James Beaman News

Florida Repertory Theatre will present “Little Shop of Horrors,” in the Historic Arcade Theatre March 17 – April 12. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

MAC to School 2025, MAC's 10th annual educational symposium, took place 9/27–28 in NYC. The two-day event featured master classes, panels, and showcases. MAC's 40th Annual Awards follow at Symphony Space on March 23, 2026.

MAC-nominee Andrea Axelrod will pay tribute to the musical legacy of the great character actress Elsa Lanchester in MORE THAN A BRIDE: Elsa Lanchester and Her Bawdy/Droll/Cockney//Poignant Songs at Don't Tell Mama.

Vocalist and actress Alexandra de Suze (Late Bloomer) will return to The Green Room 42 on Friday, November 14 at 9:30 p.m. with a new show titled Nina & Sarah & Aretha & Alex.

Dreams Don’t Come True in Pennsylvania asks a deceptively simple question - “Are you willing to leave a place you love to pursue a dream that may not come true?” - and answers it with humor, heart, and unapologetic joy

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week

The 10/22 show DREAMS DON'T COME TRUE IN PENNSYLVANIA is a revamped and revised encore of their sold-out March 2025 debut show. Read a conversation with the couple about this encore performance.

The sun has come out, and it will come out once a month at The Beechman.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present The Wizard of Oz, directed by Melissa Rain Anderson on the Festival Stage. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here!

The evening was titled “Everything You’ve Always Wanted To Know About Richard Skipper” and by the end of this one-man show, the audience at the Laurie Beechman Theatre did learn a lot about Mr. Skipper. He'll be back 8/22

The 5/16 show, THE DREAM THAT I SEE, celebrated the release of a new upcoming live album of the same name. See highlights from the performance snapped by photographer Matt Baker.

Susie Mosher and her personal artistic family make a long-awaited debut at their new home, The Green Room 42

In DREAMS DON'T COME TRUE IN PENNSYLVANIA, New York's next Power Couple, Dan and Chrissy Pardo (whose credits include John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch), celebrate the artists, songs, and stories from their native Greater Philly area.

RICHARD SKIPPER CELEBRATES 'HELLO, DOLLY!' revisits a classic musical with history and joy. See this cabaret-style song & talk show the next time it comes around.

Becca Kidwell brought her enthralling show If You Hadn't…But You Did back to Don't Tell Mama on November 29, 2024, at 7 pm. The show is a daring exploration of love, sex, and murder. See photos from the show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.

Becca Kidwell will return to Don't Tell Mama with her enthralling show If You Hadn't…But You Did, a daring exploration of love, sex, and murder, later this month.

What did our critic think of WHAT A MAN! at Don't Tell Mama?

Florida Repertory Theatre will present “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd,” Agatha Christie’s most beloved whodunit story, playing November 26 through December 15, 2024, in the Historic Arcade Theatre.

This is not just a “run-of-the-mill” tribute show. For Dver knew Newley personally, and was able to share intimate, poignant stories of her and her late husband’s friendship with the British singer-songwriter.

On Sunday, October 6, MAC Award Winner and 2024 Female Vocalist Nominee Goldie Dver premiered her sensational tribute to actor, singer, composer/lyricist, icon, and her personal friend—the brilliant Anthony Newley! What a Man! will continue with a second performance on Friday, November 1, 7 pm at Don’t Tell Mama. See photos from the opening night.