Joe Iconis News

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets presented The 39th MAC Awards on Monday, April 10, 2025, at a LIVE ceremony at NYC's Peter Norton Symphony Space. See photos here!

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets presented The 39th MAC Awards on Monday, April 10, 2025, at a LIVE ceremony at NYC's Peter Norton Symphony Space. Check out the winners list here!

Additional performers including Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, Tony Award nominee Andrea McArdle, Lorna Luft, and Nina West, have been added to the lineup for Renaissance Gala.

Tom D’Angora and Michael D'Angora, producers and owners of the West Bank Café, will present the official Renaissance Gala, marking the reopening of the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.

Daniel Haack is an award-winning children's book author, theatre lover, and media creator. We chat about the books he's written, his favorite theatre works, and his visit to Minnesota!

The new musical, The Jonathan Larson Project, is open now at at the Orpheum Theatre Off-Broadway. Check out photos from opening night here and learn more about the show!

Tony Award winner, architect and designer, David Rockwell will lead the renovation of the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The work is set to be completed by Spring 2025. 

Kitchen Sink Theatre Company will present a reading of the new play “Snog Islet” on Thursday, March 13 2025. “Snog Islet” is written by Jack McManus, directed by Henri Brusasco and stage managed by Gamzé Alkan (Maids of Honor).

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has revealed the 39th Annual MAC Awards. Check out the full list of nominees, which includes Norm Lewis, André De Shield, and more!

Looking for a fun show to see this week? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Norbert Leo Butz and Judy Collins.

The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2024 Jonathan Larson Grant, the annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams. Learn more!

Allison Bressi has been named President of Lively McCabe Entertainment, the global theatrical production and management company behind theatrical titles Clue and Mystic Pizza, among others. LEARN MORE!

The 92nd Street Y, New York has revealed that the American Songbook Association will sponsor scholarships for students ages 16 and up to participate in 92NY’s series of Cabaret Workshops and its Summer Cabaret Conference. Learn more!

Broadway producers Tom D’Angora and Michael D’Angora are welcoming diners, Hell’s Kitchen neighbors, and Broadway Community back to the beloved West Bank Cafe, re-opening for dinner today, Thursday, January 23rd.

After ongoing efforts to save the venue, The West Bank Cafe will be reopening this month, with the Laurie Beechman Theatre expected to reopen in February. Learn more here!

A new record label, Joy Machine Records, has launched with a special focus on new musical theater projects and solo projects from new artists. The label is co-founded and run by Broadway music veterans Ian Kagey, Sonny Paladino, Brian Usifer and Will Van Dyke.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder, Derek Klena and more.

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.

The world premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project will open off-Broadway, conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper and directed by John Simpkins.