Tom Lehrer
Latest News on Tom Lehrer:
SHANTIFY Will Return to the West End for Two-Week Run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho (May 11, 2026)
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE To Be Presented By FSCJ Artist Series (Apr 25, 2026)
SH*T L*SZT Will Be Performed at CompCord Festival in May (Apr 19, 2026)
SHANTIFY Will Return to the West End for Two-Week Run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho (May 11, 2026)
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE To Be Presented By FSCJ Artist Series (Apr 25, 2026)
SH*T L*SZT Will Be Performed at CompCord Festival in May (Apr 19, 2026)
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SHANTIFY Will Return to the West End for Two-Week Run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
SHANTIFY, the sea shanty musical featuring West End performers reimagining songs by Dolly Parton, Bon Jovi, and Beyoncé, returns to London's West End for a two-week season at Underbelly Boulevard Soho following runs at Edinburgh Fringe and Ambassadors Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
SHANTIFY, the sea shanty musical featuring West End performers reimagining songs by Dolly Parton, Bon Jovi, and Beyoncé, returns to London's West End for a two-week season at Underbelly Boulevard Soho following runs at Edinburgh Fringe and Ambassadors Theatre.
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE To Be Presented By FSCJ Artist Series
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2026
FSCJ Artist Series will present a production of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE opera in Jacksonville, FL, with tickets going on sale soon.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2026
FSCJ Artist Series will present a production of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE opera in Jacksonville, FL, with tickets going on sale soon.
SH*T L*SZT Will Be Performed at CompCord Festival in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2026
Composers Concordance will launch its 14th Annual CompCord Festival – Comedy with Sh*t L*szt, a comical genre-bending concert that explores Franz Liszt. Through new works, spoken word, and performance, the program reimagines Romantic virtuosity.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2026
Composers Concordance will launch its 14th Annual CompCord Festival – Comedy with Sh*t L*szt, a comical genre-bending concert that explores Franz Liszt. Through new works, spoken word, and performance, the program reimagines Romantic virtuosity.
ALL IN ONE: WORDS AND MUSIC To Feature Songs By Jerry Herman, Dolly Parton, And Meredith Willson
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026
American Classics will present ALL IN ONE: WORDS AND MUSIC, a concert highlighting songwriters who composed both lyrics and music, in performances in Cambridge and Bedford, Massachusetts.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026
American Classics will present ALL IN ONE: WORDS AND MUSIC, a concert highlighting songwriters who composed both lyrics and music, in performances in Cambridge and Bedford, Massachusetts.
Jennifer Childs to Star in New Solo Comedy SHE GETS AROUND at Plays & Players Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026
Actor, playwright, comedian, and 1812 Productions' Producing Artistic Director Jennifer Childs will return to the stage with a brand-new solo comedy, She Gets Around, as part of The Phoebe & Otto Premiere Series at Plays & Players Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026
Actor, playwright, comedian, and 1812 Productions' Producing Artistic Director Jennifer Childs will return to the stage with a brand-new solo comedy, She Gets Around, as part of The Phoebe & Otto Premiere Series at Plays & Players Theatre.
Interview: Kristina Isabelle of DIRTY TALK at Shadowbox Live!
by Paul Batterson - Mar 13, 2026
From the time she was in third grade, Kristina Isabelle knew exactly what she would be. It wasn’t career counseling. “I remember I was eight or nine years old,” Isabelle said. “One of the neighborhood girls asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up. I said I want to be a dancer, actress, singer.
by Paul Batterson - Mar 13, 2026
From the time she was in third grade, Kristina Isabelle knew exactly what she would be. It wasn’t career counseling. “I remember I was eight or nine years old,” Isabelle said. “One of the neighborhood girls asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up. I said I want to be a dancer, actress, singer.
DIRTY TALK Comes to Shadowbox Live This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
Shadowbox Live (SBX) will continue its 2026 season with Dirty Talk: A Sexy Sketch Comedy and Music Experience. This all-new production will feature nine songs and nine new original sketches.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
Shadowbox Live (SBX) will continue its 2026 season with Dirty Talk: A Sexy Sketch Comedy and Music Experience. This all-new production will feature nine songs and nine new original sketches.
Cabaret Roundup: Feb 16-22- Andrea McArdle, Isaac Mizrahi & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 16, 2026
NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle, TV star Isaac Mizrahi, Jeff Harnar and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 16, 2026
NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle, TV star Isaac Mizrahi, Jeff Harnar and more.
Review: Bobby Underwood Is Hilarious in THANK YOU, TOM LEHRER at City Winery
by Jarrett Winters Morley - Jan 1, 2026
A journey through the music & life of Mr. Tom Lehrer on 12/28 and 12/29. With a fully packed house, Bobby Underwood (our host, narrator, and main performer) set up the entire performance for success.
by Jarrett Winters Morley - Jan 1, 2026
A journey through the music & life of Mr. Tom Lehrer on 12/28 and 12/29. With a fully packed house, Bobby Underwood (our host, narrator, and main performer) set up the entire performance for success.
Critics’ Choice: Franco Milazzo's Best Theatre Of 2025
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 30, 2025
Looking back over 2025, it appears I sat in a dark room and wrote barely legible thoughts into a notebook on about 150-odd occasions. By the grace of God and the BroadwayWorld UK editor, I saw a real smörgåsbord of delights, everything from highly anticipated West End theatre to opera, dance, circus, cabaret, comedy and immersive theatre.
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 30, 2025
Looking back over 2025, it appears I sat in a dark room and wrote barely legible thoughts into a notebook on about 150-odd occasions. By the grace of God and the BroadwayWorld UK editor, I saw a real smörgåsbord of delights, everything from highly anticipated West End theatre to opera, dance, circus, cabaret, comedy and immersive theatre.
Interview: Bobby Underwood Honors a Comedy Legend in THANK YOU TOM LEHRER at City Winery
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 20, 2025
The December 28 and 29 concert will celebrate the wit and brilliance of legendary Satirist Tom Lehrer. Read a conversation with Bobby about the show and Tom Lehrer’s comedy legacy.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 20, 2025
The December 28 and 29 concert will celebrate the wit and brilliance of legendary Satirist Tom Lehrer. Read a conversation with Bobby about the show and Tom Lehrer’s comedy legacy.
WE LOVE THE WINTER WEATHER: SONGS OF THE HOLIDAYS to Run at Birdland
by Gillian Blum - Nov 16, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club will present the special evening “We Love the Winter Weather: Songs of the Season” – starring KT Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, Stacy Sullivan, and Todd Murray – on Monday, December 8 at 7 p.m.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 16, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club will present the special evening “We Love the Winter Weather: Songs of the Season” – starring KT Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, Stacy Sullivan, and Todd Murray – on Monday, December 8 at 7 p.m.
The TUNEabomber Will Hold Monthly NYC Residency in Unconventional Venue-Opening
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025
The producers of Reverie Room announced that after playing to sold-out audiences around the US and a run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the new musical comedy, The TUNEabomber, has found its NYC home.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025
The producers of Reverie Room announced that after playing to sold-out audiences around the US and a run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the new musical comedy, The TUNEabomber, has found its NYC home.
Erin Hill and Amy Engelhardt Will Return to Pangea
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
A genre-defying night of original music and wickedly sharp wit will take place as Amy Engelhardt and Erin Hill share the stage again for at Pangea NYC.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
A genre-defying night of original music and wickedly sharp wit will take place as Amy Engelhardt and Erin Hill share the stage again for at Pangea NYC.
Review: BARBARINO’S BIG NITE OUT at Lips Is a Throwback to Old NYC Nightlife
by Andrew Poretz - Oct 8, 2025
BARBARINO’S BIG NIGHT OUT is one of those old-school shows you might have heard happened “back in the day” that always induces retroactive “FOMO.” The monthly show is a throwback to a wilder, crazier New York nightlife.
by Andrew Poretz - Oct 8, 2025
BARBARINO’S BIG NIGHT OUT is one of those old-school shows you might have heard happened “back in the day” that always induces retroactive “FOMO.” The monthly show is a throwback to a wilder, crazier New York nightlife.
Contributor Chloe Yang Shares NYC Cabaret Fall Picks
by Chloe Yang - Oct 6, 2025
Discover NYC's hottest cabaret shows this fall with our October-November 2025 guide featuring performances at Joe's Pub, House of Yes, Don't Tell Mama, and more. From Rocky Horror's 50th anniversary to vintage comedy and intimate supper club acts, find the best live entertainment, burlesque, and cultural celebrations across Manhattan and Brooklyn.
by Chloe Yang - Oct 6, 2025
Discover NYC's hottest cabaret shows this fall with our October-November 2025 guide featuring performances at Joe's Pub, House of Yes, Don't Tell Mama, and more. From Rocky Horror's 50th anniversary to vintage comedy and intimate supper club acts, find the best live entertainment, burlesque, and cultural celebrations across Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Review: SECRET CINEMA: GREASE THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL, Battersea Park
by Franco Milazzo - Aug 6, 2025
It may be one of the most beloved musical movies of all time but are we going to be hopelessly devoted to Secret Cinema’s second stab at Grease? Is this what the one that their devoted fanbase really want (ooh ooh ooh)?
by Franco Milazzo - Aug 6, 2025
It may be one of the most beloved musical movies of all time but are we going to be hopelessly devoted to Secret Cinema’s second stab at Grease? Is this what the one that their devoted fanbase really want (ooh ooh ooh)?
Musical Satirist Tom Lehrer Passes Away at 97
by Emmy Rice - Jul 27, 2025
Tom Lehrer, the satirist whose darkly humorous songs skewered politics, culture, and society throughout the mid-20th century, died on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the age of 97.
by Emmy Rice - Jul 27, 2025
Tom Lehrer, the satirist whose darkly humorous songs skewered politics, culture, and society throughout the mid-20th century, died on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the age of 97.
Interview: Composer Micah Young & Friends Celebrate Pride at Pangea
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 20, 2025
On 6/14, join composer and music director Micah Young for an intimate evening of his original songs paired with classic pop & Broadway tunes featuring special guests Mary Page Nance (Lempika), and Vishal Vaidya (Merrily We Roll Along, Groundhog Day).
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 20, 2025
On 6/14, join composer and music director Micah Young for an intimate evening of his original songs paired with classic pop & Broadway tunes featuring special guests Mary Page Nance (Lempika), and Vishal Vaidya (Merrily We Roll Along, Groundhog Day).
LATE NIGHT LEHRER - WITH CASPAR PHILLIPSON to Have English Language Fringe Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025
Edinburgh Fringe 2025 will see the premiere of the English language version of LATE NIGHT LEHRER - WITH CASPAR PHILLIPSON, which has been playing in Copenhagen, as well as touring Denmark, for the past five years.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025
Edinburgh Fringe 2025 will see the premiere of the English language version of LATE NIGHT LEHRER - WITH CASPAR PHILLIPSON, which has been playing in Copenhagen, as well as touring Denmark, for the past five years.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Tom Lehrer written?
Tom Lehrer has written 1 shows including Tomfoolery (Composer/Lyricist).
What awards has Tom Lehrer been nominated for?
and Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Tom Foolery.
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