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SoHo Playhouse's World Premiere Of IT'S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE Begins Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2024

SoHo Playhouse presents the world premiere of IT'S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE, directed by Vincent DeGeorge and starring John Collins and Chesney Mitchell. Running through August 10, 2024, this play explores themes of perception and truth.

Photos: First Look at DAVID, A NEW MUSICAL at AMT Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 9, 2024

AMT Theater is presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of David, A New Musical with music by Al Tapper, book and lyrics by Martha Rosenblatt, Gary Glickstein, and Mr.Tapper, with music direction by David Wolfson, and direction and choreography by Kyle Pleasant. Check out production photos here!

Photos: First Look At Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack In JUST ANOTHER DAY
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2024

See photos from the Off-Broadway premiere of Just Another Day a play by Dan Lauria.

Moliere In The Park's NY Premiere Of THE MISER Opens Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024

Experience the re-imagined version of Molière's most successful play, THE MISER, by Molière in the Park. This NY premiere is in collaboration with Prospect Park Alliance, LeFrak Center at Lakeside and Brooklyn Public Library.

Review: Heartbeat's Bio-Version EUGENE ONEGIN Dazzles under Director/Designer Dustin Wills
by Richard Sasanow - Apr 8, 2024

If you cross the traditional EUGENE ONEGIN by Tchaikovsky (great even when overfilled with drama and, yes, music music music, with Konstantin Shilovsky’s co-libretto) with a touch of Ken Russell’s 1971 “The Music Lovers” (the overwrought bio-pic of Tchaikovsky with Richard Chamberlin and Glenda Jackson as his patron and wife that took the composer out of the closet for anyone who didn’t know he was there), and you might have an idea of what Heartbeat Opera’s version of the opera-cum-composer’s tale is like.

Review: WITHOUT YOU Looks at the Joy and Sadness in RENT Star's Life
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 6, 2024

What did our critic think of ANTHONY RAPP'S WITHOUT YOU at Calderwood Pavilion At Boston Center For The Arts?

Review: A TOAST TO STEVE & EYDIE at Zankel Hall Is a Triumph of a Toast
by Rob Lester - Mar 21, 2024

Steve & Eydie were dynamite, separately and together. A TOAST TO STEVE & EYDIE on March 18th was a superb salute to these singers, and a hell of a good show, thanks to performers David Lawrence (their son), Debbie Gravitte, and a giant orchestra.

Photos: David Lawrence and Debbie Gravitte Perform A TOAST TO STEVE & EYDIE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

Last night, March 18, David Lawrence, the Emmy nominated son of Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé, and Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte, celebrated the musical legacy of Steve & Eydie with “A Toast To Steve & Eydie,” a one-night-only event at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall. Check out photos here!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A SIGN OF THE TIMES at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2024

See photos from opening night of A Sign of the Times at New World Stages.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL At Theatre Row
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024

THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL is making its Off-Broadway Premiere this January for a limited engagement through January 27, 2024. See photos of the production.

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW Enters Final 3 Weeks at the El Portal Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024

Rockefeller Productions will continue its Los Angeles run of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show playing this new year at the El Portal Theatre through January 21, 2024.

Photos: First Look At EXPORT QUALITY At HERE Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2023

Drawn from true stories of mail-order brides from the Philippines, Export Quality will open its limited run tonight at HERE Arts Center (145 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013) through December 17, 2023. See photos from the production.

Photos: First Look at EXPORT QUALITY at HERE Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023

Drawn from true stories of mail-order brides from the Philippines, Export Quality will begin its limited run at HERE Arts Center ( 145 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013) from December 3 through December 17, 2023, opening night will be celebrated on December 7.  Check out all new photos here!

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Extends Its Run at New World Stages Through The End Of 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023

KATSURA SUNSHINE’S RAKUGO extends its run at NEW WORLD STAGES through 2024, marking its 5th year. Don't miss this international hit comedy show!

Photos: The York Theatre Company Gala Honors Patti LuPone and Jamie DeRoy
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023

All new photos have been released from Monday evening’s YORK THEATRE COMPANY Gala. Patti LuPone received the 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award For Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater and Jamie DeRoy was honored with The York Theatre Founders’ Award.

Photos: Go Inside Amas Musical Theatre's THE POST-ROE MONOLOGUES Benefit Performance
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2023

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer), in association with Kierstead Productions (Jim Kierstead) and Chalant Productions (Lisa Reich), presented a one-night only presentation of The Post-Roe Monologues, a play with music by Mimi Zieman, with music direction by Saul Nache and directed by Maria Torres on Monday, November 6 at 7pm at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. Check out photos here!

Anthony Rapp to Bring WITHOUT YOU to S.F.'s Curran Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2023

Don't miss Anthony Rapp's captivating performance of 'Without You' at S.F.'s Curran Theater. Catch this limited-time engagement filled with emotion and raw talent. Book your tickets now!

Review: GREASE Is The Word at The Argyle Theater
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Jul 21, 2023

What did our critic think of GREASE at The Argyle Theater?

Alan Palmer to Open One-Man Show CHANTEUSE Off-Broadway at HERE Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2023

Experience the gripping story of Alan Palmer's one-man show, 'Chanteuse,' as he portrays a gay man's survival in Nazi-controlled Germany. Discover how this poignant adaptation resonates in today's world and explore Alan Palmer's inspiring journey from actor to playwright.

Photos: First Look at GREASE at the Argyle Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023

 The Argyle Theatre presents GREASE, directed and choreographed by Eugenio Contenti with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Performances run through August 27, 2023. Check out all new photos here!