James Dybas News

Tony Winner Janie Sell Passes Away at 86

by Marissa Faith Curley — June 21, 2026

Tony winner Janie Sell died at the age of 86 after a brief illness, according to her longtime friend James Dybas, who confirmed the news online.

GEORGE M! Celebration at 54 Below To Be Directed by Lawrence Leritz

by A.A. Cristi — April 23, 2026

Dancers Over 40 will present a celebration of GEORGE M! at 54 Below, directed by Broadway's Lawrence Leritz, featuring original cast members performing George M.

Ageless Dancers: A Conversation With Betti Franceschi is Coming to The Drama Book Shop

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 3, 2025

The Drama Book Shop in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications, will present Ageless Dancers: A Conversation With Betti Franceschi.

The Drama Book Shop Will Welcome Liz Callaway, Jim Walton and More This Fall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 23, 2025

The Drama Book Shop will welcome a diverse range of guests from the stages of Broadway to the intimate settings of Off-Broadway, Off Off Broadway, and beyond.

Seth Sikes, Lillias White, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

by Blair Ingenthron — November 18, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Photos: Go Inside EVERYTHING'S COMING UP DAME ANGELA at the Actors' Temple Theatre

by Robert Diamond — May 17, 2023

See photos from Dancers over 40's special and intimate salute to Dame Angela Lansbury, Monday, May 15th at 8pm at the Actors’ Temple Theatre in NYC.

Photos: DO40 Gather To Celebrate The Life Of Broadway's Lawrence Merritt

by A.A. Cristi — May 9, 2023

DO40 celebrated the life of board member Lawrence Merritt (Larry Merritt) on May 7th, 2023, who passed away in January.

Philadelphia Theatre Co. Presents World Premiere of THE TATTOOED LADY Starring Jackie Hoffman

by Stephi Wild — October 5, 2022

Philadelphia Theatre Company is excited to bring the theatre season alive with a world premiere rock musical about the radical history of the tattooed ladies.

Photos: Jackie Hoffman & More to Lead THE TATTOOED LADY World Premiere Musical - Get a First Look Inside Rehearsals

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 4, 2022

Philadelphia Theatre Company is presenting a world premiere rock musical about the radical history of the tattooed ladies.

Photos: Celebrating Broadway's Harvey Evans At The Triad Theatre on June 22nd

by Grace Cutler — June 26, 2022

Dancers over 40 presented a sold out one-night-only special event: A Toast to Harvey - Celebrating the Life and Career of Harvey Evans on Wednesday, June 22nd, 6 – 9PM at The Triad Theatre.

Brad Oscar, Karen Morrow, and Jamie DeRoy Join Broadway Spelling Bee Fundraiser Tomorrow

by Stephi Wild — May 16, 2021

How do you spell D-A-N-C-E-R-S O-V-E-R F-O-R-T-Y? (Hint: D-A-N-C-E-R-S-O-V-E-R-4-0!) Well, if you didn't know, you're sure to find out that - and more - by the end of the all-star night of games, clips, and anecdotes that will take place as a benefit for DO40 (easy to spell!) on Monday, May 17th at

Jerry Mitchell, Charles Busch and More Join BROADWAY SPELLING BEE Fundraiser, May 17

by A.A. Cristi — May 11, 2021

An all-star night of games, clips, and anecdotes that will take place as a benefit for the Dancers Over 40 organization on Monday, May 17th at 7:00 PM EDT.

Jennifer Ashley Tepper's THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4 to be Released in March

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 29, 2021

Dress Circle Publishing has announced the release of THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper.

12th Annual DO40 Legacy Awards Streams Live Monday, December 14

by A.A. Cristi — December 8, 2020

Dancers Over 40 continues to bring together the artistic community with the 12th Annual Legacy Awards Monday, December 14th, 8pm.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Matt Wall Receives the Gypsy Robe for MY FAIR LADY!

by Walter McBride — April 21, 2018

My Fair Lady officially opened on Thursday night at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre and BroadwayWorld at the Gypsy Robe ceremony before the production's opening night performance.

Jennifer Ashley Tepper Celebrates THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 3 at Drama Book Shop Today

by BWW News Desk — December 1, 2016

Dress Circle Publishing will celebrate their new book THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 3 - the latest in a series by acclaimed historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper - with a special event at The Drama Book Shop (250 West 4oth Street in Manhattan) today, December 1 at 5:30 PM.

Jennifer Ashley Tepper to Celebrate THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 3 at Drama Book Shop

by BWW News Desk — November 21, 2016

Dress Circle Publishing will celebrate their new book THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 3 - the latest in a series by acclaimed historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper - with a special event at The Drama Book Shop (250 West 4oth Street in Manhattan) on Thursday, December 1 at 5:30 PM.