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Photos: First Look at BLOOD/LOVE Off-Broadway at Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

Blood/Love is now playing Off-Broadway at Theater 555. You can now get a first look at production photos. Blood/Love is a new original musical written by Carey Renee Sharpe and Grammy nominee Dru DeCaro.

Video: Inside a Killer Day of Rehearsals with the Cast of BLOOD/LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026

Rehearsals have officially begun for the new original musical BLOOD/LOVE, which will begin its off-Broadway run this spring at Theater 555, opening on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. In this video, check out a sneak peek and watch as the company explains what the new musical is all about!

Photos: In Rehearsals with the Cast of BLOOD/LOVE
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 22, 2026

The new original musical BLOOD/LOVE will begin its off-Broadway run this spring at Theater 555, opening on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 29, 2026. Rehearsals have officially begun and BroadwayWorld is bringing you first look photos here!

BLOOD/LOVE Unveils Full Cast For Off-Broadway Run At Theater 555
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

Blood/Love will begin its off-Broadway run at Theater 555 in February 2026. Written by Carey Renee Sharpe and Dru DeCaro, the new musical features a full cast of performers and is directed by Hunter Bird. The limited engagement is scheduled to run through late March.

Vampire Pop Opera BLOOD/LOVE Will Open Off-Broadway in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

The new original musical BLOOD/LOVE will make its way off-Broadway this spring. Blood/Love will begin performances at Theater 555 in February. Learn more about the production here!

Interview: Carey Sharpe Goes Dark in her BLOOD/LOVE
by Gil Kaan - Sep 23, 2024

A new popera, Carey Sharpe and Dru DeCaro's Blood/Love opens October 2, 2024 ( with previews beginning September 26th) at The Crimson. Daniel LeClaire directs the cast which includes: Dru, Carey, and doing double duty as choreographers Jonathan Platero and Oksano Platero.

BLOOD/LOVE A VAMPIRE ROCK POPERA Comes to Joe's Pub in January, Starring Constantine Maroulis, Jelani Remy, and Courtney Reed
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023

BLOOD/LOVE an all new, all original, vampire rock popera comes to Joe's Pub starring three Broadway veterans, Constantine Maroulis, Jelani Remy, and Courtney Reed.

DANCE TO THE HOLIDAYS Will Come to the Ridgefield Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2019

Dance To The Holidays comes to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, December 8 at 4pm and 7:30pm. This holiday spectacular for the whole family stars a?oeDancing with the Starsa?? Mirrorball Champions Tony Dovolani and Anna Trebunskaya along with other celebrity pros from a?oeDancing with the Stars,a?? a?oeAmerican Idol,a?? and a?oeSo You Think You Can Dance.a?? Backed by a live band, see all the talent-based reality TV show stars up close and personal in an unforgettable spectacular, directed and choreographed by Jaymz Tuaileva from a?oeDancing with the Stars,a?? a?oeDonny and Marie's Las Vegas Christmas Showa?? and a?oeSo You Think You Can Dance.a?? Dance To The Holidays is part of Northern Trust Broadway & Cabaret Series, Bruce Bennett Nissan Family Series, and the Holiday Series, presented by La Quinta Inn & Suites, sponsored by Arthur Murray Dance Center of Danbury & Ring's End, and partially underwritten by Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings. Join us in the lobby before the show for a complimentary wine tasting courtesy of Treasury Wine Estates. The Leir Foundation Arts for Everyone Recipient for this show is SPHERE of CT with additional sponsorship provided by Union Savings Bank. Make it a great night out with dinner and a show! Visit Bailey's Backyard (23 Bailey Avenue a?? Ridgefield) for dinner and receive 10% off when you show your ticket! Media partners for this event are WEBE 108 and Macaroni Kid.

DANCE TO THE HOLIDAYS at The Ridgefield Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Nov 8, 2018

Kick up your heels and kick off the Holiday Season with Dance to the Holidays with Tony Dovolani & Karina Smirnoff presented by La Quinta Inn & Suites at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, November 18 at 4pm and 7:30pm.

DANCE TO THE MOVIES Starring Lesley Ann Warren Steps Into Playhouse 5/18-20
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2018

The Playhouse on Rodney Square presents high-octane dance extravaganza DANCE TO THE MOVIES for four performances, May 18-20. The show closes the Broadway in Wilmington 2017-2018 season, presented by Bank of America.

DANCE TO THE MOVIES Starring Lesley Ann Warren Steps Into Playhouse 5/18-20
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2018

The Playhouse on Rodney Square presents high-octane dance extravaganza DANCE TO THE MOVIES for four performances, May 18-20. The show closes the Broadway in Wilmington 2017-2018 season, presented by Bank of America.

DANCE TO THE HOLIDAYS This December!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2017

DANCE TO THE HOLIDAYS! is the new Season Spectacular featuring Dancing With The Stars - Mirror Ball Winners Tony Dovolani and Karina Smirnoff.

DANCE TO THE MOVIES to Embark on Tour this Spring
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2017

DANCE TO THE MOVIES, the new Star-studded stage show, reimagining classic hit Movie Dances, is now rehearsing for its Spring 2017 tour.  

DANCE TO THE MOVIES Featuring Lesley Ann Warren Comes to St. George Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2017

St. George Theatre is pleased to announce the guest appearance of Academy Award nominee Lesley Ann Warren to the cast of Dance to the Movies along with Dancing With The Stars celebrity pros Anna Trebunskaya, Dmitry Chaplin, Chelsie Hightower, and more on Saturday, April 8th at 8:00PM.

RUTHLESS! Adds Thursday Performances to Schedule
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 1, 2016

Off-Broadway's musical smash RUTHLESS! is adding Thursday performances beginning this week. Now extended into the summer, RUTHLESS! opened on July 13, 2015 to unanimous rave reviews led by Entertainment Weekly which called the show, 'Uproarious! A mash-up of THE BAD SEED, GYPSY, ALL ABOUT EVE, plus the films of Douglas Sirk and John Waters!' Just some of the celebrities who have been spotted in the audience so far include Ron Howard, Regis & Joy Philbin, Bernadette Peters, Lynn Cohen, Chelsie Hightower, Mario Cantone, Rex Reed, Dmitry Chaplin, Laura Bell Bundy, Barbara Eden, Jan Maxwell, Legacy, Larry Thomas (The Soup Nazi), Jackie Hoffman, Sierra Boggess, Dame Gillian Lynne, Jerry Dixon, Von Smith, Jacque LeWarne, Emily James, and Jonathan Platero. This newly imagined production of RUTHLESS! recently received the coveted 2015 Odyssey Nightlife Award for Best Off Broadway Show, and actor Paul Pecorino was honored for Best Breakthrough Off Broadway Performance.

Shirley Jones Comes to the Texan for DANCING WITH THE MOVIES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2016

It's the world premiere of the new dance stage sensation, DANCING WITH THE MOVIES. Hollywood's biggest musical moments recreated and reinvented with a new, exciting twist. The world premiere will take place at the Texan Theatre, Greenville, TX, tonight, Feb 20 and tomorrow, Feb 21. Guest starring in this powerhouse production will be Academy Award winner, Shirley Jones, star of such classics as Oklahoma!, Carousel and The Music Man.

RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL Extends Off-Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 18, 2016

Due to overwhelming demand, the producers of the Off-Broadway smash, Ruthless! The Musical, today put a new block of seats on sale through June 18th.

Shirley Jones Comes to the Texan for DANCING WITH THE MOVIES
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2016

It's the world premiere of the new Dance stage sensation, DANCING WITH THE MOVIES.  Hollywood's biggest musical moments recreated and reinvented with a new, exciting twist. The world premiere will take place at the Texan Theatre, Greenville, TX, on Saturday, Feb 20 and Sunday Feb 21. Guest starring in this powerhouse production will be Academy Award winner, Shirley Jones, star of such classics as Oklahoma!, Carousel and The Music Man. 

Photo Flash: The Soup Nazi Declares 'No Soup for RUTHLESS!'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2015

You never know who you're going to see at RUTHLESS! Larry Thomas, who played the iconic role of the Soup Nazi on SEINFELD, attended the smash hit musical last week. Thomas happily posed for photos with the cast after the performance announcing (to their giddy delight), 'No soup for RUTHLESS!' Scroll down to check them out!

Photo Flash: BALLROOM WITH A TWIST Stars Visit RUTHLESS! Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2015

The cast of Off-Broadway's smash hit RUTHLESS! The Musical met the stars of the live dance sensation BALLROOM WITH A TWIST, which is currently touring the country. And the sparks flew! It was a love-fest for the talented showmen and women after the August 10th performance of RUTHLESS! when the stars of both of both shows mingled and posed for photos. Scroll down for backstage shots!