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Good As New 1997

Opened: March 2, 1997

Good As New - 1997 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

MCC Theater
511 West 52nd St, New York, NY 10019

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Vineyard Theatre named Nigerian American playwright Onyekachi Iwu as the recipient of the 2026-2027 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award, which includes a cash prize and yearlong residency.

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by Michael Rabice - Oct 9, 2026


Sometimes a musical comes along that perplexes and enchants simultaneously, but whose description may sound off-putting. BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL now playing in a fabulous production by Second Generation Theatre is such a production. Part Marvel comic come to life on stage, it is also a mix of a graphic novel meets SWEENEY TODD , and part ROCKY HORROR SHOW with a smattering of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS sprinkled with FATHER KNOWS BEST.

Photos: David Benoit to Conduct Vince Guaraldi Holiday Symphony 2026 Tour
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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.

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The Boston Pops and Keith Lockhart will present concerts featuring the music of A.R. Rahman and The Legend of Zelda at Symphony Hall in May 2027.

SUNDAYS ON BROADWAY Will Present Four Fall Events at WeisAcres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026


Cathy Weis Projects will present four one-time-only performances this fall featuring choreographers, filmmakers, musicians, and visual artists. The curated evenings take place at the SoHo studio venue with suggested donations benefiting performers.

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Cast members from Broadway's THE LION KING performed 'They Live in You' live on Good Morning America in remembrance of September 11. Watch the new video now!

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Review: HANDS ON A HARDBODY at Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock
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Never say no to VIP tickets. Seriously. That is a rule I am more than happy to live by! So, when I was given VIP tickets to see HANDS ON A HARDBODY at Argenta Contemporary Theatre, which runs through Sunday, September 6, and asked if I wanted to sit ON THE STAGE, my answer was always going to be YES! How much fun was that?!

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54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.

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BroadwayWorld looks back at the 2001 Off-Broadway cast of the musical 'Bay Boy,' which included a young Kerry Butler before her star turn as Meredith Parker.

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by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026


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Good As New - 1997 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Good As New awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1997 Obie Awards Performance Jennifer Dundas

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