PM

Drag365: Show #72- Drag Me to the Top at the Laurie Beechman Theater by Michael Block

Paige Turner // photo by Michael BlockDay: Wednesday, March 14th      Show: Drag Me to the TopLocation: Laurie Beechman TheaterQueens Seen: Paige Turner (@paigeturnernyc)…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:49AM
Monday, April 2, 2018

Drag365: Show #71- Bawdy Bingo at Albatross by Michael Block

Gilda Wabbit // photo by Michael BlockDay: Tuesday, March 13th      Show: Bawdy BingoLocation: AlbatrossQueens Seen: Gilda Wabbit (@gildawabbit), Misty Mountains (@mistym…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 10:57PM
Saturday, March 31, 2018

Drag365: Show #70- Stage Fright at Therapy by Michael Block

Marti Gould Cummings // photo by Michael BlockDay: Monday, March 12th      Show: Stage FrightLocation: TherapyQueens Seen: Marti Gould Cummings (@martigcummings)Icons and…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:17PM
Friday, March 30, 2018

Block Talk: Episode 51- Vicky Boofont by Michael Block

In this episode of Block Talk, I sit down with Vicky Boofont to talk about her drag journey, 4 Girls 4 at 54 Below, and so much more!To listen to the podcast, visit iTunes or SoundCloud! And…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 10:13PM
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Spotlight On...Dan Hodge by Michael Block

Name:  Dan HodgeHometown:  Midland, TXEducation: BFA in Acting from the University of Evansville and and MFA in Acting from the Old Globe, San DiegoSelect Credits: Stupid F-Ck…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 07:42PM

Block Talk: Episode 50- Bella Noche by Michael Block

She's the fishiest merqueen on the scene and she's here on Block Talk! In this episode, Bella Noche reveals all!To listen to the episode, visit iTunes or SoundCloud! And don't forget to leav…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 07:29PM
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Review: Gloria Gloria Gloria by Michael Block

By Michael BlockFirst we waited for Godot. Then it was Guffman. Now, we're waiting for Judy Garland. Making her Greenroom 42 debut, Gloria Swansong brings a little bit of Gloria and a little…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 07:30PM

Drag365: Show #69- Slurp at Therapy by Michael Block

Paige Turner // photo by Michael BlockDay: Sunday, March 11th      Show: SlurpLocation: TherapyQueens Seen: Paige Turner (@paigeturnernyc)When your catchphrase turns into…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:17PM

Drag365: Show #68- Just Jackie at New World Stages by Michael Block

Jackie Cox // photo by Michael BlockDay: Sunday, March 11th      Show: Just JackieLocation: New World StagesQueens Seen: Jackie Cox (@jackiecoxnyc), Gilda Wabbit (@gildaw…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:15PM
Monday, March 26, 2018

Review: The Doctor's In by Michael Block

By Michael Block Some say the best advice is to not take your work home with you. Why? Well, sometimes if you're focused on work all the time, it'll start to play tricks on you all the …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 10:46PM

Block Talk: Episode 49- RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 RuCap Episode 1 by Michael Block

Tens across the board! The season 10 premiere started off on a high! Vanna Deux and I are here to talk everything there is to talk about the season premiere!To listen to the podcast, visit i…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 08:13PM
Sunday, March 25, 2018

Drag365: Show #67- Ultimate Drag Pageant, Week 8 at the West End by Michael Block

Nicole Onoscopi // photo by Michael BlockDay: Thursday, March 8th     Show: Ultimate Drag PageantLocation: The West EndQueens Seen: Marti Gould Cummings (@martigcummings), Ned…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 08:39PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
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