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Review: Celia Berk's A DREAM AND A SONG at The Laurie Beechman Theatre is a triumph!
by Nathan Johnson - May 14, 2024


Sullivan's work is tailor-made for an instrument as pure and nuanced as Berk’s voice. The May 12th show was phenomenal.

Review: SHINING IN MISERY at 54 Below Shines!
by Nathan Johnson - May 11, 2024


The madcap adventure took us on a tour de force celebration of some of Stephen King’s most beloved characters, brimming with so many references that even the biggest King aficionado would have their work cut out for them. And it’s not only King who earns the honor of a parody—no musical theatre show or pop culture icon was safe!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of IBSEN'S GHOST at 59E59's Theater A
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 15, 2024


Ibsen's Ghost is now playing at 59E59’s Theater A. The production officially opened last night, March 14 for a limited run through April 14. Check out opening night photos here!

Review: A ROBERT BANNON CHRISTMAS SPECIAL at Chelsea Table + Stage is Merry and Bright!
by Nathan Johnson - Dec 13, 2023


The 70-minute show kicked off with the festive'Happy Holidays,' establishing the cheerful tone for the entire night. By the second song, the entire audience was joyfully singing along, creating a sense of community that held until the final bow.

Review: John Cameron Mitchell and Amber Martin's CASSETTE ROULETTE at Joe's Pub Is a Winner!
by Nathan Johnson - Nov 20, 2023


When the charismatic bartender at Joe’s Pub takes it upon himself to kick off the evening with an unprompted “I've seen this show three times. It's unbelievable,” you just know you're in for an extraordinary experience. And let me assure you, he wasn't exaggerating. It's not just great; it's freakin' awesome.

Photos: John Cameron Mitchell & Amber Martin in CASSETTE ROULETTE At Joe's Pub
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 20, 2023


There are two chances left to see Cassette Roulette - don't miss the chance to get in on the action!

Review: David Dean Bottrell Teaches A Master Class In Storytelling With THE DEATH OF ME YET at Pangea
by Nathan Johnson - Nov 16, 2023


If I were to ask a hundred people, 'Who wants to attend an eighty-minute show about death?' I'm reasonably certain that at least ninety-percent would say, “I’m busy!' In most instances, those ninety percent would have saved themselves from a dull evening. However, in the unique case of David Dean Bottrell, they would have been dead wrong.

Review: MAMIE PARRIS - SURRENDER : AN ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER THRILL RIDE Is All That and More at The Green Room 42
by Nathan Johnson - Nov 10, 2023


We are only just seeing the tip of the stardom that Mamie Parris is destined to achieve.

Photos: JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS Returns To the Birdland Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2023


Once again, hostess/producer Jamie deRoy brought her multi-MAC Award-winning Variety Show, Jamie deRoy & friends, back to Birdland on Monday, October 23.  See photos of the evening.

Review: MARK NADLER'S CRAZY 1961 Strikes All The Right Chords at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Nathan Johnson - Oct 16, 2023


There are people who entertain, and then there are those destined to take the stage. Mark Nadler is undeniably the latter. His show, 'Mark Nadler, Crazy 1961,’ is a testament to his innate talent, making him one of the most outstanding (and ‘Crazy’) figures to emerge from that remarkable year.

Review: Most Definitely 'Satisfied' by LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA + FRIENDS: AN EVENING OF CONVERSATION AND SONG at Tilles Center
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Oct 13, 2023


What did our critic think of LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA + FRIENDS: AN EVENING OF CONVERSATION AND SONG at Tilles Center?

Broadway's Cinderella Laura Osnes Joins RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Nashville's TPAC
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023


Backlight Productions is celebrating their 10th year with a production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the 1,075-seat Polk Theater at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 22.

Photos: First Look at Darren Aronofsky's POSTCARDS FROM EARTH at Sphere
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 7, 2023


Postcard from Earth – a first-of-its-kind immersive film by Academy Award-nominated director Darren Aronofsky, is a portrait of our planet, re-imagined as a sci-fi experience. The film brings audiences on a voyage spanning all seven continents, and deep into the ocean, high into the mountains, into the eye of a storm, and out into space. Check out photos here!

Photos: Charles Busch Celebrates New Memoir With a Release Party
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 18, 2023


Theatre icon Charles Busch has released his new memoir! 'Leading Lady: A Memoir of a Most Unusual Boy' was released on August 29, 2023. To celebrate the release, Busch held a party at Michael’s New York. Check out photos here!

Photos: First Look at The Sauk's GATHERING BLUE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023


The Sauk, Hillsdale County’s community theatre, will present “Gathering Blue,” the second chapter of Lois Lowry’s “The Giver” series for four performances this weekend at the Sauk Theatre in Jonesville. Check out all new photos here!

VACATION To Premiere At Chain Theatre One Act Festival In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023


Vacation by Nathan Johnson is a jaunt into the wild world of Barrett and James, a pair of filthy rich husbands who've embarked on a romantic get away both unaware that the other has hatched a plot to murder him. It's a quick-witted, queer spy-vs-spy fantasy loaded with twists and turns-just like every relationship.

The Sauk's SAUK SHORTS, Featuring Ten Short Plays, to be Presented This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023


Sauk Shorts is an annual presentation of short plays. This year's production includes ten short plays including five by local playwrights. Performances of Sauk Shorts are March 23-25 at 8 p.m. A 3 p.m. matinee will be performed on March 26.

The New York Pops Announces 2023-2024 Season at Carnegie Hall
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 1, 2023


Steven Reineke-led New York Pops announced this week an amazing lineup for the upcoming season.

Photos: Go Inside the BAFTA Tea Party with Brendan Fraser, Cate Blanchett, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 15, 2023


The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) hosted the BAFTA Tea Party for the first time in two years on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles. The event was presented by first-time partners Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. Check out photos from the event here!

Myron Elkins Releases Debut Album 'Factories, Farms & Amphetamines'
by Michael Major - Jan 13, 2023


Produced by GRAMMY Award-winning producer Dave Cobb and recorded at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A, the album demonstrates Elkins’ sharp observational songwriting, as he infuses his music with rich personal experience informed by his working-class upbringing. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

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