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Friday, April 19, 2024

“STEREOPHONIC” SOUNDS EVEN BETTER ON BROADWAY by Sandi Durell

Theater Review By Ron Fassler . . . . Konstantin Stanislavski is often referred to as the father of modern acting, the method that phased out old school actors of the 19th century and sent t…

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Chip Zien (Harmony) Honored with Caricature at Sardi’s by Sandi Durell

The stars shone brightly at Sardi’s on April 19, when Chip Zien (star of Barry Manilow’s / Bruce Sussman’s Harmony) was honored with a caricature to now hang on the hallowed walls of S…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:58PM
Thursday, April 18, 2024

Video Interview with Lorin Latarro by Sandi Durell

by Meredith Heyman . . . Choreographer Lorin Latarro is making Broadway audiences dance in two musicals this season- the revival of The Who’s TOMMY and The Heart of Rock and Roll. In this …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:14PM

Video Interview with Des McAnuff by Sandi Durell

by Meredith Heyman . . . The Who’s TOMMY is back on Broadway for the first time in more than 30 years. Book writer and original director, Des McAnuff is back at the helm. In this interview…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:59PM
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

STILL by Sandi Durell

Video Interview by Meredith Heyman . . . Still follows Helen and Mark, who broke up 30 years ago, but never forgot about each other. They meet for dinner and their flame is rekindled, but Ma…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:59AM

38th Annual MAC Award Winners by Sandi Durell

by Ron Fassler . . . . On Monday evening at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, the 38th Annual MAC Awards were handed out in a ceremony that honored the best in New York cabaret. MAC stands fo…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:35AM
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Gala on the Set of Uncle Vanya by Sandi Durell

A Gala on the set of Uncle Vanya and Staged Reading at 6:30 pm at Vivian Beaumont Theater | 150 West 65th Street. And Post-Show Dinner or Spike’s Lounge Cocktail Party – – – Dinner …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:18AM
Monday, April 15, 2024

In The Spotlight Cabaret Series Charles Kirsch, Amy Spanger, Todd Bunopane . . . by Sandi Durell

The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company (Jim Jimirro, Executive Producer/Co-Founder; Robert W. Schneider, Artistic Director/Co-Founder) has announced the all-star cast of the first of its t…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:34PM

Acting Company Announces Julie White to Honor Stephen McKinley Henderson by Sandi Durell

The Acting Company announced today that Tony Award winner Julie White will host The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala on Monday, April 29 at 583 Park Avenue, honoring Ste…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:59PM
Friday, April 12, 2024

MARILYN MAYE at 96 at 54 BELOW by Sandi Durell

Cabaret Review by Ron Fassler . . . . Last night on the tiny stage at 54 Below, that giant of a cabaret icon Marilyn Maye removed a sheet of paper off a music stand and told her sold-out aud…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:34PM

Stephen Sondheim’s Townhouse and Connecticut Collectibles Up for Auction by Sandi Durell

Doyle’s Auction House will present the Collection of Stephen Sondheim on Tuesday, June 18 at 10am. This landmark auction will offer over 200 lots of memorabilia, furnishings, antique puzzl…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:38PM
Thursday, April 11, 2024

Marilyn Maye: It’s All About Broadway Showtunes by Sandi Durell

Cabaret Review by: Sandi Durell Fans and friends of the Marvelous One eagerly await April 10th yearly. Why? It’s her birthday and that means it’s a BIG party, this year marking her 96th …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:01AM

Upcoming Cabaret and More by Sandi Durell

Ari Axelrod – Carolyn Montgomery – Meg Flather – Julie Wilson Centennial – Klea Blackhurst – Matthew Rosenstein – Jason Robert Brown – Snoozefest Song Cycle See Klea Blackhurst…

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Theater-Galas and More by Sandi Durell

Founder Rosie O’Donnell, and Founding Artistic and Executive Director Lori Klinger announce that Rosie’s Theater Kids will honor writer, director and producer Charles Randolph-Wrigh…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:36AM
Monday, April 8, 2024

Theater Updates by Sandi Durell

Go Public/Shakespeare – NY Public Library/Joan Marcus,Carol Rosegg – Transport Group Gala – MasterVoices/Grapes of Wrath – Scarlett Dreams/Greenwich House Midnight Theatricals announ…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:22AM

Vivian Reed Reveals Much in Video Interview by Sandi Durell

by Meredith Heyman . . . Two-time Tony Award-nominee, Vivian Reed, is set to receive a MAC Lifetime Achievement Award. The MAC Awards celebrate excellence in NYC nightlife. Vivian discusses…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:53AM
Saturday, April 6, 2024

THEATER COMING UP by Sandi Durell

Red Bull Theater 20th Anniversary Festival – Roundabout Theatre Co/Home – Fingers & Spoons/SoHo Playhouse – A Final Toast/Chain Theatre – LaMaMa/Exagoge Playwright and performer …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:15AM

Melissa Errico Returns Home by Sandi Durell

Favorite Broadway and Cabaret star Melissa Errico is returning to Port Washington for a hometown performance on April 19 at 8pm! She will be joined by the renowned Billy Stritch on piano…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:02AM
Friday, April 5, 2024

2024 Bistro Awards – A Big Hit Night by Sandi Durell

by Linda Amiel Burns . . .  On April 1, the 39th Bistro Awards was held once again to a sold out house at The Gotham Comedy Club honoring 14 artists who have done exceptional work in 2024. …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:09AM
Thursday, April 4, 2024

Lucille Lortel Awards Announce Nominees by Sandi Durell

Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced today by Amber Iman and George Abud, two of the stars of the new Broadway mu…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:27PM

Cabaret That Makes Your Heart Sing by Sandi Durell

Vivian Reed’s Stars of Tomorrow – Hamptons Summer Songbook Benefit – Craig Rubano – Marilyn Maye Come celebrate the Queen of Cabaret – Marilyn Maye on her 96th Birthday at 54 Below…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:20AM

Radcliffe, Groff, Mendez to Host 73rd OCC Award Announcement by Sandi Durell

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital publications, has announced that Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:36AM
Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Cabaret and Music Upcoming by Sandi Durell

Jackie Draper/Beechman Theatre – Tanya Moberly Love NY Songwriters/Don’t Tell Mama – Ann Kittredge CD Release/Birdland – Deborah Zecker & Joshua Zecker Ross/Don’t Tell Mama –…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:26AM
Monday, April 1, 2024

Opening Night at The Who’s Tommy by Sandi Durell

THE WHO’S TOMMY opened at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre on Thursday, March 28.  Three decades after the epic pop-culture musical theatre sensation first bowed on Broadway, original Ton…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:11PM
Friday, March 29, 2024

THEATER AND MORE THEATER by Sandi Durell

The Hummingbirds, Garret Jon Groenveld’s comedic drama that asks what meaningful work is within a dystopian society, is set for a limited engagement run April 3rd – 21st at The Chain …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:28PM

Happenings – Tin Pan Alley by Sandi Durell

Tin Pan Alley American Popular Music Project is bringing you two live events to enjoy!  Please see details & links below: From Tin Pan Alley to the Harlem Renaissance Saturday, April 13…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:20AM
Thursday, March 28, 2024

CABARET – MUSIC COMING UP by Sandi Durell

Jackie Draper/Beechman Theatre – Lorna Luft/54 Below – Quintin Harris/BirdlandJazz – Gotham Jazz Festival – Lea DeLaria/54 Below – Centennial Birthday Celebration Julie Wilson/Mabe…

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Off Broadway Theater Coming Up by Sandi Durell

David Letterman/PACNYC – Philip Galinsky/31 Triggers – October 7/Actors Temple – Small Acts of Daring Invention/HERE – The Art of Life/Open Jar Studios – What Became of Us/Atlantic…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:30AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

77th Annual Tony Awards Update by Sandi Durell

Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose returns to host THE 77TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS® for the third time, from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performi…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:49PM
Tuesday, March 26, 2024

THEATER and MORE INFORMATION by Sandi Durell

Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert – Epic Players/Spring Awakening – Extension of 20at20 Off Broadway – Tammy Faye/Palace Theatre – Sunset Blvd/St.James Theatre – Jennifer Hudso…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:44AM
Monday, March 25, 2024

John Philip: Oceans of Love and Life by Sandi Durell

Cabaret Review by Marilyn Lester . . . . Remember that 1984 hit film whose eponymous song had the call-and-response refrain: “Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters!” Well, for aspiring cabaret…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:46AM

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 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime