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Review: DEATH TRAP at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Oct 6, 2024

'Deathtrap' is a thriller that keeps you guessing until the end. Just when you think you have it figured out, a new complication arises. Danger lurks around every corner, and nothing is as it seems.

Riverside Theatre Presents The Musical Spectacular 42ND STREET
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2023

Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell,  Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, and Director of Special Initiatives/CFO Patti Rooney, celebrates its 50th Anniversary season by presenting the musical spectacular, 42nd Street.

Photos: A CHRISTMAS STORY Cast Celebrates Opening Night at The John W. Engeman Theater Northport
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 20, 2022

The John W. Engeman Theater's production of CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL opened on Saturday, November 19th. Performances run through Saturday, December 31, 2022. Check out photos from the opening night here!

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport Announces Casting For A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2022

The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL. Performances begin on Thursday, November 17, 2022, and run through Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Robert Cuccioli, Glory Crampton, Dana Moore and More to Premiere Video Tribute to NINE Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2021

The pandemic has not slowed down Broadway musical theatre soprano and leading lady Glory Crampton. Ms. Crampton rechanneled her singing, acting and directing talents and conceived Project 9 - a new 15-minute music video homage to the Tony Award-winning musical NINE reconnecting an all-star Broadway cast and full orchestra.

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL Gets You in the Christmas Spirit at Beef & Boards
by The Marriage Matinee - Nov 25, 2019

Audience members of all ages hurried eagerly into Beef & Boards on Saturday night, my wife and I included, with dreams of a fun evening ahead but unsure of what would take place. We've all seen the movie, especially with being from Indiana. The orchestra began to play the overture, and the show began. We quickly found out that the next two hours would be filled with hilarity and delight. From the very first song, Counting Down to Christmas, we knew that we would be in good hands watching A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL.

BWW Review: 42ND STREET Dances In at Beef & Boards
by The Marriage Matinee - Apr 9, 2019

Razzmatazz, glitz, glamour, intrigue: 42ND STREET is filled with these classic themes, which is why it still thrills audiences decades after its premiere.

42ND STREET Opens Comes To Beef & Boards On April 4
by Alan Henry - Mar 18, 2019

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre takes audiences to that famous avenue as it presents the ultimate show-biz musical: 42nd Street starting April 4. A celebration of Broadway, Times Square, and the people who make the magic of musical theatre, 42nd Street also won the Tony Award for Best Musical.

42ND STREET Opens At Beef & Boards On April 4
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2019

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre takes audiences to that famous avenue as it presents the ultimate show-biz musical: 42nd Street starting April 4. A celebration of Broadway, Times Square, and the people who make the magic of musical theatre, 42nd Street also won the Tony Award for Best Musical.

BWW Review: ELF THE MUSICAL Spreads Christmas Cheer at Beef & Boards
by The Marriage Matinee - Nov 26, 2018

'Elf the Musical,' that is playing at Beef & Boards this past holiday weekend, left this reviewer longing to go home and watch the 2003 movie that inspired the traveling musical. But, that's not because I was disappointed.

NYC High Schoolers Get Acknowledged as Roger Rees Awards Announces 2017-18 Nominees!
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2018

The Broadway Education Alliance just announced that The Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance will be held on Saturday, May 19 at Pearl Studios in Manhattan. This program is open to high schools located in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, Orange and Rockland Counties, and Westchester. To be eligible, high schools must present an officially licensed production of a Broadway musical during the 2017- 2018 academic year. The Roger Rees Awards has accepted 29 schools, whose students will compete for the title of Best Actor and Best Actress. Winners of the Roger Rees Award will represent the Greater New York region at The Broadway League Foundation's Jimmy® Awards (also known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards) in June.

29 NYC Schools Will Participate in Roger Rees Awards This May!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 13, 2018

The Broadway Education Alliance just announced that The Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance will be held on Saturday, May 19 at Pearl Studios in Manhattan. This program is open to high schools located in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, Orange and Rockland Counties, and Westchester. To be eligible, high schools must present an officially licensed production of a Broadway musical during the 2017- 2018 academic year. The Roger Rees Awards has accepted 29 schools, whose students will compete for the title of Best Actor and Best Actress. Winners of the Roger Rees Award will represent the Greater New York region at The Broadway League Foundation's Jimmy® Awards (also known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards) in June.

BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
by Melissa Hall - Feb 6, 2018

One bride, one mom, and three potential dads all on one Greek island; the premise of Mama Mia! might seem silly, but its playful absurdity provides the right framework for a musical built around ABBA songs. Beef & Board Dinner Theatre's current production captures that spirit and runs with it.

Photo Flash: MAMMA MIA! Comes to Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2018

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. A trip down the aisle no one will soon forget! It all adds up to one feel-good Broadway hit: Mamma Mia!, the first musical and headliner of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre's 45th Anniversary Season, is now on stage through April 8.

How Can You Resist MAMMA MIA! at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2018

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. A trip down the aisle no one will soon forget! It all adds up to one feel-good Broadway hit: Mamma Mia!, the first musical and headliner of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre's 45th Anniversary Season, opening Feb. 1.

Beef & Boards Presents MAMMA MIA!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2018

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. A trip down the aisle no one will soon forget! It all adds up to one feel-good Broadway hit: Mamma Mia!, the first musical and headliner of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre's 45th Anniversary Season, opening Feb. 1.

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Nov 17, 2017

There is little danger of shooting your eye out when seeing Fulton Theatre's production of A Christmas Story. Instead, there is a great chance of having your socks knocked off! This show is a lot of fun, featuring some amazingly talented kids.

A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL Brings Heartwarming Nostalgia to Fulton Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2017

The nationally regarded Fulton Theatre presents the holiday classic A Christmas Story, The Musical, now through December 31. Join Ralphie and friends as they bring the heartwarming nostalgia of this Christmas film to life on stage. WE TRIPLE DOG DARE YOU!

Fulton Theatre's ELF Runs Through January 3
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2015

The Fulton Theatre kicks off the holiday season with the musical comedy and treat for the entire family, Elf, November 17th through January 3rd. As 'Buddy' says in the script, 'The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear,' there are many joyful tunes throughout the production, including 'SparkleJollyTwinkleJingley,' 'A Christmas Song,' 'The Story of Buddy the Elf,' and more!

BWW Reviews: The Fulton Goes Over the Top for Christmas with ELF
by Marakay Rogers - Nov 20, 2015

Director and choreographer Marc Robin turns the Christmas musical into an over the top extravaganza with tap, tap, and more tap routines. It's a whole new world of Christmas happiness.