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Chris Autore Celebrates 75 Years in Show Business With LOOK AT ME NOW at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025

 Look At Me Now features a vibrant mix of pop and Broadway hits, backed by a three piece band led by Ike Reeves on piano, with Sean Conly on bass and Ray Marchica on drums. Directed by Geoff Stoner.

The (Mostly) Unknown History of the Ed Sullivan Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 14, 2025

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.

Review: Richard Skipper Reveals at The Laurie Beechman Theater
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 31, 2025

The evening was titled “Everything You’ve Always Wanted To Know About Richard Skipper” and by the end of this one-man show, the audience at the Laurie Beechman Theatre did learn a lot about Mr. Skipper. He'll be back 8/22

THE MOUSETRAP, MATILDA And More Announced for Berkshire Theatre Group 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2025

Bershire Theatre Group's 2025 Summer Season, featuring a lineup of plays and musicals at both The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge and The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. 

Bob Anderson Sings the Music of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

Bob Anderson will be making his return to Carnegie Hall this December. In Our Kind of Town, Anderson will bring Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett together again.

Karen Akers to Present FEELS LIKE HOME at Birdalnd in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club will present award-winning Vocalist Karen Akers – who returns to the venue with her show “Feels Like Home” – on Monday, November 18 at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

KAREN AKERS: WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE Comes To Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 11, 2024

Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea will present Karen Akers: Water Under the Bridge, Saturday, August 17, 7:30PM at LTV Studios in East Hampton. Karen Akers looks back at her life and career through story and song, with musical direction by Alex Rybeck.

Photos: BLOODY BALLAD OF BETTE DAVIS: A NEW MUSICAL At Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024

Piper Theatre Productions has released production photos of the world premiere of The BLOODY BALLAD OF BETTE DAVIS: A NEW MUSICAL ahead of their run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this August.

Piper Theatre Productions Will Present an Innovative Traveling Production of ALICE IN CHAOS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024

Piper Theatre Productions will present 'Alice in Chaos' as a traveling production throughout June.

Photos: Singer/Actress Karen Akers Returns to Birdland
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024

Birdland was thrilled to once again present singer/actress Karen Akers at the iconic club on Monday, May 27.

Brooklyn's Piper Theatre Company Return To Edinburgh Fringe Festival With THE BLOODY BALLAD OF BETTE DAVIS A New Musical
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024

Brooklyn's Piper Theatre Company returns to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with 'The Bloody Battle of Bette Davis,' a new musical exploring the alleged witchcraft of Hollywood star Bette Davis.

Birdland Jazz Presents The Return Of Karen Akers In WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2024

Acclaimed vocalist and actress, Karen Akers, returns to Birdland with her popular show, WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE, on May 27.

Broadway Baby Andrea McArdle to perform in Follies in Las Vegas
by Debbie Hall - Apr 4, 2024

FOLLIES, Stephen Sondheim, and James Goldman’s legendary production will be brought to life in a spectacular performance featuring a 45-person cast, including 12 of Las Vegas’s original showgirls. The limited-run engagement will be a star-studded affair at Access Showroom at Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa, April 11-14.

Freda Payne Brings A TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD to Marin Center's Showcase Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023

Motown, Broadway, concert and multi-Grammy-nominated recording star Freda Payne will present her nationally acclaimed musical show, A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, for one-night only Friday, February 16 at 8 p.m. at Marin Center's Showcase Theatre.

Photos: Karen Akers Brings WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE To Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2023

Birdland recently presented singer/actress Karen Akers at the iconic club on Monday, November 20. The show, titled “Water Under The Bridge,” was directed by Sara Louise Lazarus, musical directed by Alex Rybeck, with Tom Hubbard on bass. Check out photos here!

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.

Interview: Lisa Dawn Miller Of FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE At 54 Below
by Rob Lester - Oct 3, 2023

'For Once in my life, I have someone who needs me...' and WE need to hear this and more written by the man who wrote those words sung by Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, and a zillion others, including his daughter (whom we interview) and her son. (Both will be in the show on October 8.)

Interview: Tommi Rose on LA CAGE Reigniting His Career & Passion
by Gil Kaan - Oct 1, 2023

La Cage, an immersive variety show inspired by the La Cage Aux Folles nightclub (which opened in 1981 on La Cienega Blvd) will launch the Hollywood Roosevelt’s iconic Cinegrill Theatre October 5, 2023, and then run every Friday through January 19, 2024. Original La Cage member Tommi Rose steps into the formidable emcee heels of the La Cage Aux Folles nightclub drag legend James 'Gypsy' Haake in this new re-imagined La Cage!

Alex Joseph Grayson Joins Cast For York Theatre Company's 'Musicals In Mufti' Presentation of HOW TO STEAL AN ELECTION
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023

The York Theatre Company has announced that Alex Joseph Grayson, direct from the Broadway revival of Parade, has joined the cast of *How to Steal an Election: A Dirty Politics Musical,with music and lyrics by Oscar Brand and book by William F. Brown, the first offering of the Fall Musicals in Mufti* series.

Steve Guttenberg Reunites with Elementary School Teacher at Bay Street Theater's TALES FROM THE GUTTENBERG BIBLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2023

A heartwarming reunion last night at Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts brought together former student and teacher.