Joe Brancato

Photos: Meet The Company of DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At 59E59 Theaters
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 23, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre and Shadowland Stages present Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at 59E59 Theaters, directed by Stephen Nachamie. The production stars Alexandra Fortin and Michael Liebhauser. The company met the press this week. Check out our photos from the event. 

New Musical NOW COMES THE FUN PART Now Available For Worldwide Licensing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

Miracle or 2 Theatrical Licensing has acquired worldwide licensing rights for Now Comes the Fun Part (The How-the-f*#k-did-I-get-this-old Musical). Learn more about the musical!

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Elmwood Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; The Schoolhouse Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Elmwood Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: GENE & GILDA-A Humorous and Affecting Story of Legendary Performers at GSP
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 9, 2024

George Street Playhouse (GSP) is now presenting a two-hander that should be on your December entertainment schedule.  Gene & Gilda tells a captivating story about the relationship of the two celebrated performers, Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Rockland / Westchester Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Rockland / Westchester Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Video: Meet the Cast of GENE AND GILDA at George Street Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024

Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato, will run at George Street Playhouse in December. Meet the actors playing Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner, Jonathan Randell Silver and Jordan Kai Burnett in the video here!

THE SABBATH GIRL Original Cast Recording is Now Available
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024

Center Stage Records has announced the release of The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) on all digital platforms, with a CD to be issued in early 2025.

THE SABBATH GIRL: A NEW MUSICAL (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

Center Stage Records has released The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) on all digital platforms. Listen now!

GENE & GILDA at George Street Playhouse Will Be Live Streamed
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

George Street Playhouse has announced that Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato will be available for streaming. The simulcast performances will air this December.

Ann Talman Stars In ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE BC/EFA Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

Ann Talman will present a benefit performance at Don't Tell Mama on December 1, featuring stories and songs inspired by Elizabeth Taylor, supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Jordan Kai Burnett and Jonathan Randell Silver Will Reprise Roles in GENE & GILDA at George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024

George Street Playhouse has announced the complete cast and creative team for Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato. Gene & Gilda will begin previews on Tuesday December 3 with an opening night set for Friday December 6 for a limited run through December 22, 2024.

Review: THE STEEL MAN Forges Forth at Penguin Rep Theatre.
by Bruce Apar - Sep 16, 2024

At the center of the orbit of mashed-up relationships is the consummate performance of Sam Guncler. He prowls the stage as a feral Leo with gritty gravitas. He is the “steel man” not just because he lives in Pittsburgh, but also because he has defied death several times, including twice surviving fires, one time while working in a steel mill, so it’s more than a figure of speech to say the steel-spined Leo has been to hell and back.

Penguin Rep Presents World Premiere Of THE STEEL MAN
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2024

Penguin Rep Theatre has announced the world premiere of THE STEEL MAN, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato, starting September 6 in Stony Point, New York.

THE STEEL MAN Comes to Penguin Rep Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, will present the world premiere of The Steel Man, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Mr. Brancato, beginning Friday, September 6, in Stony Point, New York.

Photos: Richard Maltby, Jr. & David Shire And Didi Conn Visit THE SABBATH GIRL At 59E59 Theaters
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2024

The songwriting team of Richard Maltby, Jr. & David Shire and Didi Conn attended a recent performance of 'The Sabbath Girl, The Musical' at 59E59 Theaters. They congratulated the cast and creative team in the theatre lobby following the performance. Check out a photo from their visit!

Review: DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Bruce Apar - Aug 4, 2024

With 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise,' Mr. Ludwig willingly dates himself, to give us a poignant glimpse into what it was like, 80-plus years ago, to woo someone without benefit of physical connection and with a world war raging.

Photos: THE SABBATH GIRL Celebrates Opening Night at 59E59 Theaters
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 29, 2024

Penguin Rep Theatre opened the Off-Broadway premiere of A Sabbath Girl: A New Musical, with book by Cary Gitter, lyrics by Neil Berg and Cary Gitter, music by Neil Berg, and conceived and directed by Joe Brancato last night, Sunday, July 28th, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!