David Zippel News

The World Premiere of Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon, has entered its final week of performances. Going Bacharach is a musical revue featuring the many songs of Burt Bacharach.

Following a successful sold-out performance of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (IN NEW YORK), Plaza Theatre will present THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE on March 13-14 as part of their ongoing rePLAY Series.

Hercules will extend its West End run for a final time. Hercules features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah.

With Disney’s Hercules currently running at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End, one of the production’s most-loved songs Great Bolts of Thunder is being released as a single remixed by electronic music duo Basement Jaxx.

The Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs launches rePLAY, a new script-in-hand performance series benefiting the historic venue. The series opens with The Importance of Being Earnest (in New York), adapted and directed by David Zippel and featuring a Tony Award–winning cast.

Check out opening night photos from the world premiere of GOING BACHARACH: THE SONGS OF AN ICON, now playing at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater.

This is a terrific concert, cabaret and revue rolled into one, feating rising star Adrian Galante's brilliant playing and orchestrations of Burt Bacharach songs, sung by three terrific singers. It runs through February 22

Amas Musical Theatre will present a one week extension for the World Premiere of Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon, a musical revue featuring the many songs of Burt Bacharach.

Amas Musical Theatre officially opened the World Premiere of Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon, a musical revue featuring the songs of Burt Bacharach, on January 12 at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater. Find out what the critics are saying!

Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed its 94th season. The season will feature the musicals The Producers; Hello, Dolly!, Ain't Too Proud, a gala fundraiser, and more.

Amas Musical Theatre will open the World Premiere of Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon, a musical revue featuring the songs of Burt Bacharach, on January 12 at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater. Check out all new photos from the show here!

An in-depth conversation with Marilyn Maye took place on Monday night, January 5, at Birdland Jazz Club, where the legendary performer joined host Jim Caruso for an evening of stories, reflections, and music before a packed house. Check out photos from the evening.

Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere of GOING BACHARACH: THE SONGS OF ICON, a musical revue celebrating the work of Burt Bacharach. Check out photos of the cast.

Tomorrow December 13th marks the 30 year anniversary of the passing of the great songstress Nancy LaMott after a valiant fight with uterine cancer. She was only 43 years old.

Amas Musical Theatre and Jack Lewin will present the World Premiere of Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon, a musical revue featuring the many songs of Burt Bacharach.

Disney has released new first-look photos from the world premiere of Disney's Hercules, the Broadway-style live musical from Disney Cruise Line. Check out photos here, featuring beloved characters like Hercules, Meg, Hades, Pegasus, and more!

On November 20, Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Destiny, will set sail for its Maiden Voyage, featuring the world premiere of the Broadway-style musical adaptation of Disney's Hercules. Take a look at new video footage, featuring beloved songs like 'Go the Distance,' performed by Corey J. Bradford as the title character!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 12, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Watch a video of the cast of Disney's Hercules in London sing a new song written for the musical, 'Great Bolts of Thunder.' Written by Alan Menken and David Zippel, the song takes place before the final battle with Hades begins!

A celebration of life was recently held for Tony Award-winning producer and entertainment industry veteran Jack W. Batman, who died on August 1, 2025. Check out photos from the event here.