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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Theresa Rebeck Will Write book for ‘Working Girl’ the Musical by Sandi Durell

Producers Robyn Goodman and Josh Fiedler of Aged In Wood Productions and Kumiko Yoshii are pleased to announce that Award-winning Broadway playwright Theresa Rebeck, will write the …

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ISAAC MIZRAHI LIVE AT 54 BELOW by Sandi Durell

By Ron Fassler . . . At the latest iteration of Isaac Mizrahi’s cabaret act, which opened a four-night engagement at 54 Below last evening, I was struck when I checked my watch twenty-five…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:46PM

I’m Revolting at Atlantic Theater Co by Sandi Durell

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting for the world premiere production of I’m Revolting, written by …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:48PM

Vineyard Theatre Season with Marjan Neshat by Sandi Durell

Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern are pleased to announce the company’s upcoming 40th Anniversary Season which will include three world-premiere product…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:38AM

On the Verge by Sandi Durell

Presented by Retro Productions, On the Verge: or The Geography of Yearning is a whimsical and funny look at how mores, language, and technology changed over the first half of the 20th Centu…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:56AM

Cabaret Updates by Sandi Durell

On August 24th (@7pm), The QUINTIN HARRIS QUARTET will be at Chelsea Table + Stage, playing with, featured vocalist, Emily Grace Lucas! Offering in-person tickets in addition to onli…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:25AM

Harvard & Yale Come Together in Cantata by Sandi Durell

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, again presents a cast of (mostly) Harvard and Yale grads and current students in The Seventh Annual Harvard-Yale Cantata: A New Chapter on September 15 @ …

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

New York Pops 40th Anniversary Updates by Sandi Durell

 The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, today announces artist and programming updates for its 40th anniversary season with concerts in Stern Auditorium / P…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:36AM

1776 – Broadway Cast by Sandi Durell

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) announces complete casting for the new Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning musical, 1776,directed by Jeffrey L. …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:15AM
Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Amazing Acro Cats Pounce on Port Washington by Sandi Durell

by Sandi Durell . . . As a cat lover and owner of Minna (the Miracle Cat), I’m pleased to let you know about The Amazing Acro Cats, featured on Netflix’s “Cat People” – a troupe of…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:14AM

Leopoldstadt 38 Member Cast Announced by Sandi Durell

Broadway rehearsals have begun for Leopoldstadt, Tom Stoppard’s Olivier Award-winning Best New Play, directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Patrick Marber and produced by Sonia Fried…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:40AM

Speaking with Andrew Bovell Film and Stage Writer by Sandi Durell

by Adam Cohen . . . Andrew Bovell is an Australian writer whose work spans both film and stage. He co-wrote the screenplay for Strictly Ballroom (1992) with Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pear…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:59AM

Mixing It Up Productions Playwriting Contest Winners by Sandi Durell

Mixing It Up Productions announces the winners of its Spring 2022 One-Act Playwriting Contest. Lindsay Brown from New Zealand won first prize for her play, “A Lovely Day for a Boating Tri…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:36AM
Monday, August 8, 2022

Lillias White Will Play Hermes by Sandi Durell

Tony Award® and Daytime Emmy Award® winner Lillias White, one of Broadway’s most revered and beloved performers, will assume the role of Hermes in Hadestown, the Tony and Grammy Awar…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:50PM

Olivia Newton-John Passes Away by Sandi Durell

Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s pri…

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Audra McDonald Returns to Broadway in Ohio State Murders by Sandi Durell

Emmy, Grammy, and Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway this season starring in Ohio State Murders by Adrienne Kennedy, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:12PM

Travis Moser and Guest Judy Kaye by Sandi Durell

Travis Moser will be singing the songs of Judy Collins at City Winery NYC stage on 8/22 @ 7:30pm with special guest 2-time Tony Award-winning Broadway icon JUDY KAYE, incomparable Musical…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:45AM
Saturday, August 6, 2022

A Woman’s Place is In the Groove: Mary Foster Conklin by Sandi Durell

by Alix Cohen . . . It’s been awhile, but Mary Foster Conklin’s lost none of her cool vibe. The recognizably throaty alto (with an ability to climb and dip) remains expressive and unique…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:09PM
Friday, August 5, 2022

Cabaret Updates by Sandi Durell

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of Karen Mason – honoring her three-decade collaboration with music director Christopher Denny in the new show “30… And Counting” –…

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What’s Liz Callaway, The Darling of Cabaret, Up To! by Sandi Durell

What’s Liz up to . . . She’s flying around the world and, oh, also sailing off, and has a couple of stops right here in the USA! Here’s her schedule (so far). We all have friends in ma…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:32AM

The Four Alt Wives of King Henry VIII Get the Spotlight by Sandi Durell

By Melissa Griegel . . . Enjoying a celebrated run on Broadway, SIX: The Musical, turns the lives of the six wives of King Henry VII into a fun concert-like show with the Tudor Queens singin…

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the bandaged place announces cast by Sandi Durell

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) is pleased to announce the complete cast for the Roundabout Underground world premiere of the bandaged place by Harrison …

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What’s Coming Up On and off Broadway by Sandi Durell

2022-23 Broadway/Off-Broadway Schedule Aug. 25–Kinky Boots (Stage 42) Aug. 28–Two Jews, Talking (Theater at St. Clement’s) Aug. 30–As You Like It – Public Theater (Delacorte) Sept.…

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Daniel K. Isaac’s “Once Upon a (korean) Time” by Sandi Durell

Ma-Yi Theater Company – which recently celebrated a joyous return to in-person events with the critically-acclaimed, sold-out, Lortel-winning production of Lloyd Suh’s The Chinese Lady…

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Fifty Key Stage Musicals at 54 Below by Sandi Durell

Routledge Press’ highly praised new book FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS by Robert W. Schneider and Shannon Agnew, which rounds-up fifty musicals whose creations were seminal in altering the…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:38AM

D’Yan Forest—Swinging on the Seine by Sandi Durell

By Marilyn Lester . . . In 1953, comedienne and D’Yan Forest predecessor, Belle Barth (1911-1971), was arrested and fined $25 for her “lascivious” act. It wasn’t the first time this …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:20AM

You Will Get Sick by Sandi Durell

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) is pleased to announce the complete cast for the world premiere of You Will Get Sick, a new play by Noah Diaz directed b…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:37AM
Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Jane Krakowski Joins Seth Rudetsky at Town Hall by Sandi Durell

The Town Hall & Mark Cortale continue with the latest installment of the internationally acclaimed concert series Seth Rudetsky’s Broadway, hosted and music directed by Sirius/XM R…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:55AM

Celebrating 105 Years – The Actor’s Temple by Sandi Durell

Save the Date – Monday September 12 @ 6:30 pm for the Actor’s Temple as they celebrate their 105th Anniversary honoring the memory of beloved member Mike Libien. They will inaugurate a n…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:15AM

“SONGS THAT RAISED ME” – SAM GRAVITTE by Sandi Durell

By Ron Fassler . . . When you see someone perform live you are getting the best of them at a given moment. And on Monday night at Birdland, a venue as intimate and cozy as it gets, Sam Gravi…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:37AM
Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Celebrate the Music of Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye by Sandi Durell

The Town Hall (www.thetownhall.org) 123 West 43 St. presents Celebrating the Music of Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye on September 2 at 8pm. This evening of song features Carla Cooke, Sam’…

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