Donna McKechnie, Taylor Iman Jones, Henry Platt, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 4, 2023
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
Arizona State University Senior Showcase Will Be Presented at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2023
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents the Arizona State University Class of 2023 in Sun Devils in NYC. Join us in a celebration of the Arizona State University Music Theatre Class of 2023 as they present material spanning from the earliest days of American musical theatre to the current hits of Broadway and beyond. Sun Devils in NYC is your introduction to the future of musical theatre all the way from the land where the sun never stops shining.
Betsy Wolfe and Matt Bogart Will Star in Developmental Reading of Original New Musical INDIGO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2019
Sing Out, Louise! Productions will hold a developmental reading of Indigo, an original new musical featuring music & lyrics by MAC Award winning composer Scott Evan Davis and a book by Jay Kuo (Allegiance), Lorenzo Thione (Allegiance), and Davis. Indigo will be directed by Schele Williams (Motown, the upcoming revival of Disney's Aida) with musical direction and arrangements by Brad Haak (Mary Poppins, An American in Paris).
Photo Flash: Michael Tucker's FERN HILL Celebrates Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2019
59E59 Theaters is presenting the NYC premiere of FERN HILL, written by Michael Tucker and directed by Nadia Tass. Produced by Mary J. Davis and MBL Productions, Inc., FERN HILL began preview performances on Tuesday, September 10 for a limited engagement through Sunday, October 20. The production opened on September 19. Scroll down for photos from the opening night party at The Bar Room.
BWW Review: FERN HILL at 59E59 Theaters-A Mature Comedy that is Heartfelt and Spirited
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 22, 2019
59E59 Theaters is now presenting the NYC premiere of Michael Tucker's Fern Hill, splendidly directed by Nadia Tass. It is an authentic tale about the ups and downs of marital relationships and people's individual concerns about aging. Funny, heartfelt, and spirited, the current production features an all-star cast.
BWW Review: SMART BLONDE Staring Andréa Burns at 59E59 is a Sure Fire Hit
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 28, 2019
Judy Holliday, the iconic star of stage and screen, comes alive at 59E59 Theaters in show that will keep you enthralled from the first minute to the last. The New York premiere of 'Smart Blonde,' written by Willy Holtzman and directed by Peter Flynn, stars a fabulous cast of four.
Photo Flash: SMART BLONDE Celebrates Opening Night
by Julie Musbach - Mar 28, 2019
59E59 Theaters presents the New York premiere of Smart Blonde written by Willy Holtzman and directed by Peter Flynn. Produced by MBL Productions and Mary J. Davis in association with Judith Manocherian LLC.
Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with the Cast of SMART BLONDE
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 13, 2019
59E59Theaters presents the New York premiere of Smart Blonde written by Willy Holtzman and directed by Peter Flynn. Produced by MBL Productions and Mary J. Davis in association with Judith Manocherian LLC, Smart Blonde begins performances Saturday, March 16, 2019 for a limited engagement through Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues).
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of SMART BLONDE Starring Andréa Burns
by Julie Musbach - Feb 26, 2019
59E59Theaters presents the New York premiere of Smart Blonde written by Willy Holtzman and directed by Peter Flynn. Produced by MBL Productions and Mary J. Davis in association with Judith Manocherian LLC, Smart Blonde begins performances Saturday, March 16, 2019 for a limited engagement through Sunday April 13, 2019 at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues).
Full Cast Announced For SMTC's THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by Julie Musbach - Feb 11, 2019
SMTC is excited to announce one of its biggest casts ever for its upcoming production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. TV and stage stars Dawnn Lewis (TVs "A Different World", "Major Crimes", "Veronica Mars"; Dreamgirls and Sister Act: The Musical) and Marc Koeck (50th Anniv. International tour of West Side Story) appear in the jazz-age treat. Performances will take place at the Tempe Center for the Arts.
The Barrow Group Hosts the World Premiere of K. Lorrel Manning's AWAKE
by Julie Musbach - Dec 21, 2018
Following the success of The New York Times critic's pick The Tricky Part by Martin Moran, The Barrow Group, under the leadership of Co-Artistic Directors Seth Barrish and Lee Brock and Executive Director Robert Serrell, continues its 2018-2019 season with the world premiere of AWAKE, written and directed by K. Lorrel Manning.
Cast And Creative Team Announced For UNRAVELED BY JENNIFER BLACKMER; LaDonna Burns, Maxwell Eddy, and More
by Julie Musbach - Aug 7, 2018
Producer Mary J. Davis and MBL Productions have announced the Cast and women-led Creative Team of UNRAVELED by Jennifer Blackmer. The production will be directed by Kathryn MacMillan, with Scenic Design by Melpomene Katakalos, Costume Design by Elivia Bovenzi, Lighting Design by Kate McGee, and Sound Design by Amy Altadonna. The UNRAVELED cast includes LaDonna Burns, Maxwell Eddy, Lori Hammel, Suzanna Hay, and Kittson O'Neill. Stephanie Clark is the Production Stage Manager, and Jaclyn Lusardi is the Assistant Stage Manager. Casting is by Kate Lumpkin Casting.
GOLDSTEIN Will Play Final Performance May 20th
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018
GOLDSTEIN, a new musical about family with music and lyrics by Michael Roberts (Golf: The Musical) and a book byCharlie Schulman (The Kitchen), will play its final performance on Sunday, May 20 at 3pm at the Actors Temple Theatre (339 West 47 St -between 8th and 9th Avenues). Directed by Brad Rouse (Hit The Body Alarm) and choreographed by Sarah O'Gleby (Associate Choreographer, Disney's Frozen),GOLDSTEIN began performances on Monday, March 26 and officially opened on Thursday, April 5. At the time of closing, GOLDSTEIN will have played 10 previews and 52 regular performances.