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Taylor Trensch, Allan K. Washington, John Cariani to Lead THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2024

An industry presentation of Gorgeous Nothigns will be held December 6 in New York City with Danny Mefford directing and choreographing. Learn more.

Story Pirates Releases Kids Album Featuring Stephanie Jae Park, Erika Henningsen, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2024

Story Pirates, the media company and podcast for kids, has recently released a new summer music album featuring several Broadway alum. The album, titled Key Change World, includes 12 of the most popular tracks from the podcast, with performances from Stephanie Jae Park, Erika Henningsen, Allan K. Washington, and Nick Blaemire. Listen to the album now!

SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST Season 2 in Production With Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2024

Netflix has confirmed that Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, Tone Bell, Liza Treyger, Peppermint, and Marouane Zotti will return to the comedy series Survival of The Thickest Season 2, which is now in production in New York. Tasha Smith will also shift from a recurring character to a series regular and will direct 2 episodes. 

Life Jacket Celebrates Pride With A Sneak Preview Of A New Musical, THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2024

Life Jacket Theatre Company presents a concert-version of the new musical THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS at Joe's Pub on June 27, 2024.

Photos: Life Jacket Theatre Company Presents Industry Reading of New Musical, THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024

See photos of Life Jacket Theatre Company's industry reading of its new musical, The Gorgeous Nothings, at New York Live Arts. 

Michelle Buteau's SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST Renewed For Season 2 on Netflix
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2024

Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size and newly single, Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist. She's determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body positive attitude, and a cute v-neck and lip gloss.

Life Jacket Theatre Company's New Musical, THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS Will Receive an Industry Reading
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

Life Jacket Theatre Company presents an industry reading of its new musical, The Gorgeous Nothings, at New York Live Arts on February 12, 2024 at 3PM and 7PM.

Thomas Green Launches Management and Production Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024

Thomas Green, a veteran talent manager and producer, is launching Thomas Green Entertainment, a new management and production company with a focus on multi-hyphenates of the global majority across television, film, theater, music, sports, and fashion. 

Kate Baldwin, Max von Essen, Marsha Mason & More to Star in THE ROYAL FAMILY Benefit Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2023

Keen Company will present a benefit reading of The Royal Family by George Kaufman and Edna Ferber. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Cast Announced For The Acting Company's Reading of BILLY STRAYHORN: SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2023

The Acting Company has announced casting for their reading of Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For, produced, by special arrangement with Steven Tabakin/Swee Pea LLC, as part of The Acting Company's annual Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series. 

Photos: First Look at Charlotte d'Amboise, Mark Evans, Alex Newell & More in the World Premiere of THE LAST SUPPER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2022

Photos from the new musical comedy The Last Supper at South Orange Performing Arts Center starring Charlotte D’Amboise, Mark Evans, and Alex Newell are now available. Get a first look here!

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE LAST SUPPER, with Charlotte d'Amboise, Alex Newell and Mark Evans
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2022

BroadwayWorld is excited to take you inside rehearsals for The Last Supper at South Orange Performing Arts Center, with Alex Newell, Charlotte d'Amboise and Mark Evans as they prep the show for the stage at New 42 Studios. Watch a video from rehearsals!

VIDEO: Watch Alex Newell & Cast of THE LAST SUPPER Sing 'Raise a Glass'
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 22, 2022

The company of the new musical comedy, The Last Supper, is getting ready for performances at South Orange Performing Arts Center, where the show will run July 27 through August 7. Check out an exclusive video of 'Raise A Glass,' performed in the rehearsal room by Alex Newell, Mark Evans, Pomme Koch, Megan Kane, Allan K. Washington, and Wes Zurick.

Photos & Video: See Charlotte d'Amboise, Mark Evans & Alex Newell in Rehearsals for THE LAST SUPPER World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2022

The Last Supper (July 27-August 7 at SOPAC) is the new musical comedy about five liberal grad students sharing a house in a conservative college town who, in their efforts to save the world, host a collection of their neighbors for a friendly evening of dinner and discourse. Things do not go well. Get a first look inside rehearsals here!

Photos: Andre De Shields, Judy Kuhn, Faith Prince, and More Perform at THE BIG MIX - INDEPENDENCE DAY at Little Island
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2022

On July 3, The Big Mix - Independence Day was held at Little Island, featuring Andre De Shields, Judy Kuhn, Faith Prince, and many more.

Charlotte d'Amboise, Mark Evans & Alex Newell to Star in World Premiere of THE LAST SUPPER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2022

The world premiere engagement of the new musical comedy, The Last Supper, taking place this summer at South Orange Performing Arts Center will star Tony Award nominee Charlotte d’Amboise, Mark Evans, and Alex Newell. With book, music, and lyrics by Jeremy Desmon and Jeff Thomson, The Last Supper is based on the film of the same name.

Idina Menzel, Beth Malone, Jose Llana, Mykal Kilgore & More to Star in THE BIG MIX at Little Island
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2022

Little Island, New York City’s new public park in Hudson River Park by W. 13th Street, announced today the complete casting for The Big Mix, a three-week, three-holiday, one-of-a-kind performance party. Get the scoop on who's performing and how to attend!

Little Island Announces Second Summer Season Featuring Joshua Henry, Tonya Pinkins, Judy Kuhn & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022

Little Island, New York City’s new public park in Hudson River Park by W. 13th Street, announced today the 2022 line-up of ticketed events in The Amph, just days ahead of their one-year anniversary.

Ari'el Stachel, Tovah Feldshuh & More Join Keen Co's LIGHT UP THE SKY Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022

Tovah Feldshuh, Andrew Dawson, Kelly McAndrew, Matt Servitto, Allan K. Washington, and Kayce Wilson will join previously announced Arnie Burton, Jasminn Johnson, Lauren Molina, Reg Rogers, Ari'el Stachel, Jason Tam, completing the cast for the Gala Benefit Reading of Light Up the Sky by Moss Hart, directed by Mr. Silverstein. 

Sunday Morning Michael Dale: After a Brief Intermission...
by Michael Dale - Nov 28, 2021

How my exposure to the diversity of New York theatre changed once I started going to Off-Off-Broadway more frequently than to Broadway.