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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Exclusive: Al and Julie Larson Speak on Jonathan’s Childhood, Work Ethic, Rent and His Legacy by Amy Asch

On Jan. 25, 1996, Jonathan Larson passed away. The Rent creator made an impact on the musical theatre community that only he, himself, had predicted. His sister and father …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, January 27, 2016

The Larson Files: How The Archivist For Irving Berlin Became the Keeper of Rent’s Rock Composer’s Of by Amy Asch

Even before Rent, Jonathan Larson had been a prolific writer. When Larson died, the Library of Congress requested the catalogue of his effects. Archivist Amy Asch writes about what …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM
Monday, May 25, 2015

A Long, Long "Weill": Knickerbocker Holiday Gets a Starry NYC Revival by Amy Asch

The little-known Broadway musical that gave the world "September Song" resurfaces in a starry Manhattan concert Jan. 25-26. We explain Knickerbocker Holiday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

A Long, Long "Weill": Knickerbocker Holiday Gets a Starry NYC Revival by Amy Asch

The little-known Broadway musical that gave the world "September Song" resurfaces in a starry Manhattan concert Jan. 25-26. We explain Knickerbocker Holiday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM
Saturday, April 13, 2013

Documentary Spotlight to Shine On the "Female Brando," Method Actress Kim Stanley by Amy Asch

A documentary-in-progress will return attention to Kim Stanley, a major stage, film and television actress of the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, September 19, 2011

Getting to Know Her: Meet Alice Hammerstein Mathias, Oscar's Daughter by Amy Asch

As the musicals of lyricist and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II continue to be performed around the globe, Alice Hammerstein Mathias reflects on the life and work of her groundbreaking fathe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, September 16, 2011

Getting to Know Her: A Conversation With Alice Hammerstein Mathias — Oscar's Daughter by Amy Asch

As the musicals of lyricist and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II continue to be performed around the globe, Alice Hammerstein Mathias reflects on the life and work of her groundbreaking fathe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Darius de Haas Celebrates New Recording with Manhattan Concert April 28 by Michael Gioia and Amy Asch

Obie winner Darius de Haas (Running Man, American Songbook Lincoln Center) performs songs from his newest CD, "Quiet Please," with pianist Steven Blier April 28 at 8 PM at Merkin C…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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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 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
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