Monday, May 4, 2026

Raúl Esparza, Norbert Leo Butz, Beth Leavel and More to Present at 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards

The 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards is set to be the largest gathering in the organization's seven-decade history — with the most Drama Desk winners and nominees, past and present, ever asse…

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

No Singing in the Navy by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

"School Pictures," Milo Cramer's last New York show, a solo musical, was wildly inventive, hilarious funny, and extremely insightful about the New York education system, based on his own exp…

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Monday, March 30, 2026

Reviews Are Out for On the Town-Inspired No Singing in the Navy by Diep Tran, Logan Culwell-Block

Milo Cramer's musical parody is currently running Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons.

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Sunday, March 29, 2026

'No Singing in the Navy' is a goofy but heartfelt throwback (Off Broadway review) by Thom Geier

The program for Milo Cramer's new musical revue No Singing in the Navy includes a witty and well-researched note from the playwright suggesting that sailors are "*the* True Subject of the Am…

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No Singing in the Navy Review by Jonathan Mandell

Three sailors are on 24-hour shore leave in New York City before being shipped off to war. No, this is not a simple spoof of the 1944 musical "On The Town." The initial premise is a fe…

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Friday, March 13, 2026

On the Town: Where to Eat and Drink in New York City by Playbill Staff

Playbill's guide to restaurants to visit before or after you see a show.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

'Newsies' at Argyle Theatre With Mason Ballard, Cara Rose DiPietro & More by BroadwayWorld

All new video footage has been released from Newsies at The Argyle Theatre, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Performance…

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Friday, February 6, 2026

Listen: "Other Lives" From ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE

Today, Joy Machine Records announced the second single from the All The World's a Stage: Original Cast Recording and Theatrely has your listen. "Other Lives" is performed by Eliza Pagelle an…

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

See Who's Starring in Milo Cramer's No Singing in the Navy Musical Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The On the Town parody is coming to Playwrights Horizons this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 2, 2026

HEATED RIVALRY Parody Musical to Star Jay Armstrong Johnson & Zachary Piser

The new Heated Rivalry parody musical has found its stars! Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody will star Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade; Quantico; On The Town) as Ilya and Zachary…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:23PM[SHARE]
Thursday, January 1, 2026

Marilyn Cooper "Woman of the Year" Interview (1981) by American Musical Theater Archives

Born in New York City in 1936, Marilyn Cooper was an actress best known for her work in musical comedy. She made her Broadway debut in Jule Styne and George Gilbert's musical Mr. Wonderful (…

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Ann Miller "Sugar Babies" interview (c.1980) by American Musical Theater Archives

Johnnie Lucille Collier, better known as Ann Miller was an American singer, dancer and actress. Miller was born in Chireno, Texas to Clara Emma and John Alfred Collier, a criminal lawyer wh…

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Friday, November 28, 2025

James Cameron Reveals He 'Almost' Directed the WICKED Movie

Amid his monumental success with the Avatar franchise, James Cameron almost entered the world of Wicked. During a recent interview on The Town with Matt Belloni podcast, the acclaimed direct…

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Leo Roberts Sings 'Song Of Roland' from HUZZAH! at San Diego's Old Globe by BroadwayWorld

Get a first look at Leo Roberts singing 'The Song of Roland' from the new musical Huzzah!, with book, music, and lyrics by Olivier Award winners and Tony Award nominees Nell Benjamin (Legall…

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Adam Garcia to Join the Cast of QUADROPHENIA, A ROCK BALLET at New York City Center

Two-time Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia will make his New York stage debut next month as 'Father' in Pete Townshend's Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet featuring direction by Rob Ashford and ch…

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

On the Town with Chip Deffaa… at "13" at Rider University by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

Paced by spirited performances by Max Ryon and Jake Ryan Flynn, Rider University's production of Jason Robert Brown's musical "13" is the best college show I've seen in years. And offers pr…

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

On The Town with Chip Deffaa … at "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

For my money, 'Ragtime' is the greatest musical of the last 40 years, and the glistening new Lincoln Center Theater production is not to be missed. It is moving, thought-provoking, and inspi…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:00PM[SHARE]
Friday, October 3, 2025

Broadway Games: Famous Composers and Their Least Famous Shows by JK

Broadway Games: Famous Composers and Their Least Famous Shows Many theater fans can readily name shows written by their favorite Broadway composers. Lovers of the classics know Jerry Herman…

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Nina White, Isabel Keating, Melody Butiu and More Join Kristin Chenoweth in The Queen of Versailles on Broadway by Broadway.com

The Queen of Versailles, the Stephen Schwartz-scored musical starring Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham as real-life couple Jackie and David Siegel, has completed casting. The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:42PM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 24, 2025

At This Theatre: The Lyric by JK

At This Theatre: The Lyric At the turn of the 20th century, 42nd Street between 8th and Broadway was thriving, lined with new theaters - both legitimate and movie houses. In 1903, a new…

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Photos/Video: First-Look at Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Andrew Rannells in THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW

Roku has released a trailer and first look photos for The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Summer, the newest iteration of the fan-favorite franchise. The lineup of the special show fea…

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

ON THE TOWN WITH CHIP DEFFAA… FROM "THE LAST FIVE YEARS," TO "TARTUFFE," TO COHAN, AND MORE… by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

I don't like the way the new Broadway production of "The Last Five Years" was directed. But that unique Jason Robert Brown musical"long a favorite of mine--still offers rewards aplenty…. …

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The Skivvies - New York Medley by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a medley all about New York City. Songs include: (Theme From) New York, New York (Frank Sinatra), Native New Yorker (Odyssey), New York…

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

ON THE TOWN… WITH SWEENEY TODD… AND A SPIRITED SPELLING BEE… by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

Once or twice a year, I like to recognize exceptional work at the high-school or college level. The students of New York's Frank Sinatra School of the Arts have outdone themselves with a ma…

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Jay Armstrong Johnson to Take Over the Role of Christian in Moulin Rouge! on Tour by Darryn King

Jay Armstrong Johnson, whose Broadway credits include Parade, The Phantom of Opera and On the Town, will take over the role of Christian in the North American tour of Moulin Rouge! Rep…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:48PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 5, 2025

ON THE TOWN… VISITING "SUNSET BOULEVARD," RE-VISITING "DRAG" AND LOUIS ARMSTRONG"S WORLD by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

It's always fascinated me, seeing how different actors can interpret the same material. In "Sunset Boulevard," Nicole Scherzinger delivers a bold, bravura star turn I'd never have expected …

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Erika Jayne, Rainn Wilson, Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal is back on the town, covering all the latest goings-on in the world of theater. Here's what's on tap this week.  Real Housewives of Beverly Hills…

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Saturday, January 11, 2025

ON THE TOWN… EXPERIENCING "AUDRA"/"GYPSY" by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

Audra McDonald is an American treasure"an artist with complete command of the stage. And if you're thinking of going, remember that January and February are often the best time of the yea…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:30PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 5, 2024

ON THE TOWN WITH CHIP DEFFAA… AT "RAGTIME" AT CITY CENTER by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

Seeing this presentation of "Ragtime" was the most satisfying theatrical experience I've had in years. I hope a way can be found to bring "Ragtime" back to Broadway"ideally with full sets. …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 07:20AM[SHARE]
Monday, November 4, 2024

ON THE TOWN WITH CHIP DEFFAA … STEPPING INTO THE WORLD OF DRAG… by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

"Drag: The Musical" has the look and feel of a winner. Production values are first-rate. And the sweet, tender, innocent contributions of a young cast member, Yair Keydar"who sings beautifu…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 07:17AM[SHARE]
Saturday, October 19, 2024

ON THE TOWN WITH CHIP DEFFAA… SPOTTING TWO NEW ARTISTS-TO-WATCH AT DON'T TELL MAMA by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

The show may have been overly long, but I'm very glad I caught it. Because I saw two up-and-coming "unknown" singers"Robert Levey II and Johnny Sullivan"with as much promise and potential a…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 09:28AM[SHARE]

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off