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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Out of the Box Theatrics (OOTB) Celebrates Their New Home by Sandi Durell

By Melissa Griegel . . . . Out of the Box Theatrics launched their celebratory fundraiser at their new home at 154 Christopher Street (formerly the New Ohio Theatre) on January 29th. Michael…

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MUSIC & CABARET COMING YOUR WAY by Sandi Durell

Sky Pony/Mercury Lounge-Lincoln Center/American Songbook-Melissa Errico/Birdland-Catherine Russell/Birdland-Julie Benko/Birdland-Comstock&Fasano/Birdland BIRDLAND THEATER will present t…

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American Airlines Theatre Renamed Todd Haimes Theatre by Sandi Durell

Roundabout Theatre Company (Scott Ellis, Interim Artistic Director; Sydney Beers, Executive Producer; Christopher Nave, Chief Advancement Officer) announced during a dedication ceremony…

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Maria Friedman – Benefit Broadway Cares & More by Sandi Durell

A one-night-only concert event Legacy: An Evening with Maria Friedman and Friends will celebrate the brilliance of Stephen Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch and Michel Legrand on Monday, March 4,…

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Legend Chita Rivera Has Died by Sandi Durell

Chita Rivera, iconic performer of stage and screen with credits including “Chicago,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and “Sweet Charity,” has died. She was 91. Rivera’s longtime pub…

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More Theater Coming Your Way by Sandi Durell

Sea Dog Theater’s production of Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie, by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, based on the book by Albom, directed by Erwin Maas (NY Times Critic’s Pick for P…

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Charles Busch in Ibsen’s Ghost by Sandi Durell

Charles Busch is back March 2 thru April 14 with Ibsen’s Ghost (An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy) written by and starring Charles Busch, directed by Carl Andress – Primary Stages 59…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:57AM
Monday, January 29, 2024

MUSIC-CABARET COMING UP by Sandi Durell

Emmy Award winner and Mexican star of Broadway, television and music, Mauricio Martínez is releasing his first live album (recorded live at 54 Below in Oct. 2023) on February 4 @ 7 pm  a…

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Sunday, January 28, 2024

Theater and More Upcoming by Sandi Durell

Five: The Parody Musical with book and lyrics by Shimmy Braun & Moshiel Newman Dapha, music and lyrics by Billy Recce, choreography by Jen Wineman, will play February 15 thru March 10 at…

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Harmony Cast Recording Released by Sandi Durell

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced the release of the cast recording for Harmony – the new Broadway musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman – on CD today. The album was released …

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Red Bull Revelation Reading-The Imaginary Invalid by Sandi Durell

With a cast that will make you gasp, RED BULL THEATER (Jesse Berger, Founder and Artistic Director; Martin Giannini, Executive Director) announced the performers for the next offering of a …

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Theater and More Theater Coming Your Way by Sandi Durell

J2 Spotlight Musical Co announced its 2024 season which includes productions of Do Re Mi and Lucky Stiff. Do Re Mi with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and book…

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Cabaret Updates by Sandi Durell

Lorna Dallas (2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry”) offers a vocally venturesome program Glamourous Nights and Rainy Days, February 25 @ 7pm, featuring sublime standards …

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Dead Brains by Sandi Durell

Theater Review by Michael Dale . . . . Sometimes, if you’re lucky enough, you’ll witness a theatre experience that reaches far beyond the fourth wall of the stage and spills out through …

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ONCE UPON A MATTRESS by Sandi Durell

Theater Review by Brian Scott Lipton. . . . Hey, nonny nonny, is it you? Hey, nonny nonny, is it you? Well, in the case of City Center Encores! exceedingly fun and frothy revival of the 1959…

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Theater Updates – Openings, Closings, Honors by Sandi Durell

 Patriots, a timely new play, is heading to Broadway. Peter Morgan’s drama about the long aftermath of the Soviet Union’s fall, will arrive at the Barrymore Theatre in spring of 2024.…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:14AM

Alan Cumming Studio 54 One Night Only by Sandi Durell

Tony Award ® winning Broadway icon Alan Cumming will bring his solo show, Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, to Studio 54 (254 West 54th St.) for One Night Only on March 11, 2024. C…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:23AM
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Brooklyn Deli Honors Comedian Harmonists by Sandi Durell

The Brooklyn Delicatessen (211 West 43rd Street in Times Square) honored the original Comedian Harmonists with a plaque unveiled by the stars who play the Harmonists in the Barry Manilow/Br…

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Leslie Odom, Jr. Caricature Now Hangs on Sardi’s Wall by Sandi Durell

On Friday, January 19th, Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. was honored with a caricature portrait at the famed theater district establishment, Sardi’s. Odom is currently star…

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

BROADWAY BACKWARDS RETURNS MARCH 11 by Sandi Durell

Cherished legends, storied stars and rising talent will come together with reimagined twists on favorite show tunes that share LGBTQ+ stories when Broadway Backwards returns on Monday, Mar…

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Monday, January 22, 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Day by Sandi Durell

The National Jewish Theater Foundation Holocaust Theater International Initiative in association with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts honors International Holocaust R…

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Sunday, January 21, 2024

“Trixie” Passes Away at 99 by Sandi Durell

by Sandi Durell . . . . Joyce Randolph, veteran stage and television actor whose role as the savvy Trixie Norton on “The Honeymooners” provided the perfect foil to her dimwitted TV husba…

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Saturday, January 20, 2024

Cabaret Updates by Sandi Durell

Fresh off his move to NYC, Joe Serafini (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) is ready to make his Chelsea Table + Stage debut on Jan. 21 @ 7 pm! With new songs and stories to sha…

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Introducing Newly Added CABARET Cast! by Sandi Durell

Additional casting announced for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club starring Academy Award® and Tony Award® winner Eddie Redmayne in his Olivier Award®-winning performance as ‘The Emcee�…

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Theater Updates and More by Sandi Durell

2d Stage/Breaking The Story – Ann of Green Gables Musical – Hotel Happy/122CC – Sally & Tom/Public Theater – The Mulberry Tree/LaMaMa – Laura Benanti/Audible Minetta Lane Audib…

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Ease on Down the Road with The Wiz by Sandi Durell

Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Wayne Brady as ‘The Wiz’ in the groundbreaking musical is set to open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, in a limited engagement at the Marquis The…

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SUFFS Stars Book Writer, Composer, Lyricist Shaina Taub by Sandi Durell

Suffs casting announced. The new original musical begins performances at the Music Box Theatre on March 26, opening on April 18th. It stars book writer, composer, and lyricist Shaina Taub�…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:15AM
Thursday, January 18, 2024

Cabaret Music Updates and More by Sandi Durell

Step into the enchanting world of George Gershwin’s musical genius with “Centennial in Blue,” an immersive view of the multi-faceted composer celebrating the 100th anniversary of the g…

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Theater Updates On and Off Broadway by Sandi Durell

Stereophonic Heads to Broadway – Merrily We Roll Along/Rooftop Writers Initiative – Charlotte St. Martin Steps Down – Sarah Snook to Bway/Picture of Dorian Gray – Stephanie J. Block/…

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Kleban Prize Winners Rona Siddiqui and Lisa Loomer by Sandi Durell

The Kleban Foundation announces the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to�…

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Theater Updates On and Off Broadway by Sandi Durell

Akihiro Nishino/Poupelle of Chimney Town – EAT/Deadly Stages – The Heart of Rock and Roll/James Earl Jones Theatre – Brave New World Rep/Leni’s Last Lament Rock and Roll legend Huey…

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All that Chat

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