Joe Brancato News

THE SABBATH GIRL Releases Off-Broadway Cast Recording

by Stephi Wild — March 27, 2025

The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical, which premiered Off-Broadway this past June at 59E59 Theaters, has released a cast recording.

Ann Talman Brings ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE To Bucks County Playhouse

by Emmy Rice — March 23, 2025

Ann Talman brings her award-winning show Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile to Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA.

A LIFE IN ART: THE SONGS OF NEIL BERG to Play at Penguin Rep Theatre

by Emmy Rice — March 22, 2025

The previously announced show at 7 p.

Photos: Meet The Company of DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At 59E59 Theaters

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — January 23, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre and Shadowland Stages present Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at 59E59 Theaters, directed by Stephen Nachamie.

New Musical NOW COMES THE FUN PART Now Available For Worldwide Licensing

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 14, 2025

Miracle or 2 Theatrical Licensing has acquired worldwide licensing rights for Now Comes the Fun Part (The How-the-f*#k-did-I-get-this-old Musical).

Review: GENE & GILDA-A Humorous and Affecting Story of Legendary Performers at GSP

by Marina Kennedy — December 9, 2024

George Street Playhouse (GSP) is now presenting a two-hander that should be on your December entertainment schedule.

Video: Meet the Cast of GENE AND GILDA at George Street Playhouse

by Blair Ingenthron — November 23, 2024

Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato, will run at George Street Playhouse in December.

THE SABBATH GIRL Original Cast Recording is Now Available

by Blair Ingenthron — November 16, 2024

Center Stage Records has announced the release of The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) on all digital platforms, with a CD to be issued in early 2025.

THE SABBATH GIRL: A NEW MUSICAL (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) Out Now

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 15, 2024

Center Stage Records has released The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) on all digital platforms.

GENE & GILDA at George Street Playhouse Will Be Live Streamed

by Stephi Wild — November 12, 2024

George Street Playhouse has announced that Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato will be available for streaming.

Ann Talman Stars In ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE BC/EFA Benefit

by A.A. Cristi — October 29, 2024

Ann Talman will present a benefit performance at Don't Tell Mama on December 1, featuring stories and songs inspired by Elizabeth Taylor, supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Jordan Kai Burnett and Jonathan Randell Silver Will Reprise Roles in GENE & GILDA at George Street Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — October 28, 2024

George Street Playhouse has announced the complete cast and creative team for Gene & Gilda, written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato.

Review: THE STEEL MAN Forges Forth at Penguin Rep Theatre.

by Bruce Apar — September 15, 2024

At the center of the orbit of mashed-up relationships is the consummate performance of Sam Guncler.

Penguin Rep Presents World Premiere Of THE STEEL MAN

by A.A. Cristi — August 30, 2024

Penguin Rep Theatre has announced the world premiere of THE STEEL MAN, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato, starting September 6 in Stony Point, New York.

Photos: Richard Maltby, Jr. & David Shire And Didi Conn Visit THE SABBATH GIRL At 59E59 Theaters

by A.A. Cristi — August 9, 2024

The songwriting team of Richard Maltby, Jr.

Review: DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at Penguin Rep Theatre

by Bruce Apar — August 4, 2024

With 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise,' Mr.

Photos: THE SABBATH GIRL Celebrates Opening Night at 59E59 Theaters

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — July 29, 2024

Penguin Rep Theatre opened the Off-Broadway premiere of A Sabbath Girl: A New Musical, with book by Cary Gitter, lyrics by Neil Berg and Cary Gitter, music by Neil Berg, and conceived and directed by Joe Brancato last night, Sunday, July 28th, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festi

Photos: Penguin Rep's THE SABBATH GIRL at 59E59 Theaters

by Blair Ingenthron — July 28, 2024

Check out production photos from Penguin Rep Theatre's Off-Broadway premiere of A Sabbath Girl: A New Musical, starring Marilyn Caserta, Diana DiMarzio, and more!

Photos: Meet the Cast of THE SABBATH GIRL At 59E59 Theaters

by A.A. Cristi — July 15, 2024

Penguin Rep Theatre has released first look photos of the cast of the Off-Broadway premiere of A Sabbath Girl: A New Musical, with book by Cary Gitter, lyrics by Neil Berg and Cary Gitter, music by Neil Berg, and conceived and directed by Joe Brancato.

Review: CENTENNIAL CASTING at Penguin Rep Theatre

by Bruce Apar — July 2, 2024

Mike Labbadia creates a larger-than-life Vincent whose slow burns, emotional outbursts, and comically hapless attempts at romance reminded me of Jackie Gleason as Ralph Kramden in seminal sitcom The Honeymooners.