John El-Jor News

CENTER STAGE RECORDS has released We Live in Cairo: Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording in streaming and digital formats now. Learn more and listen here!

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to the song “Movement” from We Live in Cairo, featuring Ali Louis Bourzgui and Nadina Hassan. Listen here!

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release We Live in Cairo: Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording in streaming and digital formats this week. Learn more about the album here!

They say good things are worth waiting for. Well, GET WHAT YOU WANT certainly was.

Anahid, a musical written by Gabriel Elizabeth Kadian (book, music, lyrics) and Stephanie Wu (music) based on the novel Anahid Played Soorp: The Finding of Aran Pirian, will receive a private industry presentation at Judson Memorial Church.

Ice Berg Productions and Kitchen Sink Theatre Company will present DINO NUGGETS ARE GAY by Vaheed Talebian. Learn more about the industry reading here!

La Femme Theatre Productions has revealed the cast for its upcoming Women in Agency Festival, which is the culmination of La Femme’s development initiatives celebrating emerging and established women artists. Learn more!

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 

Ogunquit Playhouse has shared a look inside their recent production of Come From Away, which featured Mary Kate Morrissey, Liz Pearce, Joy Hermalyn, and more! Watch songs like 'Me and the Sky' and more in a new video!

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!

'Come From Away,' a contemporary musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, is currently playing at the Ogunquit Playhouse, and it's truly a testament to the power of human kindness. This show isn't just entertainment; it's a genuine, life-affirming experience that reminds us of the best in people, especially when facing the unthinkable.

Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine has released first look photos for their production of Come From Away, starring Mary Kate Morrissey and more. Performances run through June 14, 2025 at the Ogunquit Playhouse. 

Watch 'Welcome to the Rock' from rehearsals of COME FROM AWAY in Ogunquit, Maine. The musical is running May 15 through June 14 and stars Mary Kate Morrissey and more. 

Director Ricky Hinds welcomes cast and crew to the first day of rehearsals on COME FROM AWAY in Ogunquit, Maine. See photos and video from inside the production's first day now!

The 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were presented on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at NYU Skirball. Check out updates from the ceremony here!

Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball  Check out the full list here!

Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine has announced the cast and creative team for their production of Come From Away, starring Mary Kate Morrissey and more. Learn more about the show here!

Nominations for the 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were just announced. Check out the full list of nominees here!

John El-Jor is set to make his solo debut at 54 Below on March 31, 2025 at 9:30 PM with a live concert featuring original music from his debut EP, Allowed To Be Pretty.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!