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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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The Notebook in Rehearsals by Sandi Durell

First rehearsal photos are now available for the new Broadway musical The Notebook, based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film. The production begins …

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Sadly, Harmony The Musical Announces Closing by Sandi Durell

A story needed now more than ever, with an extremely talented cast, it is sad to hear that producers Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran and Garry Kief announced that the Broadway production of�…

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Sunday, January 14, 2024

What’s in Store from Roundabout Theatre in 2024/2025 by Sandi Durell

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a slate of productions and initial casting for the nonprofit’s 2024-2025 season. The lineup includes three Broadway shows at the Todd Haimes Theatr…

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OOTB Launch Event at Company’s New Home by Sandi Durell

Krysta Rodriguez (Broadway: Spring Awakening, Into the Woods) has joined the lineup for OOTB’s – Out of the Box Theatrics – January 29 launch event, announcing the 2024-2025 mainsta…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:02AM
Saturday, January 13, 2024

Unique Ways to Promote Broadway by Sandi Durell

Broadway’s ‘Lempicka’ will perform at Sotheby’s – Sotheby’s, the British-founded auction house for fine art, jewelry and collectibles, will host a performance from the cast of th…

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Here We Are Cast Recording Complete by Sandi Durell

The critically acclaimed world premiere production of Here We Are, the new musical from David Ives and Stephen Sondheim, will release an original cast recording.The album was recorded ea…

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Theater Upcoming by Sandi Durell

Public Obscenities with the original cast directed by Mr. Shayok Misha Chowdhury, after a successful run at SoHo Rep in 2023, now plays at TFANA, January 17-February 18, 2024 and are offer…

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The 15th Annual Jimmy Awards by Sandi Durell

54 Celebrates The Jimmy Awards, hosted by Ryan McCartan on January 29 at 7 pm & 9:30 pm in person and also livestream at 9:45 pm. Since 2009, The Jimmy Awards have launched the careers o…

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Friday, January 12, 2024

Cabaret – Music Upcoming Shows by Sandi Durell

Bryce Edwards/Birdland – Divided Concert/Abingdon at Chelsea Table – Mabel Mercer & Natalie Douglas Showcase/Chelsea Table – Alton Fitzgerald White/54 Below – Tim Connell/Pangea …

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

BROADWAY WEEK-SNAG SHOWS NOW AT HALF PRICE by Sandi Durell

Late summer and early winter are tough times for the box offices of even the BEST BROADWAY SHOWS.  To confront this challenge, the theater industry has come up with Broadway Week, a twice-a…

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Hamilton Leithauser Will Return to Café Carlyle by Sandi Durell

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Hamilton Leithauser returns to Café Carlyle for his sixth annual residency, March 5-16, 2024. The native New Yorker released his most recent full-length record, …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:46AM

Theater and News Items by Sandi Durell

The Boy Who Listened to Paintings/TFTNC – The Christine Jorgensen Show/Mark Nadler /59e59 Theaters – Teeth/Playwrights Horizons – The Ally/Public Theater – An Enemy of the People/Cir…

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Theater and News Items by Sandi Durell

THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL makes its Off-Broadway Premiere this January for a limited engagement January 19-27, 2024 with an original book, music and lyrics by John Grissme…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:05AM

Songbook Sundays Will Celebrate Frank Loesser by Sandi Durell

Songbook Sundays, the concert series created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer that celebrates the American Songbook, will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with a celeb…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:20AM
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

CABARET – MUSIC COMING YOUR WAY by Sandi Durell

Bigfoot the Musical – Chelsea Table/Six The Musical – 54 Below/Mel Brooks – Norm Lewis – Daryl Sherman/Mezzrow DARYL SHERMAN, HARRY ALLEN, BOOTS MALESON warm up 2024 January 9 @ 7:30…

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Purple Rain in the Works for Broadway by Sandi Durell

Based on the 1984 award-winning film and Prince soundtrack “Purple Rain” expect a new Broadway musical helmed by director Lileana Blain-Cruz and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Appropriate) writ…

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Support the Historic Actors Temple by Sandi Durell

The post Support the Historic Actors Temple appeared first on Theater Pizzazz.

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Harmony on Broadway by Sandi Durell

Barry Manilow flew into town specifically to appear on a panel at Temple Emanu-El on January 8th, along with co-writer Bruce Sussman. The cast was present to sing several numbers.  Manilow …

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Audra McDonald as Mama Rose? by Sandi Durell

Is it true? Will Audra McDonald be taking on the iconic role of Mama Rose in a revival of Gypsy during the 2024-2025 season? So says the NY Post. Gypsy was last seen on Broadway in 2008, sta…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:40PM

Theater News and Tips by Sandi Durell

Rehearsals have begun for the new Broadway musical The Notebook, based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film. The production begins previews Saturday, …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:30PM

Jerry Orbach’s Broadway by Sandi Durell

On Thursday, January 25th at 7:00 PM, an encore performance of JERRY ORBACH’S BROADWAY will be presented at 54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, NYC. This evening of music will again honor …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:37AM
Sunday, January 7, 2024

Sarah Rice Has Passed Away by Sandi Durell

by Sandi Durell . . . . Beloved by so many in the theater and cabaret communities, we are all saddened and shocked hearing of the passing of this very special lady. Aside from her years as a…

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Upcoming Theater On and Off Broadway by Sandi Durell

Jelly’s Last Jam/Encores – Nina Conti/SoHo Playhouse – Remember This Trick/Target Margin Theatre – NYCITFF – HUMANISMO PROJECT/LaMama – Love n’ Courage Benefit/Penny Arcade –…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:15AM
Saturday, January 6, 2024

London’s Sunset Boulevard Will Arrive On Broadway This Year by Sandi Durell

Nicole Scherzinger will bring her “unmistakably triumphant” (Telegraph) performance as ‘Norma Desmond’ to Broadway this year in director Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Andrew L…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:25AM
Friday, January 5, 2024

The Who’s Tommy Reimagined for Broadway by Sandi Durell

The full principal casting for the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY has been announced.Preview performances will begin March 8, 2024 at the Nederlander Theatre …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:30PM

New Musical “A Sign of the Times” by Sandi Durell

A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, and other classic pop hits of the 1960s, will play a commercial engagement beginning M…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:11AM
Thursday, January 4, 2024

BETH LEAVEL SHAKES THE RAFTERS AT 54 BELOW by Sandi Durell

Cabaret Review By Ron Fassler . . . . If you’re familiar with the expression “shot out of a canon,” keep that image in mind while I describe what it was like from the moment Beth Leave…

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Off Broadway Theater News by Sandi Durell

The return of one of the most captivating theatrical experiences of the Fall, a New York Theater’s Memorable Moments on Stage in 2023—Krymov Lab NYC’s rendition of Pushkin “Eugene …

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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