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Monday, November 25, 2024

Juliet Ewing’s Latest Sellout Set At Don’t Tell Mama by Andrew Poretz

Cabaret Review by Andrew Poretz . . . The Brick Room at Don’t Tell Mama was entirely sold out for Juliet Ewing’s second encore performance of her George Gershwin show, Rise Up Singing �…

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Sunday, November 17, 2024

Newcomer June Cavlan Off Wows At Birdland Theater by Andrew Poretz

It’s always exciting to find new talent. It’s especially rewarding to discover a young singer who is keeping jazz and the Great American Songbook alive. June Cavlan, in her early twentie…

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Michael Feinstein Lit Up Zankel Hall With Songs That Got Away by Andrew Poretz

Concert Review by Andrew Poretz . . . The latest installment in cabaret great Michael Feinstein’s Standard Time series took an eclectic turn from his themes celebrating specific musical ic…

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Saturday, October 26, 2024

Cabaret Convention First Night Celebrated Charles Strouse by Andrew Poretz

Cabaret Review by Andrew Poretz … The three-night 2024 Cabaret Convention had a spectacular opening night, with Put On a Happy Face: A Celebration of the Music of Charles Strouse.For the f…

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Monday, October 7, 2024

Star-Studded Gala Set to Benefit Legendary West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre by Andrew Poretz

Broadway’s brightest stars are gathering for an unforgettable night to celebrate and raise funds to save The West Bank Cafe. On Tuesday, October 8th, the iconic restaurant and its famed do…

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Monday, September 30, 2024

Upcoming Cabaret by Andrew Poretz

Here’s exciting news about new music releases from Jane Monheit, Allyson Briggs and CelloVoci. Jane Monheit Jazz and adult contemporary vocalist Jane Monheit’s new eponymous album, Jane …

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Friday, September 27, 2024

“Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library” Coming to 59E59 by Andrew Poretz

Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library, written by Jenny Lyn Bader and directed by Ari Laura Kreith, will play at 59E59 from October 18 to November 10. The show stars Ella Dershowitz,…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 10:06AM
Sunday, September 22, 2024

“All In: Comedy About Love” Coming To The Hudson Theater in December by Andrew Poretz

Musical duo The Bengsons (Abigail and Shaun Bengson) will be performing songs live on stage from The Magnetic Fields (composer, Stephin Merritt), including selections from their album “69 …

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Three “Hairspray” Veterans To Appear In “Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now!” by Andrew Poretz

Three leading ladies from Hairspraywill star in I’m A Big Girl Now! are back and better than ever! Tony nominees Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde), Kerry Butler (Beetlejuice, Xanadu), and …

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Award-Winning Writer John Patrick Shanley Makes New York Debut of Banshee at The Chain Summer One-Act Festival by Andrew Poretz

The 2024 edition of the Chain Summer One-Act Festival features the New York premiere of Banshee by award-winning writer John Patrick Shanley,  the world debut of the Jesse Eisenberg-produce…

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The Overlook Sessions, Monday Nights In September by Andrew Poretz

The Overlook Sessions is a new weekly event on Monday nights in September at The Overlook Bar, featuring live performances by Jesse Gelber, the renowned pianist from Speakeasy Magick, and hi…

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Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Upcoming Theater by Andrew Poretz

WaldenBabeReal Women Have Curves: The Musical Motell Foster Joins Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters in “Walden” Motell Foster will complete the cast of Amy Berryman’s play WALDEN, joining t…

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The Quintin Harris Quintet Swings At Birdland by Andrew Poretz

Music review By Andrew Poretz …. Quintin Harris returned to Birdland Jazz in September for several concerts in the new 5:30 slot. This reviewer last reviewed Harris with his quintet back i…

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“Buena Vista Social Club” Musical Coming to Broadway by Andrew Poretz

A Broadway production of the acclaimed new musical Buena Vista Social Club will hit Broadway in early 2025. With a book by Marco Ramirez (Drama Desk Award, The Royale), director Saheem Ali (…

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

Upcoming Cabaret by Andrew Poretz

Cafe Carlyle Fall LineupCelebrity Autobiography at The TriadLinda Purl and Billy Stritch at 54 Below Café Carlyle Fall Lineup Celebrates Bobby Short This fall, the legendary Café Carlyle i…

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Sunday, September 8, 2024

“Sump’n Like Wings” Sneak Preview by Andrew Poretz

Peek into the rehearsal room of Sump’n Like Wings by Lynn Riggs as the cast and company come together to read the play. (Click HERE). The show, directed by Raelle Myrick-Hodges, features J…

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Saturday, September 7, 2024

Broadway For All Launches Front Door Reading Series by Andrew Poretz

Broadway For All, will launch its Front Door Reading Series program with three new works by both new and established playwrights. The Front Door Readings Series begins on Monday, September 1…

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“The Hills of California” Limited Broadway Engagement Starts September 11 by Andrew Poretz

Rehearsals are underway for the Broadway premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. The limited engagement begins preview performances Septembe…

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Monday, September 2, 2024

“Tammy Faye” Musical Set To Open This Fall by Andrew Poretz

Full casting has been set for the new Broadway musical Tammy Faye. The show, with music by Elton John, will feature Olivier Award-winner Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Bakker, Tony Award-winner…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 09:20AM
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Full Casting Announced for “Vladimir,” Opening This Fall by Andrew Poretz

Full casting has been announced for the world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer (Russian Transport) and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan (MTC: Proof, Lillian Hellma…

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Upcoming Theater by Andrew Poretz

Our Class; Fatherland; and Franklinland Our Class The Off-Broadway production Our Class, by Polish playwright Tadeusz Slobodzianek, and helmed by Ukrainian-born, Jewish director Igor Golyak,…

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Friday, August 23, 2024

Transport Group Announces 2024-25 Season by Andrew Poretz

In addition to two previously announced works (Split, in September 2024, with tickets currently on sale; and William Inge’s Bus Stop in 2025), Transport Group’s 2024-2025 season also inc…

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Thursday, August 22, 2024

“Left on Tenth” To Star Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher by Andrew Poretz

Left on Tenth is set to begin performances at The James Earl Jones Theatre on September 26, with its official opening on October 23. Left on Tenth will be produced by Daryl Roth and directed…

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La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Unveils 2024-25 Season by Andrew Poretz

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club’s 2024-25 season will feature dozens of new works from around the world, including the world premiere of Richard Foreman’s Suppose Beautiful Madeline Ha…

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Urban Stages Announces Its 2024-2025 Season by Andrew Poretz

Urban Stages’ 2024-2025 season will begin with the New York premiere of Yussef El Guindi’s play People of the Book, directed by John Langs (October 4 – November 3, 2024), followed by t…

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Upcoming Theater by Andrew Poretz

Age is a Feeling; The Beacon; Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe; Green Day Age is a Feeling Vineyard Theatre will present Age is a Feeling,written by and starring Haley McGee (The Ex-B…

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

The Christine Jorgensen Show To Play HERE Arts Center This Fall by Andrew Poretz

The Christine Jorgensen Show, the acclaimed musical production that captivated sold-out audiences last spring at 59E59 Theatres, returns to New York for a limited engagement at HERE Arts Cen…

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Sunday, August 18, 2024

Upcoming Cabaret Shows by Andrew Poretz

Broadway Bound: The Musicals That Never Came to Broadway/54 Below – Artemesia LeFay & The Harris Family Have 2 Shows/DTM – Seth Sikes & Nicholas King w/Billy Stritch/54 Below Set…

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Details Announced For MasterVoices’ 83rd Season by Andrew Poretz

Ted Sperling, Artistic Director of MasterVoices, announced details of the renowned chorus’s 83rd season. The season opens with a new version of George and Ira Gershwin, George S. Kaufman a…

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

“Glengarry Glen Ross” Revival To Open In Spring 2025 by Andrew Poretz

Emmy, SAG, Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award-Winner Kieran Culkin (HBO’s “Succession”; This is Our Youth), Emmy, SAG and Critics Choice Award-Winner and Golden Globe Nominee Bob Od…

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“Particle Fever” Musical Now In Development by Andrew Poretz

If you’ve ever yearned for a musical about particle physics, this is your lucky day! Particle Fever, a new musical about one of history’s most consequential scientific experiments, is cu…

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