Diana Basmajian

Speranza Theatre Company to Celebrate Women's History Month With IN HER FOOTSTEPS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Step into history with IN HER FOOTSTEPS, a fun, family-friendly, immersive theatrical experience at Speranza Theatre Company. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Phillipa Soo, Lucia Lucas and Monica McCarthy Open Season 2 Of THE VORACIOUS STUDENT Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2021

The podcast begins its second season with Tony Award nominee Phillipa Soo (Hamilton, Over the Moon), actress/writer/coach Monica McCarthy (Time Stands Still) and baritone Lucia Lucas, the first transgender singer to sing a principal operatic role on a US stage.

Arena Stage's THE ORIGINALIST, About Justice Antonin Scalia, Available On-Demand
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2017

Following a world-premiere televised broadcast on THIRTEEN's Theater Close-Up, John Strand's 'The Originalist', captured live on-stage from Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C., is available to stream on-demand at vimeo.com/ondemand/TheOriginalist.

B-Side Productions' A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2015

A new production of A Man Of No Importance, the 2002 musical with Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens & Book by Terrence McNally, begins tonight, June 23 at The June Havoc Theatre.

B-Side Productions' A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Begins 6/23
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 12, 2015

Complete casting has been announced for a new production of A Man Of No Importance, the 2002 musical with Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens & Book by Terrence McNally. The limited engagement will begin June 23 at The June Havoc Theatre.

Christine Ebersole, Cast of IF/THEN, Rachelle Rak & More Set for 54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2015

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

VIDEO: Susan Louise O'Connor Stars in New Webseries LUCY KNOWS LOVE (NYC STYLE)
by TV News Desk - Aug 1, 2014

Lucy Knows Love (NYC style) is the latest comedy web series to be launched from STAGE17.tv. The series is written by and starring Broadway's Susan Louise O'Connor (Blithe Spirit) as Lucy Saunders. Single gal turned married lady takes her Dayton, OH talk show to streets of NYC helping random strangers with what she knows best-LOVE. It's Lucy Knows Love (NYC Style) and boy is she fantastic. With her canny ability to assess the problems of even strangers on the street, there is nothing stopping Lucy from working her magic on the love-troubled souls in the greatest city in the world. Click below to watch the first episode - 'Big Shit' - with Sarah Bisman (Bronwyn Freed on Law & Order: SVU) and Diana Oh (Lincoln Center, Goodspeed Opera House). Lucy may know love, but what if it's only one-sided?

Photo Flash: BEAUTIFUL's Jake Epstein Guest Stars in the IAN Season Finale
by TV News Desk - Jul 24, 2014

In the final episode of ian, hold onto your hats, partners. ian imagines himself the hero of an old spaghetti western and takes on The Black Cowboy, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical's Jake Epstein (TV: Degrassi, The Next Generation), to defend a beautiful damsel in distress (Sarah Schenkkan (National Tour: Wicked). Wearing a hat as big as his...honor, ian's courage is challenged like never before in the greatest showdown of his life. It's nerd vs. cowboy. Whose gun is bigger? Scroll down for stills from the episode!

VIDEO: BEAUTIFUL's Jake Epstein and WICKED's Sarah Schenkkan Guest Star in the IAN Season Finale
by TV News Desk - Jul 24, 2014

In the final episode of ian, hold onto your hats, partners. ian imagines himself the hero of an old spaghetti western and takes on The Black Cowboy, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical's Jake Epstein (TV: Degrassi, The Next Generation), to defend a beautiful damsel in distress (Sarah Schenkkan (National Tour: Wicked). Wearing a hat as big as his...honor, ian's courage is challenged like never before in the greatest showdown of his life. It's nerd vs. cowboy. Whose gun is bigger? Click below to watch the episode!

VIDEO: Adam Gwon Crafts Musical for IAN, Episode 5 - 'Clean Your Plate'
by TV News Desk - Jul 17, 2014

IANIt's the episode of Ian that everyone's been craving. This special musical episode is full of food, glorious, food. It's suppertime, and the living is easy, but Ian's pot comes to a boil when a sexy, singing, seductress appears in his kitchen with her very own backup dancers. Who needs Jamie Oliver? We have our own naked chef! These ladies are cooking and so is Ian. Bon Appetit. 'Clean Your Plate' is an original musical with music and lyrics by Adam Gwon. Click below to watch the episode!

Photo Flash: Joshua David Robinson Guest Stars in IAN, Episode 4 - 'Egg, Roll & Fight'
by TV News Desk - Jul 11, 2014

ian has a hankering for some Chinese food delivery, and when a beautiful voice answers the call, the only thing he craves is her. His imagined dinner date with this exotic geisha goes from sweet to sour when the delivery person who actually arrives turns out not to be his beloved, but his arch-nemesis, the evil Dragon-Sparrow ninja! You won't have to wait 5-10 minutes for the antics to ensue. It's ready now! Joshua David Robinson (Williamstown Theatre Festival) guest stars as Delivery Man in 'Egg, Roll, & Fight'. Scroll down for some action-packed stills from the episode, and watch it in full here!

VIDEO: Joshua David Robinson Guest Stars in IAN, Episode 4 - 'Egg, Roll & Fight'
by TV News Desk - Jul 11, 2014

ian has a hankering for some Chinese food delivery, and when a beautiful voice answers the call, the only thing he craves is her. His imagined dinner date with this exotic geisha goes from sweet to sour when the delivery person who actually arrives turns out not to be his beloved, but his arch-nemesis, the evil Dragon-Sparrow ninja! You won't have to wait 5-10 minutes for the antics to ensue. It's ready now! Joshua David Robinson (Williamstown Theatre Festival) guest stars as Delivery Man in 'Egg, Roll, & Fight'. Watch the episode below!

VIDEO: Krysta Rodriguez Guest Stars in IAN, Episode 3 - 'The Fly Goddess'
by TV News Desk - Jul 3, 2014

Broadway diva and SMASH star Krysta Rodriguez is the fly-girl of Ian's dreams in Episode 3 of the Stage17.tv hit comedy web series IAN. It's weird science in this Cronenberg-esque fantasy that pushes the boundaries and leaves everyone feeling a little bit sticky. Stage17.tv premiered 'The Fly Goddess' today, July 3, and you can watch the episode below!

VIDEO: Ross Evans, Katie McClellan & More in IAN, Episode 2 - 'A Light, Doll?'
by TV News Desk - Jun 27, 2014

Hardboiled P.I. Ian attempts to help a femme fatale in distress in "A Light, Doll?", episode 2 of the Stage17.tv original series Ian. Unfortunately, the only heat Ian's used to packing is his hot water bottle. Watch the episode below!

VIDEO: Ross Evans, Ariana Shore, Jake Epstein, Krysta Rodriguez and More in New Webseries IAN
by TV News Desk - Jun 23, 2014

STAGE17.tv presents the world premiere of Ian, a new web series about a 25-year old nerd who believes himself to be the handsome hero in the cinematic stories of his dreams. Unfortunately for Ian, Bogey he is not. Watch the first episode below!

BULLETS OVER BROADWAY's Marin Mazzie Visits DRESS UP! WITH GEORGE B. STYLE
by TV News Desk - May 1, 2014

In today's episode of Dress Up! with George B. Style, the STAGE17 series that goes behind the scenes with celebrity stylist George Brescia as he prepares Broadway's finest for opening nights and red carpet events, George styles three-time Tony nominee Marin Mazzie for the opening night celebration of Bullets Over Broadway at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This week's episode of Dress Up! with George B. Style is directed by Diana Basmajian. Check it out at http://stage17.tv/video/marin-mazzie!

STAGE17 Presents World Premiere Webseries DRESS UP! WITH GEORGE B. STYLE, with Kate Baldwin, Marin Mazzie and More
by TV News Desk - Apr 14, 2014

STAGE17 is pleased to present the world premiere of the original reality series Dress Up! with George B. Style, a show that goes behind the scenes with celebrity stylist George Brescia as he prepares Broadway's finest, including Kate Baldwin, Victoria Clark, and Marin Mazzie for opening nights and red carpet events. STAGE17, a new digital entertainment destination for episodic fiction and reality programming, aired the first episode, starring Clark on April 6, 2014, and the second starring Baldwin will air today, April 14, 2014.