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If you cross the traditional EUGENE ONEGIN by Tchaikovsky (great even when overfilled with drama and, yes, music music music, with Konstantin Shilovsky’s co-libretto) with a touch of Ken Russell’s 1971 “The Music Lovers” (the overwrought bio-pic of Tchaikovsky with Richard Chamberlin and Glenda Jackson as his patron and wife that took the composer out of the closet for anyone who didn’t know he was there), and you might have an idea of what Heartbeat Opera’s version of the opera-cum-composer’s tale is like.

What did our critic think of ANTHONY RAPP'S WITHOUT YOU at Calderwood Pavilion At Boston Center For The Arts?

Steve & Eydie were dynamite, separately and together. A TOAST TO STEVE & EYDIE on March 18th was a superb salute to these singers, and a hell of a good show, thanks to performers David Lawrence (their son), Debbie Gravitte, and a giant orchestra.

Last night, March 18, David Lawrence, the Emmy nominated son of Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé, and Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte, celebrated the musical legacy of Steve & Eydie with “A Toast To Steve & Eydie,” a one-night-only event at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall. Check out photos here!

See photos from opening night of A Sign of the Times at New World Stages.

THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL is making its Off-Broadway Premiere this January for a limited engagement through January 27, 2024. See photos of the production.

Rockefeller Productions will continue its Los Angeles run of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show playing this new year at the El Portal Theatre through January 21, 2024.

Drawn from true stories of mail-order brides from the Philippines, Export Quality will open its limited run tonight at HERE Arts Center (145 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013) through December 17, 2023. See photos from the production.

Drawn from true stories of mail-order brides from the Philippines, Export Quality will begin its limited run at HERE Arts Center ( 145 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013) from December 3 through December 17, 2023, opening night will be celebrated on December 7.  Check out all new photos here!

KATSURA SUNSHINE’S RAKUGO extends its run at NEW WORLD STAGES through 2024, marking its 5th year. Don't miss this international hit comedy show!

All new photos have been released from Monday evening’s YORK THEATRE COMPANY Gala. Patti LuPone received the 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award For Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater and Jamie DeRoy was honored with The York Theatre Founders’ Award.

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer), in association with Kierstead Productions (Jim Kierstead) and Chalant Productions (Lisa Reich), presented a one-night only presentation of The Post-Roe Monologues, a play with music by Mimi Zieman, with music direction by Saul Nache and directed by Maria Torres on Monday, November 6 at 7pm at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. Check out photos here!

Don't miss Anthony Rapp's captivating performance of 'Without You' at S.F.'s Curran Theater. Catch this limited-time engagement filled with emotion and raw talent. Book your tickets now!

What did our critic think of GREASE at The Argyle Theater?

Experience the gripping story of Alan Palmer's one-man show, 'Chanteuse,' as he portrays a gay man's survival in Nazi-controlled Germany. Discover how this poignant adaptation resonates in today's world and explore Alan Palmer's inspiring journey from actor to playwright.

 The Argyle Theatre presents GREASE, directed and choreographed by Eugenio Contenti with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Performances run through August 27, 2023. Check out all new photos here!

Last night was the opening night of EISENHOWER: THIS PIECE OF GROUND starring Tony Award winner John Rubinstein as President Dwight D. Eisenhower.  In addition to Rubinstein, photos feature playwright Richard Hellesen, director Peter Ellenstein, and opening night attendee Susan Eisenhower, granddaughter of the 34th president.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER began performances earlier this week at Theater 555 with an official opening on Thursday, June 22 at 7pm. Check out all new photos here!

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER team invited members of the press to Ripley-Grier studios for a “sneak peek” at the show, before they move into the theater tomorrow to begin tech. They performed three numbers before speaking with the press. Previews begin June 14 at Theater 555. Opening Night is June 22.

Saturday night, June 10th, at 7 pm, Janine LaManna will take the stage of The Green Room 42 to present the world premiere of BLACK & GOLD, with an encore on June 26th.