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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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Seth Rudetsky’s Broadway with Jane Krakowski by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons September 14, 2022: The Covid-delayed “Seth Rudetsky’s Broadway with Jane Krakowski” was finally presented at Town Hall on Monday, Sept. 12. Only that happened …

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Machine Dazzle by Barry Gordin

Queer Maximalism X Machine Dazzle - Fabulous! By: Alix Cohen September 16, 2022: “I’m more interested in what a costume is about, rather than how it’s made. I don’t need precise…

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Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons September 13, 2022: Ann Talman first met Elizabeth Taylor when she played Taylor’s daughter in the 1981 Broadway revival of Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes. Th…

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Strings Attached *** by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg Twice in Carole Bugge’s immodestly intellectual comedy, “Strings Attached,” one of a trio of actors opines that “the penis of a humpback whale is twelve feet long.…

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BroadwayHD by Barry Gordin

Billy Crystal in Mr. Saturday Night: A New Musical Comedy is heading to BroadwayHD fresh off its critically acclaimed Broadway run. “Musical comedy heaven!” NY Daily News and “The funn…

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Monday, September 12, 2022

James Earl Jones Theatre by Barry Gordin

The Spectacular Renovation and Dedication of the James Earl Jones Theatre Honors the Veteran Actor and National Treasure  By: Ellis Nassour September 12, 2022 -- The Shubert Organization…

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Sunday, September 11, 2022

The Hamptons Festival of Music by Barry Gordin

Due to increased demand, we are happy to extend a SPECIAL RELEASE OF SINGLE TICKETS to our final concerts to supporters who make a $150 tax-deductible donation per ticket to The Hamptons F…

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Saturday, September 10, 2022

Broadway Babe by Barry Gordin

Broadway Babe’s YouTube Picks September 12, 2022: Broadway Babe, Randie Levine-Miller, has unearthed some truly nostalgic performances including Donna McKechnie‘s first club act; a Bro…

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Charles Kirsch’s Backstage Babble Live! by Barry Gordin

By: Alix Cohen September 12, 2022: Preternaturally mature 15 year-old Charles Kirsch apparently got the Broadway bug at seven when he saw the revival of On the Town. August 2022, with …

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Friday, September 9, 2022

Strings Attached ** by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter September 9, 2022: String theory, M theory, the Big Bang, quantum theory, gravity. thermodynamics, waves, electrons, protons, subatomic particles, parallel universes…

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Broadway Update: Christmas Carol; Sweeney Todd; Etc. By: David Sheward September 8, 2022: Tony and Drama Desk winner Jefferson Mays (I Am My Own Wife, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Mur…

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Monday, September 5, 2022

Hampton Classic Horse Show by Barry Gordin

Qualifier Winner Karl Cook Returns for the Victory in Sunday’s $410,000 Hampton Classic 5* Grand PrixFinal Awards Given at the 2022 Hampton Classic Horse Show  September 4, 2022– Of…

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Murder in La La Land ***** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons August 31, 2022: If you’re a fan of murder mysteries and believe you’re secretly a supersleuth who could rival the great Sherlock, you still have two opportunitie…

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Broadway Update: New York, New York; Laura Linney Gabriel Byrne; Ella Fitzgerald Musical By: David Sheward August 30, 2022: Summertime and the livin' ain't easy. We keep getting bulletin…

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Sunday, August 28, 2022

The Hampton Classic by Barry Gordin

46th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show August 28, 2022 – The 46th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show opened Sunday to beautiful, breezy weather and unveiled its new Grand Prix Arena …

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

United Solo by Barry Gordin

By: Alix Cohen United Solo is BACK – October 3rd through November 20th, 2022 August 29, 2022: The 13th Annual United Solo Festival is the world’s largest of its kind. This year�…

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Norm Lewis @ WHBPAC by Barry Gordin

An Evening with Norm Lewis August 24, 2022: Critically acclaimed star of stage, television, and film, Norm Lewis, will perform for one night only in An Evening with Norm Lewis on August…

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Broadway Babe by Barry Gordin

Nostalgic Treasures from Broadway Babe, Randie Levine Miller. August 27, 2022:  Broadway Babe Randie Levine Miller, has unearthed some more nostalgic treasures, including a star- studded t…

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Shy by Barry Gordin

SHY: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers by Mary Rodgers and Jesse Green Is Alarming, But Alarming Can Be Riotously Sad and Fun By: Ellis Nassour  August 26, 2022 – Whoever…

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Broadway Update: Sweeney Todd, Merrily, Take Me Out, Raisin By: David Sheward August 24, 2022: Philip Boroff reports in Broadway Journal that pop superstar Josh Groban and Tony winner An…

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Sunday, August 14, 2022

Lillias White @ Bay Street by Barry Gordin

Tony Award Winner, Lillias White, brought her new show to Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor for their Musical Mondays series.  August 12, 2022: The one and only Lillias White brought her ne…

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Saturday, August 13, 2022

Ragtime ***** by Barry Gordin

By: Patrick Christiano A sensational staging of Ragtime the Musical, directed by Will Pomerantz, opened at Bay Street in Sag Harbor. The 1998 Tony award winner, the finale of Bay Street Th…

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Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Broadway Update: New Woods Cast; Lilias White in Hadestown; Theresa Rebeck Joins Working Girl By: David Sheward August 13, 2022: Several new cast members including Tony winners and nomin…

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Broadway Babe by Barry Gordin

That’s Entertainment: Broadway Babe, Randie Levine-Miller, has unearthed some terrific YouTube videos with Arthur Schwartz, Chita Rivera, and Joy Behar. August 22, 2022: Broadway Babe, R…

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Broadway Update: Ohio to Play Jones, Devil in Trouble, Linda Lavin, etc. By: David Sheward August 9, 2022: The Ohio State Murders by Obie-winning playwright Adrienne Kennedy and starring…

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Sunday, August 7, 2022

Ragtime Opens at Bay Street by Barry Gordin

An elegant staging of Ragtime the Musical, directed by Will Pomerantz, opened at Bay Street in Sag Harbor on Saturday, August 6th.  Here are some photos from opening night. Ragtime is t…

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Michael Feinstein @ WHBPAC by Barry Gordin

August 1, 2022: From Gershwin to Carole King and beyond, Michael Feinstein expands the Great American Songbook into the modern era. Feinstein is a multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy and…

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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
TBA: Titanic