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Light Years 2001

Opened: October 21, 2001
Closing: November 04, 2001

Light Years - 2001 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Christine Ebersole, TOMORROW, THE ISLAND DIES and More Set for 54 Below October 26 - November 1
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2026


54 Below will present a lineup of performances next week, October 26-November 1, featuring Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole alongside Grammy nominee Billy Stritch, and more.

Special: Jason Robert Brown with Broadway Guests at Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River
by Team BWW - Oct 13, 2026


Friday, November 6, 2026 $75 Advance | $80 Day of Show [all-in pricing, no additional fees] Doors 7pm | Show 8pm JASON ROBERT BROWN is the ultimate multi-hyphenate – an equally skilled composer, lyricist, conductor…

Reba McEntire to Open Fashion Vault for Benefit Auction
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026


Reba McEntire's personal collection of stage-worn gowns, jewelry, boots, and memorabilia will be auctioned to benefit The Reba McEntire Fund supporting local and national nonprofits.

Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and More Set for October at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026


54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.

Michelle Branch & Maren Morris Reimagine Goodbye To You
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026


Michelle Branch and Maren Morris released a duet version of Goodbye To You with an official music video featuring Kristin Cavallari recreating iconic Laguna Beach moments.

Interview: Valerie Rachelle of COME FROM AWAY at STAGES HOUSTON
by Brett Cullum - Sep 24, 2026


I just want generosity of spirit when they walk out. This show, you don't even have to think about it. You're going to sit in that audience, and your heart is going to… I'm going to get emotional just thinking about it. I cry every time I hear the music in such a good way.

Family Matters: How John Benjamin Hickey Found a New Family for OTHER DESERT CITIES
by Michael Gioia - Oct 9, 2026


Director John Benjamin Hickey exclusively tells BroadwayWorld how he assembled an all-star cast for a revival of 'Other Desert Cities' that feels all too relevant in 2026.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2026 - A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026


BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.

Interview: Todd Schroeder Creative Director slated for Kym Johnson (DWTS) @ NY's 54 Below!
by Gavin Glynn - Sep 14, 2026


Todd Schroeder is a multiple award-winning Music Director, Creative Director, Composer, Producer, Arranger, and Pianist whose artistry has graced some of the world’s most iconic stages. Celebrated for his ability to connect with artists on a deep level, Todd has collaborated across genres—from Jazz and Broadway to Pop, Country, and Rock—with luminaries including Jason Alexander, Engelbert Humperdinck, Liza Minnelli, Dave Koz, Sir Tom Jones, Haley Reinhart, Leslie Odom Jr., Sam Harris, and Angela Lansbury.

Harley DiNardo Releases LA TO NY Single Addressing September 11
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026


Singer-songwriter Harley DiNardo released his new single LA TO NY, a rock & roll song exploring life between New York and Los Angeles. The track reflects on personal loss from the September 11 attacks.

Cate Blanchett Wins 2026 Praemium Imperiale Award
by Rachel Stone - Sep 8, 2026


Cate Blanchett has been named a 2026 Praemium Imperiale laureate for Theatre/Film, honored alongside artists in music, sculpture, painting and architecture.

Review: KC Rep's COME FROM AWAY at Spencer Theatre
by Alan Portner - Sep 8, 2026


Kansas City Repertory Theater’s new production of “Come From Away” is top notch in every possible way. “Come From Away” is about how one remote Canadian town rallied in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America to embrace neighbors they could not have imagined they shared on the day before.

THE GUYS To Perform At Missoula Children's Theater For One Night Only
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 5, 2026


A special two-night presentation of The Guys will take place at  Missoula Childrens' Theater. The Guys is a powerful two-person, one-act staged reading based on a true story, and was written by former journalist, Anne Nelson in late 2001. 

Best Cabaret in Fall 2026: Kelli O’Hara, Leslie Odom Jr., Lea Salonga & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 30, 2026


See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues in NYC this fall, at a range of budget points, including an immersive cemetery performance, original Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr, a holiday show from Broadway legend Kelli O’Hara, and more

Review: ANIMALES NOCTURNOS at Teatro Espacio
by Sabrina Wallace - Aug 25, 2026


Teatro Espacio makes a brave and timely choice with Juan Mayorga’s Animales nocturnos, presented entirely in Spanish. Its striking design frames a chilling story about immigration, coercion, and the dangerous power one person can hold over another’s future.

THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE to Open The Actors' Gang 2026/2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2026


The Actors' Gang in Culver City will present an eight-show season featuring THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE, THE EXONERATED, new works, and family-friendly programming.

Romeo Miller to Release New Double-Album NEW LANE
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


Romeo Miller will release his double album NEW LANE via SRG-ILS Group/PK Carter Music, following singles SELFIE and DOIN SOMETHING featuring Trevor Jackson.

MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour Will Come to BJCC Concert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026


Single tickets for the ABBA-scored musical's Birmingham engagement will go on sale for eight performances at the BJCC Concert Hall as part of the Broadway in Birmingham Series.

Jessica Lang Named Artistic Advisor at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026


Choreographer Jessica Lang will succeed founder Kevin McKenzie as Artistic Advisor at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, advising leadership on artist residencies and programming at the site.

Preview: COME FROM AWAY at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Aug 18, 2026


Roxy’s Downtown is proud to present the hit Broadway musical COME FROM AWAY, opening August 28 and running through September 26, 2026. Staged during the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, this uplifting and powerful production commemorates a pivotal moment in modern history by shedding light on the enduring capacity of the human spirit.

Review: GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES at Keegan Theatre
by Jake Bridges - Aug 17, 2026


What did our critic think of GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES at Keegan Theatre?

SALIVA Release New Album BREAKING THROUGH via Judge & Jury Records
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026


Bobby Amaru's band released its new studio album, addressing addiction, grief and recovery, ahead of a co-headlining tour with Drowning Pool marking 25 years of their breakout records.

Romeo Miller Releases SELFIE and DOIN SOMETHING feat. Trevor Jackson
by Rachel Stone - Aug 12, 2026


Romeo Miller released two new singles, SELFIE and DOIN SOMETHING featuring Trevor Jackson, ahead of his forthcoming album NEW LANE via SRG-ILS Group/PK Carter Music.

Photos: 9/11 REUNITED Docuseries to Debut on National Geographic
by Rachel Stone - Aug 10, 2026


National Geographic released a trailer for 9/11 REUNITED, a three-part docuseries following emotional reunions between September 11 survivors and the people who changed their lives.

A Broadway Show With Every American President
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 23, 2026


Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all. 


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