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Friday, June 15, 2018

Deperate Measures @ New World Stages by Barry Gordin

Desperate Measures, Off- Broadway’s Award- Winning Hit from last season, is a bawdy delight at New World Stages’ opening. June 14, 2018:  David Friedman and Peter Kellogg’s Desperate…

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Fruit Trilogy **** by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg June 15, 2018:  Watching Eve Ensler’s, Fruit Trilogy, currently at the Lucille Lortel Theater, one feels as if they were entering an existential hell, as in Waiting fo…

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Dan Cody’s Yacht *** by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg June 15, 2018:  Anthony Giardina’s new drama, Dan Cody’s Yacht at The Manhattan Theater Club, City Center Stage I, plays with the simplicity of boulevard comedy, whi…

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Thursday, June 14, 2018

Half Time @ Paper Mill Playhouse by Barry Gordin

A new musical, Half Time directed by Broadway legend Jerry Herman, opened at the Paper Mill Playhouse. June 13, 2018:  Half Time, new musical inspired by Dori Berinstein’s 2008 documenta…

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Half Time ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

Georgia Engel, André De Shields, Lillias White, and Donna McKechnie in Half Time East Coast Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse By: Ellis Nassour June 14, 2018 – There’re enough Tony w…

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Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Tony Awards by Barry Gordin

Robert De Niro, Donald Trump, and the Tony Awards By: David Sheward June 14, 2018:  It had been one of the better Tony Awards in recent memory. The hosts Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles we…

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The Boys in the Band *** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward June  13, 2018:  When The Boys in the Band, Mart Crowley’s groundbreaking play focusing on the gay experience, opened Off-Broadway in 1968, critics praised it as a sym…

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Richard Hambleton at ACA by Barry Gordin

Richard Hambleton: Eternity on view June 14 through July 27, 2018 June 13, 20018:  ACA Galleries, 529 West 29th Street in the Gallery district hosted an opening reception for Richard Hambl…

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Monday, June 11, 2018

Live Out Loud by Barry Gordin

17th Annual Young Trailblazers Gala honors Brent Miller of Proctor Gamble. June 11, 2018:  Live Out Loud held the 17 Annual Trailblazers Gala hosted by Ariana DeBose, Tony nominated for Su…

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72nd Annual Tony Awards by Barry Gordin

The Band’s Visit was named Broadway’s Best Musical taking home Ten Awards at 2018 Tony Awards, while Harry Potter and the Cursed Child nabbed Six. June 11, 2018:  The Band’s Visit wa…

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Sunday, June 10, 2018

2018 Tony Award Predictions by Barry Gordin

The Band’s Visit and SpongeBob will square off at the 72nd Annual Tony Awards, televised live on CBS from Radio City Music Hall Sunday at 8pm. By: Patrick Christiano June 9, 2018:  The…

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Friday, June 8, 2018

Tony Awards by Barry Gordin

The 72nd Annual Tony Awards Will Showcase Broadway’s Biggest and Best  Live from Radio City on CBS;  Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban Host By: Ellis Nassour The 72nd annual Tony Award…

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Dan Cody’s Yacht **1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward June 8, 2018:  A wealthy parent confronts his son’s economically strapped teacher over a failing grade for an essay on The Great Gatsby. As the scene progresses, the da…

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Thursday, June 7, 2018

Secret Life of Humans ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

“The Descent of Man” By: Samuel L. Leiter June 7, 2018:  Forty-five years ago, shortly after viewing “The Ascent of Man,” scientist and mathematician Jacob Bronowski’s 13-part…

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Hampton Classic by Barry Gordin

43rd Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show August 26 – September 2, 2018 THE COMPETITION: June 9, 2018:  The annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, one of the nation’s premier show jumping c…

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Paulanne Simmons Unscripted by Barry Gordin

Here’s to The Mucus Man June 9, 2018:  Ask anyone for the funniest moment they’ve had in the theater and you’ll get a lot of different answers. Many scenes from Oscar Wilde’s The I…

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Bruce Springsteen @ Tony Awards by Barry Gordin

Bruce Springsteen will make a rare television appearance at the 72nd Annual Tony Awards, when he takes the stage to perform live from Radio City Music Hall on CBS on Sunday, June 10th, 8:00 …

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Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Monday, June 4, 2018

2018 Drama Desk Awards by Barry Gordin

SpongeBob Square Pants, The Broadway Musical wins 6 Awards at the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards. June 3, 2018:  SpongeBob SquarePants, The Broadway Musical was the big winner at the 2018…

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Fellow Travelers at Bay Street **** by Barry Gordin

World premiere of Fellow Travels, a provocative new drama by Jack Canfora, opens the 2018 Mainstage Season at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. By: Patrick Christiano June 3, 2018:  Jack …

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Drama Desk Red Carpet Arrivals & After Party by Barry Gordin

June 4, 2014:  The 63rd annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony, hosted by  Michael Urie, was held on June 3 at Town Hall. The star-studded list of nominees walked the red carpet before the cere…

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Sunday, June 3, 2018

Fellow Travelers Opens @ Bay Street by Barry Gordin

World premiere of Fellow Travels, a provocative new drama by Jack Canfora, opens the 2018 Mainstage Season at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. June 2, 2018:  Bay Street Theater's Artisti…

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Ethan Slater by Barry Gordin

SpongeBob SquarePants’ Ethan Slater: “The Role I Didn’t Know I Was Born to Play” By Ellis Nassour June 5, 2018:   “My life changed overnight!” exclaims Ethan Slater in unders…

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Saturday, June 2, 2018

The Iceman Cometh **** by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg June 2, 2018:  The booze-soaked Eugene O’Neill drama, The Iceman Cometh, with Denzel Washington stoking the madness, is an experience. Running nearly four hours, it take…

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Peace For Mary Frances *** by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg June 2, 2018:  In the final days of life, Mary Frances, (Lois Smith), gets to watch her children vie for her love, and the family inheritance. Set in the home where she…

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Friday, June 1, 2018

2018 Tony and Drama Desk Predictions by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward Just like last year the Tony and Drama Desk Awards are going to be very different. In 2017, Dear Evan Hansen and Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 dominated t…

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Tchaikovsky: None But The Lonely Heart *** by Barry Gordin

THE MUSIC LOVERS: TCHAIKOVSKY: NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART By: Samuel L. Leiter June 1, 2018:  Eva Wolf’s Tchaikovsky: None but the Lonely Heart is the latest contribution from the Ensemb…

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Tulla Booth Gallery Reception by Barry Gordin

May 27, 2018:  Tulla Booth Gallery hosted a Spring Holiday Preview Artists  Reception on Sunday May 27th  from 5 – 7PM .The exhibit runs from May 18th thru July 18th  with  Photogr…

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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
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