From Up Here - 2008 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 5

The Conspirators will present Duck Soup by Harry Ruby and Burt Kalmar, adapted from the Marx Brothers' movie for the stage by Sid Feldman and directed by Wm. Bullion, at the NEW Stars & Garters venue.

Sherie Rene Scott, who is the standby for the role of 'Jackie' in The Queen of Versailles on Broadway, has announced upcoming dates in which she will step into the role. 

The BBC Proms marks a milestone this summer as conductor, arranger and orchestrator Jules Buckley returns to the Royal Albert Hall for his 25th Prom.

Ahead of the Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles this fall, New York's Angelika Film Center will host special screenings of the 2012 documentary on which the musical is based, with the filmmaker and members of the musical team in attendance at select shows.

A new full-song preview from the forthcoming David Gilmour live film LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME has been unveiled, highlighting the title track from the 2024 UK number one album ‘Luck and Strange’. Watch it now.

Kristin Chenoweth recently made an appearance outside the St. James Theatre to announce the complete cast for the Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles. Check out the video here!

Did you know that the Richard Rodgers Theatre, current home of Hamilton, has housed more Best Musical Tony Award winners than any other Broadway house? Since the Tony Awards began in 1947 and began issuing a Best Musical Award in 1949, nine Best Musicals have played the Richard Rodgers Theatre, which used to be named the 46th Street Theatre.

At its heart, Sister Act: The Musical is a celebration of sisterhood and the unexpected bonds formed in the most unlikely places. While Deloris Van Cartier begins her journey chasing fame, her time with the nuns reveals a deeper calling: not spiritual in the traditional sense, but rooted in connection, community, and self-worth.

Here we go again! The beloved jukebox musical classic turned global film phenomenon MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway is now playing at the Winter Garden Theatre. Read the reviews!

This fall, superstar Jessica Simpson is set to play an exclusive, one-night-only concert at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Rachel Potter (“The X Factor,” Evita) will sing selections from her new album at this live concert. The 8/11 concert will also feature guest singers from the album including Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!), Christine Dwyer (Wicked), and more.

Superman has his cape. The Lone Ranger has his mask. And John van der Put has a spikey green felt dragon costume. Yet once he slides into his outfit, he transforms from van der Put to Piff the Magic Dragon. The Las Vegas headliner will bring his magic show to town Sept. 10 at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main Street in downtown Columbus).

The trailer has been released for LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, the forthcoming live film from musician David Gilmour. The movie will be shown in cinemas & IMAX worldwide on 17th September for a limited time only. Watch the trailer here.

The forthcoming David Gilmour live film, LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, will be shown in cinemas & IMAX worldwide on 17th September for a limited time only.

The Tank has revealed the casts for a limited four performance run of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, Right before I go. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The best part of this production is the way in which every actor appears fully engaged every moment they are on stage, and they all look like they’re having the time of their lives.

The award-winning Grid Iron Theatre Company has announced details for a remount of its hugely successful outdoor, site-specific production of Doppler, an adaptation of the best-selling novel by Norwegian author Erlend Loe.

In The Broadway Era, Ashley Wool reflects on her journey to becoming an original cast member of the Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio, celebrated for its groundbreaking representation of neurodiversity. Read a conversation about the upcoming show

xHere we go again! In just weeks, Mamma Mia! will make its long-awaited return to Broadway, and it’s finally time to get back into the Dancing Queen spirit. It's been almost a decade since the beloved musical concluded its initial run on Broadway and we're here to help you brush up your Mamma Mia! knowhow with this ultimate pre-show watchlist...

This past season contained a higher than usual amount of Broadway shows involving death; in fact, Operation Mincemeat and Dead Outlaw both specifically revolved around transporting a corpse! And Death Becomes Her leans into the hilarity as two women become gorgeous living corpses before our very eyes, thanks to a touch of magic. But plays and musicals about death and its attendant macabre topics have been a part of the theatre landscape for many decades...

Looking for a fun show to see this week? NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including free outdoor summer concerts and plenty of top-notch music.

The Sword has extended their highly anticipated Warp Riders 15th Anniversary tour, adding a new leg that sees the trek now span the U.S. Tickets are on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

Rogue Machine has added a co-production with HorseChart Theatre alongside their 2025 Season. Directed by Matthew McCray, the production will feature Samantha Klein, Brett Aune, Alley Mills Bean, and Jim Ortlieb.  

Battery Dance celebrates the art of dance in its home community this August, in partnership with Battery Park City Authority. Learn more about the event here!

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points. See stars including the original Mark and Roger from RENT (Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp), Laverne Cox, jazz stars, comedians and more.