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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

THEATER COLUMN UPDATES by Sandi Durell

MCC/The Lonely Few – Paper Mill/Gun & Powder – PACNYC/Cats:The Jellicle Ball – Appropriate Moves to Belasco Theater – SpitNVigor/Anonymous Due to overwhelming ticket demand, the …

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Music and Cabaret Column by Sandi Durell

Judy Kuhn/92Y – Craig Rubano/Beechman Theatre – Celebrate Marquis Theatre/54Below – Birdland Jazz/David Marino,Jeff Harnar,Karen Mason, Allan Harris – Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp/…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:51AM
Monday, February 12, 2024

New York Pops: A Century of Rhapsody in Blue by Sandi Durell

Music Review by Marilyn Lester . . . . On February 9, 2024, it was easy to imagine being transported back in time to February 12, 1924 when George Gershwin’s now iconic “Rhapsody in Blue…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:40AM
Sunday, February 11, 2024

A Roast of Lee Roy Reams by Sandi Durell

To celebrate their thirtieth anniversary Dancers Over 40 will commemorate this milestone with COMEDY TONIGHT: A ROAST OF LEE ROY REAMS on Monday, April 1st, 2024 at 7:00pm at 54 Below…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:32AM
Friday, February 9, 2024

Steve & Eydie Celebration Zankel Hall by Sandi Durell

It’s the Steve & Eydie celebration at Carnegie Hall on Monday, March 18 at 7:30PM with a one night only musical event. TalentScouts Entertainment, in association with group5production…

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Broadway Lights Will Dim Honoring Chita Rivera by Sandi Durell

The Broadway League has announced that the committee of theater owners will dim Broadway marquee lights in honor of Chita Rivera, who passed away on Jan. 30 at the age of 91. The lights of …

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THEATER COLUMN by Sandi Durell

Amy Ryan/DOUBT – Existentialism/LaMaMa – Threshold Al Fresco/Bryant Park – Scarlett Dreams/Greenwich House Theatre – Hell’s Kitchen Cast – Blackburn Prize Winners – Wayne Brady…

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New York Pops 2024-2025 Season-Adrienne Warren, Max von Essen, Jessica Vosk, Tony DeSare by Sandi Durell

 The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, announced its 2024-2025 season of performances in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.  On Friday,…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:07AM
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Rona Siddiqui and Lisa Loomer Win 2024 Kleban Prize by Sandi Durell

By Melissa Griegel . . . . The Kleban Foundation presented their 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 5th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). The 2024 Kle…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:33PM

Music and Cabaret Coming Up by Sandi Durell

Amy Beth Williams has what it takes – staying power – and audiences that want more and more. She accommodates with ease as she returns to sing “Leiber and Stoller” at Don’t Tell Ma…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:23AM
Monday, February 5, 2024

Mauricio Martinez Wows ‘Em Again by Sandi Durell

by Sandi Durell . . . Theater Pizzazz has covered the good looking, sexy 5’11” Mexican singer-actor for sometime, watching his star continue to rise. Having recorded his much lauded show…

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A Special Photo Montage to Chita Rivera by Sandi Durell

by Sandi Durell . . . . Photos: Maryann Lopinto . . . Icon Chita Rivera has left an indelible stamp on her friends and fans for several decades. She was a legend and a trailblazer born in Wa…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:42AM
Saturday, February 3, 2024

Theater Theater and More Coming Up by Sandi Durell

Glory Days/Keen Company Concert – Black Theatre Coalition Gala – Hermitage Major Theater Award/Chris Bush-The Interestings/New Musical-The Flea/Bathhouse.PPTX-Sunday In the Park w/George…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:51AM

Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit in ‘Sweeney Todd’ by Sandi Durell

Broadway’s Sweeney Todd will welcome Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster who will begin performances on February 9, 2024 for 12 weeks only.  Their final performance will be Sunday May 5, 2024 a…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:45AM
Thursday, February 1, 2024

Theater Coming Your Way by Sandi Durell

2d Stage/The Apiary – Wicked/Donna McKechnie,Brad Oscar – The Life & Slimes of Marc Summers – Mary Jane/Full Cast – Peter Brynolf & Jonas Ljung/Stalker Second Stage Theater…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:16PM

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…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:05PM

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…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:32AM
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,…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:11AM

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…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:31AM

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…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:19AM
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…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:46PM
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 …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:19PM

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 …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:39PM

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…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:35AM

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 …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:52PM

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…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:37PM

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

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