Derek DelGaudio

Downstage Center with Howard Sherman: Magic To Do
by Howard Sherman - Aug 20, 2025

xIn the city where Houdini once extricated himself from a straitjacket while dangling upside down above Times Square, it’s surprising that we don’t get major magic acts on stage more often than we do in New York. This relative paucity is thrown into relief when magic, illusion, escape and the like actually do take up residence on New York stages, as is the case right now with Lord Nil extricating himself from threat of the Seven Deadly Sins at Stage 42 while just eight blocks uptown Jamie Allan is conjuring motorcycles and reams of playing cards at New World Stages with his show Amaze.

TDF's WENDY WASSERSTEIN PROJECT 2025 Celebration to Take Place in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

DF will host its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

An Afternoon With Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee Colbert Comes to the Charleston Gaillard Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

On September 22, 2024, at 2pm, Stephen and Evie Colbert invite you to the Gaillard Center as they share a glimpse of food and fun from their new cookbook Does This Taste Funny?

Hideaway Circus to Launch U.S. Tour of REFLEX This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023

Don't miss out on the electrifying Reflex as Hideaway Circus takes their show on a thrilling U.S. tour this fall. Get ready for jaw-dropping performances and incredible talent at a city near you. Find out where and when you can experience the excitement firsthand.

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of SWEENEY TODD
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 28, 2023

The demon barber is back on Broadway! Sweeney Todd is officially swinging his razor at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, where the new revival, led by Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, just opened. Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!

Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of Mike Birbiglia: THE OLD MAN & THE POOL
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 15, 2022

Check out photos from the red carpet on opening night for Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & the Pool.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for Neal Brennan's BLOCKS Special
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2022

In his newest comedy special, Neal Brennan moves physical blocks around the stage in order to explain the emotional and cultural issues that make him feel like something's wrong with him. Brennan’s special was directed by Derek Delgaudio and was filmed at the Belasco in Los Angeles. Watch the new video trailer now!

John Lithgow to Direct World Premiere of Douglas McGrath's EVERYTHING'S FINE Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2022

Everything’s Fine, a world premiere autobiographical one-man play written and performed by Academy Award-nominated writer, actor and director Douglas McGrath, and directed by two-time Tony Award and six-time Emmy Award winner John Lithgow, will open Thursday, October 13, 2022 for a limited engagement at the DR2 Theatre.

Alex Edelman's JUST FOR US To Play Encore Engagement at the SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2022

Alex Edelman’s critically acclaimed new show Just For Us will play an encore engagement this spring at the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street, NYC), producer Mike Birbiglia announced today. Due to popular demand, the one-man comedy moves to the SoHo Playhouse for six weeks only, playing March 14 - April 23, 2022.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of NEAL BRENNAN: UNACCEPTABLE at Cherry Lane Theatre 
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 10, 2021

What do you do with the pieces of yourself people don't like? In this new theatrical stand-up show, Neal Brennan: Unacceptable, the comedian meticulously examines his own defects, attempting to understand his baffling inability to fit into a group and the alienation that comes along with it.

NEAL BRENNAN: UNACCEPTABLE Limited Engagement Begins August 25 At The Cherry Lane Theatre 
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2021

In this new theatrical stand-up show, Neal Brennan: Unacceptable, the comedian meticulously examines his own defects, attempting to understand his baffling inability to fit into a group and the alienation that comes along with it. Derek DelGaudio directs this follow up to Brennan's acclaimed 2016 show, 3 Mics.

Derek DelGaudio's Hulu Special IN & OF ITSELF to be Presented at the IFC Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2021

Derek DelGaudio's Hulu special In & Of Itself will run from May 28 to June 3 at the IFC Center in New York. In & Of Itself is a modern allegory, exploring new ways of seeing the unseeable, as memories from yesterday, inexplicable events witnessed today and secrets imagined for tomorrow are blended together, creating a perpetual paradox of a show.

MISSED CONNECTIONS Recoups Off Broadway After One Week of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2021

The virtual play Missed Connections starring Jon Tai has recouped its capitalization Off Broadway after one week of performances. The live, interactive play with magic, conceived for an intimate virtual experience, continues at Off Broadway’s 59e59 Theaters through May 20 as part of 59e59’s Plays in Space Series. 

Steve Cohen's CHAMBER MAGIC to Resume Performances in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2021

Magician Steve Cohen has announced that Chamber Magic will resume performances on Friday, June 4, 2021. Performed weekly in an elegant salon at the legendary Lotte New York Palace hotel, the acclaimed Chamber Magic celebrated its 20th anniversary in early 2020.

MISSED CONNECTIONS to Stream as Part of 59e59's Plays in Place Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2021

Off-Broadway's 59e59 Theaters, Chicago's A Red Orchid Theatre, Kansas City's Oddly Correct Coffee and Wesley Stace's Cabinet of Wonders will join forces to co-present a virtual Off-Broadway transfer for Missed Connections, following its recent Chicago premiere presentation. 

WME Signs Derek DelGaudio, Writer and Star of IN & OF ITSELF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2021

WME has signed Derek DelGaudio. DelGaudio is best known for his one-man Off-Broadway show, In & Of Itself, which ran for 72 weeks with over 560 performances, grossing around $7 million.

10 Student Blogs to Check Out This Week!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 5, 2021

Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater news, and so much more.

BWW Blog: Ship's Log - In & Of Itself on Hulu
by Student Blogger: Michael Scuotto - Jan 28, 2021

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of watching Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself on Hulu.

REVIEW ROUNDUP: Derek DelGaudio's IN & OF ITSELF on Hulu
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 22, 2021

Derek DelGaudio's off-Broadway smash, 'In & Of Itself,' has been adapted for the screen by legendary director with Frank Oz. 

VIDEO: Derek DelGaudio & Frank Oz Want You To Experience The Mystery And Intrigue Of IN AND OF ITSELF
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 22, 2021

Derek DelGaudio and Frank Oz do their best to explain their new film 'In And Of Itself,' and how it explores complex themes of identity, without giving away any spoilers. 'In And Of Itself' is a passion project for executive producers Stephen and Evie Colbert, who hope you will head over to Hulu and stream it right now!