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Saturday, September 17, 2022

THEATER THEATER AND MORE THEATER UPDATES by Sandi Durell

The New Group has announced complete casting and dates for the company’s 2022-23 Season opener: Evanston Salt Costs Climbing, by Will Arbery and directed by Danya Taymor. The New York…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:17PM

Our Man in Santiago by Sandi Durell

by Carole Di Tosti . . . When political intrigue by the power-hungry goes off the rails, often the results are too ridiculous to believe. Our Man in Santiago, Mark Wilding’s hybrid-genre, …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:50AM
Friday, September 16, 2022

ERICH BERGEN AT CAFÉ CARYLYE by Sandi Durell

By Ron Fassler . . . For a singer, a residency at a revered venue like Café Carlyle is a prized invitation that poses a daunting challenge under even the best of circumstances. But for Eric…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:29PM
Thursday, September 15, 2022

Elizabeth Stanley Will Headline NY Pops Underground by Sandi Durell

Elizabeth Stanley will now headline The New York Pops Underground cabaret on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 54 Below, replacing the previously announced headliner Betsy Wolfe, who had …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:10PM
Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Theater News by Sandi Durell

Producers Barry Diller, David Geffen and Kate Horton announced that Broadway’s biggest hit which helped usher the theater industry back from its 18-month shutdown, will end its record …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:37AM

Cabaret Updates by Sandi Durell

Jonathan Karrant on Tour to NYC – Phantoms of the Cabaret Renee Guerrero & Artemesia LeFay – Jamie deRoy & friends – Judi Mark – Cristina Fontanelli Show business tour de for…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:30AM

Fifty Key Stage Musicals: The Concert by Sandi Durell

By Marilyn Lester . . . The Broadway Internet Database begins with a July 1899 listing for The Rounders at the Casino Theater (Broadway at 39th Street). Slightly over 70 shows opened in the …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:49AM
Monday, September 12, 2022

MR. JONES… YOUR THEATRE IS READY by Sandi Durell

By Ron Fassler . . . Today September 12, marked the dedication ceremony of the James Earl Jones Theatre, a milestone not only for Mr. Jones, but for Broadway itself. Built by John Cort, a pr…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:31PM

Getting to Know Tony Danza by Sandi Durell

by Sandi Durell . . . Tony Danza is one irresistible performer with a personality that makes you want to pinch his cheeks. He’s a charmer all right. So, it’s exciting to note that he wil…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:10AM

MAC to School Classes Galore by Sandi Durell

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) announces the sixth year of its MAC TO SCHOOL weekend event. The two-day cabaret event features panel discussions, interviews, workshops, and sh…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:10AM

Strings Attached – And Knotted by Sandi Durell

In layman’s terms String Theory is the attempt to prove a tiny vibrating string of energy is the building block and key to everything- our entire universe. By Alix Cohen . . . Loosely base…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:08AM
Saturday, September 10, 2022

Amanda Reconwith Returns! by Sandi Durell

International opera diva and Broadway legend in her own mind, “Amanda Reckonwith” Returns! (after a 25 year retirement/rest cure) to razzle dazzle with high comedy and even higher notes …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:10AM

COME TO THE CABARETS by Sandi Durell

Busy times in cabaret and here are just a few of the many shows you’ll want to see coming your way! ANN TALMAN – Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile – September 13 and 14 @ 7 …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:28AM

Yiddish Fiddler Returns for Limited Run by Sandi Durell

The “most powerful Fiddler” will return to the stage for a limited run at New World Stages in Yiddish with English supertitles directed by Joel Grey for seven weeks only! The production …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:23AM
Friday, September 9, 2022

SETH SIKES SINGS BARBRA STREISAND AT 54 BELOW by Sandi Durell

By Ron Fassler . . . Third time’s the charm for the showmanship of Seth Sikes, who performed a one-night only concert Thursday evening at 54 Below. A salute to Barbra Streisand, it outmatc…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:18PM

Tomates Got Talent by Sandi Durell

Twelve outstanding women over 40 have been hand-picked to appear in the finals of the 8th annual “Tomatoes Got Talent” contest at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street, on Tuesday Oc…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:08PM
Thursday, September 8, 2022

Queens Elizabeth II Has Died After 70 Year Rule by Sandi Durell

This morning, the Queen’s doctors put her under close medical watch. Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall traveled to stand by her side. Later the same day, the sobering words came f…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:05PM

Sesame Street Greets the Press by Sandi Durell

The cast of Sesame Street – your very favorites Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Grover, Rosita, Bert, Ernie, Oscar the Grouch, Gabrielle, and a host of Honkers, Martians, and other fa…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:45PM

Charles Kirsch’s Backstage Babble by Sandi Durell

Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of his Podcast at 54 Below Featuring Broadway Legends by Linda Amiel Burns . . . There was a full house at 54 Below on September 6, 2022 to celebrate the 2nd Anniv…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:45PM

New York Pops Upcoming Season by Sandi Durell

 The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, opens their 40th anniversary season at Carnegie Hall with The Music of Star Wars on Friday, October 21, 2022 …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:05PM

Theater Updates On and Off Broadway by Sandi Durell

Sentenced To A Life Without Music * Jefferson Mays-A Christmas Carol * Auditioning for Eternity * Monstress * Washington Square * Jaja’s African Hair Braiding * Bluey’s Big Play * The 1/…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:35AM
Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Broadway and Off Updates by Sandi Durell

WPTheater – Weightless *. MCC Theater – Only Gold * Dixon Place – The Village ( A Disco Musical) * Roundabout Theatre Concert Reading – Pirates of Penzance * A Beautiful Noise: The N…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:15AM

Into The Woods Announces FINAL EXTENSION JANUARY 8, 2023 by Sandi Durell

Into The Woods has announced a final extension date of January 8, 2023 with new casting for the hugely acclaimed and much beloved New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine a…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:22AM
Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Curtain Up Broadway 3-Day Festival by Sandi Durell

Playbill, The Broadway League, the Times Square Alliance, and Prudential Financial announce details and talent for Curtain Up Broadway Festival, a three-day outdoor experience in Times Squar…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:40AM
Saturday, September 3, 2022

Upcoming Cabaret & Music by Sandi Durell

Jaime Lozano-Frida The Musical (FREE) *. KT Sullivan – Algonquin Hotel *. Deborah Stone – Laurie Beechman Theatre. * Therese Lee – Don’t Tell Mama * Linda Kahn – Laurie Beechman Th…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:15AM
Friday, September 2, 2022

Los Otros – Theater Review by Sandi Durell

By Marilyn Lester . . . From time to time, not knowing what really to expect, a reviewer can be astonished in a very, very good way. Los Otros (The Others) at the A.R.T./New York Theatres is…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:02PM

More Theater News and Innovations by Sandi Durell

The Shubert Organization, Inc. (Shubert), announced that on Monday, September 12, the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) will be officially renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre in honor …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:35AM

Emerging Artists Theatre – 70 Diverse New Works by Sandi Durell

Seventy diverse new works including musicals, short and full length plays, dance, cabaret, and solo shows will be showcased at Emerging Artists Theatre’s bi-annual New Work Series (NWS). F…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:16AM
Thursday, September 1, 2022

Sesame Street the Musical and Elmo by Sandi Durell

Rockefeller Productions, a leader in quality family entertainment, and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind the iconic “Sesame Street,” shared the first video …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:26PM

Cabaret Keeps Upping the Excitement at Birdland by Sandi Durell

Julie Halston – the brilliant Tony Award-winning comedic actress – will appear at Birdland on Monday, October 17 at 7:00 PM. Ms. Halston returns to the Birdland stage – live and …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:45AM

TBTB Travels to Japan 15th BIRD Int’l Theatre Festival by Sandi Durell

Theater Breaking Through Barriers (Nicholas Viselli, Artistic Director), the only professional Off-Broadway theater company dedicated to advancing artists and developing audiences of people …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:44AM