Dan Lipton News

Broadway veteran Brian d'Arcy James was recently joined on stage by his daughter, Grace,  at his concert at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. Check out the video here!

Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Mark Cortale will present two lively musical performances with five-time Tony Award nominee and Northwestern alum Brian d'Arcy James with Music Director Dan Lipton.

Sting returned to 54 Below with members of the original Broadway cast and orchestra of his Tony-nominated musical The Last Ship to celebrate the show’s 10th anniversary! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Kelli O’Hara says there’ll be some surprises in store when she plays Groton Hill Music Center on November 2. 'My music director and pianist, Dan Lipton, and I won’t finalize the set list until we get there. We like to arrive at a venue, get a feel for the space, and then set the list. I always include my favorite pieces, but I might change the order or make additions or subtractions based on the feeling I get.'

54 BELOW has added a livestream for the 10th anniversary reunion of the Tony Award nominated musical The Last Ship on November 4 at 7pm ET. Learn how to watch!

Kelli O’Hara shone on 10/10 with her new show at The 92nd Street Y, New York. HERE'S TO THE LADIES honored Kelli’s connection to a handful of people, mostly women, who left their mark on her life. O'Hara's powerhouse voice was put to good use in this concert, which showed off her comedy chops, operatic range and of course those high highs.

Kelli O'Hara is set to perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in spring 2025. The Tony Award-winning actress will bring her Broadway talents to Chicago for two special nights. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

A is For held their Broadway Acts for Abortion (BAfA) benefit on Sunday night in New York and the stars came out in full force to perform, donate their time and their own money to a raise money for reproductive rights and abortion access. See photos!

Ariana DeBose, Cecily Strong, Shoshana Bean, J. Harrison Ghee, David Harbour, Peppermint, and more will join A is For’s Broadway Acts for Abortion at 54 Below.

Broadway's Santino Fontana (FROZEN, TOOTSIE) is supremely charming. Tonight and tomorrow, catch him in his craziest venture yet, BY REQUEST, where he performs setlists composed entirely from audience requests. Fontana wowed the audience with his singing, comedic chops and even some Shakespeare, plus special guest Lilli Cooper.

In his latest show, Santino Fontana (known for his roles in Frozen, Tootsie, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” and more) will be doing something he’s never done before: a cabaret show composed entirely of audience requests. The masterful star of stage and screen will be debuting his new show, By Request, at New York’s 54 Below from September 11 to 14.

Sting returns to 54 Below to celebrate the 10th anniversary of THE LAST SHIP, featuring performances and stories from the acclaimed musical.

Little Island will begin its summer-long season of world premieres with the first performance of How Long Blues, the new full-length dance piece conceived, choreographed, and directed by Twyla Tharp. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Prima Theatre has announced the upcoming production of Rated P for Parenthood, a lighthearted musical comedy that humorously examines modern-day parenting. The show, originally Off-Broadway at the Westside Theatre in New York City, promises to deliver a perfect blend of heart and humor to audiences in Lancaster this May.

Join international composer, guitarist, and vocalist VLADIMIR CETKAR and his JAZZ SOUL FUNK ENSEMBLE at CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Prima Theatre has announced the upcoming production of Rated P for Parenthood, a lighthearted musical comedy that humorously examines modern-day parenting.

Soul Picnic: The Songs and Legacy of Laura Nyro concludes its weekend embrace led by Judy Kuhn with one more show Monday night at 92NY in Manhattan. The songs of Laura Nyro are worth remembering and relishing. Judy Kuhn and company do that. The 92NY show is rewarding and illuminating.

CLO's Spark program has a large-sized hit with the latest small-scale musical it commissioned. As a musical writer, let me just say: it's TOUGH to launch a new musical. The best thing you can do is have a company commission a show from you based on your pitch, otherwise you're going to have a long, difficult but hopefully rewarding journey as an indie theatre creator. (Ask me how I know!)

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Pittsburgh CLO's  world premiere rom-com musical of the future, The Perfect Mate! It's 2063, and love is about to get an upgrade!

Judy Kuhn will celebrate the music of Laura Nyro in a special performance at 92NY.