Jennifer McCabe News

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Pippin' performs at the Cadillac Palace and Sidetrack, dueling showtune concerts on August 17, and a summer 'Altar Boyz.' Plus local premieres of 'The Boy From Oz,' 'American Idiot' and 'Dogfight,' 'Gypsy' in Lake County, and 'The Producers' in true rep with 'Victor/Victoria!'

The Gallery Players is throwing The Gallery Party! Join Brooklyn's award-winning Off-Off Broadway Theatre in an evening that celebrates 45 seasons and features performances by The Gallery Players' finest alumni, an open bar, light fare courtesy of some of Park Slope's best restaurants, raffle prizes and giveaways.

The Gallery Players is throwing The Gallery Party! Join Brooklyn's award-winning Off-Off Broadway Theatre in an evening that celebrates 45 seasons and features performances by The Gallery Players' finest alumni, an open bar, light fare courtesy of some of Park Slope's best restaurants, raffle prizes and giveaways.

OCCAM REPERTORY THEATER presents three fully independent plays from George F. Walker's critically acclaimed Suburban Motel collection, performed in an intimate site-specific, installation-style performance space.

OCCAM REPERTORY THEATER presents three fully independent plays from George F. Walker's critically acclaimed Suburban Motel collection, performed in an intimate site-specific, installation-style performance space.

OCCAM REPERTORY THEATER presents three fully independent plays from George F. Walker's critically acclaimed Suburban Motel collection, performed in an intimate site-specific, installation-style performance space.

New York Times Bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates attended the staged reading of her play I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED on Sunday, November 28th.

Newly announced Broadway stars complete the casting for Joyce Carol Oates' I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED. Nikka Lanzarone (WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN), Becca Ayers (SOUTH PACIFIC, AVENUE Q), and Randy Redd (PARADE) join Barbara Walsh (COMPANY, HAIRSPRAY, FALSETTOS), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (AVENUE Q), Mary Stout (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), Janet Carroll (LITTLE WOMEN), and Bree Williamson (ONE LIFE TO LIVE) in performing a staged reading of New York Times-bestselling-author Joyce Carol Oates' play on Sunday, November 28th at 7 pm.

Newly announced Broadway stars complete the casting for Joyce Carol Oates' I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED. Nikka Lanzarone (WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN), Becca Ayers (SOUTH PACIFIC, AVENUE Q), and Randy Redd (PARADE) join Barbara Walsh (COMPANY, HAIRSPRAY, FALSETTOS), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (AVENUE Q), Mary Stout (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), Janet Carroll (LITTLE WOMEN), and Bree Williamson (ONE LIFE TO LIVE) in performing a staged reading of New York Times-bestselling-author Joyce Carol Oates' play on Sunday, November 28th at 7 pm.

OCCAM REPERTORY THEATER presents three fully independent plays from George F. Walker's critically acclaimed Suburban Motel collection, performed in an intimate site-specific, installation-style performance space.

OCCAM REPERTORY THEATER presents three fully independent plays from George F. Walker's critically acclaimed Suburban Motel collection, performed in an intimate site-specific, installation-style performance space.

A Team Events Management, LLC is proud to announce that Drama Desk and Drama League nominated actress Garrett Long will play Dorothea Lange in the world premiere of THINGS AS THEY ARE, a new musical by Jonathan Comisar and John Dietrich based on the life of the renowned photojournalist at the 2010 New York Musical Theatre Festival where it will begin performances on September 27th at the Theater at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street New York, NY). The production will be directed by Emmy, Drama Desk, and MAC Award nominated actress / director, Donna Drake.

Following critical acclaim and audience demand, Razors Edge Productions is continuing its professional association with best-selling author Joyce Carol Oates. The collaboration started with ZOMBIE, an award winning solo play by Bill Connington, adapted from Oates' novella that played for a successful extended run on Theatre Row earlier this year. Two independent evenings of Oates' short plays will take place Tuesday, Oct 13 and Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 pm at the New York Society Library, 53 East 79th Street (just east of Madison Avenue, 6 train to 77th Street). Audience discussions will take place after performances.

Razors Edge Productions and the New York Society Library presented an evening of plays by Joyce Carol Oates on Tuesday, October 13.

Following critical acclaim and audience demand, Razors Edge Productions is continuing its professional association with best-selling author Joyce Carol Oates. The collaboration started with ZOMBIE, an award winning solo play by Bill Connington, adapted from Oates' novella that played for a successful extended run on Theatre Row earlier this year. Two independent evenings of Oates' short plays will take place Tuesday, Oct 13 and Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 pm at the New York Society Library, 53 East 79th Street (just east of Madison Avenue, 6 train to 77th Street). Audience discussions will take place after performances.

Following critical acclaim and audience demand, Razors Edge Productions is continuing its professional association with best-selling author Joyce Carol Oates. The collaboration started with ZOMBIE, an award winning solo play by Bill Connington, adapted from Oates' novella that played for a successful extended run on Theatre Row earlier this year. Two independent evenings of Oates' short plays will take place Tuesday, Oct 13 and Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 pm at the New York Society Library, 53 East 79th Street (just east of Madison Avenue, 6 train to 77th Street). Audience discussions will take place after performances.

Emergency Theater Project presents the world premiere of Ashlin Halfnight's Mud Blossom at Walkerspace

There are some reviews a critic just hates having to write.

Amy Merrill's off-Broadway play Driving on the Left Side opens at the TBG Theatre on June 30th after beginning previews on June 25th