Eddie Cantor News

A History of Broadway's Lost Theatres

by Jennifer Ashley Tepper — April 23, 2023

This month, the reader question was: Which Broadway theaters have been demolished/repurposed and when/why?

TO LIFE 3: Stories & Music Celebrating The Contributions Of Jewish Composers To The Great Hollywood Musicals Comes To The Willow Theatre

by Stephi Wild — November 30, 2022

George Gershwin.

CHICAGO, A History- Part 2: A Modern Classic Makes A Bang On Stage and Screen

by A.A. Cristi — October 29, 2022

Discover the story behind one of the greatest musicals in history as we dive deep into the history of Broadway's longest-running American musical, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse's, 'Chicago.

The Delray Beach Playhouse Announces 2022-2023 Season

by Stephi Wild — May 11, 2022

The Delray Beach Playhouse has a varied, eclectic, and thoroughly entertaining lineup planned for their 2022-2023 season.

Theater Stories: A Ziegfeld Follies Ghost, the Impact of THE LION KING & More About The New Amsterdam Theatre!

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 19, 2020

Today's Theater Stories features The New Amsterdam Theatre! Learn about the history of The Ziegfeld Follies, the ghost of a showgirl that haunts the theater, the impact of The Lion King, and more!

Michael Lavine Will Present Songs Of The Decades: The Roaring Twenties

by Stephi Wild — July 12, 2020

Michael Lavine (Broadway vocal coach, performer music director, and sheet music guru) is presenting a special Webinar Zoominar benefit series: MOMENT MATINEE PRESENTS SONGS OF THE DECADE.

RECAP: Ben Stiller and Amy Stiller Talked About Their Parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara on STARS IN THE HOUSE

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2020

Stars in the House continued Tuesday night (8pm) as Ben & Amy Stiller honor Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller.

BWW Review: Life Jacket Theatre Co's THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS: IN CONCERT A Grand Celebration of Golden Age Gays At Joe's Pub.

by Bobby Patrick — February 20, 2020

The cast, the music, the history all under the adept direction of Russ made extra beautiful by the music from Kinosian's fingers made THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS: IN CONCERT one of the finest nightclub outings so far this year and, because Bobby CANNOT wait to see this flower bloom, we give this Work In P

Christine Pedi, Annaleigh Ashford and More at Feinstein's/54 Below

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 19, 2019

BWW Interview: Seth Sikes of TWENTY 20'S SONGS FOR 2020 at 54 Below

by Stephen Mosher — December 15, 2019

The cabaret sensation will help the patrons of 54 Below ring in the New Year with a brand new show.

Norm Lewis, Christine Pedi and More Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 12, 2019

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Announces 2020 Season

by Stephi Wild — November 4, 2019

Co-Artistic Directors David Hogan & David Rogers announce the 2020 Season.

Photo Flash: BE MORE CHILL Composer Joe Iconis Honored At The Players

by A.A. Cristi — September 10, 2019

Last night, Monday, September 9, 2019, The Players honored Tony Award-nominated composer and writer Joe Iconis (Be More Chill) with a Pipe Night, a club tradition that has celebrated significant cultural figures for over a century.

The Players Presents A Pipe Night Honoring Joe Iconis On Monday

by A.A. Cristi — September 5, 2019

The Players announces its next Pipe Night, honoring Tony Award-nominated composer and writer Joe Iconis (Be More Chill).

Tony Award-Winner & TV Icon Julie Newmar Celebrates Her 86th Birthday With Portrait

by A.A. Cristi — August 14, 2019

This Friday, TONY Award winner & TV Icon, Julie Newmar, is celebrating her 86th birthday - 

Theater For The New City Announces 24th Annual LOWER EAST SIDE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

by A.A. Cristi — May 2, 2019

To celebrate the official kick-off of Summer, Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, EXECUTIVE Artistic Director) will host the 24th Annual LOWER EAST SIDE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, a FREE Summer Arts Festivals HOSTED BY Theater for the New City (155 First Ave.

Song Insights: 'Buddy's Blues', FOLLIES

by Rona Kelly — April 6, 2019

Hello folks, we're into the Follies! To kick off the new Follies Song Insights, we're looking at the song that kicks off the Follies-style numbers which close the show: 'Buddy's Blues', with Buddy himself Peter Forbes and music director Nigel Lilley.

Meet the Cast of GARY: A SEQUEL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS- Now in Previews!

by Julie Musbach — March 11, 2019

The Broadway production of Pulitzer Prize finalist and MacArthur Fellow Taylor Mac's new comedy Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus will begin previews this evening, 8 p.

Nadia Quinn, Alice Ripley, JOSEPH, and More Come to Feinstein's/54 Below

by A.A. Cristi — January 25, 2019

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

NiCori Teen Performance Ensemble Presents CHICAGO - The High School Edition

by BWW News Desk — January 25, 2019

NiCori Studios & Productions will present CHICAGO - The High School Edition today, January 25 at 6pm, Saturday, January 26 at 2pm and 5pm and Sunday, January 27 at 3pm at the United Way of Montclair.