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Nightclub Cantata recently came to the cell theatre in New York City, fusing literature and song into one unique theatrical experience like no other. We spoke with the director and choreographer Bill Castellino about the show, the choreography involved, and more.

Company XIV's Baroque Burlesque Seven Sins recently reopened at Théâtre XIV in Bushwick after being shut down due to the pandemic. We sat down with Austin McCormick (Director/Choreographer), Pretty Lamé (The Devil), and LEXXE (Original Music) to chat about the reopening of Seven Sins, the training that goes into it, and what's next for each of them. 

The solo show iNegro, a rhapsody recently opened in New York City’s New Ohio Theatre. Written and performed by Kareem M. Lucas, the debut probes at life’s hardest questions and sheds light on our culture in the most intimate way.

The Off-Broadway play Andre & Dorine recently debuted at Theatre at St. Clement’s, bringing Spain’s internationally-acclaimed mask and physical theatre company, Kulunka Teatro to New York City.

On April 9th, The Rosendale Group presented the R&B Experience at Foxwood’s Premier Theater featuring some of the most celebrated artists with multi-million-selling albums and music careers that span well over two decades.

Recently making its debut in New York City’s Chain Theatre, Garbageman is a dark comedy from Emmy-nominated Keith Huff (A Steady Rain) about two down on their luck guys who are about to embark on a wild life-changing journey.

The new play Hart Island recently opened at The Gym at Judson in New York City's West Village neighborhood, bringing with it an impressive set design and a memorable story. It was written by Tracy Weller, the founder of the theater company Mason Holdings, and directed by Kristjan Thor. The press release described the plays as a 'multimedia theatrical meditation on New York City's potter's field' and delivers just that and then some.

Over the weekend, the Grammy-nominated Western Wind Vocal Sextet performed a one-night-only event at Church of St. John's in the West Village. Singers include sopranos Linda Lee Jones and Elizabeth van Os, countertenor Eric S. Brenner, tenors Todd Frizzell and David Vanderwal, and bass Steven Hrycelak. The group was also joined by guest artist Richard Kolb who played the lute and theorbo.

Dan Goodman and JoAnna Ross are the comedians behind New York City's Schtick a Pole in It, a hilarious and enticing comedy show-meets-pole-dancing extravaganza at DROM in the East Village. We sat down with the power duo to learn how this show first came about, the challenges they faced getting started (and during the pandemic), and why they love New York. 

Last Sunday, on a snowy afternoon, the feature screening of Basement debuted at the New Ohio Theater in the West Village, as part of the 2022 NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival.

The Xoregos Performing Company recently debuted its new play, Nothing’s Plenty for Me recently at Theatre Row in New York City, bringing awareness to climate change with a bit of quirky comedy.

Over the weekend, the only comedy and pole dancing aerial show in New York City, SCHTICK A POLE IN IT, celebrated its 9th anniversary. On cold winter’s night, many locals and out-of-towners flocked to Drom in the East Village to enjoy a one-of-a-kind show only New York can pull off.

Little Christmas Miracles recently opened at Actors Temple Theatre in New York City for the holiday season.

Jawan M. Jackson is a man of many talents. Singer, actor, and songwriter, the Detroit native knows a thing or two about Motown, and his roles in Broadway’s Motown the Musical and Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations prove it. I chatted with the singer and Broadway star about his love for Motown, being back on stage after the shutdown, and his new Christmas song available just in time for the holidays.

Jelani Remy (The Lion King) is known for his incredible singing and dancing talents in Broadway's Ain’t Too Proud, but this superstar has even more in store this season.

The musical Mike & Mindy’s Wild Weekend Jam recently debuted at The Players Theatre in the West Village with a quirky bunch of characters to enjoy.

The slightly offbeat Swan Lake Rock Opera recently opened at Actors Temple Theatre in New York, bringing a mishmash of gorgeously dressed characters on the stage but not without fault.

The one-woman show A Girl Far From Normal premiered last night at The Flea Theater in Tribeca. Written and performed by Robyn Bishop-Marin, the title is a play on words, referring to the small town of Normal, Illinois where Robyn is from, and the story is based on her real life.

We sat down with founder and director Austin McCormick of Théâtre XIV to chat about the reopening, Nutcracker Rouge, and what’s to come.

Dani Tapper's new musical, Brilliant recently debuted on Theatre Row in part of New York City's Broadway Bound Theatre Festival.