Dan Lipton

Kelli O'Hara Sets Steppenwolf Concerts for April

Fresh off her critically acclaimed and Tony-nominated run in Broadway’s Days of Wine and Roses, Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present Tony Award winner and musical theatre icon Kelli O’Hara with Music Director Dan Lipton.

Interview: Kelli O'Hara On Her Upcoming Performance with the LA Opera Orchestra

Oklahoma native Kelli O'Hara won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Anna Leonowens in the Lincoln Center Theater revival of The King and I. She then went on to win accolades for reprising the role in London and Tokyo. A frequent performer on PBS's live telecasts, The Kennedy Center Honors, as well as with The New York Philharmonic and The New York Pops, Kelli is now set to perform in Los Angeles on February 1 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. I decided to ask her about her varied career and her decision to perform here.

James Daly and More Will Lead DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for the UK premiere of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. Learn more here!

New Musical THE STORK DERBY To Have Developmental Readings At Amas Musical Theatre & Amas Musical Theatre Lab

Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental readings of The Stork Derby, a new musical by David Rossmer, Dan Lipton and Janis Hirsch on Friday, January 17, 2025.

DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS Makes UK Premiere at the Menier Chocolate Factory

Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the UK premiere of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. Greenberg also directs, returning to the Menier having previously directed The Baker’s Wife and Barnum.

Feature: 18 of the Best Solo Cabaret Shows of 2024

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to look back on some of the highlights of the year in cabaret. See 18 of the best solo shows of the year from January to December, as chosen by the BWW Cabaret team.

Interview: Music Director Dan Lipton Rocks Out Weekly at The Friki Tiki

Dan Lipton talks about what goes into music directing – changing arrangements to suit various needs, concocting song mashups, and more – and serving up rock hits of the 80s and beyond his weekly show VARIOUS ARTISTS WITH MATT & DAN at the Friki Tiki.

Video: Brian d'Arcy James Performs With Daughter, Grace

Broadway veteran Brian d'Arcy James was recently joined on stage by his daughter, Grace,  at his concert at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. Check out the video here!

Steppenwolf Presents Broadway's Brian D'Arcy James In December

Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Mark Cortale will present two lively musical performances with five-time Tony Award nominee and Northwestern alum Brian d'Arcy James with Music Director Dan Lipton.

Photos: Sting and The LAST SHIP Celebrate 10th Anniversary at 54 Below

Sting returned to 54 Below with members of the original Broadway cast and orchestra of his Tony-nominated musical The Last Ship to celebrate the show’s 10th anniversary! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Interview: Kelli O'Hara Promises Some Surprises in Concert at Groton Hill Music Center

Kelli O’Hara says there’ll be some surprises in store when she plays Groton Hill Music Center on November 2. 'My music director and pianist, Dan Lipton, and I won’t finalize the set list until we get there. We like to arrive at a venue, get a feel for the space, and then set the list. I always include my favorite pieces, but I might change the order or make additions or subtractions based on the feeling I get.'

Sting's THE LAST SHIP Reunion at 54 Below Adds Livestream

54 BELOW has added a livestream for the 10th anniversary reunion of the Tony Award nominated musical The Last Ship on November 4 at 7pm ET. Learn how to watch!

Review: Kelli O'Hara's HERE'S TO THE LADIES at 92NY Promises to 'Make Someone Happy'

Kelli O’Hara shone on 10/10 with her new show at The 92nd Street Y, New York. HERE'S TO THE LADIES honored Kelli’s connection to a handful of people, mostly women, who left their mark on her life. O'Hara's powerhouse voice was put to good use in this concert, which showed off her comedy chops, operatic range and of course those high highs.

Kelli O'Hara to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in April

Kelli O'Hara is set to perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in spring 2025. The Tony Award-winning actress will bring her Broadway talents to Chicago for two special nights. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: David Harbour, Cecily Strong, Ariana DeBose & More at A is For BAfA Event

A is For held their Broadway Acts for Abortion (BAfA) benefit on Sunday night in New York and the stars came out in full force to perform, donate their time and their own money to a raise money for reproductive rights and abortion access. See photos!

Ariana DeBose, Cecily Strong & More to Join BROADWAY ACTS FOR ABORTION at 54 Below

Ariana DeBose, Cecily Strong, Shoshana Bean, J. Harrison Ghee, David Harbour, Peppermint, and more will join A is For’s Broadway Acts for Abortion at 54 Below.

Review: Santino Fontana's BY REQUEST at 54 Below Is Off-the-Walls Fun

Broadway's Santino Fontana (FROZEN, TOOTSIE) is supremely charming. Tonight and tomorrow, catch him in his craziest venture yet, BY REQUEST, where he performs setlists composed entirely from audience requests. Fontana wowed the audience with his singing, comedic chops and even some Shakespeare, plus special guest Lilli Cooper.

Interview: Santino Fontana Lets the Audience Pick the Setlist at 54 Below

In his latest show, Santino Fontana (known for his roles in Frozen, Tootsie, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” and more) will be doing something he’s never done before: a cabaret show composed entirely of audience requests. The masterful star of stage and screen will be debuting his new show, By Request, at New York’s 54 Below from September 11 to 14.

Music Icon Sting To Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of THE LAST SHIP At 54 Below

Sting returns to 54 Below to celebrate the 10th anniversary of THE LAST SHIP, featuring performances and stories from the acclaimed musical.

Little Island Summer Season Begins Tomorrow With Twyla Tharp's HOW LONG BLUES

Little Island will begin its summer-long season of world premieres with the first performance of How Long Blues, the new full-length dance piece conceived, choreographed, and directed by Twyla Tharp. Learn how to purchase tickets.