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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Film Comment Selects Series by Barry

Film Society of Lincoln Center Presents 14th Edition of Film Comment Selects                                         By: Ellis NassourFilm Society of Lincoln Center (FSL…

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Moss Hart's Act One by Barry

Moss Hart's Act One: Soon in Previews at Lincoln Center Theatre,                Autobiography Reissued, and Tuesday's Related Event                      By…

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Bill T. Jones’ Valentine by Barry

LaMichael Leonard, Bill T. Jones"Be Our Valentine," a beautiful dance presentation of "Ballads & Stories" by Bill T. Jones and Dancers benefited East Hampton's LongH…

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Friday, February 14, 2014

The Correspondent Opens by Barry

            New Supernatural Drama @ Rattlestick Playwrights TheaterJordan Geiger, Heather Alicia Simms, Thomas Jay RyanThe blizzard didn't stop the Rattlestick Playwrights Theate…

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Titanic: The Musical by Barry

                                   By: Paulanne SimmonsThe Titanic will be afloat once more (at least for a while) on Feb. 17, when Manhattan Concert Produc…

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The Tribute Artist *** by Barry

                                       By: David ShewardAny play that features the divine gender-beCharles Buschnder Charles Busch quoting Mary Astor in The…

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Broadway Update by Barry

                                Gorillas and Stars in 2014-15  King Kong will be among the stars in the 2014-15 Broadway season. But will he be the biggest?�…

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That Wasn't Me @ IFC by Barry

                              Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts                                           By: David She…

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Books... Beyond the Glitz by Barry

       Beyond the Glitz: Entertaining Reads About the World of Broadway                     By: Ellis NassourHow about some behind-the-scenes tell-all, and real tell-…

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Elaine Stritch @ 92Y by Barry

          Elaine Stritch Makes Rare Appearance to Discuss New Documentary         By: Ellis NassourUnrelated to Nothing Like a Dame, which she's very much a part of, but cer…

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Billy Budd **** by Barry

                            By: David ShewardMark Padmore, Jacques Imbrailo, Brindley SherrattToo many opera productions emphasize the beauty of the music and the …

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Monday, February 10, 2014

Drama Desk Panel by Barry

The Drama Desk hosted their first Panel Discussion of the year "You Gotta Have A Gimmick..... Or A Star!" on Monday Feb 10, 2014 at Stage 72/The Triad on West 72nd Street. Panelist…

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Philosophy for Gangsters **** by Barry

                      By: Paulanne SimmonsDeborah Tranelli, David Demato, Tally Sessions, Michael Brusasco, Courtney RomanoSublimely ridiculous, Philosophy for Gangsters…

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Sunday, February 9, 2014

Bronx Bombers ** by Barry

Peter Scolari, Tracy Shayne             By: David ShewardAfter covering football with Lombardi and basketball in Magic/Bird, playwright-director Eric Simonson steps up to the pla…

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Saturday, February 8, 2014

Oscar Nominated @ IFC Center by Barry

     Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts                        By: David ShewardLast Sunday instead of watching any of that Super Bowl crap, I took in the Oscar Nominat…

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Friday, February 7, 2014

Row After Row ** by Barry

                                       By: Lauren Yarger                                      What's It All About?C…

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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Little Me by Barry

               By: Paulanne SimmonsRachel York, Christian BorleThe central figure in Neil Simon (book), Cy Coleman (music) and Carolyn Leigh's (lyrics) 1962 musical, Little Me,…

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Romeo and Juliet by Barry

Orlando BloomOrlando Bloom and Condola Rashad walked the red carpet along with many other cast members at the exclusive in-theatre BroadwayHD premiere of Broadway's Romeo and Juliet. The eve…

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Encores! Little Me by Barry

      Laughs a Plenty and Fun Tunes Await You at Encores! Little Me               By: Ellis NassourDo you want to forget the slush and go to ports such as France, Hollywood, M…

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Neil Patrick Harris Honored by Barry

Neil Patrick Harris was honored by the Drama League at their 30th  Annual Gala at the Pierre Hotel. The Musical Celebration of Broadway brought together New York's most influential artsNei…

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Monday, February 3, 2014

Kids Night Out On Broadway by Barry

                         KIDS CAN SEE BROADWAY SHOWS FOR FREE! Idina MenzelThe Broadway League announced that IDINA MENZEL from Broadway's new musical If/Then will se…

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Philip Seymour Hoffman by Barry

BROADWAY TO DIM ITS LIGHTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 5THAT 7:45 PM IN MEMORY OF CELEBRATED STAGE AND SCREEN ACTOR AND THEATRE DIRECTOR  PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMANThe Broadway community mourns t…

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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Wildhorn & Friends by Barry

        Wildhorn, Holmes, Monheit - Doesn't Get Much Better!        By: Sandi Durell A very smart, intuitive person said to me last night as I was leaving the Café Carlyle, &q…

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Phillip Seymour Hoffman by Barry

                                           In Praise of Philip Seymour Hoffman      By: David ShewardI just turned on my Kindle and there was a link to an article…

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Outside Mullingar **** by Barry

                          By: David ShewardBrian F. O’Byrne, Debra MessingRomance is making a comeback on Broadway this season with a plethora of plays and musical…

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Jamie deRoy @ Birdland by Barry

Jamie deRoy & friends @ BirdlandJamie deRoy, Clint Holmes, Kevin Meaney, Beth Leavel,Jamie deRoy & friends came to Birdland for a fantastic evening of entertainment to benefit the Ac…

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Monday, January 27, 2014

iLuminate Opens by Barry

Bottom Line On The TopiLuminate is the hippest, most imaginative, lighted dance story show playing in New York right here in the heart of the Theater District at New World Stages, where the …

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Sunday, January 26, 2014

The 2014 Nightlife Awards by Barry

The 12th Annual Nightlife Awards, the only all-performance award show in the world with no acceptances speeches, toasted the this season's winners at Dee Dee BridgewaterThe Town Hall with a…

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

King Lear **1/2 by Barry

                     By: David ShewardThe final scene in the Chichester Festival Theater's production of King Lear is a bold variation on one of the most familiar enFrank…

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Machinal **** SA by Barry

                        By: Sam AffoumadoInspired by the Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray murder trial, Sophie Treadwell's expressionistic play, Machinal, was first presented …

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Machinal ***** DS by Barry

                           By: David ShewardRebecca Hall, Morgan SpectorA crowded subway car is the striking opening image of the Roundabout Theatre Company's seari…

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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