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HOLIDAY REGARDS: A REVUE TO CELEBRATE Set for Winter Rhythms 2024 Series at Urban Stages
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2024

Winter Rhythms will present Holiday Regards: A Revue to Celebrate! as part of its “2024 Winter Rhythms” series, the award-winning music festival at Urban Stages Theater, on Saturday, December 7 at 3:00pm and Sunday, December 8 at 7:00pm.

Urban Stages Reveals Cast and Creative Team For New York Premiere of PEOPLE OF THE BOOK
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

Urban Stages has announced the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Yussef El Guindi's play People of the Book, directed by John Langs.

Jamie DeRoy to Guest On IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 17, 2023

Join Jamie deRoy as she guests on 'If These Walls Could Talk' with hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss. This weekly show features honest and emotional interviews with celebrities, entertainers, and artists. Tune in on December 20th, 2023 at 2 PM ET.

Urban Stages to Present 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS Featuring 22 Shows and Over 100 Performers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023

Join Urban Stages for the 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS 2023, featuring 22 shows, over 11 days, and more than 100 performers. From cabaret to jazz and everything in between, this award-winning series is a must-see event for music and performance lovers. Don't miss out on this spectacular showcase!

Theresa Rebeck's DIG Extended For Two Weeks at Primary Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023

Dig, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck (Bernhardt/Hamlet, Downstairs at Primary Stages), has been extended for two weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Primary Stages Reveals Cast for Theresa Rebeck's DIG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2023

Primary Stages has just announced the highly anticipated cast for Theresa Rebeck's DIG. Discover the talented actors set to bring this captivating production to life as performances begin on September 2. Don't miss out on the excitement!

Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells & More to Headline York Theatre Company Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023

Get all the details on the star-studded lineup for York Theatre Company's 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, including Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells, and more. Find out when and where the event will take place.

York Theatre Company Will Honor Patti LuPone and Jamie DeRoy at Gala Evening This November
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2023

The York Theatre Company will honor musical theater legend Patti LuPone with the 2023 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater and producer Jamie deRoy with The York Theatre Company Founders' Award at the 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala.

Karen Akers, Trezana Beverley & More to Take Part in Urban Stages' 39th Annual Benefit STORIES & SONGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023

Urban Stages will present its 39th annual benefit, taking place on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 starting a 6:30pm at the legendary club The Players - 16 Gramercy Park South, NYC. 

André Jordan, Kevin Smith Kirkwood, And Kimberly Marable Join CABARET ON THE COUCH: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2022

Toss a log on the fire, and curl up a chair! The acclaimed series Cabaret on the Couch Live! returns to The Green Room 42 on December 19th at 9:30pm, for a cozy and festive holiday celebration.

News: WINTER RHYTHMS at Urban Stages Releases Full Lineup
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 27, 2022

URBAN STAGE's annual Winter Rhythms cabaret series has announced the full run-down of shows and acts to play in the 2022 season

Urban Stages to Host Special Post Show Conversations Following Performances of ELEANOR AND ALICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022

Award-winning Off-Broadway theater, Urban Stages, will host several special post-show conversations following performances of Eleanor and Alice: Conversations Between Two Remarkable Roosevelts by Ellen Abrams and directed by Urban Stages Founder/Artistic Director Frances Hill.

Janet Aldrich, Stephen Bogardus & More to Star in OTHER LIVES: THE STORY SONGS OF MICHAEL COLBY at Urban Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022

Other Lives: The Story Songs of Michael Colby, a mélange of melody and tour de force performances featuring lyrics by Michael Colby, will be presented as part of Urban Stages 2022 “Winter Rhythms” series, produced by Tom Toce and Sue Matsuki, on Sunday, December 11 at 3pm and Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7pm at Urban Stages Theater 

Urban Stages Announces 38th Season Featuring a World Premiere, a New York Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2022

Celebrating its 38th Off Broadway season, Urban Stages’ has announced its upcoming season featuring two play premieres, the 14th installment of the award-winning cabaret series Winter Rhythms. Urban Stages also programs and presents dozens of free plays and art programming in libraries across NYC and online. 

Birdland Theater to Present Stacy Sullivan & Todd Murray in I'M GLAD THERE IS YOU Celebrating Frank Sinatra & Peggy Lee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2022

BIRDLAND THEATER will present singers Stacy Sullivan and Todd Murray in the new show “I’m Glad There Is You – The Musical Romance of Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee” on Monday, October 31 at 8:30 PM.

Cast Announced for PEERLESS, Beginning Performances at 59E59 Theaters This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2022

PRIMARY STAGES and 59E59 Theaters, in association with Jamie deRoy, has announced casting for peerless, by 2019/20 Tow Playwright-in-Residence Jiehae Park (Hannah and the Dread Gazebo) and directed by Margot Bordelon (... what the end will be). 

André Jordan And Morgan Dudley To Join CABARET ON THE COUCH LIVE At The Triad Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2022

The award-winning series Cabaret on the Couch Live! brings a summer celebration to The Triad Theater on August 6th at 7:00pm. Performers include André Jordan (Diana the Musical), Morgan Dudley (Jagged Little Pill), Jordan Reed, Lia Jones, Leigh Dillon, Korina Deming, Marek Zurowski, Emily Hausmann, and Raynner Garcia.

Photos: Jamie DeRoy & Friends Returns To Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was pleased to present another performance of the  multi-MAC Award-winning Variety Show, Jamie deRoy & friends on Monday, July 11. Proceeds from the evening benefitted The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly named The Actors Fund).

Urban Stages Adds Performance of GRATITUDE by Oren Safdie
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2022

Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed play GRATITUDE written by playwright Oren Safdie, and directed by Maria Mileaf, will add an additional performance on Monday, June 27 at 7:30 PM.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Cast Comes to Broadway Sessions This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022

Broadway Sessions, the beloved long running musical theatre variety show returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre LIVE in person this coming Thursday evening, June 2nd  BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway cast twice monthly. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida, Footloose, Dance Captain Dance Attack web series, Broadway Con,) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano.