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Violinist and artistic director Gil Morgenstern’s acclaimed Reflections Series celebrates five years of innovative programming in its intimate home at WMP Concert Hall (31 East 28th Street, NYC), described by New York Magazine as, “a miniature version of a European aristocrat’s music room.” Due to the success of the series, most programs will now have two performances. Season tickets are now available. Those who purchase by June 30 will be invited to a VIP Opening Night Party on September 12. (more...)

THEATER TALK® presents its annual Tony® Awards predictions with favored panelists Patrick Pacheco of the Los Angeles Times, Michael Musto of The Village Voice, and Jesse Green of New York Magazine joining series co-hosts Michael Riedel of the New York Post and producer Susan Haskins for a lively session of agreement and dissension. Tony Predictions 2012 premieres Friday, May 25 (2012) at 1 AM on Thirteen, followed by airings on CUNY TV* Saturday 5/26 (8:30 PM), Sunday 5/27 (12:30 PM) and Monday 5/21 (7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 7:30 PM). The show will be available for online viewing following the broadcasts at www.cuny.tv. (more...)

The Olivier Award-winning new play from London is now a hit in New York. See this "Terrific comedy with an unprintable name" (NYT's Ben Brantley) for only $45. Get your tickets today! (more...)

Philadelphia Theatre Company announces the world premiere of the new musical Stars of David to open its 2012-2013 season this fall. (more...)

The Paley Center will celebrate Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award–winner Christopher Plummer’s television work (including Hamlet at Elsinore, Little Moon of Alban, and The Thorn Birds) on May 29 at 6pm. (more...)

This is Just to Say: Live Art II, produced and directed by composer Inhyun Kim, features works by Ms. Kim, as well as composers Judith Ring, Nomi Epstein, and Sonia Megias, and performances by soprano Megan Schubert and pianist David Kalhous. This interdisciplinary concert, which also features work by Naho Taruishi, video artist and dancers/choreographers Coco Karol and Luke Gutgsell, takes place at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia theater at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, New York City on Saturday, June 16th, 2012 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20; Members; Students, Seniors $10; Children are free. For more information, call (212) 864-5400 or visit www.symphonyspace.org. (more...)

Mesa Arts Center announces its 2012-13 Performing Live Series. Offering a variety of unique experiences, there are many events to entice you. Mesa Arts Center is proud to present LeAnn Rimes, Bill Cosby, Arlo Guthrie, Dave Koz, Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight and so much more. Throughout the year, additional performers will be announced, adding even more excitement to the season. With an array of almost 40 exciting shows, there is sure to be something for everyone. (more...)

Following an acclaimed season which included the world premiere of Paul Weitz’s Lonely, I’m Not and a critically lauded second staging of Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winner, How I Learned To Drive, Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has just announced two of the four mainstage productions in the company’s upcoming 34th season. For subscription or ticket information, please call the Second Stage Box Office at 212-246-4422 or visit the company’s website, www.2ST.com. All productions are staged at Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theatre, 305 West 43rd Street (just west of Eighth Avenue). (more...)

Order now and save up to 40% on tickets to Best Musical Tony Nominee NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT starring Matthew Broderick and Kelli O'Hara! (more...)

Writer/performer Peter Michael Marino presents a comic autopsy on his $6 million West End musical fiasco Desperately Seeking Susan in DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT. Directed by Obie Award winner John Clancy, performances of this solo tell-all comedy run through May 18 at the Triple Crown Underground with newly added shows June 3 & 10 at The PIT Underground. (more...)

In June 2012, world-famous housemate turned world-class DJ, Pauly D, will debut a new ready to drink cocktail, REMIX Pre-Game Cocktail, launching in New Jersey, home of the Jersey Shore, Pauly's own home state, Rhode Island and other key markets. (more...)

Bravo Media premieres MISS ADVISED, a docu-series about three single relationship experts who make a living dispensing dating advice, but struggle to make their own love connections, on Monday, June 18 at 10pm ET/PT. (more...)

Music Director Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic, America’s oldest orchestra, came to Walt Disney Concert Hall in the final event of the LA Phil’s 2011/12 Visiting Orchestras series, this Wednesday, May 9. Virtuoso pianist Yefim Bronfman joined the program, performing the West Coast premiere of Piano Concerto No. 2, by New York Philharmonic Composer-in-Residence Magnus Lindberg. Also on the program were Dvorák’s Carnival Overture and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. Though Gilbert had previously appeared at Walt Disney Concert Hall (WDCH), most recently during the 2006/07 season, the performance was the New York Philharmonic’s WDCH debut. See below for photos from the orchestra's knock-out concert in Los Angeles! (more...)

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the world premiere of EASTLAND: A NEW MUSICAL, written by Artistic Director Andrew White with music by Ben Sussman and Artistic Associate Andre Pluess and directed by Amanda Dehnert. The production runs June 6 – July 29, 2012 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Opening is Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. (more...)

The New York Drama Critics’ Circle met on May 7, 2012, at the offices of Time Out New York Magazine, to determine the winners of its 77th annual awards. The overall results were Best Play: Sons of the Prophet (Stephen Karam), Best Foreign Play: Tribes (Nina Raine), Best Musical: Once (Enda Walsh, Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová) and Special Citations: Signature Theatre Company; Mike Nichols for his contribution to the theater. Below you can see a breakdown of the voting process, showing who voted for what shows. (more...)

Adam Feldman, president of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle (NYDCC), has announced that the Circle will meet at the offices of Time Out New York Magazine today, Monday, May 7, to select the winners of the 77th annual New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards, which will be announced at approximately 7pm, immediately following the meeting. (more...)

Music Director Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic, America’s oldest orchestra, come to Walt Disney Concert Hall in the final event of the LA Phil’s 2011/12 Visiting Orchestras series, Wednesday, May 9, at 8 pm. Virtuoso pianist Yefim Bronfman joins the program, performing the West Coast premiere of Piano Concerto No. 2, by New York Philharmonic Composer-in-Residence Magnus Lindberg. Also on the program are Dvorák’s Carnival Overture and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. Though Gilbert has previously appeared at Walt Disney Concert Hall (WDCH), most recently during the 2006/07 season, the performance will be the New York Philharmonic’s WDCH debut. (more...)

On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley together. The place was Sun Records' storefront studio in Memphis. The man who made it happen was Sam Phillips, the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll," who discovered them all. The four young musicians united for the only time in their careers for an impromptu recording that has come to be known as one of the greatest rock 'n' roll jam sessions of all time. (more...)

Zarkana from Cirque du Soleil returns for its final year in New York City! Experience the breathtaking acrobatics of this fantastically twisted extravaganza created especially for Radio City Music Hall®. Surrender to a visually-stunning spectacle on the grandest stage in the world. Over 1 million people worldwide have seen Zarkana, and now it’s your last chance to see the global phenomenon that only Cirque du Soleil could imagine! Save now on tickets! Limited engagement begins June 6th. (more...)

Under the direction of Alyson Cohn, THE LARAMIE PROJECT will be performed only twice at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell on Saturday, May 19th at 2:00 pm and Sunday, May 20th at 7:00 pm. (more...)