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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Brian Stokes Mitchell: Songs and Stories for Today by Will Friedwald

"What a Wonderful World" sings the masterful Tony-winner, still seeking "The Impossible Dream" The post Brian Stokes Mitchell: Songs and Stories for Today appeared first on New York Stage R…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:34PM
Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Songbook Sundays: Got Gershwin at Dizzy’s Club by Will Friedwald

New Lincoln Center songbook series, Karen Ziemba & Sydney James Harcourt sing George & Ira The post Songbook Sundays: Got Gershwin at Dizzy’s Club appeared first on New York Stage …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:26PM
Thursday, May 12, 2022

For Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz by Will Friedwald

A gala salute to the Wicked composer, featuring his songs and his stars The post For Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 06:49PM
Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Candace Bushnell Live at the Carlyle: A Diva with a Difference by Will Friedwald

The Sex in the City author "returns" to the House that Bobby Short built The post Candace Bushnell Live at the Carlyle: A Diva with a Difference appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 03:45PM
Thursday, April 28, 2022

For the First Time in Forever: The Songs of Kristen & Bobby Lopez by Will Friedwald

The New York Pops present an evening of songs by the authors of Frozen and other hit Broadway musicals The post For the First Time in Forever: The Songs of Kristen & Bobby Lopez appeare…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:00AM
Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Far From The Home I Love: Fiddler Reimagined by Will Friedwald

Saxophonist Paul Shapiro and friends present a jazz Fiddler with present-day resonance The post Far From The Home I Love: Fiddler Reimagined appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 04:50PM
Friday, March 4, 2022

Isaac Mizrahi: Back at Café Carlyle by Will Friedwald

The fashion entrepreneur charms in his guise as saloon singer The post Isaac Mizrahi: Back at Café Carlyle appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:00AM
Thursday, December 30, 2021

Marilyn Maye at Birdland: Forever Young for a New Year by Will Friedwald

Well more than fifty shades of Maye The post Marilyn Maye at Birdland: Forever Young for a New Year appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:08PM
Sunday, December 19, 2021

Get Happy: Michael Feinstein Celebrates The Judy Garland Centennial by Will Friedwald

The singer/scholar/pianist channels the spirit of Judy-Ism The post Get Happy: Michael Feinstein Celebrates The Judy Garland Centennial appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 06:15PM
Saturday, November 20, 2021

Melissa Errico Sings Her New York by Will Friedwald

The Stage-struck New York singing star returns to Feinstein's/54 Below The post Melissa Errico Sings Her New York appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:29PM
Monday, May 25, 2015

When a Star Was Born by WILL FRIEDWALD

The recording of "Bill" in the four-CD "Lost Tracks" boxed set shows that even at 12, Judy Garland was already larger than life.

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Swinging Into November by WILL FRIEDWALD

Vocalist Jack Jones and pianist Kenny Werner lead a crisp, cool weekend of jazz in the city.

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Bopping With the Best of the Best by WILL FRIEDWALD

Enjoying a healthy middle age, the Phil Woods Quintet plays Birdland. Andrea Marcovicci offers an expressive and intimate history of the torch song, and the New York Pops celebrates the melo…

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Lining Up for a Lyric Legend by WILL FRIEDWALD

Feinstein's Hosts a Weeklong Tribute to One of Theater's Greatest Wordsmiths

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

'Cinderella': That Flexible Fairy Tale by Will Friedwald

From its 1957 beginning through its incarnations in 1965, 1997 and now on Broadway, "Rodgers + Hammerstein's 'Cinderella'" is a story of transformations.

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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