Loni Ackerman

17th Annual Dancers Over 40 Legacy Awards And Holiday Dinner Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

Dancers Over 40 will celebrate five fabulous performers at its 17th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner. This celebration honrors its own members Carole Banninger, Diane Coupè, Andrew Jannetti, Diana Laurenson and Jon Spano.

Stage Direction: The Legendary Hal Prince
by Charles Kirsch - Sep 3, 2025

Charles Kirsch is the 17-year-old host of the theater podcast Backstage Babble, where he has conducted over 250 in-depth interviews with some of Broadway’s best. In “Stage Direction,” he will be using material from the podcast and additional interviews to chronicle the career and impact of some of the most influential theater directors. 

Photos: DO40's CHICAGO 50th Anniversary Concert At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

Dancers Over 40 began their fourth decade as an organization with a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of CHICAGO; past, present and future, honoring Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach and Ann Reinking, with original and revival cast members, hosted by Golden Globe nominee and former revival Roxie Hart, Marilu Henner. Check out photos from the show.

What is the History of New Musicals at the Public Theater?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025

The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.

Photos: Barry Kleinbort Takes the Stage At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2025

On Monday night, Birdland welcomed Barry Kleinbort toits stage Mr. Kleinbort himself hosted the fun, weaving together backstage anecdotes from his legendary career crafting material for some of the stage's most iconic divas. See photos from the show.

JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS to Present THE KLEINBORT COLLECTION at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

“Jamie deRoy & friends” will present The Kleinbort Collection, a one night only cabaret featuring songs by award winning composer and lyricist Barry Kleinbort

Loni Ackerman To Star In Industry Reading Of TO LIFE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

FMC Productions LLC will present an industry reading of TO LIFE. TO LIFE portrays one afternoon in a hospital room in a death-defying traumedy revealing family secrets.

A History of EVITA and the Women Who Have Played Eva Perón
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2025

With the Jamie Lloyd production of Evita in the works, we're revisiting some of the most iconic Evas to grace the stage and screen, from Elaine Paige to Patti LuPone, most recently Auli'i Cravalho, and of course, Madonna.

Photos: Dancers 0ver 40 Hosts 16th Annual Legacy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

Dancers Over 40 celebrated five performers at it's 16th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner Monday, December 9th 2024. Check out photos from the celebration.

Review: BROADWAY MELODY Marries Story & Songs at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - Nov 15, 2024

Jack Viertel's new novel mixes some bits of actual theatre productions, people, places, and songs into its fiction. The author read excerpts from the book for a program he hosted and co-produced at 54 Below, with guest singers performing relevant/referenced songs.

Talia Susakuer & Loni Ackerman to Join BROADWAY MELODY at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

Talia Suskauer (Wicked) and Loni Ackerman (Cats) will join Broadway Melody at 54 Below. Broadway Melody is a love letter to both the Golden Age of the American musical and a bygone era of the city that never sleeps, all seen through the eyes of a lovelorn trumpet player and an actress on the cusp of her big break. Learn how to purchase tickets.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024

54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Jay Aubrey Jones and Nick Whitehurst Join HERE'S LOVE TO THE MUSIC MAN at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2024

54 Below will present Here’s Love to The Music Man: A Celebration of Songwriter Meredith Willson, with newly added appearances by Broadway’s Jay Aubery Jones, and Nick Whitehurst, Executive Director of The Music Man Square.

54 Below to Present HERE'S LOVE TO THE MUSIC MAN Celebration of Meredith Willson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2024

54 BELOW will present Here’s Love to The Music Man: A Celebration of Songwriter Meredith Willson. Learn how to purchase tickets.

SUMMER CABARET SERIES Comes To The Sieminski Theater This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2024

The very best in Broadway, jazz and rock in three very unique cabaret-style shows will debut this August in Somerset County at the Sieminski Theater. 

See Laura and Linda Benanti & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Loni Ackerman Joins MOMS' NIGHT OUT At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

Loni Ackerman has been a longtime favorite of Broadway theatergoers. She captivated New York audiences in such coveted roles as Eva in Evita and Grizabella in Cats.

Review: TRIBUTE TO MALTBY & SHIRE Is a Triumph at The Cutting Room
by Rob Lester - Jun 21, 2024

A 'Big' salute to songwriters Maltby & Shire, hosted and music-directed by Michael Lavine, brings us 'Closer Than Ever' to perfection. As tributes go, the one filled with the songs of Maltby and Shire, as they were bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award, was tops. Filled with theatre and cabaret performers, it was a great night.

Marilyn Maye Will Open the American Popular Song Society 3rd Annual Gala Benefit
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

Marilyn Maye will perform at the American Popular Song Society 3rd Annual Gala Benefit on Monday, June 17, 2024 at The Cutting Room.

Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards From the American Popular Song Society
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

Monday, June 17, 2024 will be the American Popular Song Society 3rd Annual Gala Benefit. It will honor the award winning Richard Maltby, Jr.  and David Shire with a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Cutting Room.