Michael Duling News

Donna McKechnie (A CHORUS LINE) continues her residency at The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Sat. May 23 and Thursday June 11. See photos from this week's show.

It’s one thing to pack the Laurie Beechman Theatre for a cabaret performance, but when the audience is filled with celebs and your peers, it says something powerful. Check out the photos of an exciting evening of great music from 3/11.

What happened over the seven consecutive shows, was indeed a Christmas miracle. There was plenty of laughter and tears, and intimate interaction with the audiences. It is simply the “must-see” holiday event of the season.

Norm Lewis kicked off THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS, running nightly through 12/24, on 12/18. In addition to a lovely show, Norm’s opening night was a benefit that also aided 54 Below’s Ticket Subsidy program.

Pen Pals, the new play by Michael Griffo, officially opened off-Broadway at The Theatre at St. Clement's, starring Johanna Day and Nancy McKeon. Check out photos from opening night here!

The West Bank Cafe-Laurie Beechman Theatre, which was previously set to close its doors, will reopen under new management! Learn more about the campaign to save the beloved space.

Chita Rivera attended SILENCE! The Musical at P.S. 122 this past Thursday, February 2nd, and she remained afterwards to praise the cast and pose for photos.

Where in New York City can you see Pink flying Cirque du Soleil-style from ropes in the air? Katy Perry shooting whip cream from her bra?

Two-time Drama Desk nominee Leslie Kritzer, whose Broadway credits include Sondheim on Sondheim, A Catered Affair, Legally Blonde and Hairspray, will join the cast of Newsical: Full Spin Ahead beginning March 25, 2011. She steps in for Christine Pedi, who has injured her ankle. Kritzer will perform through April 23. Pedi will return on April 24.

Christine Pedi of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY put her impression skills to work for a parody of Lady Gaga's 'Telephone' video channelling Liza Minnelli and Carol Channing in the places of Lady Gaga and Beyonce. Click Below to view her take impression of 'Minnelli and Channing do 'Telephone.'

The musical revue NAKED BOYS SINGING will run in Provincetown, Massachusetts from June 24 to September 15, theproducersperspective.com reports. The cast will include David Bryant, Ryan Obermeier, Brad Greer, Garrett Bruce, Chris Marchant and Garrett Olthuis. The production will be produced and directed by Tom D'Angora and Michael Duling.

Last night, May 23, the Drama Desk Association hosted the 55th Annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony at the F.H. LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center. Former Drama Desk Award winner Patti LuPone hosted the ceremony, which honored the best of Broadway and off in the 2009-2010 season. BroadwayWorld.com provided live coverage on the site throughout the ceremony and was on hand at the event to capture the starry arrivals.

Naked Boys Singing, the international hit musical revue now in its 10th smash year Off-Broadway, returns to Provincetown summer 2009. Opening June 25th at the Post Office Café and Cabaret, Naked Boys Singing is a traditional musical revue, in the vein of Vaudeville and high-camp musical theater, which reminds us that clothes alone do not make the man!

Naked Boys Singing, the international hit musical revue now in its 10th smash year Off-Broadway, returns to Provincetown summer 2009. Opening June 25th at the Post Office Caf? and Cabaret, Naked Boys Singing is a traditional musical revue, in the vein of Vaudeville and high-camp musical theater, which reminds us that clothes alone do not make the man! The show features six handsome 'boys' of various body types with gorgeous voices, perfect comedic timing, and no clothing! With song titles ranging from 'The Bliss of a Briss' to the culinary inspired 'I Beat My Meat', Naked Boys Singing is 60 minutes of non-stop laughter!

Naked Boys Singing, the international hit musical revue now in its 10th smash year Off-Broadway, returns to Provincetown summer 2009. Opening June 25th at the Post Office Café and Cabaret, Naked Boys Singing is a traditional musical revue, in the vein of Vaudeville and high-camp musical theater, which reminds us that clothes alone do not make the man!

Splash Bar is proud to present a very Naked edition of Scott Nevins' Curtain Call with the clothing-less cast of the long-running Off Broadway hit 'Naked Boys Singing'. Tonight, directly following the video madness of 'Musical Mondays', guest Host Emily McNamara welcomes the sexy singers from 'Naked Boys Singing' who will be performing live (and in the buff!) plus giving away tickets to the show to celebrate it's anniversary!

Naked Boys Singing, the international hit musical revue now in its 10th smash year Off-Broadway, returns to Provincetown summer 2009. Opening June 25th at the Post Office Caf? and Cabaret, Naked Boys Singing is a traditional musical revue, in the vein of Vaudeville and high-camp musical theater, which reminds us that clothes alone do not make the man! The show features six handsome 'boys' of various body types with gorgeous voices, perfect comedic timing, and no clothing! With song titles ranging from 'The Bliss of a Briss' to the culinary inspired 'I Beat My Meat', Naked Boys Singing is 60 minutes of non-stop laughter!

Back Stage Bistro Award winner Tom D'Angora brought his critically acclaimed super hit Divas I've Done back to NYC. A deliberately campy cabaret act, the show was originally described as 'an outrageous evening of tributes, parodies and songs dedicated to the woman that have touched Tom and America's life!' Critics hailed him as a 'star of tomorrow' (BackStage West) and 'Just Jack...only ten times funnier' (Wayman Wong-Playbill.com) and the show went on to receive the 2004 Backstage Bistro Award for best musical comedy. Following every performance is a unique appearance by a Broadway diva...past divas have included Schaffel, Days, and Greene, plus Christine Pedi, Kristy Cates, Natalie Joy Johnson, Jennifer Rae Beck, and others.

What is the best way for man about to turn 30 to cling to his fleeting youth? The answer: try to recreate something that was cool when he was 24! For one night only Back Stage Bistro Award winner Tom D'Angora brings his critically acclaimed super hit Divas I've Done back to NYC. Divas I've Done played sold out runs in LA, Boston, Provincetown, and 21 weeks Off-Broadway Upstairs at Studio 54 and at Theater Row.

What is the best way for man about to turn 30 to cling to his fleeting youth? The answer: try to recreate something that was cool when he was 24! For one night only Back Stage Bistro Award winner Tom D'Angora brings his critically acclaimed super hit Divas I've Done back to NYC. Divas I've Done played sold out runs in LA, Boston, Provincetown, and 21 weeks Off-Broadway Upstairs at Studio 54 and at Theater Row.