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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Rene Pfister to Make His New York Cabaret Debut at Don’t Tell Mama by Andrew Poretz

Rene Pfister is a Boston-based singer/songwriter.  A newcomer to the New York cabaret scene, Pfister will make his New York debut with What I Learned from All My Ex-Boyfriends … If Anythi…

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Monday, September 4, 2023

The York Theatre Company presents The Lieutenant at The Theater at St. Jean’s by Andrew Poretz

The York Theatre Company continues its fall 2023 “Musicals in Mufti” series with The Lieutenant, with book, music and lyrics by Chuck Strand, Eugene Curty and Nitra Mcauliffe. Performanc…

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Dreams of Dracula: An Immersive Masquerade Experience by Andrew Poretz

A new theatrical, Dreams of Dracula: An Immersive Masquerade Experience,will feature two floors and six rooms across 25,000 square feet, a choose-your-own adventure journey through history�…

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

JOB to open limited engagement at SoHo Playhouse by Andrew Poretz

Tony Award nominee Peter Friedman (Ragtime, “Succession,” Single White Female) and Sydney Lemmon (TÁR, “Succession,” “Helstrom”) are currently in rehearsal for the world premier…

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Red Bull Theater presents the Hispanic Golden Age Classics by Andrew Poretz

Red Bull Theater will present the fourth installment of Red Bull’s acclaimed Hispanic Golden Age Classics, this year examining Don Quixote in English and Spanish versions, which will k…

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Sharon Katz & the Peace Train Celebrates New Album “For You” at Joe’s Pub by Andrew Poretz

Sharon Katz & the Peace Train are celebrating the release of their new album, “For You,” at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater, on September 5, at 7:00 PM. Take everything you love ab…

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Help Is On The Way Today turns Twenty and Joseph turns 50! by Andrew Poretz

The nonprofit Help Is On The Way, (http://www.helpisonthewaytoday.org) was founded 20 years ago, after cabaret producer Joseph Macchia founded it after meeting a little boy named David who w…

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Monday, August 28, 2023

Jason Mraz and his SuperBand with The New York Pops by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz … Pop met Pops at Forest Hills Stadium on August 17 when pop singer/songwriter and guitarist Jason Mraz closed out his Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride (the name…

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Friday, August 25, 2023

The Eric Carle Show is now playing at Theater 555 by Andrew Poretz

Experience the spellbinding stories and colorful characters of the late children’s book author and illustrator Eric Carle in a whole new way, with The Eric Carle Story Show, currently play…

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Marnie Klar Sings Carly Simon by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz … It’s impossible not to notice the performer Marnie Klar the moment she walks into any room. Ms. Klar looks like a high-fashion model (her bio unsurprisingly bears this…

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Friday, August 4, 2023

The Quintin Harris Trio by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz … Quintin Harris is more than just a pretty face.  As the “Dean Martin” to Bryce Edwards’ “Jerry Lewis” in their popular “Mr. Harris and Mr. Edwards” musica…

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Marieann Meringolo: A Lot of Livin’ To Do! by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz . . . Marieann Meringolo’s performances consistently make one wonder why on earth she isn’t a much bigger name in cabaret and beyond. This terrific, award-winning perfor…

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

David Marino – An Evening of Timeless Tunes by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz . . . Move over Michael Bublé, there’s a new Canadian heartthrob, eh, and that is one David Marino. The Montreal native made his rather auspicious New York cabaret debut …

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Sunday, July 16, 2023

An Evening with Norm Lewis by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz … Broadway great Norm Lewis wowed ‘em when he kicked off the Midsummer MusicFest at The 92nd Street Y. Working with the top trio – music director Billy Stritch, bassis…

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Heartwarming updates from Tony Danza’s Stars of Tomorrow Project! by Andrew Poretz

The Stars of Tomorrow Project is the teen acting program founded by Tony Danza – the beloved star of Taxi and Who’s the Boss, as well as a fine song-and-dance man. The organization provi…

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2023 Theater Hall of Fame Inductees Announced by Andrew Poretz

The Theater Hall of Fame Inc. has announced its 2023 inductees: actors Bebe Neuwirth (Chicago, Sweet Charity), Judd Hirsch (Conversations With My Father, I’m Not Rappaport), and Laurie Met…

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Sunday, July 9, 2023

The Creeps to open at Playhouse 46 in September by Andrew Poretz

Catherine Waller’s The Creeps, after award-winning runs at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Hollywood Fringe Festival, and United Solo Festival, makes its New York premiere Off-Broadway at Playh…

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Roundabout Underground to present the World Premiere Of Covenant by Andrew Poretz

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Covenant by York Walker, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene. Covenant explores the power of belief and the thin line between ru…

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Sunday, July 2, 2023

Mint Theater Company presents “Partnership” by Andrew Poretz

The final play of the acclaimed “Meet Miss Baker” Series Mint Theater Company will return to Theatre Row with the American premiere of Elizabeth Baker’s Partnership, directed by Jackso…

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

Imitation of Life will be adapted as a Broadway musical! by Andrew Poretz

A Broadway musical adaptation of Imitation of Life, based on the 1933 Fannie Hurst novel and the two screen adaptations by Universal Pictures in 1934 and 1959, is being developed for the Bro…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:32PM
Friday, June 30, 2023

Lloyd Price Musical Coming to Broadway? by Andrew Poretz

That’s the million-dollar question. Now playing for a limited run at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater, Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical celebrates the life, career, and unforgettable son…

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Jerry Orbach’s Broadway at 54 Below on July 24 by Andrew Poretz

Jerry Orbach’s Broadway will be presented at 54 Below on July 24. The evening of music honors the beloved performer, who started out Off-Broadway in The Threepenny Opera and The Fantastick…

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Steven Maglio: NOT Just Sinatra by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz . . . Popular New York entertainer Steven Maglio, with his “big band orchestra,” opened at the Cutting Room last week for the first of a monthly residency, in an impress…

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The Half-God of Rainfall to open on July 13 by Andrew Poretz

The New York Theater Workshop and co-producer American Repertory Theater will present The Half-God of Rainfall, a new play by award-winning poet and playwright Inua Ellams (Barber Shop Chron…

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THE GREAT GATSBY, The Immersive Show Opening Nite by Andrew Poretz

By Cynthia Reitman … THE GREAT GATSBY, The Immersive Show, made its official American debut in New York City. This immersive theatrical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic tale w…

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Tony Winner Faith Prince to Offer Cabaret Workshop Through the 92nd Street Y, New York’s School of Music by Andrew Poretz

Tony Winner and Broadway legend Faith Prince will teach a two-day, immersive master class in the art form of Cabaret in September at The 92nd Street Y, New York School of Music. The workshop…

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

Charles Kirsch’s Backstage Babble Live! returns to 54 Below by Andrew Poretz

Backstage Babble Live! returns to 54 Below on July 17th. Based on the popular podcast hosted by 15-year-old expert Charles Kirsch, the concert will feature performances and stories from his …

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Broadway Barks Celebrates 25th Anniversary by Andrew Poretz

Broadway Barks returns to Shubert Alley on Saturday, July 8, 2023, for the 25th annual star-studded dog and cat adoption event. Co-founded by Bernadette Peters and the late Mary Tyler Moore,…

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

TKTS® Turns 50 in Times Square by Andrew Poretz

It’s been 50 years since the TKTS booth in Times Square, where so many of us have waited on line to get half-price tickets for that day’s Broadway shows, first appeared. A grand celebra…

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Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors to open in September by Andrew Poretz

Drew & Dane Productions presents Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen in a limited 18-week engagement, September 4 – January 7, at New World Stages (340 Wes…

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Richard Kind and James Pickens, Jr. to star in NJREP’s world premiere of A Tailor Near Me by Andrew Poretz

The New Jersey Repertory Company will present the world premiere of Michael Tucker’s (LA Law, Radio Days) comedy A Tailor Near Me. Directed by James Glossman, the show stars Tony nominee …

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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