Dawn Cantwell News

Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more.

Carolee Carmello and More to Star in PRODIGAL DAUGHTERS by Elizabeth A. Davis and Lauren Daigle

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 31, 2025

PRODIGAL DAUGHTERS, a new musical with book and concept by Tony Award nominee Elizabeth A.

Previews: SUMMER CABARET SERIES: CHRISTIANE NOLL at CVRep

by Kay Kudukis — July 22, 2025

The brilliant Tony Award nominee CHRISTIANE NOLL, who closes theCOACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY 2025 SUMMER CABARET SERIES on July 31, has been announced to portray the iconic role of Mother Abbess (“Climb Every Mountain”)in Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations upcoming nationa

Review: OTHER DESERT CITIES at Coachella Valley Repertory

by June August — April 28, 2025

As a regular theatergoer who has seen Jon Robin Baitz's Other Desert Cities before--twice in the Palm Springs area--I wasn't expecting to be surprised.

Photos: Sting and The LAST SHIP Celebrate 10th Anniversary at 54 Below

by Bruce Glikas — November 6, 2024

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!

Sting's THE LAST SHIP Reunion at 54 Below Adds Livestream

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 23, 2024

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.

Music Icon Sting To Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of THE LAST SHIP At 54 Below

by A.A. Cristi — June 24, 2024

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

Photos: WINESDAY: THE WINE TASTING MUSICAL Celebrates Opening Night

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — May 23, 2024

Winesday: The Wine Tasting Musical, written by Jenne Wason (book and lyrics) and Joseph Benoit (music) and directed by Jamibeth Margolis with musical direction by Alec Bart, celebrated opening night on May 22.

Cast and Creatives Set For WINESDAY: THE WINE TASTING MUSICAL

by Stephi Wild — April 10, 2024

Nine Ounce Productions will present Winesday: The Wine Tasting Musical, written by Jenne Wason (book and lyrics) and Joseph Benoit (music) and directed by Jamibeth Margolis with musical direction by Alec Bart.

Review: INTIMATE APPAREL at Arizona Theatre Company

by Herbert Paine — February 20, 2024

INTIMATE APPAREL: It is the great achievement of Arizona Theatre Company that Lynn Nottage's meditation on one woman's loneliness and desire is fully realized.

Arizona Theatre Company's INTIMATE APPAREL to Run in Tucson & Tempe

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 29, 2024

Arizona Theatre Company presents Intimate Apparel, a stunning drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage.

1776 Comes to Kansas City at Starlight Theatre This Month

by Stephi Wild — July 12, 2023

Prepare to party like it’s 1776 with a witty retelling of our founding fathers' stories and how our great nation came to be! This production was developed and premiered by the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University before playing on Broadway with Roundabout Theatre Company at the Ameri

1776 Comes to 5th Avenue Theatre

by Stephi Wild — June 23, 2023

The national tour of 1776 makes its premiere in Seattle at The 5th Avenue Theatre August 2-6, 2023.

Photos: The Broadway Revival of 1776 Opens At Center Theater Group Mark Taper Forum

by A.A. Cristi — April 14, 2023

American Repertory Theater/Roundabout Theatre Company’s new production of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, “1776” kicked off its limited engagement in Los Angeles at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre this week! See photos from opening night!

Texas Premiere of 1776 is Coming to Theatre Under The Stars in July

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 27, 2023

Individual tickets for the Texas premiere of the limited Broadway revival tour of 1776 at Theatre Under The Stars are now on sale.

Cast Announced For 1776 at The Ahmanson Theatre

by Stephi Wild — March 17, 2023

The national tour of “1776” will make limited engagement stops at major cities across North America including its premiere in Los Angeles at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre April 11 through May 7, 2023 with an opening night scheduled for April 12, 2023.