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Friday, May 4, 2018

Indivisible: Liberty and Justice for Who? by Barry Gordin

A SHOW ABOUT THE STATE OF OUR DEMOCRACY: Indivisible, written and performed by the cast, examines the political state of our nation and its epidemic of xenophobia, sexism, and racism. Ind…

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Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, Parts One and Two ***** by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg May 4, 2016 - After a wham bam success on London’s West End, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, Parts One and Two, has finally arrived on Broadway. And the ticket price…

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Thursday, May 3, 2018

My Fair Lady ***** by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg May 3, 2018 - Resurrecting the male gaze is splendidly alive in this Lincoln Center revival of Lerner and Loewe’s classic, My Fair Lady. Indeed, voyeurism, scopophilia …

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Tony Nominees Gathering by Barry Gordin

May 2, 2018 The 2018 Class of Tony Nominees gathered yesterday in midtown to celebrate their Tony Nominations!   Marking 72 years of excellence on Broadway, The Tony Awards, hosted by Ton…

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Meet The Tony Nominees Press Junket by Barry Gordin

By: Patrick Christiano May 2, 2018:  The 2017 Tony Award nominees were announced in 26 competitive categories on Tuesday May 1, and the following morning they attended a press junket at th…

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

2018 TonyAward® Nominations by Barry Gordin

May 1, 2018 - The 72nd Annual Tony Award Nominations May 1, 2018 – Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing’s 72nd Annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” A…

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Monday, April 30, 2018

American Theatre Wing Centennial Concert by Barry Gordin

THE AMERICAN THEATRE WING CENTENNIAL GALA with Performances By Broadway Favorites Heather Headley, Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more! NOW STREAMING on BroadwayHD Broadway favorit…

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Sunday, April 29, 2018

Bay Street Theater by Barry Gordin

WORLD PREMIERE! MAY 29 – JUNE 17 A NEW PLAY BY JACK CANFORA DIRECTED BY MICHAEL WILSON Set during Hollywood’s notorious blacklist period, FELLOW TRAVELERS explores the complicated re…

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Saturday, April 28, 2018

Margaritaville by Barry Gordin

5 Reasons Not to Escape From Margaritaville By: Iris Wiener Yes, it was completely shut out of the Tony Awards race, and yes, critics have not been incredibly kind to the Jimmy Buffett ex…

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Friday, April 27, 2018

John Mellencamp @ ACA Galleries by Barry Gordin

On view April 26 through June 2 John Mellencamp: Life, Death, Love, Freedom. April 26, 2018: ACA Galleries, 529 West 20th Street, in the Chelsea Gallery District hosted an opening reception…

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Carousel ****, Mean Girls ****, Children of a Lesser God ** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward April 27, 2018- A classic and a new musical offer contrasting views on abusive relationships while a revival of a Tony-winning Best Play deals with the struggles of the he…

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

2018 Drama Desk Award Nominations by Barry Gordin

2018 DRAMA DESK AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED Awards will be presented Sunday, June 3rd at The Town Hall www.DramaDeskAwards.com  (Thursday, April 26, 2018) - Nominations for the 63rd An…

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Jesus Christ Superstar by Barry Gordin

Chicago Lyric Opera Present North American Premiere of London’s 2017 Olivier-winner Production of Jesus Christ Superstar By: Ellis Nassour What’s the buzz? Tell me what’s a-happening…

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Carousel ***** by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg April 24, 2018 - Revivals of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel are infrequent indeed. And this production, directed by Jack O’Brien, is a brilliant reimaging of this c…

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Outer Critics Circle Nominations by Barry Gordin

68th Annual Awards Outer Critics Circle Announce 2017-18 Season Nominees “SpongeBob SquarePants”Heads the List with 11 Nominations! Followed by “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child…

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Goldstein ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg April 24, 2018 - In this small stage musical, Goldstein, a Pulitzer Prize winning novelist, grapples with his feelings about his parents, his family, and growing up. By rei…

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Monday, April 23, 2018

Carousel ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons April 23, 2018 As Carousel is my second favorite musical of the 20th century (Showboat comes first), there’s pretty much nothing anyone could do to make me dislike a …

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Sunday, April 22, 2018

Paulanne Simmons Unscripted by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons Let’s Talk About Intermissions Most of the time when the intermission is over, the house lights go off and the play resumes. But a while ago something unusual happ…

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

Benjamin Scheuer by Barry Gordin

April 19, 2018 - Acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and playwright Benjamin Scheuer will release a limited edition 7-inch single featuring two new songs, “Hello Jemima” and “Silen…

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Sara Bareilles & Josh Groban to Host Tony’s by Barry Gordin

BROADWAY STARS SARA BAREILLES AND JOSH GROBAN TO HOST THE 72ND ANNUAL TONY AWARDS® Tony Awards to Broadcast Live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 10th   Apr…

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Drama League Announces Nominees by Barry Gordin

THE DRAMA LEAGUE ANNOUNCES THE NOMINEES FOR  THE 84TH ANNUAL DRAMA LEAGUE AWARDS  CEREMONY SET FOR FRIDAY, MAY 18th  AT THE MARRIOTT MARQUIS TIMES SQUARE  April 18, 2018 - The Drama…

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Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Children of a Lesser God **** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons April 17, 2018 - When Mark Medoff’s Children of a Lesser God first landed on Broadway in 1980, the main questions it elicited were about who should speak for the deaf…

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Marilyn Maye by Barry Gordin

April 17, 2108- Marilyn Maye returned to  Feinsteins 54 Below  to celebrate her (latest) milestone birthday with her favorite audiences. Every performance featured a special 90th birthda…

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Friday, April 13, 2018

Tomatoes Got Talent by Barry Gordin

5th ANNUAL “TOMATOES GOT TALENT” ANNOUNCES WINNERS! Sheree Sano Wins! Runners Up Are Maggie Determann, Lee Ann Brill, Barbara Malley, and Janice McCune April 13, 2108 - The 5th Ann…

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Tribute to Jamie deRoy by Barry Gordin

Friars Club honors Jamie deRoy April 12, 2018:  The New York Friars Club, 57 West 55th Street, honored show business impresario Jamie DeRoy at a celebration marking her 30th anniversary as…

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Thursday, April 12, 2018

2018 Olivier Awards by Barry Gordin

Hamilton, Angels Score at the 2018 Oliver Awards By: Ellis Nassour At the 2018 Olivier Awards, held in massive Royal Albert Hall, it was no surprise that Hamilton and Angels in America sco…

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Nanette **** by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg April 12, 2018- Making her American debut with, “Nanette,” Hannah Gadsby's one-woman show the Soho Playhouse crosses the line from stand-up comedienne to feminist sat…

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Wednesday, April 11, 2018

The Edge of Our Bodies by Barry Gordin

Adam Rapp @ 59E59 Theaters TUTA Theatre is presenting the NYC premiere of The Edge of Our Bodies with a memorable Off-Broadway staging at 59E59 Theaters.  April 10, 2018: Carolyn Molloy i…

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A Winter’s Tale ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Iris Wiener April 10, 2018 - Forget winter; when a Shakespearean tale is produced this intelligently, it is ripe for every season. Though the writing itself is long and frustrating at…

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Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Jane Krakowski & Tituss Burgess to announce Drama Desk Nominations by Barry Gordin

Jane Krakowski & Tituss Burgess are set to announce The Drama Desk Nominations for the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 10:00am at Feinstein’s/54 Below (2…

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The Sting @ Paper Mill Playhouse by Barry Gordin

Broadway-Bound The Sting, Starring Harry Connick Jr., Receives Rousing Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse By: Ellis Nassour Is Broadway ready for a high stakes street con? No, not the thr…

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