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Review: Sara Chase's KAHN-CEPT Brings Madeline Kahn Back to Life at The Beechman
by Andrew Poretz - Oct 9, 2025

Sara Chase brought Madeline Kahn back to life at The Laurie Beechman with a new twist on the cabaret bio show. Her good script, beautiful soprano and top-notch support made for a very entertaining 75 minutes

Photos: GENE & GILDA Opens Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 28, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre is presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Gene & Gilda, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato. See photos from opening night here!

Photos: GENE & GILDA Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre is presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Gene & Gilda, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato. Get a first look at photos here!

Photos: Dick Cavett Records Voiceover For Off-Broadway's GENE & GILDA At 59E59 Theaters
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2025

Check out newly released photos from a recent recording session with three-time Emmy Award-winning television host Dick Cavett, who will lend his unmistakable voice as “The Interviewer” in the upcoming Off-Broadway premiere of Gene & Gilda at 59E59 Theaters.

Dick Cavett to Lend His Voice to GENE & GILDA Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025

Three-time Emmy Award-winning television host Dick Cavett will lend his voice to the Off-Broadway premiere of Gene & Gilda. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Meet the Cast of GENE & GILDA at Penguin Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre has released new photos of the cast of the Off-Broadway premiere of Gene & Gilda, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato. Performances will begin Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN Opens In Martha's Vineyard In July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025

Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) is bringing their recent NSMT production of the West End and Broadway smash hit play, THE SHARK IS BROKEN to Martha's Vineyard for a summer run.

GENE & GILDA to Have Off-Broadway Premiere at 59E59 Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre will present the Off-Broadway premiere of Gene & Gilda, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: North Shore Music Theatre's THE SHARK IS BROKEN Looks Inside Jaws
by R. Scott Reedy - May 7, 2025

In the summer of 1975, moviegoers flocked to theaters to see “Jaws,” the story of the hunt for a man-eating great white shark attacking beachgoers at a summer vacation spot, making the picture the first summer blockbuster.

59E59 Theaters Reveals Summer 2025 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025

59E59 Theaters has announced the lineup of its Summer 2025 season, featuring a robust collection of shows celebrating iconic love stories, a comedic peek into the life of government staffers, and exhilarating psychological dramas.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN to Open at North Shore Music Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Apr 4, 2025

Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) kicks off the expanded 70th Anniversary 2025 Season with West End and Broadway smash hit play, The Shark is Broken.

Review: GENE & GILDA-A Humorous and Affecting Story of Legendary Performers at GSP
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 9, 2024

George Street Playhouse (GSP) is now presenting a two-hander that should be on your December entertainment schedule.  Gene & Gilda tells a captivating story about the relationship of the two celebrated performers, Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner.

Video: Meet the Cast of GENE AND GILDA at George Street Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024

Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato, will run at George Street Playhouse in December. Meet the actors playing Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner, Jonathan Randell Silver and Jordan Kai Burnett in the video here!

GENE & GILDA at George Street Playhouse Will Be Live Streamed
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

George Street Playhouse has announced that Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato will be available for streaming. The simulcast performances will air this December.

Jordan Kai Burnett and Jonathan Randell Silver Will Reprise Roles in GENE & GILDA at George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024

George Street Playhouse has announced the complete cast and creative team for Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato. Gene & Gilda will begin previews on Tuesday December 3 with an opening night set for Friday December 6 for a limited run through December 22, 2024.

Review: GENE AND GILDA at Penguin Rep
by Peter Danish - Aug 21, 2023

What did our critic think of GENE AND GILDA at Penguin Rep?

Penguin Rep Adds Performance Of GENE & GILDA, August 18
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023

Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of founding artistic director Joe Brancato and executive director Andrew M. Horn, announced an additional performance of Gene & Gilda by Cary Gitter, directed by Mr. Brancato, on Friday, August 18 at 7 p.m. in Stony Point, New York.

GENE & GILDA Comes to Penguin Rep Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2023

Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of founding artistic director Joe Brancato and executive director Andrew M. Horn, presents the world premiere of Gene & Gilda by Cary Gitter, directed by Mr. Brancato, from August 4 through August 27 in Stony Point, New York.

Robert Cuccioli and Gordon Stanley to Lead HOUDINI AMONG THE SPIRITS Industry Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2023

Tony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli and Gordon Stanley will portray Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle respectively in Houdini Among the Spirits, a new musical.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; Elmwood Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.