Jack Viertel News

Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!

Talia Suskauer (Wicked) and Loni Ackerman (Cats) will join Broadway Melody at 54 Below. Broadway Melody is a love letter to both the Golden Age of the American musical and a bygone era of the city that never sleeps, all seen through the eyes of a lovelorn trumpet player and an actress on the cusp of her big break. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Laura Benanti, Nikki M. James, Kate Baldwin and more will star in BROADWAY MELODY WITH JACK VIERTEL & FRIENDS at 54 Below in November. Learn more about the upcoming concert and see how to purchase tickets.

It is on the wings of wit and pleasantly wacky characterizations that the operative message of tolerance is delivered, in one case with the revival meeting fervor of “Love Thy Neighbor,” led by the fun and funny antics of Michael Valinoti as genially goofy Trent Oliver. 

Set backstage during the out-of-town chaos of Lerner and Loewe’s now-classic 1960 musical, One More Seat at the Round Table portrays the struggles of feisty drama school grad Jane Conroy, who lands a plum Gal Friday job, and Bryce Christmas, a gifted, if insecure, actor on the verge of his big break.

DBS welcomes a diverse range of guests from the stages of Broadway to the intimate settings of Off-Broadway, Off Off Broadway, and beyond. These discussions include Q&As, readings, and special guests.

Join Jack Viertel, former artistic director of City Centers’ Encores!, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the musicals that are featured in his new novel, Broadway Melody. Learn how to purchase tickets.

A new block of tickets has been released today for the Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola's landmark motion picture, for performances through July 6, 2025. Find out how to get tickets here!

In 2010 a gay Mississippi high school student was banned from going to her senior prom by the school’s Board of Education because she wanted to bring her girlfriend as her date.  She challenged the ruling, which resulted in the cancellation of the prom.  The student and the ACLU sued the district.  The federal court found the school district guilty of violating the student’s first amendment rights and said the prom must be held.  

Berkeley Playhouse kicks off its 2024/25 Season with the dazzling musical The Prom, performing September 6 to October 13, 2024.

The Outsiders released their original cast recording on streaming on May 22nd, and physical CD on June 28th. The cast appeared at Barnes & Noble to sign albums yesterday, July 25th to celebrate the release. Check out photos here!

Watch Joshua Boone record 'Little Brother' from The Outsiders in the video here!

Playhouse on Park has announced the cast for the Connecticut premiere of THE PROM.

Playhouse on Park will host a Young Professionals Night during the Connecticut premiere of THE PROM, offering networking opportunities and a chance to enjoy a professional theatrical performance. Learn how to purchase tickets.

 In celebration and alignment with Playhouse on Park and The Health Collective's shared values, Playhouse on Park will host a formal prom attire donation and collection drive during the run of THE PROM.

Playhouse on Park concludes its 15th Main Stage Season with the Connecticut professional premiere of THE PROM, a musical comedy about acceptance and love. Don't miss this exciting finale!

54 has unveiled its June lineup featuring Norm Lewis, Linda Eder and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Tony-nominated Best Musical The Outsiders, the new musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s film have set a North American Tour, opening in Fall 2025 at Tulsa Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Celebrate PRIDE Month at 54 Below with events like Lea DeLaria's Brunch Is Gay, performances by Robert Bannon and Mauricio Martínez, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Go inside the studio with the cast of The Outsiders as Jason Schmidt, Brent Comer, and Brody Grant record 'Throwing in the Towel.'