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As Is 1985

Opened: March 10, 1985
Closing: April 21, 1985

As Is - 1985 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Vince Gill and Marty Stuart Release MARTY AND ME EP
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026


Vince Gill and Marty Stuart released MARTY AND ME, the eleventh installment in Gill's 50 YEARS FROM HOME EP series, featuring five new songs the pair wrote together.

Photos: CITY THE ANIMATION to Arrive on Blu-ray Collector's Edition
by Rachel Stone - Oct 15, 2026


GKIDS announced the home video release of the slice-of-life anime series CITY THE ANIMATION in a premium Collector's Edition on Blu-ray, featuring a 72-page booklet, art cards, poster, and bonus content.

Video: Cut THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Song 'Box Five' Goes Viral on Social Media
by Michael Major - Oct 15, 2026


Fans are starting a petition to get 'Box Five,' a cut song from The Phantom of the Opera originally performed by the opera managers in early workshops of the musical, to be added to the stage production in new TikTok videos.

The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra to Perform Five Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026


The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra and Music Director Radu Paponiu will present a season of five concerts featuring works by composers including Michael Tilson Thomas, Beethoven, and Ravel.

Act Iii to Debut at Whitney Museum as Part of Internet Art Survey
by Rachel Stone - Oct 14, 2026


The Whitney Museum will present ACT III, a multimedia performance by artist duo Operator (Ania Catherine and Dejha Ti), as part of the exhibition ARTPORT: A HISTORY OF INTERNET ART. The work concludes the three-act HUMAN UNREADABLE project exploring the relationship between human bodies and technology.

Photos: 2027 Sundance Film Festival Passes to Go on Sale
by Rachel Stone - Oct 14, 2026


The Sundance Film Festival announces ticket packages for its debut in Boulder, Colorado, including new offerings such as Encore and Matinee packages alongside discounted student and young adult options.

KORDELL STEWART / SLASH & BURN Documentary to Debut on HBO
by Rachel Stone - Oct 14, 2026


The HBO original documentary short examines former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart's career and the rumor that altered his life, featuring interviews with Stewart and NFL figures.

Photos: Peter Mulvey's Lamplighter Sessions to Return to Club Passim
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026


Peter Mulvey will curate and perform across six shows at Club Passim's 15th annual Lamplighter Sessions, featuring regional musicians and special performances including a Tom Waits tribute.

SCHEHERAZADE to Open with Symphony in C and Enchantment Theatre
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026


Symphony in C and Enchantment Theatre Company will present SCHEHERAZADE, a family-friendly production set to Rimsky-Korsakov's music, featuring costumes, magic, and puppets at Rutgers–Camden's Walter K. Gordon Theater.

FORBIDDEN to Bring Chaos By Design US Tour to Brooklyn Nov 5
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026


Thrash metal pioneers FORBIDDEN will headline Saint Vitus in Brooklyn on November 5 with support from Heathen and Void, following the band's October 23 self-titled album release.

Belongó to Present Second Annual Afro Cuban Benefit at City Winery
by Rachel Stone - Oct 12, 2026


Belongó's benefit concert will feature Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, along with special guests including members of The Blues Brothers and Saturday Night Live Band, supporting free music education in NYC public schools.

Review: Sting Brings Decades of Music to Vancouver with STING 3.0
by Alyson Eng - Oct 10, 2026


On October 6, the 17-time GRAMMY Award winner, Sting, performed at Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre for the second of two consecutive shows, marking the opening of the fall leg of his North American STING 3.0 Tour. Joined by longtime guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas, Sting revisited songs from his solo career and his years with The Police, this time with only three musicians onstage.

DREAMGIRLS Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Michael Gioia - Oct 17, 2026


BroadwayWorld looks back on the 1981 Broadway musical 'Dreamgirls,' which ran for more than 1,500 performances, and what members of its cast are up to now.

Brenda Lee's 'Didn't We Do It Good' Makes Streaming Debut
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026


Brenda Lee's remastered 1983 single arrives on streaming platforms for the first time, accompanied by her first-ever official music video now available in HD on YouTube.

Photos: David Benoit to Conduct Vince Guaraldi Holiday Symphony 2026 Tour
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026


Jazz pianist David Benoit announced a new album featuring orchestral arrangements of Vince Guaraldi's Peanuts scores, with 2026 tour stops in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., New York, and additional cities.

Review: END OF THE WORLD AND HARD-BOILED WONDERLAND, Barbican Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Oct 9, 2026


Extraordinary spectacle delivers in Murakami adaptation that doesn't quite land

Photos: QUEEN BUDAPEST arrives in cinemas and IMAX worldwide
by Rachel Stone - Oct 7, 2026


QUEEN BUDAPEST, the final filmed performance by the band with Freddie Mercury, opens in cinemas and IMAX. The concert was filmed in 1986 at Budapest's Népstadion and marks the 40th anniversary of the first Western stadium rock show behind the Iron Curtain.

THE LOST BOYS, SCHMIGADOON!, and More Nominated For 2027 Artios Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026


The Casting Society announced nominations across theater, television, commercials and short film for the 42nd Artios Awards, honoring casting professionals globally.

Bristol Old Vic Reveals 2027 Season of Revivals and World Premieres
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026


Bristol Old Vic announced its 2027 season, featuring a 40th anniversary revival of Winsome Pinnock's LEAVE TAKING, the world premiere of new musical DISCO DRACULA, and a new production of UNCLE VANYA directed by Rikki Henry.

Interview: Adam Brett of CLUE at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - Oct 6, 2026


CLUE is coming back to Minneapolis, bringing with it murder, mystery, and plenty of laughs. Based on the classic board game and the 1985 film, the stage production follows the familiar suspects as they try to figure out who is behind the chaos at Boddy Manor.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Miranda Family to be Honored at Teatro SEA 40th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026


Teatro SEA will present its 40th Anniversary Gala, honoring Luis A. Miranda, Jr., Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Vanessa Nadal, Luz Miranda-Crespo and Luis Crespo, and Miguel Towns, of the Miranda Family.

SIMPLE PLAN to Bring 'BIGGER THAN YOU THINK' Tour to Canada in 2027
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026


SIMPLE PLAN announced 14 Canadian dates for 2027, marking the band's first headlining tour in the country in a decade. YELLOWCARD and BOWLING FOR SOUP will join as special guests, with MARIANAS TRENCH appearing on select dates. General onsale begins October 9.

ON THE RECORDS Book Gathers 80 Musicians' Essays on Hidden Gem Albums
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026


A new book by Brian Beck and Piotr Orlov features essays from 80 celebrated musicians, including Dolly Parton, Erykah Badu, Chris Stapleton, and Jamie xx, highlighting overlooked and beloved albums.

PEE-WEE HERMAN Memorabilia to Headline Paul Reubens Auction at The Groundlings
by Rachel Stone - Oct 3, 2026


Julien's Auctions will present an auction of Paul Reubens' career archive, including the iconic gray suit, bicycles, puppets, and props from PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE and PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE, at The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles.

Ariana DeBose, Alex Newell and More Set for GLAAD Gala Honoring Producer Bruce Cohen
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026


Oscar and Tony-winning producer Bruce Cohen will be honored with the Vito Russo Award for his three decades of LGBTQ advocacy across film, television, and theater.

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As Is - 1985 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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As Is awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1985 Obie Awards Performance Jonathan Hadary
1985 Obie Awards Playwriting William M. Hoffman

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