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New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' H.M.S. PINAFORE Will Return in January
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' 51st Season will continue with the mounting of a Gilbert & Sullivan staple, H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College.

Cast Set For New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' 51st season will kick off with Gilbert & Sullivan's The Yeomen of the Guard under the direction of newly appointed Artistic Director James Mills.

Gilbert & Sullivan's IOLANTHE to Return to New York for Limited Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will conclude its 50th Anniversary Season with fan favorite Iolanthe. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players 50th Anniversary Season Continues with THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will present one of Gilbert & Sullivan's most famed works, The Pirates of Penzance for a limited engagement of six performances on January 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2025 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, between 10th and 11thAvenues).

RUDDIGORE to be Revived by NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2024

NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players will bring RUDDIGORE back to the stage this month, offering audiences a chance to experience this classic operatic work with a fresh perspective. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

New Musical Revue THREE LITTLE MAIDS To Have York Developmental Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024

A new musical revue, THREE LITTLE MAIDS, will have a developmental reading at York Theatre on July 24, directed by Christine Pedi.

Photos: First Look at Limelight Theatre's AN INSPECTOR CALLS
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024

Limelight Theatre is presenting An Inspector Calls as its first season of 2024. See photos from the production here!

Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Continues To Bring Impromptu Showbiz To Birdland!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2023

Now in it’s twenty-first year, “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party” continues to be a wildly popular Open Mic Night/Variety Show that runs every Monday at the legendary Birdland in New York City. Showbiz superstars hit the stage alongside up-and-comers, serving up jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle. It’s the ultimate spot to mix and mingle with show folk and the people who love them! See photos from the show!

Photos: Jim Caruso's Cast Party Continues Weekly Talent Bash at Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2023

Following last week’s 20th Anniversary of Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, photographer Kevin Alvey was at it again, shooting a myriad of performers at this week’s edition! Host Jim Caruso and musical director Billy Stritch (with Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums) welcomed nineteen talented artists to the Birdland stage.

H.M.S. PINAFORE to be Presented at New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' 48th season will continue December 30-31, 2022 and January 7 -8, 2023 with the mounting of a Gilbert & Sullivan staple, H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College.

THE GONDOLIERS to be Presented by New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2022

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will begin its 48th season with its colorful and vivacious production of the Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic send up of Republican (in the generic sense) principles and class distinction The Gondoliers.  The she will run from Friday, October 28th through Sunday, October 30th. 

Disney+ to Expand DESCENDANTS Franchise With THE POCKETWATCH
by Michael Major - May 10, 2022

The expansive new story introduces 'Red,' the whip-smart and rebellious teenage daughter of the Queen of Hearts ('Alice in Wonderland') and 'Chloe,' the perfectionist and athletic daughter of Cinderella and Prince Charming ('Cinderella'). Jennifer Phang ('Advantageous,' 'Half-Life,' 'Foundation,' 'The Flight Attendant') is set to direct.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players to Return With THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2022

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will return to New York for its 47th season, and its first full production since January 2020, with one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most famed works, The Pirates of Penzance.

Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On TOMMY
by Jade Kops - Feb 24, 2022

Director Roger Hodgman brings Pete Townsend’s Tommy to the Australian stage.

BWW Review: THE GONDOLIERS at Winter Opera St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jan 17, 2022

Gina Galati's marvelous Winter Opera company has mounted a delightful production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers. It opened last night at the new Kirkwood Performing Arts Center to a full and warmly responsive audience.