Mickey Gooch, Jr.

3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 21, 2026

Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Chess takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 34 previews and 249 regular performances; The Balusters concludes its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 22 previews and 72 regular performances; and Celebrity Autobiography concludes its run at the Shubert Theatre after 3 previews and 39 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to 860, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, and Galileo respectively.

CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026

Celebrity Autobiography will conclude its Broadway engagement at the Shubert Theatre on June 21. The comedy, which features celebrities performing excerpts from other celebrities' memoirs, will have played 40 regular performances and three previews at the time of closing.

Photos: SILVERBACK MOUNTAIN Opens At AMT Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026

Silverback Mountain, created by and starring Mickey Gooch Jr., recently celebrated its Off-Broadway opening night at AMT Theater. Check out photos from the evening.

Interview: Star Amerasu On Joining SILVERBACK MOUNTAIN Off-Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Jun 10, 2026

Star Amerasu discusses joining the Off-Broadway cast of SILVERBACK MOUNTAIN as Miss Jackson, a diner queen and former special forces operative, in Mickey Gooch Jr.'s screwball comedy at AMT Theater.

Interview: Sam LaFrage Brings Camp, Chaos & Queer Defiance to SILVERBACK MOUNTAIN
by David Clarke - May 18, 2026

Sam LaFrage has never been interested in making safe theater. Now, the creator behind some of downtown’s most daring queer work is helping shape SILVERBACK MOUNTAIN, Mickey Gooch Jr.’s outrageous new comedy about love, identity, and survival.

Spotlight on Plays: May 2026
by Team BWW - May 6, 2026

Spring has sprung, and with it's arrival, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in May 2026.

Star Amerasu Joins Mickey Gooch, Jr.'s Off-Broadway in SILVERBACK MOUNTAIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026

Star Amerasu has joined the cast of Silverback Mountain, Mickey Gooch, Jr.'s new Off-Broadway play directed by Sam LaFrage, running a limited engagement at AMT Theater in New York.

SILVERBACK MOUNTAIN Sets NYC Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2026

SILVERBACK MOUNTAIN, a new play by Mickey Gooch, Jr., directed by Rachael Meyers, will make its NYC debut at Theatre AMT Theater from May 30 to June 21. This dark comedy explores themes of love, identity, and survival through the story of a New York couple's chaotic safari in Uganda. The play combines humor with serious social commentary, highlighting the challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals in hostile environments. Opening night is set for June 5.

New York Drama Film A COMEDY OF ERRORS Announced
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025

Noel Leon and Mickey Gooch, Jr. have announced their new film A Comedy of Errors. The gritty New York story features an award-winning ensemble cast including Siobhan Hogan Fallon, Brian O’Halloran, Luke Null, Andy Dick, and more.

THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Sets Closing Date
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2024

The Heart of Rock and Roll will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, June 23rd at 3pm. At the time of closing, the show will have played 24 previews and 72 performances.

THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released June 14
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Broadway musical The Heart of Rock and Roll will be released on Friday, June 14 and will be available on all music streaming services.  Learn more about how to pre-save the album here!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Photos/Video: First Look at THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024

Get a first look at the new Broadway musical The Heart of Rock and Roll, as new photos and video have been released ahead of the show's April 22nd Opening Night.

Video: Huey Lewis On the History of The Power Of Love
by Lauren Hilton - Apr 12, 2024

The 1985 hit song 'The Power of Love' by #HueyLewis is featured in two musicals currently running on Broadway. Watch as Huey Lewis explains the history and meaning of the chart-topping track.

THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Launches Digital Lottery and Rush Policies
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024

Ahead of its first preview this Friday, The Heart of Rock and Roll has announced its digital lottery and rush policies. Learn how to get discounted tickets for The Heart of Rock and Roll here!

Sasha Morfaw, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Sufe Bradshaw, Sydelle Noel To Star In RISE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 12, 2018

Sasha Morfaw (Black Panther), Jimmy Jean-Louis (Claws, Heroes), Sufe Bradshaw (Veep), Sydelle Noel (GLOW), and Peter Mensah (300) are set to star in the film 'Rise,' according to Deadline.

Grimm's Damien Puckler Headlines Sexy Action-Comedy SCRAMBLE
by Julie Musbach - Dec 20, 2017

Romance and crime are on a wild collision course as Grimm's Damien Puckler headlines the new sexy action-comedy film, SCRAMBLE.