Ernest Allen News

Darius 'Zenith' Case has joined the workshop cast of the new musical XTRAVAGANZA, which tells the true story of ballroom icon and voguing trailblazer José Xtravaganza.

A new musical titled XTRAVAGANZA is currently in development with an invited workshop presentation at Gibney Studios in New York. Featuring music and lyrics by Khiyon Hursey and a book by R. Eric Thomas, the project is inspired by the life of ballroom pioneer José Xtravaganza.

Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo, a new musical conceived by Tony winner Jack Viertel, premieres August 6–31, 2025 at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Directed by Sara Edwards with music by Sonny Paladino. Tickets now available.

A new musical set in New Orleans, conceived and written by Tony Award winner Jack Viertel with music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Broadway’s Sonny Paladino, will premiere this summer

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including David Burtka and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Join Peppermint and Theydy Bedbug at Musical Theatre Factory's 10th Anniversary event, The Factory Function, celebrating a decade of artistic innovation and performances in NYC's vibrant nightlife scene.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

It’s time to “sing happy!” Join in at 54 Below for The Golden Project: an evening of familiar tunes reinvented. Rising musical theatre artists explore the question of which musicals written and performed during Broadway’s “golden age” (1943-1967) should be dusted off the shelf, and have some new life breathed into them.

The new original musical Senior Class will receive a AEA 29-hour industry reading beginning this week. Senior Class has a book, melodies, and lyrics written by Melvin Tunstall, III and music & arrangements by Greg Dean Borowsky and was conceived by Kevin Duda.