Ilene Kristen News

The Long Island International Film Expo has announced the full schedule of screenings and events for the 27th Anniversary presentation of the festival, happening from July 9th - July 14th at the historic Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave in Bellmore.

Check out photos from Amas Musical Theatre's gala! See who was in attendance and learn more about the honorees.

Broadway World Cabaret gets photographic content from some of the best shutterbugs in the business. Here's a look at some of the captures they've shared with us.

In a galaxy far, far away (Hell’s Kitchen’s newly renovated AMT Theater to be exact) A Musical About Star: Or, Why Star Wars is the Greatest Thing to Ever Happen in the History of the Galaxy Much, Much Better Than Star Trek!, celebrated its triumphant return after being shut down due to the pandemic.

The Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) has announced that discounted Pre-sale Gold Passes for the 26th Annual Festival and Expo are now available.

Nelson Aspen has announced his Guest Stars for October's 'Welcome Home' at The Green Room 42!

Summer is here at last and there is no better time to have fun in the sun with a new read! You're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind.

It Was Sandy, And Doody, And Rizzo, And Marty Too!

Earlier this week, company members from Grease gathered at Sardi's to celebrate the show's 50th Bradway anniversary. 

Next week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To

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. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

Susie Mosher starts May with another stellar episode of The Lineup.

A new book about the making of Grease will be released in honor of the musical's 50th anniversary this year!

Spring has sprung and the great weather calls for a great book to enjoy outdoors! You're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 28 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.

Marilu Henner and James Canning have announced that their special evening Tell Me More, Tell Me More: The Grease 50  Reunion will play two nights at Feinstein’s 54 Below, Wednesday, June 1 and Monday, June 6 with shows at 7:00 pm.

Feinstein's/54 Below will welcome cast members from Grease to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the hit musical in Tell Me More, Tell Me More: The Grease 50th Reunion on  June 1 and 6 at 7:00pm.

SING FOR UKRAINE, a benefit concert, takes place live From Skylight Run on Friday, April 29th, 7:30 PM ED. In dark times we come together. Ukraine needs our help. We want to do our part. All of us at Skylight Run Productions offer our heartfelt music to shift your mood and lift your spirits. Let this group of original Broadway Stars alter your state of mind and help Ukraine at the same time. All profits will be donated to International Rescue Committee, a trusted, effective organization with infrastructure in place providing shelter, first aid and protective kits, food, medicine, and other aid to Ukrainians. The first $1,000 of ticket sales before April 30, will be matched with an equal contribution. 

THIS YEAR to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the show’s Broadway Opening, and their friendship, JAMES CANNING joins Ilene and Carole for a fun get-together, bringing music of the season plus stories, laughs and songs saluting the iconic GREASE they originated.  PLUS, Broadway GREASE Producer, KEN WAISSMAN,  joins us with insider tales to tell.

THIS YEAR to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the show’s Broadway Opening, and their friendship, JAMES CANNING joins Ilene and Carole for a fun get-together, bringing music of the season plus stories, laughs and songs saluting the iconic GREASE they originated.  Music Direction by Ian Herman. Engineered by Stuart Allyn.

What’s more fun than two original GREASE cast members? 3 is! Last year we brought you two: Carole Demas and Ilene Kristen. This year, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the show’s Broadway Opening, and their friendship, James Canning joins Ilene and Carole for a fun get-together, bringing music of the season plus stories, laughs and songs saluting the iconic GREASE they originated.