Bruce Sussman News

Review: Theatre Raleigh's JANE EYRE

by Jeffrey Kare — May 30, 2024

Based on Charlotte Brontë’s 1847 novel of the same name, Jane Eyre follows a young orphan who is put in the unfortunate care of her cruel Aunt Sarah and cousin, John Reed, as per her uncle’s dying wish.

First Standings Announced For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards; THE GREATS GATSBY Leads Best Musical

by BWW Awards — May 13, 2024

The first standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards.

Have Many Shows this Season Premiered Long Before Broadway?

by Jennifer Ashley Tepper — April 28, 2024

This time, the reader question was: Have a lot of shows this season had a long time between their first productions and Broadway premieres?

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards

by Nicole Rosky — April 22, 2024

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

Photos: Chip Zien Honored With Caricature at Sardi's

by Blair Ingenthron — April 20, 2024

The stars came out at the iconic Sardi’s restaurant in Times Square on Thursday night to honor the legendary Chip Zien, star of the Barry Manilow & Bruce Sussman musical, “Harmony.

Review: STRANGER SINGS, THE PARODY MUSICAL at The Black Box

by Steve Wilson — April 7, 2024

But on the upside, there is always Hawkins, Indiana, nothing strange ever happens there.

Julie Benko Returns to the Venetian Room in April

by Stephi Wild — March 29, 2024

Julie Benko will return to the Venetian Room in her new hit cabaret show, Standby, Me, an evening of spectacular vocals, theatrical lore, and inspiration for all the greatest stars-to-be.

From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History

by Sidney Paterra — March 24, 2024

Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse!

Photos: Go Inside Theatre Communications Group's 2024 Gala

by Jennifer Broski — March 12, 2024

Theatre Communications Group presented its 2024 TCG Gala: Our Stories at The Edison Ballroom.

Photos: Julie Benko & Company Let The Good Times Roll at Birdland

by Blair Ingenthron — February 18, 2024

Birdland presented Julie Benko – direct from Broadway’s Funny Girl and Harmony– with her band “Euphonic Gumbo” on Monday, February 12.

David Marino, Finalist On Canada's THE VOICE, to Perform at Birdland Jazz Club

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 7, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club will present the debut of rising young jazz vocalist David Marino, finalist on Canada's 'The Voice,' with Billy Stritch and more.

Photos: Get an Inside Look Into HARMONY's Final Weekend Events

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 6, 2024

See photos from the events of Harmony's final weekend on Broadway

Video: Chip Zien Gives Speech at HARMONY Closing Night Curtain Call

by Stephi Wild — February 5, 2024

Harmony officially concluded its run on Broadway on February 4.

Video: Watch Chip Zien Perform Rabbi's Final Monologue from HARMONY: A NEW MUSICAL, Closing Today

by Blair Ingenthron — February 4, 2024

Watch Chip Zien perform Rabbi's final monologue from Harmony here!

Dominick Balletta Leaves National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene to Form New Producing and Management Entity, High Hard Heat

by Stephi Wild — February 2, 2024

Dominick Balletta, who has served as Executive Director of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene for over four years, will depart that position on February 4, 2024, to establish High Hard Heat, a company where he will focus on producing and managing projects in live performance and film.