News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Lenny Platt News

Get Lenny Platt Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

BATTLE ACTS Monthly Acting Competition and Show Will Open At Chelsea Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2023


Calling all actors! Are you ready to put your acting chops on the line and battle it out in front of a live audience and top entertainment industry professionals?

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for LINDA VISTA
by Linda Lenzi - Oct 11, 2019


Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts (August: Osage County) returns to Broadway this season with Linda Vista, a brutally comedic look at Wheeler, a 50-year-old divorcee in the throes of a mid-life spiral. LINDA VISTA will play a strictly limited 8-week engagement, officially opening last night, October 10, at the Hayes Theatre. We're taking you to the red carpet below!

Photo Flash: Michael Cerveris and More on the Red Carpet for RIGHT BEFORE I GO. Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2017


The one-night-only NYC premiere of Stan Zimmerman's Right Before I Go. took place on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Town Hall (123 W 43rd Street). Directed by Michael Wilson, Right Before I Go. featured a cast of 23, including Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-winners raising awareness for suicide prevention.

Michael Cerveris, Alice Ripley and More Join Tonight's RIGHT BEFORE I GO. Benefit for Suicide Awareness
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2017


The one-night-only NYC premiere of Stan Zimmerman's Right Before I Go. takes place tonight, Monday, December 4, 2017 at Town Hall (123 W 43rd Street). Directed by Michael Wilson, Right Before I Go. features a cast of 23, including Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-winners raising awareness for suicide prevention.

Kate Baldwin, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Set for Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2016


Next week, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Scroll down for details!

Photo Flash: Jay Armstrong Johnson Celebrates Feinstein's/54 Below Live Album
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2016


Jay Armstrong Johnson Live at Feinstein's/54 Below was officially released last week, and Johnson celebrated the album's release last Sunday evening, September 18, at The West End Lounge (955 West End Avenue). Scroll down for photos from the concert!

ABC to Launch First VR Ad on This Week's QUANTICO
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2016


ABC is today launching its first scripted virtual reality experience to coincide with the much anticipated midseason premiere of its hit drama 'Quantico,' which airs this SUNDAY, MARCH 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST). Scripted by show writers, and in partnership with Lexus, the experience enables fans to delve 'in world' with the show, assuming the role of a new recruit on a mission with FBI trainees Shelby Wyatt (Johanna Braddy) and Caleb Haas (Graham Rogers) as they track down and apprehend their assigned target. The experience is available at ?QuanticoVR.com, which includes instructions for accessing it on desktop and via Littlstar's app for headsets, mobile and Apple TV.

Stage Star Jay Armstrong Johnson Books Role on ABC's QUANTICO
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 24, 2015


One of the stage's brightest up-and-comers is heading to ABC.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Smile or Go to Jail' on Next HOW TO GE AWAY WITH MURDER
by - Oct 3, 2014


On the next episode of ABC's HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, titled 'Smile or Go to Jail" - Annalise helps Paula Murphy (Ana Ortiz), a suburban soccer mom, get released from jail

Photo Flash: First Look at Manhattan Rep's SHE WALKS IN BEAUTY
by Patrick Nugent - Nov 9, 2012


SHE WALKS IN BEAUTY is playing exclusively at The Manhattan Repertory Theatre located at 303 West 42nd St. (at 8th Ave) 6th Floor. Tickets are priced at $20. Show times are Friday November 9th at 6:30pm and Sunday November 11th at 3pm.

Photo Flash: First Look at Mondays Dark's IF YOU START A FIRE
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 18, 2012


Mondays DArk Theatre Company presents new play IF YOU START A FIRE [BE PREPARED TO BURN], which will run through September 23rd at the 45th Street Theater, located at 354 W. 45th St. in Manhattan. IF YOU START A FIRE [BE PREPARED TO BURN] is an internet sex comedy for the recession generation by Kevin Kautzman that follows a young couple, Chris and Lucy, as they search for unusual, sexually charged ways to survive the difficulties of the Recession, with consequences both hilarious and shocking. Check out photos of the cast in action below!

IF YOU START A FIRE [BE PREPARED TO BURN] Opens Mondays Dark Theatre's 2012 Season Tonight, 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2012


Mondays Dark Theatre Company ('Mondays Dark') today announced the new play IF YOU START A FIRE [BE PREPARED TO BURN] will open its 2012 season in New York City. The play will run from tonight, September 14th - September 23rd at the 45th Street Theater, located at 354 W. 45th St. in Manhattan.

IF YOU START A FIRE [BE PREPARED TO BURN] Opens Mondays Dark Theatre's 2012 Season, 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2012


Mondays Dark Theatre Company ('Mondays Dark') today announced the new play IF YOU START A FIRE [BE PREPARED TO BURN] will open its 2012 season in New York City. The play will run from September 14th - September 23rd at the 45th Street Theater, located at 354 W. 45th St. in Manhattan.

Mondays Dark Theatre Company to Open 2012 Season with NYC Premiere of IF YOU START A FIRE
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 5, 2012


Mondays Dark Theatre Company ('Mondays Dark') today announced that the new play If You Start a Fire [Be Prepared to Burn] will open its 2012 season in New York City. The play will run from April 25 - May 20 at the Gene Frankel Theatre, located at 24 Bond Street, in Manhattan.

Photo Flash: Jesse L. Martin, Benjamin Hickey, et al. at STOCKINGS WITH CARE
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 21, 2011


On Wednesday, November 16, 2011 over 200 people attended 'Stockings with Care's Celebrity Bartending Night' in New York City at Hudson Station Bar and Grill. Stockings with Care provides holiday gifts for children whose families either live in homeless shelters or are in jeopardy of becoming homeless.

Photo Coverage: ABC Daytime Stars Salute BC/EFA
by Monica Simoes - Mar 14, 2011


'All My Children' stars Walt Willey and Bobbie Eakes co-hosted the Grand Finale Celebration of 'ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares' in New York City on March 13, 2011. Mr. Willey and Ms. Eakes have been part of the benefit since the very first production in celebration of 'All My Children's' 35th anniversary show.

Get Lenny Platt Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos