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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Edith Piaf Centennial by Barry

Scott Siegel Salutes "Little Sparrow" Edith Piaf's Centennial with 54 Below Concert June 13         By: Ellis Nassour Homage will be paid to the memory, music, and spirit of …

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Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Deja Vu on Broadway by Barry

Jessica Lange will star in Long Day's Journey Into Night on Broadway in 2015-16                              By:David ShewardJessica LangeI recently saw the first…

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Simply Barbra by Barry

Simply Barbra! Begins Spring Tour at Don't Tell Mama June 17: Hamilton's Sydney James Harcourt Will Guest                  By: Beau JaredInternationally-acclaimed Barbra Stre…

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Tony Awards 2015 by Barry

Fun Home Wins Tony Award for Best Musical & The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Wins Best Play - Both score 5 Tonys each!               By: Patrick ChristianoA…

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Monday, June 8, 2015

Heisenberg ** by Barry

                                          By: David ShewardNot being a serious science student, my only knowledge of Werner Heisenberg, the German ph…

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2015 TONY AWARD WINNERS by Barry

Fun Home and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time win 5 Tonys each "Fun Home" won five of the show's 12 nominations winning Best Musical, Best Score, Best  Book, Best…

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Saturday, June 6, 2015

TONY Predictions 2015 by Barry

                                  By: Patrick ChristianoBroadway is a billion dollar business and the 2014-2015 theater season has been a block buster season…

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Friday, June 5, 2015

Constantine Maroulis by Barry

           An Intoxicating Reunion                    By: Iris Wiener Constantine Maroulis previews upcoming Toxic Avenger concert at 54 Below.        In a…

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2015 Tony Awards by Barry

         2015 Tony Awards: Stars, Entertainment, and a Lot of Tweeting                           By Ellis NassourSunday's 69th annual Tony Awards, presented…

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Thursday, June 4, 2015

An Act of God **1/2 ............... The Spoils *** by Barry

                                           By:David ShewardStars of the hit TV series The Big Bang Theory have just opened on and Off-Broadway in ne…

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Yanna Avis @ 54 Below by Barry

Yanna AvisFrench chanteuse Yanna Avis will return to 54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, with her new show Make Some Magic on Thursday, June 18 at 9:30PM. Her previous appearance in April sold…

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

2015 TONY AWARDS by Barry

2015 TONY AWARDS TO FEATURE MORE PERFORMERS ON STAGE THAN EVER BEFORE! Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming will Co-Host the 69th Annual Tony Awards, and more than 175 performers will join Jos…

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Monday, June 1, 2015

2015 DRAMA DESK AWARDS by Barry

Hamilton wins six awards & Outstanding New Musical at the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards.             Helen Mirren "The Audience" By: Patrick ChristianoThe 2015 Drama Desk Awar…

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2015 Drama Desk Awards by Barry

The Drama Desk annOutstanding Book, Music and Lyrics “Hamilton” Lin-Manuel Mirandaounced the winners of the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards at The Town Hall honoring the best of Broadway, …

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Drama Desk Award Winners by Barry

The Drama Desk announced the winners of the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards at The Town Hall honoring the best of Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off-Broadway in New York City.  Hamilton wa…

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Sunday, May 31, 2015

"The New Sincerity" Opens by Barry

BAY STREET OPENINGA Hip New Comedy, THE NEW SINCERITY, opens Bay Street Theater Summer Season.Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor presented the World Premiere of THE NEW SINCERITY, a smart new …

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Friday, May 29, 2015

Cagney Opens @ York **** by Barry

New Musical about Hollywood's tough guy James Cagney in tap shoes! Robert Creighton: Photo: Barry Gordin        By: Patrick Christiano The New York premiere of Cagney, a highly enterta…

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"Cagney" Opening Night by Barry

Jeremy Benton, Danette Holden, Robert Creighton, Ellen Zolezzi, Bruce Sabath, Josh WaldenCagney, a highly entertaining new musical about the screen's greatest tough-guy, James Cagney, opened…

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Saturday Night Live Exhibition by Barry

                         SNL: The Exhibition Opens Saturday                                          By: Ellis NassourA brand-…

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Drama Desk Awards by Barry

                  2015 Drama Desk Awards Are Sunday at The Town Hall Laura Benanti: Photo: Barry Gordin           By: Ellis Nassour The 60th annual Drama Desk Awar…

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Caney ***1/2 by Barry

                                       By: Paulanne SimmonsWhen most of us remember James Cagney, we think of his iconic roles in gangster movies like &…

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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Tony Awards Announcement by Barry

The Tony Awards have announced the line-up of stars who will take the stage at the 69th Annual Tony Awards. The 2015 Tony Awards will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York Ci…

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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Broadway Bakes by Barry

Schmackary's, New York's uniquely gourmet cookie company, will host its 3rd annual BROADWAY BAKES event May 25-29, 2015. Over twenty of the biggest names on Broadway will join together to wo…

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Monday, May 25, 2015

Injury strikes 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' musical again as stunt double takes plunge into pit by KERRY BURKE, BARRY PADDOCK AND LEO STANDORA

The curse of "Spider-Man" struck again Monday night when a stunt double in the star-crossed show was injured as he plunged from a platform into a pit below the stage.

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Movie Blockbuster Season by Barry

Summer Movie Blockbuster Season Is Upon Us: Look for One Almost Every Weekend                 By: Ellis NassourMemorial Day weekend signals the onslaught of summer blockbuster…

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Sunday, May 24, 2015

Paula Poundstone @ Bay Street by Barry

Paula PoundstoneBay Street Theater in Sag Harbor presented MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND with PAULA POUNDSTONE. The comedian, considered by many to be one of the great humorists of our time, flew in…

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Tulla Booth Opening by Barry

Tulla Booth Gallery hosted an opening reception of WATER 2015 "Ode to the Sea"  A Photography Exhibition with artists: Daniel JTulla Boothones, Roberto Dutesco, Blair Seagra,Tul…

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Saturday, May 23, 2015

Megan Hilty @ Cafe Carlyle by Barry

     Megan Hilty Still Smashing                            By: Sandi DurellMegan HiltyMotherhood definitely agrees with the former star of Broadway's Wicked (G…

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Tony Awards Line-Up by Barry

           Tony Awards Tony Entertainment Line-Up Announced                                    By: Ellis Nassour2015 Tony Awards executive produce…

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The Obie Awards by Barry

The American Theatre Wing and the Village Voice announced the winners of the 60th Annual OBIE Awards. The Public Theater's Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda (includiLin-Manuel Mirandang special…

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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Man and Superman **** by Barry

                      NT Live          By: David ShewardWhen Ralph Fiennes makes his first entrance in the National Theatre's production of George Bernard Shaw's epic comedy …

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