Ray Mercer

Axelrod Performing Arts Center Announces THAT'S LOVE! THE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE MUSICAL Starring N’Kenge
by Gillian Blum - Nov 23, 2025

Axelrod Performing Arts Center announced the premiere of That’s Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical, starring Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-nominated internationally acclaimed performer N’Kenge.

Photos: SPOTLIGHT! THE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE MUSICAL Industry Readings at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 22, 2025

Dorothy Dandridge LLC and The N’Kenge Foundation recently presented two sold-out, invite-only readings of SPOTLIGHT! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City. Check out photos of production.

SPOTLIGHT! THE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE MUSICAL Will Have a Staged Reading at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

Broadway & Film producer Willette Klausner will present SPOTLIGHT! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical in an exclusive industry invite only stage reading at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Video: Watch Songs From BC/EFA's Red Bucket Follies With Casey Likes, THE LION KING & More
by Michael Major - Jan 7, 2025

Take a look inside BC/EFA's 2024 Red Bucket Follies, featuring performances from Back to the Future, The Lion King, and more Broadway stars. Watch videos of Casey Likes, Melody A. Betts, Arielle Jacobs, Rema Webb, Jelani Remy, and more!

Photos: Raúl Esparza & Amanda Lipitz Honored at New York Stage and Film 2024 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024

New York Stage and Film recently hosted its 2024 Annual Gala honoring award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza (Galileo, “Law & Order: SVU”). See photos from the celebration.

Review: DAYTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY at The Joyce Theater
by Miranda Stück - Oct 7, 2024

There is excitement and impressiveness in witnessing a group of dancers execute multiple genres of dance in one evening. In the heart of Chelsea, the dancers of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company share what is vital to the dance industry nowadays: versatility. As part of its 56th season, the company’s run at the Joyce Theater is a triple bill performance highlighting the works of Ray Mercer, Rennie Harris, and Paul Taylor.

Sean Aaron Carmon Joins Dance Kaleidoscope
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

Dance Kaleidoscope has announced that Sean Aaron Carmon, a distinguished contemporary dance choreographer and performer with a robust and diverse career, has joined Dance Kaleidoscope as Rehearsal Director.

The Joyce Theater Will Host the Return of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024

 The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Along with two works from in-demand Black choreographers, DCDC becomes the first African American company to add master choreographer Paul Taylor's Esplanade to its repertoire, with performances at The Joyce Theater from October 1-6. 

New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.

Margaret Cho, Amber Ruffin & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024

New York Stage and Film has revealed additional casting for its 2024 Summer Season at Marist College, kicking off this July in Poughkeepsie, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.