Lynn Matthews News

This is a colorful, nimble tapestry textured with high-stakes pathos alternating with low humor, weaving a spell of superior and highly original stage entertainment. 

Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack will present The Nance, written by Douglas Carter Beane, opening May 16 and running through June 7.  This production incorporates music and comedy in a story that sheds light on the lives of comedic burlesque performers during the final days of vaudeville.

Opera On Tap has announced a special LGBTQ+ themed show on November 8th, featuring performances that celebrate diversity and inclusion in the opera community.

Opera On Tap will present PRIDE 365 at The Doux Supper Club, featuring songs and arias by LGBTQ+ artists. A portion of ticket sales will benefit The Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Clocktower Players presents the 10 Year Reunion Concert of RAGTIME The Musical. Don't miss this must-see event of the holiday season, featuring a powerhouse cast and thrilling music. Performances on December 9th and 10th at the historic Manor Club in Pelham Manor.

Join Clocktower Players for a spectacular tribute to Stephen Sondheim at Westchester Community College. Don't miss this limited engagement at the Harkin AAB Theater on October 14th. Get your tickets now!

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

What did our critic think of FUN HOME at TheaterWorks Hartford? The musical FUN HOME, based on Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir ('a family tragicomic') won five Tony Awards in 2015, including Best Musical. And Jeanine Tesori (music) and Lisa Kron (book and lyrics) made history by being the first female duo to win a Tony. Oh, and by the way, the musical was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

TheaterWorks Hartford will open its 2022-2023 season with Fun Home. The cast for Fun Home includes Broadway veterans Aaron Lazar as Bruce, Christiane Noll as Helen, and Sarah Beth Pfeifer.

Night and Day, Love Lost and Found through the Eyes of Cole Porter opens on Sept 16 and runs through Oct 6.

When scheduling an interview with Broadway and now West End star: Marisha Wallace, I was quickly reminded that London is five hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, so when we found an appointment that was congruently free; it was a little early for me... Flash forward to a 7am interview that started my day on the highest of notes: Marisha's bubbly and down to earth personality drew me in the first moment I saw her perform in the hit musical 'Something Rotten!'

Director Jason Summers and four powerhouse singers recreate the girl groups of the Sixties on stage at Gretna Theatre

Surflight Theatre proudly presents Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's prize-winning musical South Pacific, directed and choreographed by Norb Joerder, from July 10 through 28. Opening night is July 11 at 8pm.

Surflight Theatre proudly presents Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's prize-winning musical South Pacific, directed and choreographed by Norb Joerder, from July 10 through 28. Opening night is July 11 at 8pm.

Broadway's Ramona Keller (Brooklyn, Caroline or Change), Joy Lynn Matthews (The Music Man, Marie Christine), and Destan Owens (Chicago, Rent) will appear in concert with John Varineau and the Grand Rapids Symphony on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 7:30pm.

Broadway's Ramona Keller (Brooklyn, Caroline or Change), Joy Lynn Matthews (The Music Man, Marie Christine), and Destan Owens (Chicago, Rent) will appear in concert with John Varineau and the Grand Rapids Symphony on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 7:30pm.

Broadway's Tituss Burgess (The Little Mermaid, Jersey Boys) and Joy Lynn Matthews (The Music Man, Marie Christine) will appear in concert with Chelsea Tipton II and the Binghamton Philharmonic Pops on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 8:00pm.