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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

A Raisin In The Sun ****1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter October 25, 2022: Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, produced in 1949, and Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun, produced a decade later, in 1959, have lon…

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

A Raisin In The Sun *** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons October 23, 2022: A Raisin in the Sun made its Broadway debut in 1959. But the drama confronts so many of the issues African Americans still face today – the role …

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Broadway Babe by Barry Gordin

Broadway Babes Classic Picks October 24, 2022: Broadway Babe, Randie Levine-Miller, has unearthed some incredibly entertaining finds, including a musical tribute to Angela Lansbury; shows…

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Sunday, October 16, 2022

HIFF 2022 by Barry Gordin

Photos from the Red Carpet at the 30th Hamptons International Film Festival October 7-16, 2022. Photography: Barry Gordin

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Death of a Salesman ** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons October 16, 2022: The latest revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman comes to Broadway with an impeccable pedigree. The play is the best-known work of an i…

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Tomatoes Got Talent by Barry Gordin

LESLEE WARREN WINS 8th ANNUAL “TOMATOES GOT TALENT” October 17, 2022: Leslee Warren came out on top of the 8th annual “Tomatoes Got Talent” contest at The Triad Theatre, 158 We…

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 Martin McDonagh @ HIFF by Barry Gordin

A conversation with playwright and filmmaker, Martin McDonagh, at the Hamptons International Film Festival. By: Patrick Christiano October 10, 2022:   Acclaimed award-winning playwright…

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Broadway Theatre To Dim Lights by Barry Gordin

Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 7:45PM in memory of Broadway Legend ANGELA LANSBURY October 14, 2022 – The Broadway community honors the memory of Dame Angela Lansbury, the six-time Tony …

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

ACA Galleries by Barry Gordin

ACA Galleries at Frieze Masters London 2022 October 12 – October 16, 2022 October 13, 2022:  ACA Galleries is pleased to announce a group exhibition of African American Masters at Frieze…

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Paulanne Simmons Unscripted by Barry Gordin

White Men and Others October 15, 2022: The history of the Western world is the story of wealthy white man, told, until recently, by those same or other white men. These are the facts. We c…

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

ARF DOG WALK 2022 by Barry Gordin

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons held their Annual Stroll to the Sea on October 8th in East Hampton, preceded by Kick-Off cocktail party.  October 10, 2022: The Animal Rescue Fund of…

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BroadwayHD by Barry Gordin

Celebrate Halloween with classic horror titles on BroadwayHD October 11, 2022:  Horror and theatre unite for Halloween this season on BrodwayHD. The premier streaming service for musicals …

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Sunday, October 9, 2022

Peru World Expo by Barry Gordin

The 11th Peru to the World Expo in the Hamptons at The Baker House 1650. October 11, 2022: The 11th Peru to the World Expo in conjunction with Marina Cost Peru was again a smashing success …

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Leopoldstadt ****1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter October 9, 2022: Leopoldstadt, named for a Jewish section in Vienna whose flourishing Jewish culture—along with much of its Jewish citizenry—was nearly wiped out …

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Saturday, October 8, 2022

The Ubiquitous Jamie deRoy by Barry Gordin

“It’s important to have that sort of graciousness in wanting to see others succeed.” Jamie deRoy  The Pittsburgh Jewish ChronicleBy: Alix Cohen October 8, 2022: Jamie deRoy is an…

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Broadway Babe by Barry Gordin

Broadway Babe’s Vintage PicksBy: Randie Levine Miller October 10, 2022: Broadway Babe has found some really amazing video to share including a very young Barbra Streisand appearing on t…

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Leopoldstadt **** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons October 9, 2022: Tom Stoppard was born Tomáš Sträussler, in Czechoslovakia. His family was Jewish, and on March 15, 1939, the day the Nazis invaded Czechoslovakia,…

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Jamie deRoy @ Birdland by Barry Gordin

Jamie deRoy & Friends hosted special guests, Santino Fontana, Clint Holmes, Jason Kravits, Karen Mason and Luba Mason, at Birdland to benefit The Entertainment Community Fund. October 4…

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Monday, October 3, 2022

BroadwayHD by Barry Gordin

Space Dogs: The Musical to stream exclusively on BroadwayHD beginning October  13th  October 3, 2022:  BroadwayHD, the premiere streaming service for live theatre, announced today that t…

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Paul Jabara by Barry Gordin

Paul Jabara, Oscar, Grammy, and Golden Globe Award-winning Songwriter/Actor Celebrated with Digital LP Debuts and Tribute By: Ellis NassourSeptember 28, 2022 – Two of Oscar, Grammy, and …

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Saturday, September 24, 2022

The York Theatre by Barry Gordin

Opening night photos of Cheek to Cheek! Irving Berlin in Hollywood, a return engagement of the York Theatre’s productionat The Theatre at St Jeans on 76th Street. September 23, 2022: The …

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Broadway Babe by Barry Gordin

By: Randie Levine Miller September 24, 2022. Broadway Babe, Randie Levine Miller, has unearthed some rare nostalgic gems including the Gypsy Rose Lee TV program, (yes, that Gypsy!) with Ea…

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Cheek to Cheek, Irving Berlin in Hollywood **** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons September 22, 2022: “Cheek to Cheek” was certainly a big hit for Irving Berlin. But it was only one of his dance songs. The “Piccolino,” the “Yam” and dan…

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Saturday, September 17, 2022

ACA Galleries by Barry Gordin

Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson (1940-2015) September 17, 2022: ACA Galleries, 520 West 29th Street in the Gallery District,  announced a solo exhibition of work by Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson…

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BroadwayHD by Barry Gordin

World Premieres of Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore and Broken Wings: The Musical will stream exclusively on BroadwayHD beginning September 22nd. September 17, 2022: BroadwayHD, …

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Jasper **1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter September 14, 2022: As my plus-one and I walked down Forty-Second Street after seeing Jasper,Grant MacDermott’s wannabe tearjerker at the Pershing Square Signature…

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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