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Photos: Matthew LaBanca's COMMUNION At The Cell Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Matthew LaBanca’s confessional play COMMUNION makes its official Off-Broadway debut. Check out photos from the production.

Photos: Inside the Dramatists Guild Foundation's 2024 Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 29, 2024

Dramatists Guild Foundation just celebrated its 2024 Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Tom Kitt and Mindy Rich. Check out photos from inside the big night here!

Daniel Dae Kim, Nikki Renée Daniels & More to Join Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed the star-studded line-up for the organization's 2024 Gala on October 24, 2024, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

BEDLAM Reveals Fall Season Featuring Three Plays and a New Musical by JT Harding
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2024

BEDLAM has revealed its fall season with two new musicals and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Zoë Van Tieghem To Return To The Green Room 42 With OUT OF THE BOX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2024

Zoë Van Tieghem will return to The Green Room 42 with her new pride cabaret, 'Out of the Box,' exploring her journey to becoming a lesbian who sings about being a lesbian. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Cell Theater Extends Sold Out COMMUNION Again
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023

COMMUNION, written and performed by Matthew LaBanca has been extended for the second time at the Cell Theater. Based on a true story, the play explores themes of faith, discrimination, and love.

Photos: Matthew LaBanca Premieres COMMUNION At The Cell Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2023

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre in association with Spin Cycle presents COMMUNION, written and performed by Matthew LaBanca and directed by Kira Simring.

The Cell Theater Extends COMMUNION for Additional Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2023

After selling out all initially scheduled performances, Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre in association with Spin Cycle will present an additional week of performances of their developmental production of COMMUNION, written and performed by Matthew LaBanca and directed by Kira Simring.

COMMUNION Developmental Production to be Presented at The Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2023

Experience the powerful one-man show COMMUNION at the cell theatre. Based on a true story, this developmental production delves into the journey of a gay Catholic school teacher facing discrimination and a crisis of faith. Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of love, spirituality, and the fight against LGBTQ discrimination. Get your tickets now!

Listen: Maestras Share Their Efforts To AMPLIFY Female & Non-Binary Musicians On Why I'll Never Make It Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023

Listen to Julianne Merrill and Jessica Ryan on the latest episode of Why I'll Never Make it Podcast!

Jelani Remy, Tiffany Engen, Jay Armstrong Johnson & More to Star in STARTING UP: THE MUSICAL Industry Presentations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2022

The new musical comedy Starting Up with book, music, & lyrics by Garett Press, directed by Jen Wineman, and with musical direction by Julianne Merrill, will receive a special industry presentation in New York City on December 1 & 2 at Pearl Studios.

Photos: First Look at Chris McCarrell, Kennedy Caughell & More in SUPERYOU at Carnegie Hall
by Katherine Lee - Jul 21, 2022

The anthemic rock musical SuperYou by Lourds Lane and directed by Japanese American director and choreographer JoAnn M. Hunter, just arrived at Carnegie Hall. Check out photos from the epic concert event!

Chris McCarrell & Elizabeth Parkinson Join SUPERYOU Carnegie Hall Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2022

The anthemic rock musical SuperYou by Lourds Lane has announced full casting for the viral sensation’s Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall concert debut on July 20 and 21, 2022. Chris McCarrell (The Lightning Thief) and Tony Award nominee and Astaire Award winner Elizabeth Parkinson (Movin’ Out) complete the cast of Broadway and Off-Broadway stars.

SUPERYOU Makes Carnegie Hall Debut in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022

Tickets are now on sale for the Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall concert debut of the viral sensation SuperYou, a new musical by Filipino American composer and writer Lourds Lane and directed by Japanese American director and choreographer JoAnn M. Hunter.

Ring of Keys Announces QUEERING THE CANON Concert Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2022

Ring of Keys, a 501(c)3 artist service organization and the only national network of queer women, trans, and gender non-conforming professional artists working on and offstage in musical theatre, has announced The Queering the Canon Concert Series building off the success of 2020’s Queering the Canon concert at Joe’s Pub.

Alex Lacamoire, Tom Viola, Eva Price & More Set for BECOMING BROADWAY Open House
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 30, 2021

On Monday, December 6, Situation, in collaboration with The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, invites the next generation of changemakers to peek behind the curtain of Broadway’s vast job market in this special, virtual “open house” for college students, recent grads, and aspiring young professionals.

Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with The Camp Broadway Kids Ensemble in Radio City's Sounds of Christmas
by Walter McBride - Nov 30, 2019

CAMP BROADWAY, the award-winning New York-based theater arts enrichment company, will feature 50 young singers, ages 12-16, in Radio City's Sounds of Christmas on Friday, November 29 and Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 7:30 PM. The Camp Broadway Kids Ensemble will perform a 5-minute a cappella medley of songs about Santa during the pre-show of The Radio City Christmas Spectacular on stage at the world-famous Radio City Music Hall in New York City. This performance follows a day-long intensive of vocal rehearsals with Camp Broadway's creative team of Broadway professionals including Music Directors Christine Riley and Julianne Merrill, supported by Line Producer, Isaak Olson and Featured Player, Anna Raful.

THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX To Play The Tank
by Julie Musbach - Feb 8, 2018

After a sold out run last summer in The Tank's 'Pride Fest' T and L, and their magical flying Thunderbird/badass rock band are back for a one-night-only concert reading at the Tank on Monday February 19th at 7pm. 

All-Female Musical ELEVATOR HEART by Cooper, Meinwald & Burgess Gets NYC Concert
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2016

Supported by a grant from Queens Council on the Arts, Sara Cooper (The Memory Show, 2014 Jonathan Larson Grant winner), Amy Burgess (Show Me Real), and Julia Meinwald (Pregnancy Pact) will be presenting a concert of songs from their new musical ELEVATOR HEART.

Queens Theatre to Present TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 8, 2015

Queens Theatre will present a rare New York City production of the stage adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird in a limited engagement this November.