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TheaterPizzazz was on the scene with photos by Maryann Lopinto at the 81st Drama League Awards luncheon at the Marriott Marquis. …
Review by Susan Hasho Julie Budd has been a knockout singer since she was 12 years old and successful in many ways since. Her...
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Larry Kerchner has been a noted songwriter most of his musical life, having written the title song for the movie “Somewhere in Time” (sold that one when he...
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Review by Marilyn Lester Five-time Tony winner Cy Coleman was a child prodigy who, at the age of six, was giving piano recitals in...
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Jazz at Lincoln Center "Blue Eyed Saloon Songs" featuring Michael Feinstein with guest artists" Madelyn Baillio, Kate Davis, Jane Monheit & Denzal Sinclaire and 17 piece "Sinatra …
A genial, but heavy handed comedy of mob violence, cannibalism and coy gaiety. Â Â By Joel Benjamin Enjoying Dinner with the Boys, the new comedy by Dan Lauria,...
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B.B. King, born Riley B. King September 16, 1925, has died at the age of 89. He was known as one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time....
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A resurgence of the girl who popped the Billboard charts in the 60s with “Why Can’t I Walk Away?” continues at The Iridium Jazz Club o…
by Marilyn Lester The "This Is Your Night" series, hosted by Metropolitan Room Managing Partner, Bernie Furshpan, profiles an honoree who has "contributed in some signif…
Review by: JK Clarke Leave it to Bedlam Theatre Company to be behind one of the most compelling one-man shows you'll see in quite some time....
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Review: Joe Regan Jr. The Town Hall in New York...…
Review by Beatrice Williams-Rude "The Canary" is a splendid work by Steven Carl McCasland about world-renowned soprano Elizabeth Schwarzkopf and her…
by: Paulanne Simmons There are many ways to celebrate Mother's Day. But one of the very best...
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Photos: Â Magda Katz TheaterPizzazz’ Magda Katz was on the scene shooting curtain calls and closing night of Zorba! at Encores! New Y…
A seasoned pro takes a sold-out house on a world tour in song. Review By Joel Benjamin Patti Lupone's rather rueful Far Away Places...
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Michael Cerveris, Nick Cordero, Raúl Esparza, Katie Finneran, Montego Glover, William Ivey Long and Jefferson Mays will serve as gala award p…
Review by Michael Bracken One Hand Clapping, part of the Brits off-Broadway series at 59E59, gives you a whiff of where it's headed...
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by: Sandi Durell There will never be another you . . . Julie Wilson!  And so the celebrations continue again/still at 54 Below where, on Ma…
A veteran cabaret artist returns to the stage with her great voice undimmed. By Joel Benjamin Vivacious barely describes Carolyn Montgomery-Forant i…
A modern dance legend is honored by his peers, students and fans. Â Â By Joel Benjamin Many years ago I made my...
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Review by Samuel L. Leiter The entire expanse of the spacious, proscenium-less stage area has been cleared at the NY Theatre Workshop.…
Review By Brian Scott Lipton "Life is what you do when you're waiting to die" sings "The Leader" (a bewigged Marin Mazzie, in...
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Review by Carol Rocamora "Ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe…Don't think twice, it's all right," sang Bob Dylan on his way...
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A Broadway veteran delivers a warm and witty evening of songs. Review By Joel Benjamin Broadway veteran Brenda Braxton's Act 2, Now What?...
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By Brian Scott Lipton For nearly two decades, the songs of Jim Steinman " mini-operas about lost love, broken hearts, and rebellious young men "...
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