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Almost An Evening

Run Time:
1 hour and 20 minutes
Closing: June 01, 2008

Almost An Evening - 2008 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Atlantic Stage 2
330 West 16th Street New York, NY 10011

Ethan Coen's trio of one-acts tackle important questions. In Waiting, someone waits somewhere for quite some time. In Four Benches, a voyage to self-discovery takes a British intelligence agent to steam baths in New York and Texas, and to park benches in the U.S. and U.K. In Debate, cosmic questions are taken up. Not much is learned.


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Review: Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG Returns to Los Angeles by East West Players
by Shari Barrett - Apr 29, 2026


Astounding triple-threat talent is on display in big production numbers with attention-grabbing scenic elements by brilliant designers add to the artistic wonder of the entire production helmed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, choreographed by Janelle Dote Portman, with music direction by Marc Macalintal.

José Limón Dance Foundation 80th Anniversary Gala to Honor Kristen Brogdon & Anna Di Stasi
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026


The José Limón Dance Foundation announced its 80th Anniversary Gala, honoring Kristen Brogdon & Northrop and Anna Di Stasi, with the evening dedicated to Carla Maxwell at Lavan Midtown in NYC.

Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Cygnet Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 30, 2026


“The Lehman Trilogy, now playing at Cygnet Theatre through April 26, is an epic in every sense: sweeping, ambitious, unexpectedly funny, and, even at a three-hour runtime, utterly engrossing.

North Coast Repertory Theatre to Host 44th Spotlight Gala Featuring Rita Rudner
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026


North Coast Repertory Theatre announced its 44th Spotlight Gala, 'An Evening of Laughter with Rita Rudner', set to entertain attendees with a night of comedy.

Allison Bailey, GOLDEN BOY IN CONCERT and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026


Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Allison Bailey, Jordan Tyson and more. 

The Actors' Gang Will Present MORE MIRACLES, a Trio of Original One-Act Plays
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026


The Actors' Gang has announced More Miracles – an evening of Three Original One Act plays -- In Recovery, Sixteen Summers and Nun Fight. Learn more about the event here!

Review: NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH SETH MACFARLANE AND THE BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 6, 2026


Seth MacFarlane was in great voice when he took the stage at Symphony Hall recently for his sold-out New Year’s Eve concert with the Boston Pops, even if it wasn’t his most familiar voice.

The Arts Academy Of Sedona to Present A VINTAGE CHRISTMAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025


Step back in time this holiday season as The Arts Academy of Sedona presents A Vintage Christmas, an enchanting evening of classic holiday stories brought to life in the style of 1950s radio theater.

Interview: Steve Morgan of STRAIGHT NO CHASER at Palace Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Nov 16, 2025


Steve Morgan combined his head for mathematics and his heart for performing, majoring in both mathematics and music at Indiana University.

Interview: Theatre Life with Edwaard Liang And Dwight Rhoden
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 22, 2025


Today’s subjects Edwaard Liang and Dwight Rhoden make up two fourths of the choreographic team for The Washington Ballet’s program of Moving Forces. The production will be presented in the Eisenhower Theater at Kennedy Center on October 24th through 26th.

See Jasmine Cephas Jones and More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025


Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jasmine Cephas Jones and more. See the full lineup here!

See Ephraim Sykes, Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and More at 54 Below in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025


In October of 2025, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and more. Learn more!

Rita Rudner to Perform At The Harris Center in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2025


Harris Center for The Arts will present entertainment legend Rita Rudner in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the upcoming performance here!

Guest Blog: 'Burlesque is a Broader Spectrum of Entertainment Than Most Expect': Hundred Watt Club’s Lena Lenman On The Impact Of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL
by Guest Author - Jul 22, 2025


Based on the 2010 movie, Burlesque The Musical makes its London debut this month. Lena Lenman began her journey as a burlesque performer in 2008 and has been producing her own cabaret show 'Hundred Watt Club' for the last 14 years. In this article, she asks: 'What impact will the musical have on the actual UK burlesque industry?'

Review: Can't Stand Still: FOOTLOOSE Explodes Onto MSMT Stage
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 17, 2025


Bursting with energy and pulsating with a heartwarming story of forgiveness and family, Maine State Music Theatre’s new production of FOOTLOOSE serves up both a genuinely poignant tale and a dance extravaganza.  The new production, directed by E. Faye Butler and choreographed by Tyler Hanes, the first revival since 2014 of the 2008 musical by Tom Snow, Dean Pitchford, and Walter Bobbei, offers a new deeper, more probing and more compelling take on this timeless story of teen rebellion, generational conflict, and a journey to forgiveness.

Interview: Jonathan Roxmouth returns home to Montecasino’s Teatro
by Faeron Wheeler - Jun 6, 2025


Jonathan Roxmouth is returning home for a limited season at Montecasino’s Teatro with his latest show, MY FAVOURITE  BROADWAY. Roxmouth has handpicked his favourite Broadway songs and will be performing them alongside the Egoli Symphonic Orchestra.

The Moth To Honor Erika Alexander And Deborah Dugan At This Year's Moth Ball
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2025


Acclaimed global storytelling organization The Moth will unveil the details for their highly anticipated annual fundraising gala, Fantastic Voyage: The 2025 Moth Ball. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of The Lighthouse at Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers, the event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th.

Shubert, Booth, New Victory, And Palace Theatre Receive Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025


The New York Landmarks Conservancy just announced the winners of the 2025 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards, the Conservancy's highest honors for excellence in preservation. The Award recipients demonstrate outstanding and challenging preservation projects that occur throughout the City. 

Review: JUDY COLLINS & FRIENDS: 85 YEARS OF PROTEST & MUSIC Stuns at The Town Hall
by Andrew Poretz - Mar 12, 2025


Legendary singer, songwriter, musician and social activist Judy Collins celebrated 85 years on planet earth along with International Women’s Day at The Town Hall on March 8 with a concert, many musical friends, and a full house.

Photos: ROAD SHOW In Rehearsal At freeFALL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2025


See photos from inside rehearsal for Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s much-traveled musical Road Show, directed by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis. The show is the fifth Sondheim musical produced by the company.

Matt Nathanson & More to Perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025


Mayo Performing Arts Center has revealed their March lineup of performances including singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Conan O’Brien to Receive the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2025


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Conan O’Brien on March 23, 2025, in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

The American Composers Orchestra to Present HELLO, AMERICA: TRANSATLANTIC at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025


Carnegie Hall will present the American Composers Orchestra in Hello, America: Transatlantic, led by Tito Muñoz in Zankel Hall in March. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: PAGANS ON BOBSLEDS XXXI: RIZZ THE SEASON at The Public Theater
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 6, 2025


What did our critic think of PAGANS ON BOBSLEDS XXXI: RIZZ THE SEASON at The Public Theater?

Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by R. Scott Reedy - Dec 6, 2024


Boston has a long history with “A Christmas Carol.” Victorian-era author Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of the holiday classic at Tremont Temple in December 1867 while he was living just a block away at the Parker House.

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