Andy Karl, Orfeh & More Will Perform in The Skivvies' BITE ME at 42West!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2015
Jacob Langfelder presents THE SKIVVIES... Bite Me! The undie-rock comedy-pop duo of Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley (The Skivvies), will continue their 42West monthly residency this spring with an all-star line up of guest artists from the worlds of Broadway, Television and Film. The concert takes place Monday, April 13, 2015 at 42West, which is located at 514 West 42nd Street. www.42WestNY.com/events.
Grand Gourmet-The Flavor of Midtown Set for 5/7
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 2, 2015
The Grand Central Partnership will host their annual neighborhood restaurant showcase Grand Gourmet - The Flavor of Midtown on Thursday, May 7th, 2015 from 7 PM - 9:30 PM in Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall (East 42nd Street at Park Ave.) All remaining food will be picked up by City Harvest. Net proceeds from the event support homeless service programs in the neighborhood.
Bobby Cannavale, Ethan Hawke, Wallace Shawn & More to Reunite in The New Group's HURLYBURLY Benefit Reading Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2015
The New Group announces a one-night-only benefit reading of David Rabe's Hurlyburly, reuniting director Scott Elliott and original cast members from the company's critically-acclaimed 2005 hit revival: Bobby Cannavale, Josh Hamilton, Ethan Hawke, Parker Posey and Wallace Shawn, with additional casting to be announced. This special event within The New Group's current 20th Anniversary Season takes place Sunday, April 26 at The New Group at The Pershing Square Signature Center (The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street).
Stacy Sullivan, Mark Nadler, Gabrielle Stravelli, and Stearns Matthews Among Winners of 2015 MAC Awards
by Andrew Martin - Mar 29, 2015
From the Oscars to the Tonys, the Grammys to Emmys, awards ceremonies are always a hit-or-miss situation. Either the event is absolutely excellent or ends with spectators saying, 'Well, they'll do a better job with it next year.' The 2015 MAC Awards, presented by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs, and held once again this year at BB King's on West 42nd Street, absolutely fell into the former category. It was a splendid affair (albeit it's usual 3-plus hours) that was expertly directed by MAC President Lennie Watts.
Kirsten Scott, Lindsie VanWinkle, David Elder, Emily Skinner and More Set for Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's 2015 Summer Season; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2015
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma announces casting and production teams for its annual summer shows, featuring new and returning national talent, including Mateja Govich, Christopher Rice, Kirsten Scott, Lindsie VanWinkle, Jeremy Benton, David Elder, Emily Skinner, Eleasha Gamble, Dan Sharkey, Lyn Cramer and more. All four productions -- OKLAHOMA!, MARY POPPINS, BIG FISH, and BILLY ELLIOT -- will perform at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City.
RIOULT Dance NY to Celebrate Edith Piaf with STREET SINGER Premiere This May
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2015
RIOULT Dance NY, a leading American modern dance company with a classic sensibility, presents the World Premiere of STREET SINGER - Celebrating the Life of Edith Piaf from Wednesday, May 13 through Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 8pm at 42West Nightclub, 514 W. 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues) NYC.
Tracy McDowell, Steven G. Douglas and More Join NEW STANDARDS Lineup at 42West Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2015
Bryan Campione (Broadway Buzz, LLC) and Jacob Langfelder present; 'NEW STANDARDS: Songs For The Stage By Jim Territo'. Making his New York debut at 42West, Jim Territo (Rock N Roll Debauchery, Dusty Junction) brings a diverse and thrilling concert of original music and storytelling with special guests from the worlds of stage and screen including Tracy McDowell (Motown), Steven G. Douglas (GHOST), Cali Moore (The Bardy Bunch), Sean Matthew Whiteford (Rock N' Roll Debauchery), Raena White (The Lion King), Gavin Gregory (Porgy & Bess) and more. The concert takes place tonight, March 25rd, 2015 at 8PM. 42West is located at 514 West 42nd Street www.42WestNY.com and is directed by Katherine Carter.
TBTB to Stage Agatha Christie's THE UNEXPECTED GUEST Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2015
Theater Breaking Through Barriers (TBTB) launches its 2015 season with a revival of Agatha Christie's rarely seen 1958 thriller The Unexpected Guest, with Off-Broadway previews set to begin April 11 at Theatre Row's Clurman Theatre (410 West 42nd Street) in Manhattan.
Review Roundup: PLACEBO Opens Off-Broadway
by Review Roundups - Mar 16, 2015
Playwrights Horizons presents the world premiere of PLACEBO, a new play by Obie Award winner Melissa James Gibson (This at PH, What Rhymes with America, Suitcase, [sic], the FX series 'The Americans,' 'House of Cards' on Netflix). Directed by three-time Obie Award winner Daniel Aukin (This at PH, The Fortress of Solitude, Bad Jews, 4000 Miles, [sic]), the play is the fourth production of the theater company's 2014/2015 Season. Opening Night set for tonight, March 16 at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...
SPAMALOT, THE LION, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and More Set for Geva Theatre's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2015
Four productions still remain in Geva Theatre Center's 42nd Season: A Body of Water, Lee Blessing's play of memory and identity; The Mountaintop, a reimagining of Martin Luther King's last night on earth; the world premiere of Cass Morgan's journey to discover her roots - The Road to Where; and the season's grand finale, the laugh-out-loud comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. The 2014-2015 Season continued Geva's innovative efforts to connect patrons and artists and art with the community. The 2015-2016 Season will continue to build on that and also usher in a new era as Geva's historic home begins to undergo renovation and transformation.
42ND STREET Runs 4/10-26 at Lakewood Cultural Center
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 11, 2015
Don't miss this razzle-dazzle musical comedy with a spectacular chorus line of tap dancers! Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company present the hit musical "42nd Street" April 10-26 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth and Alameda). Performances are 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays.
42ND STREET, CINDERELLA, NEWSIES, SOUND OF MUSIC, CABARET and More Set for Segerstrom Center's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2015
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is rolling out plans for its 30th Season, beginning with the 2015 - 2016 Broadway line-up. It will be a year of extraordinary artists, blockbuster shows and world renowned companies: great dance and Broadway hits, jazz, cabaret and classical music, family entertainment plus many special guests and events.
Full Cast Announced for Red Bull's 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE, Running This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2015
This season's mainstage production, John Ford's 'Tis Pity She's A Whore, directed by Red Bull Artistic Director Jesse Berger, will begin a limited Off-Broadway engagement April 14th at The Duke on 42nd Street. Opening Night is set for Sunday April 26th. Performances continue through May 16th.