Ryan Belock News

Review: Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre Presents GREASE

by Peter Nason — September 28, 2025

Grease at the Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre brought a new and exciting twist to the beloved show, spearheaded by a strong cast and immersive environment.

Photos: Matthew LaBanca's COMMUNION At The Cell Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — November 8, 2024

Matthew LaBanca’s confessional play COMMUNION makes its official Off-Broadway debut.

Review: THE MUSIC MAN by Gulf Coast Symphony

by Elizabeth James — March 29, 2024

What did our critic think of THE MUSIC MAN by Gulf Coast Symphony?

Review: PAIR at 59E59 Theaters Through Captures the Mind and Heart

by Marina Kennedy — November 8, 2023

Artistry, romance, and collaboration are portrayed in the fascinating show, Pair now performed at 59E59 Street Theaters through November 18th.

Emily Bautista, Steven Conroy & More to Star in PAIR at 59E59 Theaters

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 11, 2023

59E59 Theaters & No.

The Cell Theater Extends Sold Out COMMUNION Again

by Blair Ingenthron — September 29, 2023

COMMUNION, written and performed by Matthew LaBanca has been extended for the second time at the Cell Theater.

Photos: Matthew LaBanca Premieres COMMUNION At The Cell Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — September 25, 2023

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre in association with Spin Cycle presents COMMUNION, written and performed by Matthew LaBanca and directed by Kira Simring.

The Cell Theater Extends COMMUNION for Additional Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 12, 2023

After selling out all initially scheduled performances, Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre in association with Spin Cycle will present an additional week of performances of their developmental production of COMMUNION, written and performed by Matthew LaBanca and directed by Kira Simring.

COMMUNION Developmental Production to be Presented at The Cell Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 5, 2023

Experience the powerful one-man show COMMUNION at the cell theatre.

POWERLINE ROAD, A New Neo-Noir Musical, Announces Full Cast And Creative Team

by Blair Ingenthron — February 15, 2023

Theatre Now has announced the full company of Powerline Road, a dark new neo-noir musical opening next month.

City Springs Theatre Company to Present WEST SIDE STORY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 10, 2022

City Springs Theatre Company, Atlanta's home for professional musical theatre, will present the ground-breaking, Broadway musical masterpiece West Side Story, the final performance in its 2021-22 PNC Bank Season.

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For Theatre Now's THE JURY

by Stephi Wild — January 18, 2022

The Jury is a new musical with book & lyrics by Casey Kendall and music by Jonathan Bauerfeld.

The Princeton Festival Will Premiere Kosmologia Interdisciplinary Ensemble's DREAMING/UNDREAMING

by Stephi Wild — June 12, 2021

After reading two tales by the masterful Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges, Carmen-Helena Téllez and the artistic team of Kosmologia were inspired to create an original visual and musical experience, an art-music video where we travel between worlds of persuasive dreams and deceptive realities i

BWW Feature: George Salazar & Joe Iconis Among Starry Benefit for URBAN STAGES October 22nd

by Stephen Mosher — October 19, 2020

URBAN STAGES lines up some heavy hitters for their virtual fundraiser premiering October 22nd!

George Salazar, Joe Iconis, Terence Archie and More Celebrate Urban Stages at MIXING MELODIES AND MARGARITAS Benefit

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 30, 2020

Urban Stages has announced Mixing Melodies and Margaritas, a virtual benefit featuring musical performances and appearances by legendary stars along with how-to guides for delicious cocktails/mock-tails so everyone can make a drink, raise a glass and save Urban Stages Theater.