2,793 stories by "Michael Block"
By Michael BlockIn the world of drag, it's one thing to be able to win over an audience. It's another thing to be able to put on a show. Even then, putting on a show is more than just singin…
By Michael BlockShe's the reigning queen of the All Stars and she's returning to the Laurie Beechman Theater. Alongside her frequent collaborator Handsome Jeremy, Alaska, lovingly known as A…
By Michael BlockIn the current landscape of musical theater, the need to stand out is becoming more prevalent. Setting yourself out from the pack, either through style or content, is increas…
By Ed MalinExperimental playwright Erik Ehn's Clover is now playing at LaMaMa. Glory Kadigan directs a Planet Connections production of this new work, which, like a four-leaf clover, links t…
By Kaila M. StokesShakespeare's Merchant of Venice presented by Hamlet Isn't Dead is an entertaining musical portrayal of this overdone story. Hamlet Isn't Dead is committed to producing/per…
By Michael BlockThey say history repeats itself. Fads and trends may have their heyday but they'll inevitably return in some fashion. But then there are moments when something you may believ…
Name: Adam Thomas SmithHometown: Auburn, NYEducation: BFA: Brooklyn CollegeFavorite Credits: I've really enjoyed directing this! I once directed some excerpts from "Reservoir Dogs" (th…
If you're looking to get your stocking stuffed, Rule of 7x7 has a holiday treat for you! This Thursday, December 15th, Rule of 7x7 will be gifting you with TWO performances at 7:00pm and 9:3…
In today's Blog Hijack, Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Director of Classical Theatre of Harlem talks about The First Noel!Creating a Holiday Classic Uptown - Classical Theatre of Harlem's and …
By Michael BlockDeck the halls with one of the most fabulous Drag Race alumnus. The big and brazen Latrice Royale brings some holiday joy, and some special guests, to the Laurie Beechman in …
By Michael BlockWe all remember the early 90s holiday classic "Home Alone." You know, the madcap comedy about a family who forgets the youngest kid when packing the courtesy van thusly leavi…
By Kaila M. StokesFirst off, what a fun title! Wild Women of Planet Wongo lives up to their fun title indeed! This is a wacky adventure that is audience interactive with booze! Walking into …
By Michael Block You hate to play the compare and contrast game but sometimes you just have to. You always have to applaud artists for examining a text and interpreting it in a drastica…
Taking over Theater in the Now is Sam Tilles to talk about the journey of his new play Genesis!Hey Folks! My name is Sam Tilles" I'm a playwright based in Harlem, and am producing a new piec…
By Michael BlockThere's a trend out there. It's called theatrical rap. No, not like Andrew Lloyd Weber's interpretation of rap. But integrated mainstream rap into the musical theater genre. …
Name: Glory KadiganHometown: Denville, New JerseyEducation: Lincoln Center Directors Lab, Labyrinth Theater Company Master Class, La Mama directing and playwriting Symposiums, Claremont Coll…
By Michael BlockSometimes you can learn more about a person in the way they present themselves than through the content they share. The girls in Sarah DeLappe's ferocious The Wolves, present…
By Michael BlockI don't want a lot for Christmas but Courtney Act was certainly on my list! Returning to the Laurie Beechman to spread some holiday cheer, Courtney Act takes some of the high…
By Michael Block''Tis the season to be jolly. And a little shady! Ginger Minj brings comedic holiday cheer to the Laurie Beechman in her latest holiday show, Mary Did You Hear? Joined by fri…
Name: Marti Gould CummingsHometown: Kennedyville, MDEducation: AMDASelect Credits: Life and Death of Kenyon Phillips (Dir. Tony Winner Cady Huffman), Twist (Drama Desk Nominated Production),…
By Michael BlockLove. Who says it's easy? In Jordan Seavey's fluid drama Homos, or Everyone in America, the unbridled romance between a young gay couple. Bouncing around in time, Homos lives…
Name: Andrew MayerHometown: Staten Island, NYEducation: BFA in Acting from Boston University School of Theatre, Manhattan School of Music (Pre-college), LAMDA classical intensive.Select Cred…
by Michael BlockI had an exciting opportunity to witness 1300 of New York City's finest, students that is, attend a special performance of Hamilton. It was my second time at the show. But th…
Name: Sawyer Avery SpielbergHome: Los Angeles, CaliforniaEducation: Atlantic Theater Co.Select Credits: Off Broadway - Micha in The Belgrade Trilogy at the East 4th Street Theatre. Phillip i…
Name: Beatriz NaranjoHometown: Caracas, VenezuelaEducation: BA Point Park UniversitySelect Credits: The Buddy Holly Story at TBTS (Maria Elena Santiago), 21 The Musical at Pittsburgh Playhou…
