Free and Easy 1959

Opened: December 17, 1959

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Based on the novel God Sends Sunday by Arna Bontemps

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Bergen County Players to Present THE FANTASTICKS in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2024


Bergen County Players will continue its 92nd season with the longest-running musical classic, The Fantasticks. Learn how to purchase tickets.

London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35
by Team BWW - Feb 20, 2024


London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale to Honor WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024


HISTORY Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale have announced the honorees for 'Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change - Broward County' 2024 presented by UKG. Learn more here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, Plus Discounted Ticket Initiative Launched!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2023


Ahead of previews starting on 17 November at the Phoenix Theatre, Stranger Things: The First Shadow has launched the Shadow Seats ticket initiative in an exclusive partnership with TodayTix, offering £19.59 seats for every performance across the run. Plus, check out all new rehearsal photos!

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present GRAHAM100, A Three-Season 100th Anniversary Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2023


The Martha Graham Dance Company will present GRAHAM100—The First and The Future, a three-season 100th anniversary celebration of Martha Graham’s work and legacy to begin September 2023 and continue throughout 2026.

RUTHLESS; TICK, TICK...BOOM!; and More Set For New Conservatory Theatre Center's Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2023


New Conservatory Theatre Center has announced the line-up for a daring 2023-24 Season, continuing their decades-long commitment to creating new works with three world premieres, as well as producing two cult-hit musicals, a West Coast premiere, and an exciting limited holiday engagement with Katya Smirnoff-Skyy. 

Laurin Talese to Star in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2023


Philadelphia Theatre Company will produce Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, written by Lanie Robertson with musical arrangements by Danny Holgate. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Philadelphia Theatre Co Brings Billie Holiday Story to Life With LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023


Audiences are invited to step back in time to a seedy Philadelphia bar in 1959 for the final performance of jazz icon Billie Holiday. Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) is proud to produce Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, written by Lanie Robertson with musical arrangements by Danny Holgate.

Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 5, 2023


Repeat engagements include David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Frank Vignola's Guitar Night, Birdland Big Band and Arturo O'Farrill & The Latin Jazz Orchestra. 

Review Roundup: Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan Star In THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW at BAM
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2023


The Brooklyn Academy of Music presents the first major New York revival of Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, directed by Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman at the BAM Harvey Theater. The production officially opened on February 23, 2023. Read reviews for the production!

THE VOICE's Wendy Moten to Perform Six-Show Engagement at Birdland Theater in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2022


Birdland Theater will present Nashville vocalist Wendy Moten – best known for her 2021 run on NBC’s “The Voice” – in an exclusive six-show concert engagement from Friday, November 18 to Sunday, November 20 with performances at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM each night.

Christian Holder to Present DREAMS AND INSPIRATION With Special Guest Donna McKechnie at Birdland Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2022


BIRDLAND THEATER will present vocalist Christian Holder in his new show “Dreams and Inspiration” – featuring a special appearance by Donna McKechnie – on Monday, November 7 at 8:30 PM.

Birdland Theater to Present Stacy Sullivan & Todd Murray in I'M GLAD THERE IS YOU Celebrating Frank Sinatra & Peggy Lee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2022


BIRDLAND THEATER will present singers Stacy Sullivan and Todd Murray in the new show “I’m Glad There Is You – The Musical Romance of Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee” on Monday, October 31 at 8:30 PM.

Steve Ross to Present AUTUMN SERENADES at Birdland in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2022


BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present vocalist and pianist Steve Ross in a special new show “Autumn Serenades” on Monday, October 24 at 7:00 PM. Ross will sing a few mellow seasonal ballads, including “September in the Rain,” “Autumn Leaves,” “September Song,” and “When October Goes.”

The Kennedy Center Announces Millennium Stage Schedule for October Featuring José James, Samantha Crain & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2022


Millennium Stage will offer free live community performances, streamed live, plus online programs and film screenings, Wednesday–Saturday each week throughout their campus.

Review: ANDERSONS PLAY HENRY MANCINI at Symphony Space By Guest Reviewer Andrew Poretz
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 22, 2022


Guest reviewer Andrew Poretz (on loan from Sandi Durell's Theater Pizzazz) reviews The Andersons and their Mancini show.

Raven Theatre to Open 40th Anniversary Season with PRIVATE LIVES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022


Raven Theatre, Chicago’s newest Equity-affiliated theatre, will open its 40th Anniversary Season with a fresh take on Noël Coward’s iconic 1930 comedy Private Lives, directed by Ian Frank, playing September 29 – November 13, 2022 on Raven’s 85-seat East Stage.

BWW Interview: Debbie Wileman of HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY JUDY GARLAND!
by Stephen Mosher - May 31, 2022


What started as a way to reach people during the pandemic has turned into a blessing for singing actress Debbie Wileman, as well as the throngs of fans she picked up along the way. Debbie discusses her big adventure with Broadway World Cabaret.

Musical Theatre West To Hold First Live, In-Person Auditions For GREASE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2022


After two years of delayed or canceled shows, zoom auditions, and virtual casting, Musical Theatre West will hold the first live, in person auditions of their new season the week of May 10 for their upcoming production of Grease. Auditions and Rehearsals will be held at the MTW's rehearsal hall: 4350 E 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90804. Performances will be held at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center: 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815.

Photos & Video: First Look at LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL at Metropolis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2022


Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is presenting Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill through March 12, 2022.

Metropolis to Present LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2021


The life and music of legendary entertainer Billie Holiday comes to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill January 27-March 12, 2022.

GREAT Theatre to Present THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2021


GREAT Theatre will welcome families back into the theatre with its next production, The Sound of Music, at the Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud, MN. Performances run November 13-28. Live stream performances are available on November, 13th and 28th only.

Melissa Errico and Edmund Bagnell Join Provincetown's Crown & Anchor 2021 Summer Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2021


Edmund Bagnell, 1st Violinist & vocalist of the internationally acclaimed group Well-Strung, will bring his new solo show Happy Days Are Here Again, directed by and co-written with Michael Schiralli, to the Crown & Anchor’s P-Town lineup for a summer-long run this season from July 6 - August 31.

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2021


Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has announced its 2021-2022 season. The 2021-2022 Season at Metropolis includes a series of popular theater productions: Groovy ‘60s musical revue SHOUT! The Mod Musical (September 16 – October 30, 2021); Thought provoking bio-musical Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill (January 27 – March 12, 2022) and more.

Playhouse On Park Will Stream ELYOT & AMANDA: ALL ALONE From Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2021


ELYOT & AMANDA: ALL ALONE from Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES is the next production in Playhouse on Park's 12th Main Stage Season. Veanne Cox and Ezra Barnes will co-star in this timely, lighthearted adaptation. It will be available to stream online from February 10th - 28th, 2021.

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