As Is 1987

Opened: April 26, 1987
Closing: June 05, 1987

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Review: MOSS's Reunion at Joe's Pub Is Radiant
by Rob Lester - May 31, 2024


MOSS sang at Joe's Pub almost 20 years ago before making their first (and, so far, only) album. The occasional reunion of this group is an occasion for rejoicing! They were back for one of their regions and sound splendid. They are MOSS and they are marvelous.

Photos: Gayle King Visits THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024


Gayle King rocked out on Broadway last week seeing “The Heart of Rock and Roll”. See photos!

THE COLORS OF MY LIFE: A CY COLEMAN SONGBOOK to be Released in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024


CLUB44 RECORDS' The Colors of My Life: A Cy Coleman Songbook – the new album from ten-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Janis Siegel and internationally recognized pianist, arranger, and composer Yaron Gershovsky – will be released on CD and streaming and digital formats on Friday, June 7.

Janet Cowperthwaite, Manager of Kronos Quartet and Executive Director of Kronos Performing Arts Association, �¿to Step Down in October
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024


Janet Cowperthwaite, long-time manager of the San Francisco–based Kronos Quartet and founding Executive Director of the Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA), has announced that she will step down in October to pursue new opportunities in the performing arts.

Pride Takes The Spotlight At The Stratford Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2024


The Stratford Festival celebrates Pride with a series of events and performances highlighting LGBTQ+ stories and artists.

The North/South Chamber Orchestra Pays Tribute To Composer Christopher James In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2024


The North/South Chamber Orchestra, led by Max Lifchitz, will perform works by composer Christopher James on June 11 at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music in NYC. Featuring violinist Tyler Duncan and pianists Erika Switzer and Marc Peloquin.

Love and Rockets and Jane's Addiction to Embark on Co-Headline Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2024


After reuniting for the first time in 14 years to perform an intimate show in London, Jane’s Addiction, with their original band members, and Love And Rockets announced they will hit the road for their 2024 co-headline tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 23-city tour kicks off on August 9 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas making stops across North America in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and more before wrapping up in St. Louis at Evolution Festival on September 29.

Buck Creek Playhouse to Present INTO THE WOODS in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024


Buck Creek Players will present the final show of our 50th season with this musical on our mainstage. Join us for the eight live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, June 14th and running through Sunday, June 23rd. 

Commutator Collective to Present DETECTIVE CHUNK, THE MULTIVERSE, AND ME! in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024


Commutator Collective will present Detective Chunk, the Multiverse, and Me. Learn more about the production and get ticketing information here!

Lava La Rue Shares New Single 'LOVEBITES'
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024


A truly addictive track “LOVEBITES'' sees Lava musing over the fact that her “girlfriend has a boyfriend” - it’s a queer love song that the young artist craved growing up, especially in an alt music space. Listen to the new single!

Video: Maryann Plunkett Is Honored to Represent Allie's Other Two Thirds
by Joey Mervis - May 26, 2024


In this video, Tony nominee Maryann Plunkett chats about why The Notebook means so much to her, her connection with the rest of her cast, and so much more.

Games, Books, and Collectables Belonging to Stephen Sondheim Will Be Auctioned in June
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2024


Memorabilia includes his gold record for West Side Story, custom-embroidered asylum coat from Sweeney Todd and more, including antiques of the Victorian and Edwardian as well as early puzzles, games, rebuses, coin-operated machines and more.

Video: Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin Discuss CABARET Tony Nominations on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024


Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin stopped by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna on Tuesday to discuss Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. In Cabaret, Redmayne plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. He performs alongside Gayle Rankin as Sally Bowles, replacing Jessie Buckley from the West End production. Both have been nominated for a Tony Award for their performance. Watch the interview!

Video: Huey Lewis and McKenzie Kurtz Bring THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL To Good Morning America
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024


McKenzie Kurtz, one of the stars of the new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll, joined music legend Huey Lewis for an appearance on Good Morning America. See the video!

STEEL PANTHER Announce Final U.S. Leg of 'ON THE PROWL WORLD TOUR 2024' Dates
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2024


With their recent US headline tour now wrapped and before the band heads over to continue their global domination in Europe, California’s greatest export Steel Panther is announcing the final batch of headline dates in the US as part of their On The Prowl World Tour 2024. The band return to the road in the United States on August 23 in Buffalo, NY and runs through September 14 where it wraps up in Jacksonville, NC. The 15-date trek will make stops in Hampton Beach, NH (August 24 & 25); Portland, ME (August 30); Baton Rouge, LA (September 8) and Augusta, GA (September 14) to name a few.

Video: Eddie Redmayne Teaches Jimmy Fallon 'Willkommen' From CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2024


Eddie Redmayne visited The Tonight Show on Monday to discuss his role in as the Emcee in Cabaret for which he was just nominated for a Tony. During the interview, Redmayne recalled his first Tony win in 2010 for Red and some of his Cabaret experiences, culminating in a moment where Redmayne taught Fallon how to perform the famous opening number 'Willkommen.' Watch the interview and performance now!

Review: A WALK IN THE WOODS at The Abbey Theater
by Paul Batterson - May 21, 2024


What did our critic think of A WALK IN THE WOODS at The Abbey Theater? Bishara’s non-nonsense Honeywell verbally spars with Holliday’s frivolous Botvinnik. The Soviet diplomat believes the only way the treaty can work is if the two develop an attitude of friendship and trust. Honeywell believes the two must maintain a sense of formality.

NEVER CLOSER Comes to Belvoir This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024


Belvoir will bring Never Closer, an astonishing debut play by Grace Chapple in a production direct from 2022’s 25A season upstairs to Belvoir’s mainstage from 25th May to 16th June, 2024.

Les Arts Florissants Performs In Summer Festivals North America & Exquisite Gardens In France
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2024


Les Arts Florissants will perform at summer festivals in North America and in the exquisite gardens of France, showcasing their renowned baroque music ensemble.

New Album from BABYLON A.D. 'Rome Wasn't Built In A Day' Is Out Now
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2024


The 11 track album is classic Babylon A.D. firing on all cylinders, showcasing great songwriting talent, performances and the hard rock sound the band is known for. The band is currently booking and playing select live shows across the states in support of the new album. Listen to the album now!

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