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Andy Karl, Matt Bogart & More to Star in SCUNGE! A MOBBED-UP CHRISTMAS CAROL at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2022

BIRDLAND THEATER will present the return of “Scunge! A Mobbed-Up Christmas Carol” – written by and starring Broadway’s Dominic Scaglione, Jr., Andy Karl, Dominic Nolfi, and Matt Bogart – from Friday, December 16 through Sunday, December 18.

ROMEO & BERNADETTE Plays Final Performance Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2022

Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies, directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen announced the unexpected closing of the show due to a COVID outbreak within the company.

BWW Interview: ROMEO & BERNADETTE's Nikita Burshteyn on Originating the Role of Romeo and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2022

Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn is now running off-Broadway. We chatted with Nikita Burshteyn about his experience originating the role of Romeo, his favorite memories working on the show, and much more!

ROMEO & BERNADETTE: A MUSICAL TALE OF VERONA & BROOKLYN Extends At Theatre 555
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2022

The show announced a five-week extension of the critically-acclaimed hit Off-Broadway production of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn. 

Photos: Broadway's Ken Page Visits ROMEO & BERNADETTE
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2022

Broadway's Ken Page attended the Wednesday matinee performance of 'Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn.'  The cast and director Justin Ross Cohen were thrilled to meet and chat with him after the show.  Check out the photos!

Photo: SESAME STREET's Sonia Manzano Visits ROMEO & BERNADETTE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022

Sonia Manzano, who portrayed ‘Maria’ on “Sesame Street” from 1971-2015 attended the matinee performance yesterday (Sunday, 5/22) of ROMEO & BERNADETTE.  She and Mark Saltzman, the book & lyric writer of the show, worked together on the show for many years.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of ROMEO & BERNADETTE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022

The Off-Broadway production of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies, directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen, and starring the original cast,  officially opened on Monday, May 16 at Theater 555 (555 West 42nd Street - between 10th and 11th Avenues).

VIDEO: First Look at ROMEO & BERNADETTE Opening Tonight Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022

Performances of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona began May 3, 2022, for a limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, June 26, 2022, at 3:00PM. Opening Night is TONIGHT, Monday, May 16, 2022, at 7:00PM.

Photos: First Look at ROMEO & BERNADETTE Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022

The Off-Broadway production of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies, directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen, and starring the original cast, is now being presented at Theater 555.

ROMEO & BERNADETTE to Begin Performances Tomorrow at Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022

Producer Eric Krebs, in association with Amas Musical Theatre will present the Off-Broadway production of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies, directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen.

Photos: First Look at the Cast and Creative Team of ROMEO & BERNADETTE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022

The Off-Broadway production of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies, directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen, and starring the original cast, will open at Theater 555 for a limited engagement.

VIDEO: First Look at ROMEO & BERNADETTE Cast Photo Shoot
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2022

The star crossed lovers – Romeo (Nikita Burshteyn) and Bernadette (Anna Kostakis) were reunited this week for the first time in 2 years when they met with the show’s director/choreographer Justin Ross Cohen for a photo shoot in anticipation of the show’s return.  Check out the fun video!

ROMEO & BERNADETTE Tickets On Sale Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2022

TICKETS ON SALE TODAY! Love is in the air for the critically-acclaimed hit Off-Broadway production of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies, directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen. 

ROMEO & BERNADETTE Will Begin Performances Off-Broadway in May
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2022

The critically-acclaimed hit Off-Broadway production of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies, directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen, and starring the original cast will be presented at Theater 555 for a limited engagement.

ROMEO & BERNADETTE Postpones Upcoming Off-Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2021

The critically-acclaimed hit Off-Broadway production of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn will postpone its in-town out-of-town engagement at Theater 555 until further notice.

ROMEO AND BERNADETTE Will Return Off-Broadway Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2021

The critically-acclaimed hit Off-Broadway production of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, will have an off-Broadway engagement at Theater 555 for a limited run ahead of its the previously announced anticipated Broadway run.

ROMEO & BERNADETTE Announces Plans For Spring 2022 Broadway Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2021

Producer Eric Krebs, in association with Amas Musical Theatre, announced today plans for a Broadway-bound production of the Off-Broadway hit Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies, and directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen. 

BWW CD Review: THANKFUL: A BENEFIT ALBUM FOR JERAD BORTZ Provides Broadway Inspiration
by Brady Schwind - Dec 13, 2020

BWW Review: THANKFUL: A BENEFIT ALBUM FOR JERAD BORTZ Provides Broadway inspiration on Rock-It Science Records

ROMEO & BERNADETTE Presents Streaming Video of 'Moonlight Tonight Over Brooklyn'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2020

Amas Musical Theatre and the cast and creative team of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, have created a Zoom-inspired video of a show-stopping moment from the hit show - 'Moonlight Tonight Over Brooklyn' - a Valentine to the Borough of Love.

ROMEO & BERNADETTE Has Been Postponed; Original Cast Album to be Recorded in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2020

Producer Eric Krebs announced today that Amas Musical Theatre's production of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies and directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen, scheduled to begin performances at Theatre Row on March 17th and open on March 26th has been postponed for the time being. The original cast album will be recorded in April.