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Cast Set For JERSEY BOYS at Weston Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

 Weston Theater Company will take audiences for a musical ride chronicling the rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons inJERSEY BOYS: THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS, playing at Weston’s Walker Farm Theater from June 12 - July 13. 

Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!

Review: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at John W. Engeman Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - Jan 27, 2024

What did our critic think of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at John W. Engeman Theatre?

Video: Get A First Look at I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2024

Get a first look at The John W. Engeman Theater's production of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - on stage through March 3rd, 2024.

Photos: First Look at I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at the John W. Engeman Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 21, 2024

Check out photos from I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change at the John W. Engeman Theatre here!

Photos: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Opens at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 21, 2024

The John W. Engeman Theater's production of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE opened last night, Saturday, January 20, 2024, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities! Check out the photos here!

I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE To Be Presented At The John W. Engeman Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024

The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE.

Photos: JOE ICONIS' CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Lights Up 54 Below With Unprecedented Holiday Cheer
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2023

The spirit of Christmas roared back to life at 54 Below in New York City as Tony-nominated musical theater writer and performer Joe Iconis brought his iconic Christmas Extravaganza back to the stage following a three-year pandemic hiatus. See photos from the show!

Review: THE 13TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Brings Family Cheer To 54 BELOW
by Sharon Ellman - Dec 10, 2023

A truly rip roaring performance that was part theater, part concert and completely fantastic!

Photos: Go Inside the 13TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA at 54 Below
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 10, 2023

Joe Iconis and his merry band of musical theater punks reignited their legendary holiday tradition and brought their insane celebration of all things red and green back to 54 Below after three bah humbug years of pandemic pause and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!

THE JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA to Return to 54 Below for its 13th Annual Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023

The Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza returns for its 13th annual engagement. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

TYRANTS Will Have a Special Presentation at The U.S. National Archives This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023

TYRANTS, a new musical based on the life of Edwin Booth starring Tony nominee A.J. SHIVELY, will play two special concert performances this Friday and Saturday at the United States National Archives in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Joe Iconis to Return to 54 Below with a Christmas Extravaganza
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2023

Get into the holiday spirit with Joe Iconis as he brings his Christmas Extravaganza to 54 Below. Don't miss this limited engagement filled with festive music and holiday cheer.

George Abud, Jeannette Bayardelle & More to Star in THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023

Discover the exciting cast of the upcoming unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson musical, featuring George Abud, Jeannette Bayardelle, and more. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the star-studded production and learn about the talented actors bringing Thompson's iconic story to the stage.

Katrina Lenk, Joe Iconis, Laurence Fishburne, and More Set For New York Stage and Film 2023 Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2023

New York Stage and Film has revealed complete casting for the 2023 Summer Season, starting on Friday, July 14 and running to Sunday, August 6 at Marist College in Poughkeepsie. The cast includes Katrina Lenk, Joe Iconis, Laurence Fishburne, and many more. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Tickets on Sale Now for New York Stage and Film 2023 Summer Season Featuring A WRINKLE IN TIME & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023

Tickets are now on sale for New York Stage and Film'S 2023 Summer Season July 14-August 6 at Marist College.

New Laurence Fishburne Play, A WRINKLE IN TIME Workshop & More Set for New York Stage and Film 2023 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023

New York Stage and Film returns to Marist College July 14-August 6 for their 2023 Summer Season. See the full programming, and learn how to purchase tickes!

Patti LuPone, John Lloyd Young, Tony Yazbeck And More To Take The Stage At 54 Below This January!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 29, 2022

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including solo performances from Tony Award-winners Patti LuPone and  John Lloyd Young and Tony-nominee Tony Yazbeck. See the full lineup below!

La Jolla Playhouse Announces 2023/24 Season Featuring Five World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2022

 La Jolla Playhouse has announced the first five productions of its 2023/2024 season, including the world-premiere musical The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss, directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley.

LOVE IN HATE NATION Special Edition Cassette to be Released in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2022

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and TWO RIVER THEATER have announced the release of Love in Hate Nation – Original Cast Recording in a special cassette edition, scheduled for Friday, December 2.

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