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Video: AI-Animated Hirschfeld Caricature Debuts as Amas Musical Theatre Revives CHARLOTTE SWEET
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

A foundation-approved AI video bringing Al Hirschfeld’s classic CHARLOTTE SWEET caricature to life will accompany Amas Musical Theatre’s benefit concert revival of the musical, which begins performances tonight.

CHARLOTTE SWEET THE MADCAP MUSICAL Adds Performance at Amas Musical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre will present an additional performance of the Benefit Concert of Charlotte Sweet - The Madcap Musical with a libretto by Michael Colby. Learn more!

Darius de Haas, Ann Harada and More to Star in CHARLOTTE SWEET Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre will present a Benefit Concert of Charlotte Sweet - The Madcap Musical with a libretto by Michael Colby. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: BROADWAY BOUND Belongs at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 15, 2024

For one of 54 Below's essential series, three musical theater mavens look at the shows that never came into the city.

Bruce Sabath, Leah Hocking, Emma Diner and More Will Lead Industry Reading of APPALACHIAN HANUKKAH
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023

 APPALACHIAN HANUKKAH, a new musical with book & lyrics by Joanne Sydney Lessner and music & lyrics by Joshua Rosenblum, will present industry readings on December 4 at 3 PM and December 5 at 11 AM at Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Avenue. 

Urban Stages to Present 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS Featuring 22 Shows and Over 100 Performers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023

Join Urban Stages for the 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS 2023, featuring 22 shows, over 11 days, and more than 100 performers. From cabaret to jazz and everything in between, this award-winning series is a must-see event for music and performance lovers. Don't miss out on this spectacular showcase!

Winter Rhythms 2023 @ Urban Stages Will Present Two "Algonquin" Themed Events Hosted By Michael Colby
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2023

Winter Rhythms @ Urban Stages has announced two very special upcoming events as part of its “2023 Winter Rhythms” series, the award-winning music festival at Urban Stages Theater.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of September 14 - Musical Christmas Carols, Socially Distanced Theatre Games, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2020

Check out this week's list of new and upcoming book and music releases, including a book of Broadway musical Christmas carols, socially distanced theatre games, and more!

Introducing FUTURELIFE - A Global Open Call For Submissions
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2020

Sensingnet, a global design and consulting company specializing in a?oesensing technology,a?? in partnership with Tripod Design, a human engineering and design firm, and FICTION Gallery, a NYC-based exhibition and maker space with programming devoted to technology, science, art and design, today shared details about FUTURE LIFE, a global open call seeking submissions of design, art and technology in response to the current pandemic. The goal: To create an archive of the creative community's response to COVID-19. 

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of August 10
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2020

Need something new to read or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's newly-announced releases include music from Forbidden Broadway, the cast recording for A Killer Party, and more.

Broadway Records To Release Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording Of EINSTEIN'S DREAMS On September 10th
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2020

Broadway Records announced today the release of the original Off-Broadway cast recording of Einstein's Dreams. Written by Joanne Sydney Lessner (book and lyrics) and Joshua Rosenblum (music and lyrics), the musical ran Off-Broadway last winter to much acclaim and received four Drama Desk nominations, including Outstanding Music and Lyrics.

BWW Review: The New Musical EINSTEIN'S DREAMS Makes Its Stunning NYC Premiere at 59E59 Theaters
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 22, 2019

The NYC premiere of Einstein's Dreams is now on stage at 59E59 Theaters through December 14. This intriguing, exciting new musical is a must-see.

Casting Announced For EINSTEIN'S DREAMS, A New Musical Based On Alan Lightman's Novel, at 59E59 Theaters
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2019

59E59 Theaters will present the NYC premiere of EINSTEIN'S DREAMS book and lyrics by Joanne Sydney Lessner, music and lyrics by Joshua Rosenblum, directed by Cara Reichel, and based on the novel by Alan Lightman. Milton Granger is the music director; the movement director/associate director is Dax Valdes.

Linda Eder, Lindsay Mendez and More Take the Stage at 54 Below This Week
by Julie Musbach - Sep 10, 2018

This week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond

Feinstein's/54 Below Announces Full September Program
by Marianka Swain - Aug 31, 2018

Hannah Elless, Ryan Vona and More Join STONE AND SPARROW At 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Aug 13, 2018

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a staged concert of 'Stone and Sparrow', a new musical by composer-lyricist Alex Ratner and librettist Laurel Durning-Hammond.

Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below: Desmond Child, Luann De Lesseps, Celebrating Leonard Bernstein, And More!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2018

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

The Duplex Cabaret Theatre Presents IN THE WORKS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2018

Honeck-Moss Productions presents "In The Works." This exciting series is in it's Second Season and was conceived as an opportunity for composers to try out new work in front of an audience and see how it plays in a supportive environment. It is also an opportunity to create community among the composers and their performers.

RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD To Perform At SXSW and Will Conclude NYC Run Feb 18
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2018

RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD, the latest musical from MWM Live (Million Dollar Quartet) featuring the music & lyrics of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter, will perform during this year's SXSW Festival on Friday, March 16th - as part of the Relix and Brooklyn Bowl event at The Brooklyn Bowl Family Reunion located at The Scoot Inn - in tribute to the Jerry Garcia Band album Cats Under the Stars. RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD will now conclude its limited engagement at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane) on Sunday, February 18, 2018 (previously announced for March 18). At the time of closing RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD will have played 21 previews and 129 regular performances.

Red Roses, Green Gold to Present Jerry Garcia Artwork At The Minetta Lane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2018

MWM Live is proud to announce that RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD, the new musical featuring music & lyrics by Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter, is teaming up with The Jerry Garcia Foundation to present Jerry Garcia artwork at Greenwich Village's Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane). The artwork, which is now on display throughout the theater, is open to all RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD ticket-holders.