Suzanne Shepherd News

Actress Christine Syron continues to radiate an inner strength with the characters she brings to life on both stage and screen.

The well-known, hilarious musical-comedy sister duo, Vickie & Nickie, are returning to The Duplex in NYC with their seasonal show, Vickie & Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride for two performances today, December 1st at 6:30pm and Saturday, December 9th at 4:00pm.

The well-known, hilarious musical-comedy sister duo, Vickie & Nickie, are returning to The Duplex in NYC with their seasonal show, Vickie & Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride for two performances on Friday, December 1st at 6:30pm and Saturday, December 9th at 4:00pm.

The well-known, hilarious musical-comedy sister duo, Vickie & Nickie, are bringing their seasonal show, Vickie & Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride to The Duplex in NYC for two performances on Thursday, December 1st at 7pm and Saturday, December 10th at 4:30pm. During this celebration of the holiday season 'Minnesota-style', the multi-instrumental, singing housewife sisters will entertain with sidesplitting interpretations of your favorite holiday songs, wacky original tunes, fun family stories, improv and audience participation. Created, written and performed by real life sisters Lisa and Lori Brigantino, the fast talking mid-western moms come to you straight from their prison circuit tour to celebrate the season all while accompanying themselves on many different instruments including acoustic and electric guitars, keyboard, accordion, saxophone, ukuleles, percussion and more!

Thomas James O'Leary's recent directing credits include Flim Flam: Houdini and the Hereafter, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Nine, Dusty de los Santos, The Debut of Georgia, A Horse with a View, and currently Sunday in the Park with George. Thomas is best known for his three-year run (over 1,000 performances) in the title role of Broadway's longest-running musical, The Phantom of the Opera. Other acting credits include Miss Saigon (Broadway original cast), Les Miserables (First National original cast), Chess (First National), You Never Can Tell (Yale Rep), Last Sunday in June (Century Center), Travels with My Aunt (Colony Theatre), and Take Me Out (LA Weekly Award, Celebration Theatre).  

A rare revival of Orpheus Descending by Tennessee Williams will run for a limited engagement, April 23-May 14, at St. John's Lutheran Church, one of the oldest buildings in Greenwich Village. Directed by Austin Pendleton, the production features a 16-person cast lead by Irene Glezos, Thomas Beaudoin and Beth Bartley. Williams's modern version of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice opened on Broadway in 1957 and was revived in 1989 in a celebrated production directed by Sir Peter Hall and starring Vanessa Redgrave. It has rarely, if ever, been produced in New York since.

The well-known, hilarious musical comedy sister duo, Vickie & Nickie, are returning to Don't Tell Mama in NYC with their seasonal show, Vickie & Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride on Wednesday December 3rd and Saturday, December 13th 2014.

Geneva Carr: 'I haven't crested the best part of my career.'

American Dance Theatre Productions will present ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER from Tuesday, July 30 through Sunday, August 4, at the June Havoc Theatre at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex, as part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival. A jazzy, contemporary update of the classic film about a murdered gangster brought back to life by the devil, who is anxious to besmirch the reputation of an incorruptible New York judge, ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER has Music by WARREN HILL, Lyrics by O'MARA LEARY & JAMES BEAUMONT & Book by JAMES BEAUMONT. This AEA Approved Showcase Production will be directed by JOE MARUZZO.

Nylon Fusion Theatre Company presents two world-premiere one-act works by Don Nigro Marina and Mata Hari, at Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, about two women who bravely faced personal battles as they were caught up in the turmoil of the two world wars. Directed by Ivette Dumeng, and starring Tatyana Kot in the title roles, with Curtis James Nielsen, Marina and Mata Hari will be performed together at the Robert Moss Theatre at 440 Lafayette Street beginning tomorrow, June 15th.

ACCLAIMED THEATRICAL TROUPE WATERWELL CONTINUES MONTHLY PERFORMANCES OF GOODBAR A MULTI MEDIA STAGING OF A LIVE CONCEPT ALBUM STARRING NYC GLAM-PUNK BAND BAMBÏ and INSPIRED BY LOOKING FOR MR. GOODBAR NOVEL BY JUDITH ROSSNER & FILM BY RICHARD BROOKS. DIRECTED BY ARIAN MOAYED.

NYC's well-known wacky musical comedy sister duo of Vickie and Nickie, played by real life sisters Lisa and Lori Brigantino, are returning to Don't Tell Mama for one night only on Saturday December 4th to perform their new holiday show, Vickie & Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride! - a celebration of the holiday season Minnesotan-style!

NYC's well-known wacky musical comedy sister duo of Vickie and Nickie, played by real life sisters Lisa and Lori Brigantino, are returning to Don't Tell Mama for one night only on Saturday December 4th to perform their new holiday show, Vickie & Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride! - a celebration of the holiday season Minnesotan-style!

NYC's well-known wacky musical comedy sister duo of Vickie and Nickie are returning to Don't Tell Mama for one night only to perform their latest show…Inside Vickie & Nickie! - an up close and personal show about Vickie and Nickie's childhoods, families, show biz careers and their hopes and dreams! The show premiered at Don't Tell Mama in July to rave reviews.

NYC's well-known wacky musical comedy sister duo of Vickie and Nickie are returning to Don't Tell Mama for one night only to perform their latest show…Inside Vickie & Nickie! - an up close and personal show about Vickie and Nickie's childhoods, families, show biz careers and their hopes and dreams! The show premiered at Don't Tell Mama in July to rave reviews.

NYC's musical comedy duo of Vickie & Nickie are returning to the legendary cabaret venue, Don't Tell Mama in NYC on December 2nd and December 5th with their new holiday show...'Tis The Season with Vickie & Nickie. The multi-instrumental, singing suburban housewife sister duo from Minnesota are played by real life sisters, Lori and Lisa Brigantino. Infused with snappy dialogue and audience participation, self-accompanied original songs and cover tunes, Vickie and Nickie will take the audience on a journey and celebration of the holidays as they share their rise to 'fame', family stories and their own special take on the world today. The self-contained musical comedy duo intertwines song and dialogue that delves into the characters lives and comments on current events all while accompanying themselves on many different instruments including acoustic guitars, keyboard, accordion, saxophone, violin, ukuleles and percussion.

NYC's musical comedy duo of Vickie & Nickie are returning to the legendary cabaret venue, Don't Tell Mama in NYC on December 2nd and December 5th with their new holiday show...'Tis The Season with Vickie & Nickie. The multi-instrumental, singing suburban housewife sister duo from Minnesota are played by real life sisters, Lori and Lisa Brigantino. Infused with snappy dialogue and audience participation, self-accompanied original songs and cover tunes, Vickie and Nickie will take the audience on a journey and celebration of the holidays as they share their rise to 'fame', family stories and their own special take on the world today. The self-contained musical comedy duo intertwines song and dialogue that delves into the characters lives and comments on current events all while accompanying themselves on many different instruments including acoustic guitars, keyboard, accordion, saxophone, violin, ukuleles and percussion.

NYC's musical comedy duo of Vickie & Nickie are returning to the legendary cabaret venue, Don't Tell Mama in NYC on December 2nd and December 5th with their new holiday show...'Tis The Season with Vickie & Nickie. The multi-instrumental, singing suburban housewife sister duo from Minnesota are played by real life sisters, Lori and Lisa Brigantino. Infused with snappy dialogue and audience participation, self-accompanied original songs and cover tunes, Vickie and Nickie will take the audience on a journey and celebration of the holidays as they share their rise to 'fame', family stories and their own special take on the world today. The self-contained musical comedy duo intertwines song and dialogue that delves into the characters lives and comments on current events all while accompanying themselves on many different instruments including acoustic guitars, keyboard, accordion, saxophone, violin, ukuleles and percussion.

Athol Fugard's comedy/drama is relocated from Johannesburg, South Africa to Elizabeth, New Jersey

Edie Falco and Lorraine Bracco were on hand to give support to their screen mother Suzanne Shepherd who directed the Athol Fugard play