Kendal Hartse

Photos: First Look at ANNIE At The Argyle Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

The Argyle Theatre has released photos of its holiday production of Annie, directed by Valerie Wright and choreographed by Debbie Roshe, with music direction by Jonathan Brenner.

Review: ANNIE at The Argyle Theatre
by Sam Desmond - Nov 17, 2025

A perennial, heart-warming tale of personal and societal triumph, the Argyle Theatre’s opening night of “Annie” was a celebratory reminder of why we should never give up on our dreams, even if they look a little different when they come true.

Photos: ANNIE Opens at The Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 17, 2025

The Argyle Theatre officially opened its production of ANNIE directed by Valerie Wright, choreographed by Debbie  Roshe, musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Check out photos from opening night here!

Robert Gallagher, Kendal Hartse and More Join ANNIE at Argyle Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025

The Argyle Theatre has revealed the full cast of their upcoming production of ANNIE directed by Valerie Wright, choreographed by Debbie  Roshe, musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

Principal Cast Set For ANNIE at the Argyle Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025

Getting ready for the holiday season, The Argyle Theatre has announced the stars of their upcoming production of ANNIE directed by Valerie Wright, choreographed by Debbie  Roshe, musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, plus more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Kendal Hartse Refuses to Be Commodified in UH OH! at The Gym At Judson
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 12, 2025

Featuring songs from Jeff Buckley, Golden Rainbow, Puccini, and beyond, UH OH! is a wild journey through the sacred soul of the artist in a capitalist world that demands she be commodified. Read a conversation with star and writer Kendal Hartse.

Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!

UH OH! Comes to the Gym at Judson
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025

New York's new interdisciplinary performance group, co-founded by artistic director Austin Regan and resident artist Kendal Hartse – will present their inaugural production UH OH!

Casting Announced For HATCHETATION At Rockwood Music Hall, January 23
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2023

Casting has been announced for the concert premiere of Amy Jo Jackson's new musical Hatchetation. 

Review: THE BAND'S VISIT At The Aronoff Center
by Taylor Clemons - Jul 21, 2022

What did our critic think of THE BAND'S VISIT at The Aronoff Center?

Review: THE BAND'S VISIT at The Kennedy Center
by Pamela Roberts - Jul 10, 2022

What did our critic think of THE BAND'S VISIT at The Kennedy Center?

THE BAND'S VISIT to Begin Performances in D.C. in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced that THE BAND’S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony® and Drama Desk Award®-winner David Yazbek, will be returning to Washington, D.C. from July 5–17, 2022.

BWW Review: A Visually Stunning THE BAND'S VISIT Makes a Stop at Straz Center For The Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard - May 6, 2022

'Do yourself a favor, DO NOT miss this incredibly sobering production.' says BWW's critic.

BWW Review: THE BAND'S VISIT Makes a Great Impression at OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Mar 28, 2022

Even without dazzling special effects and spectacular theatrics, or histrionic high drama, THE BAND'S VISIT---the Tony Award-winning stage musical now on stage at Orange County's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa through April 3---still provides a powerful show that is quietly poetic in its precious, slow-burning delivery.

BWW Review: THE BAND'S VISIT at the Eccles Theater Shows Each Person Has a Story
by Tyler Hinton - Mar 16, 2022

The national tour of THE BAND’S VISIT, currently playing the Eccles Theater, presents a slow-moving, introspective slice of life that washes over the audience, occasionally grabbing them as it illuminates glimpses of the story each person has to tell. 

BWW Review: THE BAND'S VISIT at The Paramount Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Mar 9, 2022

Dear Readers, I want to tell you a story about a show. You probably never heard of it because it’s not very important. Wait! No, it is important, and you should have heard of it. At least since the show in question is the winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, “The Band’s Visit”, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre. But sadly, too few do know this show but let’s try and remedy that, shall we?

Tony Winning Best Musical THE BAND'S VISIT to Play At Segerstrom Center, March 22 To April 3
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2022

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents THE BAND'S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony and Drama Desk Award-winner David Yazbek.  It will play in Segerstrom Hall March 22 to April 3, 2022.

Tickets Go On Sale This Month For THE BAND'S VISIT At Detroit's Fisher Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2022

Broadway In Detroit announced today that tickets for the tour of THE BAND'S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony and Drama Desk Award-winner David Yazbek, will go on sale on Friday, February 25, 2022. Starting at $35, tickets may be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com and in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office.

THE BAND'S VISIT is Coming to the Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2022

Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount has announced that THE BAND’S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony® and Drama Desk Award®-winner David Yazbek, will be coming to The Paramount Theatre in Seattle from March 8 - 13, 2022.