Richard Jay-Alexander News

It's Christmastime in the city and with all of the holiday hustle and bustle comes a whole bunch of yuletide cheer at the theater! Check out a complete list of where you can find holiday entertainment in New York City in 2025!

Fathom Entertainment has released the first trailer for Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration, the new documentary film highlighting the centennial birthday of the Tony winner, featuring interviews with Chita Rivera, Mary Tyler Moore, Derek Hough, and more. Check it out now.

Michael R. Jackson will receive the William Finn Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre at Barrington Stage Company's annual fall celebration. Learn more!

See photos from inside the Black Theatre United 2025 Gala. The evening was directed by (for the third year) by Jerry Dixon with musical direction by Joseph Joubert. 

Barrington Stage Company has unveiled its Annual Fall Celebration, BSC IN NYC, to be held at Chelsea Table + Stage at the Hilton Fashion District Hotel. Learn more!

In honor of Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday this December, Fathom Entertainment will release a brand-new film, Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration, in theaters on December 13 and 14.

Tony nominee Norm Lewis will return to 54 Below this holiday season for Christmas Lives Here. Learn more about the December concerts and see how to purchase tickeets.

When La Cage aux Folles opens at The Muny on Friday night, Broadway superstar Norm Lewis will again grace The Muny stage.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will be presenting a panel discussion for the 50th Anniversary of A Chorus Line. Tickets are available for free registration beginning on Saturday.

Ms. Kazan was on my radar for as long as I can remember when I started to get interested in theatre, music and show business and had “secret” subscriptions to magazines that focused on those passions.

Donna McKechnie's TAKE ME TO THE WORLD – THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM continues 4/26 at 54 Below. When it comes to interpreting Sondheim, the Chorus Line star is in a league of her own.

Last night at 54 Below, we all got to witness what can happen when all things align. The musical choices were an Easter basket of “goodies” – and, then, a surprise visit from TONY winner Alice Ripley? Yes, it was that kind of night.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Donna McKechnie, Sondheim Unplugged and more. See the full lineup here!

After a hiatus and change of venue, Susie Mosher’s variety show THE LINEUP had its second night at the Green Room 42. Richard Jay-Alexander, Jeff Harnar, Jelani Remy were among others in the 4/15 show.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre just celebrated its reopening at the Renaissance Gala. Special guests included: Ariana DeBose, Andrea McArdle, Chip Zien, Matt Doyle, and more. Check out photos here!

Tom D’Angora and Michael D'Angora held the official Renaissance Gala last night on Monday April 14th, marking the reopening of one of New York City’s most beloved cabaret venues, The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre celebrated its reopening last night, April 14, at the Renaissance Gala. Check out video clips from the evening and learn more here! 

One to watch for is the solo debut of twin brothers John and Matthew Drinkwater. This debut booking looks to be of particular interest because of the pedigree of the creative team of Musical Director, Brian Nash, and Director, Richard Jay-Alexander.

Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more. See the full lineup here!

Norm Lewis made history in 2014 as Broadway's first African American Phantom of the Opera. Check here for more details on his performance.