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DON'T VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Unveils Title Change Ahead Of Off-Broadway Closing
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2025

The Off-Broadway musical parody Vape! The Grease Parody has been retitled DON’T VAPE! The Grease Parody. The production is currently playing a limited engagement at Theater 555.

Drew Droege's MESSY WHITE GAYS Enters Final Weeks of Performances Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

Messy White Gays, the brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, is entering the final weeks of its limited engagement at The Duke on 42nd Street.

THE 15TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including the 15th annusal Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza and more. 

Christine Ebersole, JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA, Matthew Morrison, Norm Lewis & More Headline December At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

54 Below, Broadway’s supper club and private event destination, will present a full month of concerts in December featuring Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, the 15th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza, Darius de Haas, Norm Lewis, Matthew Morrison, Charles Busch, Joy Woods, and more.

54 Below to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, Joy Woods and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

54 BELOW will celebrate the happiest time of the year with an incredible lineup of performances by Tony winner Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Darius de Haas, and more.

Darius Rose AKA Jackie Cox To Join VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY For Five Performances Only
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

Darius Rose, known to many as their drag persona Jackie Cox, will join Vape! The Grease Parody for five performances from November 22–24 at Theater 555 in New York City.

Review Roundup: VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

Vape! The Grease Parody is now open Off-Broadway at Theater 555. A new musical by Catie Hogan & Sketchworks Comedy, with Lyrics & Additional Book by Billy Recce and Danny Salles, Read the reviews!

Photos: VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Welcomes Original GREASE Cast Members At Theatre 555
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

Members of the original Grease Broadway company, national tour, and first Broadway revival attended Vape! The Grease Parody at Theatre 555 this weekend. Check out photos of their visit.

THE JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA to Return for 15th Annual Engagement at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present a New York City twisted holiday tradition celebrating its fifteenth year of putting the “extra” in “extravaganza!”

Photos: VAPE! The Grease Parody Off-Broadway Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 4, 2025

Vape! The Grease Parody is now open Off-Broadway at Theater 555. Vape! is a new musical by Catie Hogan & Sketchworks Comedy, with Lyrics & Additional Book by Billy Recce and Danny Salles. See photos from opening night!

Photos: VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

Vape! The Grease Parody  will open Off-Broadway November 3 at Theater 555. Vape! The Grease Parody is a hilariously unhinged spoof of the iconic and timeless musical Grease. Check out photos here!

Photos: Drew Droege, Derek Chadwick and More in MESSY WHITE GAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of Messy White Gays, a brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege. In Messy White Gays, Drew Droege—the sharp-penned and quick-witted diarist of the contemporary homosexual—shines a harsh overhead light on the pores of White Gaydom.

Cast Set for VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

VAPE IS THE WORD! …Vape! The Grease Parody, which launches a 10-week Off-Broadway engagement at Theater 555 has revealed its cast. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Cast Set For THE SUBSTANCE Parody Musical
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Inspired by the Academy Award winning Gore-a-palooza, The Substance: The Parody Musical is the deliriously raucous musical event set to splatter 42nd street this Halloween season with blood, gore, and sparkle—Elisabeth Sparkle, that is. 

Drew Droege's Messy White Gays Debuts Off-Broadway This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

Experience Drew Droege's Messy White Gays, a sharp satire exploring White Gay culture. Performances start October 6, 2025, at The Duke on 42nd Street.

THE LAP DANCE KID, A New Musical To Have Private Industry Presentations This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025

Fifth Dentist Productions will present private, two by-invitation only industry presentations of The Lap Dance Kid, a new musical created with music by Adam Blotner, and book and lyrics by Adam Blotner and Mike King, based on a story by Mike King.

Ariana DeBose, Lorna Luft, and More Join Laurie Beechman Theatre Reopening Event
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Additional performers including Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, Tony Award nominee Andrea McArdle, Lorna Luft, and Nina West, have been added to the lineup for Renaissance Gala.

André De Shields, Lillias White and More to Reopen the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

Tom D’Angora and Michael D'Angora, producers and owners of the West Bank Café, will present the official Renaissance Gala, marking the reopening of the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.

Rachel Dratch and Amy Spanger Join VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025

The complete cast has been announced for Vape! The Grease Parody, the one-night-only, star-studded benefit concert, featuring Rachel Dratch, Amy Spanger and more. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets.

Kerry Butler, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman and More Will Lead VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Vape! The Grease Parody will play a one-night-only concert to benefit the Entertainment Community Fund next month with a star-studded cast. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!