Jake Landau

Mary Testa To Join George Abud's 3PENNY OPERA Starring Katrina Lenk and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Off-Brand Opera has revealed the complete casting for George Abud's new adaptation of Bertolt Brecht & Kurt Weill's Threepenny Opera, with the score adaptation by Jake Landau.

Katrina Lenk, Barbara Walsh and George Abud To Star In 3PENNY Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

Off-Brand Opera will present George Abud's new adaptation of Bertolt Brecht & Kurt Weill's Threepenny Opera, with the score adaptation by Jake Landau, starring Katrina Lenk, George Abud and more.

Katie Rose Clarke, Lauren Patten, and Conrad Ricamora Join SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025

Three Broadway powerhouses have joined the lineup to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Songs from an Unmade Bed, a one-night-only concert benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Trevor Project.

BD Wong, Elizabeth Stanley and More to Join SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

Off-Broadway’s beloved song cycle, Songs from an Unmade Bed, is returning to the New York City stage for a one-night-only 20th anniversary performance benefiting Broadway Cares and The Trevor Project. Learn more!

JAKE LANDAU: A MUSICAL REVUE Adds Maleah Joi Moon, Adrian Blake Enscoe and Joel Perez To Reading
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

Composer and lyricist Jake Landau is making a unique name for himself by creating a career that spans musical theater and classical music, often drawing comparisons in the press to Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.

Mezzo-Soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis Announces Debut Album Evolution
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2025

Internationally acclaimed opera singer, mezzo-soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis, is set to release her highly anticipated debut album Evolution, via Lexicon Classics, on April 11, 2025.

Drama Club Camp Reveals Lineup of Writer Residencies
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

The 2025 Drama Club Camp Writer Residencies will take place this summer in Mount Vernon, Maine. The 31 new musicals that will be developed and their 60 writers have been revealed.

New Musical ROSIE To Have Industry Presentations This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

Discover the new musical ROSIE featuring Debbie Gravitte, Ginna Claire Mason, and Pearl Khwezi in industry presentations. Explore this fresh theatrical work and its talented cast.

Debbie Gravitte, Ginna Claire Mason & Pearl Khwezi to Star in ROSIE Presentations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024

Nemuna Ceesay will direct industry presentations of the new musical ROSIE at Open Jar Studios, featuring Debbie Gravitte, Ginna Claire Mason, and Pearl Khwezi. Learn more!

PLAYFRESH 2024 To Be Presented In September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2024

The Playthings Theatre of New York announced PlayFresh 2024, honoring Jane Clementi of The Tyler Clementi Foundation. Hosted by Richard Ridge, the event features new LGBTQ+ works and performances by Broadway talents.

New York City Opera to Present Concert Production of TOSCA at Bryant Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2024

New York City Opera will present a concert production of TOSCA at Bryant Park, honoring the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini's passing. Learn how to attend.

Artpark to Present PUCCINI'S GREATEST: A GALA OPERA CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024

Artpark will present a tribute to Giacomo Puccini with a gala opera concert at the Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston, NY. Enjoy renditions of Puccini's most beloved arias crafted by Michael Capasso. Learn how to purchase tickets!

New York City Opera to Celebrate 100 Years Of Puccini As Part Of Bryant Park Picnic Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024

Join the New York City Opera for a Puccini Celebration, honoring the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini's passing. Learn more!

Casts and Creative Teams Announced for SOUND BITES ELEVEN, 11th Annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024

Theatre Now New York has announced the casts and creative teams of the 10 short musicals to be presented in its SOUND BITES ELEVEN Festival of 10-Minute Musicals.

Finalists Revealed For SOUND BITES ELEVEN, 11th Annual Festival Of 10-Minute Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024

Theatre Now New York has selected 10 finalists to be presented in its SOUND BITES ELEVEN Festival of 10-Minute Musicals. The festival will take place on May 6th at 7pm at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.

Luke Bayer, Kelly Glyptis, Dan Hoy and More Join Jake Landau Concert at Crazy Coqs
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024

Composer Jake Landau has gathered friends from Broadway and the West End to present a showcase of his work in musical theater. February 23, he is coming home to roost at Crazy Coqs.

Karen Akers to Present WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE at Birdland in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present award-winning vocalist Karen Akers, who returns to the venue with the special evening “Water Under the Bridge,” on Monday, November 20 at 7:00 PM.

Suede to Perform at Birdland Theater in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023

Join acclaimed pop, jazz, and blues vocalist and instrumentalist SUEDE as she takes the stage at Birdland Theater on November 9th. Accompanied by her longtime pianist Freddie Boyle and bassist Bill Moring, this unforgettable performance is not to be missed. Get your tickets now!

George Abud and Katrina Lenk Return to Birdland With SWUNG Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club will welcome the return of George Abud and Katrina Lenk  in an encore performance of their sold-out show “Swung” on Monday, November 6 at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

Off-Brand Opera Presents RIDERS TO THE SEA: THE MUSICAL At Brooklyn Art Haus
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2023

Off-Brand Opera presents Riders to the Sea: The Musical, an experimental production blurring the lines between opera and musical theater. Join us at Brooklyn Art Haus from June 9-11 for this modern adaptation of the classic Vaughn Williams opera. Tickets available at offbrandopera.org/riders.