Joe Brancato

Review: GENE & GILDA-A Humorous and Affecting Story of Legendary Performers at GSP

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

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First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Rockland / Westchester Awards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Photos: Richard Maltby, Jr. & David Shire And Didi Conn Visit THE SABBATH GIRL At 59E59 Theaters

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

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

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!

Photos: Penguin Rep's THE SABBATH GIRL at 59E59 Theaters

Check out production photos from Penguin Rep Theatre's Off-Broadway premiere of A Sabbath Girl: A New Musical, starring Marilyn Caserta, Diana DiMarzio, and more!

Photos: Meet the Cast of THE SABBATH GIRL At 59E59 Theaters

Penguin Rep Theatre has released first look photos of the cast of 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.

Review: CENTENNIAL CASTING at Penguin Rep Theatre

Mike Labbadia creates a larger-than-life Vincent whose slow burns, emotional outbursts, and comically hapless attempts at romance reminded me of Jackie Gleason as Ralph Kramden in seminal sitcom The Honeymooners. I mentioned the Gleason comparison to Mr. Labbadia after his performance. What I didn’t realize at that moment is that in the script, which I read later, the character breakdown for Vincent invokes “Ralph Kramden” and an authors’ note in the script references “The Honeymooners.”

A Special Evening With Andrew McCarthy Comes To The Lafayette Theater in July

Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, will present a special evening with Andrew McCarthy on Saturday, July 20 at 7 p.m. at the Lafayette Theater in Suffern, New York.

THE SABBATH GIRL: A NEW MUSICAL to Have Off Broadway Premiere at 59E59 Theaters

Penguin Rep Theatre will present the Off-Broadway premiere of A Sabbath Girl: A New Musical. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

59E59 Theaters Reveals Summer 2024 Season Featuring 2nd AMPLIFY Festival & More

59E59 Theaters has revealed its Summer 2024 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.