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See NORM LEWIS: THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Norm Lewis and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Danny Kornfeld, Anna Zavelson & More Will Celebrate Hanukkah at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will again present 54 Celebrates Hanukkah: A Festival Of Writers, starring Danny Kornfeld and more.

See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McCardle and more.

SOPHIA AND THE BEE-MAN Will Have Industry Readings Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024

Two invitation-only industry staged readings will be held for Sophia and The Bee-Man, a magical new family musical based on Frank R. Stockton's The Bee-Man of Orn fairytale.

THE BEE-MAN - A New Family Musical Announces Two Staged Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2022

IndieWorks Theatre Company and Judith Manocherian will present two private staged reading presentations of the new family musical, The Bee-Man.

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD To Make World Premiere At Timber Lake Playhouse This December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2021

Lively McCabe Entertainment announces that its new holiday-themed musical comedy What a Wonderful World, developed in partnership with BMG, will receive its World Premiere production at Timber Lake Playhouse.

T.J. Newton's KIKI'S CLOSET Releases 25th Episode
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2021

Debuting in May 2020, Seasons 1 (10 Episodes) and Season 2 (15 Episodes) are now available on YouTube, as well as Instagram @kikisclosetshow. Kiki's Closet features roundtable discussions with BIPOC artists, both onstage and behind the scenes.  

VIDEO: Original AVENUE Q Cast and More Reunite for 'Only For Now' Virtual Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2020

More than 40 people and puppets from the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q have reunited in a special music video of the hit finale, “Only For Now.”

Photo Flash: See Thom Sesma, Ann Harada and More At The Lucille Lortel Theatre Presentation Of SOLANA, A NEW MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2020

Take an exclusive look at The Lucille Lortel Theatre presentation of  the new musical SOLANA from December 9th, 2019 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.  The cast was led by Thom Sesma (Sweeny Todd, Superhero), Ann Harada (Cinderella, Avenue Q), Judy McLane (Mamma Mia), Steve Blanchard (Beauty and the Beast), Jonah Platt (Wicked), Kay Trinidad (Hadestown), & Megumi Nakamura; and joined by Chad Burris, Jordan Grubb (Groundhog Day), Albert Guerzon (Escape to Margaritaville), Sam Hamashima, Madeline Hamlet, Kendyl Ito (Soft Power), Joanne Javien, Lisa Helmi Johanson, Rebecca Larkin (South Pacific), Jaygee Macapugay, Ryah Nixon, Lulu Picart, Geena Quintos (Soft Power), Trevor Roderick, Kevin Schuering, Fafa Schaeffer, & Lael Van Keuren (Sister Act). Directed & Choreographed by Josh Rhodes (Bright Star, Cinderella), Music Direction by David Holcenberg (Groundhog Day, Matilda), with book, music, and lyrics by Michael Heitzman & Ilene Reid. 

Recording Artist Kimberley Locke & Broadway Sings For Pride Will Sing At Pride Night At Citi Field With The NY Mets
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2018

On Saturday, August 4, 2018, cast members from Broadway and Billboard recording artist Kimberley Locke (American Idol) will sing on behalf of award-winning non-profit Broadway Sings for Pride at the third annual Pride Night at Citi Field.

Fran Drescher and '13 Reasons Why' Star Christian Navarro Join Broadway Sings For Pride's REVOLUTION Charity Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2018

Award-winning actress Fran Drescher ('The Nanny') and actor Christian Navarro (Netflix's 13 Reasons Why' breakout star) are the latest performers to join the lineup of Broadway Sings for Pride's 8th Annual Charity Concert 'Revolution' on June 18th at The Cutting Room in New York City.

Fran Drescher Joins Broadway Sings For Pride's Revolution Annual Charity Concert On June 18th
by Julie Musbach - Jun 6, 2018

Actress Fran Drescher is the latest performer to join the lineup of BROADWAY SINGS FOR PRIDE's 8th Annual Charity Concert 'Revolution' on Monday, June 18th at The Cutting Room in New York City. The Nanny star will be joined by Broadway/TV star Frankie J. Grande, Matt Doyle (Broadway's Spring Awakening, War Horse, The Book of Mormon), Project Runway's Sam Donovan, a special 50th reunion performance from the cast of Hair, and performances from cast members from Hamilton, Kinky Boots, Jersey Boys, Frozen, Wicked and more.  This star-studded event will be filled with singing (from pop to Broadway), stories, and surprises! The proceeds will benefit The Tyler Clementi Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to end on-line and off-line bullying. 

Fran Drescher Joins Broadway Sings for Pride's Annual Charity Concert on June 18th
by Macon Prickett - Jun 6, 2018

Actress Fran Drescher is the latest performer to join THE LINEUP of BROADWAY SINGS FOR PRIDE's 8th Annual Charity Concert 'Revolution' on Monday, June 18th at The Cutting Room in New York City. The Nanny star will be joined by Broadway/TV star Frankie J. Grande, Matt Doyle (Broadway's Spring Awakening, War Horse, The Book of Mormon), Project Runway's Sam Donovan, a special 50th reunion performance from the cast of Hair, and performances from cast members from Hamilton, Kinky Boots, Jersey Boys, Frozen, Wicked and more. This star-studded event will be filled with singing (from pop to Broadway), stories, and surprises! The proceeds will benefit The Tyler Clementi Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to end on-line and off-line bullying.

Epic HAIR 50th Reunion and More Will Join Broadway Sings for Pride's 'Revolution'
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2018

On Monday, June 18, 2018, the theater world and New York communities will come together for Broadway Sings for Pride's 8th annual charity concert entitled "Revolution"!  Hair co-creator James Rado (Grammy-Award Winner) and Hair original choreographer Julie Arenal (Broadway/West End) will join over 35 tribe members to celebrate Pride with a special Hair reunion musical performance during the event.

Frankie Grande and Matt Doyle To Headline Broadway Sings For Pride's 'Revolution'
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2018

On Monday, June 18, 2018, the theater world and New York communities will come together for "Revolution!" Broadway Sings for Pride will premiere their 8th anniversary benefit concert at The Cutting Room in Manhattan. This event will be filled with singing (from pop to Broadway), stories, and surprises! The proceeds will benefit The Tyler Clementi Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to end online and offline bullying.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Live Now Available On Vimeo On Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2017

The Riant Theatre (Van Dirk Fisher, Artistic Director) -- the Audelco Award-winning nonprofit providing a nurturing developmental environment for playwrights and theatre creators of diverse cultural backgrounds -- proudly announces THE STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL 2017 - THE SERIES.  The reality competition series' first eight episodes, featuring the 31 short plays that were staged during the festival's 30th Season (presented Off-Broadway at the Theatre at St. Clement's July 13th - July 30th, 2017) are now available for viewing online. Episodes can be viewed (and future episodes pre-ordered) for $1.99 now through Thursday, August 10th.  Each episode can be viewed for $3.99 starting August 11th.  For more information, visit TheRiantTheatre.com.

2017 STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL Ripens in NYC
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2017

The Riant Theatre - the Audelco Award-winning nonprofit providing a nurturing developmental environment for playwrights and theatre creators of diverse cultural backgrounds - presents THE STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL. A celebration of cultural diversity, THE STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL will be presented at the Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues, NYC) beginning today, July 13th. The festival will continue through Sunday, July 30th, 2017.

Shefik Named Guest Speaker at the 7th Annual Broadway Sings for Pride
by Julie Musbach - Jun 25, 2017

Media personality Shefik (Executive Producer and Host of the nationally-syndicated radio show, Shefik presents Invocation) has been named guest speaker at the 7th Annual Broadway Sing for Pride charity event, which takes place at The Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Family Auditorium.

Brad Oscar, Sarah Stiles, Gideon Glick, Frenchie Davis, George Faison and More to 'Sing for Pride' in UNSTOPPABLE Benefit
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2017

On Monday, June 26, 2017, Broadway Sings for Pride will premiere their 7th anniversary benefit concert in New York City at the JCC Manhattan. This milestone event will be filled with singing (from pop to Broadway), stories, special guests, and, of course, fun! The proceeds will benefit The Tyler Clementi Foundation and Orlando's Contigo Fund.

Benefit Performance Of Eve Ensler's THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES Featuring Ann Harada & Nancy Opel!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2017

The Vagina Monologues is the award-winning play is based on V-Day Founder/playwright Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women, will be presented at The Player's Theatre, February 7th at 7pm and will be part of the V-Day global activist movement to end violence against women and girls.