Fire! 1969

Opened: January 28, 1969

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Longacre Theatre (Broadway)
220 West 48th Street New York, NY

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Review: SQUABBLES at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - May 5, 2024


For those of you who feel the need for a light, fun evening of laugh out loud comedy and a delightful meal, let me recommend “SQUABBLES” a live comedy play that has Just opened at New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park.  “SQUABBLES” is a light comedy with an unusually tight and experienced cast featuring Donny Most (from the old “Happy Days” sitcom) and an excellent group of mostly local actors. 

First Washington Polish Film Festival to Showcase Poland's Newest Films
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2024


Experience the first-ever Polish Film Festival in DC from May 10-12, featuring winners from the Venice Film Festival.

Interview: Geri Hall And Gary Pearson of MIDDLE RAGED at CAA Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - May 3, 2024


BroadwayWorld spoke to Geri and Gary about their long term friendship, how a bottle of wine and a DIY will kit make for a truly weird date night, and why they think anyone can relate to MIDDLE RAGED’s theme of having to shoulder life’s responsibilities as a mature adult while still feeling like you’re 21 inside.

Review: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER AND KATHARINE MCPHEE at State Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - May 2, 2024


What did our critic think of AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER AND KATHARINE MCPHEE at State Theatre Minneapolis?

Kitty Coen Shares Spellbinding New Debut LP 'Hellcat'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2024


Nashville-based alternative pop/rock artist Kitty Coen shares her long-awaited, spellbinding debut album, HELLCAT out everywhere now with the latest track 'center of the sun' where Coen learns to trust herself. Alongside the release, Coen will also embark on a summer tour across the East Coast with alt-rock Americana musician Slow Funeral. It begins on June 13 in Greenville, SC with tickets on sale now.

Boston Rock Legends Nervous Eaters Debut New Song 'Don't Need To Make You Mine'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2024


Boston rock pioneers Nervous Eaters have released the new single 'Don't Need To Make You Mine,' written by guitarist Adam Sherman, and featuring him on lead vocals. The b-side 'Someone Else In Your Arms,' was written by founding member and frontman Steve Cataldo. Listen to the songs here!

Cast Set for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Brightside Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024


Full cast and crew have been revealed for BrightSide Theatre’s upcoming production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

DANIEL REICHARD: SONGS FROM THE BOARDWALK Will Play The Ice Palace This June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2024


Join the Ice Palace for a special performance by DANIEL REICHARD, presenting his latest show, Songs from The Boardwalk, on June 15th. Don't miss out on this musical extravaganza.

Kalliope & Co. to Present THE RECEPTIONIST A Red Orchid Theatre Incubator Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024


Experience THE RECEPTIONIST, a play by Adam Bock, presented by Kalliope & Co. as part of A Red Orchid Theatre's Incubator Series.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Unveils 24 �" 25 Season Featuring Theatre, Dance & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024


Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University has revealed the lineup for the 2024-2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ute Lemper Comes to Fire Island With RENDEZVOUS WITH MARLENE in August
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024


Ute Lemper is gracing the Fire Island with her critically acclaimed show “Rendezvous with Marlene”  Saturday August 24th. 

Bairi Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album 'Fire Siren'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2024


After amassing millions of streams across platforms and attracting a devoted cult following, rising R&B songstress and self-proclaimed siren, Bairi, has unveiled her highly anticipated debut project, Fire Siren.  In her 10-track album, Bairi crafts a sultry tale of self-discovery, narrating her personal journey of overcoming darkness to find self-worth and purpose. Listen to the album here!

Review: PAN AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA'S TODO TANGO at Kennedy Center
by Hannah R. Wing - Apr 22, 2024


On Saturday, April 20, 2024, PASO brought their program, Todo Tango, an intimate and fiery evening of tango to the Kennedy Center. 

Review Roundup: HELL'S KITCHEN Opens on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2024


Let's hear it for New York! The new Broadway musical HELL’S KITCHEN, conceived by 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys and directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif opens tonight at the Shubert Theatre. Check out what the critics are saying!

Review Roundup: STEREOPHONIC Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2024


The new rock n' roll-centric play Stereophonic brings the drama of the recording studio to life at Broadway’s Golden Theatre, opening tonight! See what the critics had to say!

Review: Musical Theatre West Brings MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Back to Life in Long Beach
by Michael Quintos - Apr 19, 2024


More like one elongated impromptu jam session than a typical musical, Musical Theatre West's new production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET doesn't involve a complex storyline, but instead focuses on imagining what it must have been like to be in the room where music history happened. The resulting concert-like jukebox musical is a rollicking good time.

THE WITCHER Renewed for Fifth and Final Season; Season 4 Now in Production
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 18, 2024


Netflix has officially begun production of The Witcher Season 4 and shared a sneak peak of the cast together from the recent table read. Netflix has also greenlit Season 5 of The Witcher, which will film back-to-back with Season 4, and will be the final chapter in Geralt’s story. Seasons 4 and 5 will adapt the remaining of Sapkowski’s books, Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the Swallow and Lady of the Lake. See the sneak peak here!

The Growing Stage Reveals Four Finalists For New Play-Reading Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024


The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, will present the four finalists for their New Play-Reading Festival. 

Actors Theatre Of Indiana Announces 9 TO 5, SHE LOVES ME And More For 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024


Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Actors Theatre of Indiana with four spectacular musicals for the 2024-2025 season.

Foals' Frontman Yannia Philippakis Reveals New Creative Collaboration With Tony Allen
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2024


In one of the most intriguing collaborations of recent times, Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis has teamed up with the late great drummer Tony Allen (best known for his work with Fela Kuti) for the ‘Lagos Paris London’ EP which will be released on August 30th. Listen to the first single here!

Videos: Inside Rehearsal For FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES at the Metropolitan Opera
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024


All new rehearsal clips have been released from Fire Shut Up in My Bones at the Metropolitan Opera. In both clips, Ryan Speedo Green sings an excerpt from Charles’s Act II aria in the production's final dress rehearsal. Check out the videos here!

IMPROVISED DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS Comes to Rapid Fire Theatre This Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024


Rapid Fire Theatre has announced the return of Improvised Dungeons and Dragons, running from April 19th to May 4th at the Rapid Fire Exchange! Join in for a hilarious journey through the realms of comedy and fantasy!

Barn On Fire Launches 3rd Summer Season With Three New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2024


Barn on Fire is set to launch its 3rd summer season at Fire Island, introducing three new musicals: SPECTRUM, GHOST AND THE MACHINE, and ANDY, KEITH AND JEAN-MICHEL.

Review Roundup: THE OUTSIDERS Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders has made the jump from page to stage and is opening on Broadway tonight at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. The critics stopped by to see what the musical take on the literary classic has in store for audiences! Read the reviews!

Review: Blanchard-Lemmons' FIRE SHUT UP Makes Another Splash at the Met
by Richard Sasanow - Apr 11, 2024


It was tough separating the opera from the event when FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES opened the first post-Covid pandemic season at the Met. Back then, in September 2021, FIRE made history as the first opera by a Black composer, Terence Blanchard with his librettist Kasi Lemmons (based on the book by Charles M. Blow), to make its way to the Met stage. This week, it returned to show that contemporary opera can have “legs” on the big stage of the company.

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