Paradise! 1985

Opened: September 28, 1985
Closing: October 14, 1985

Paradise! - 1985 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Playwrights Horizons
416 West 42nd St.(between 9th & 10th Aves) New York, NY 10036

A family is shipwrecked on a desert island.

Get Paradise! Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

Holly Humberstone Collaborates with Medium Build and Tiny Habits on Reimagined Versions of Her Songs
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2024


Award-winning singer songwriter Holly Humberstone has released reimagined versions of her favorite songs from critically acclaimed debut album Paint My Bedroom Black. Inviting friends and peers on her journey, Humberstone premieres new versions of “Cocoon” featuring singer/songwriter Medium Build and “Antichrist” featuring folk-pop group Tiny Habits. The new tracks follow the release of her recent collaboration with MUNA on “Into You Room.” Listen to the songs now!

Third Coast Percussion Reveals 20th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024


Celebrate the 20th anniversary season of Third Coast Percussion featuring collaborations with Grammy winner Jessie Montgomery, Zakir Hussain, and Twyla Tharp Dance.

Video: Wild Rivers Share New Song 'Anyways, I Love You'; Watch the Music Video
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2024


“Anyways, I Love You,” the new song from platinum-selling trio Wild Rivers, has just been released. 'Anyways, I Love You” finds Wild Rivers’ introspective lyricism imbued with a new level of confidence and an energized creative perspective. The track follows two additional recent singles, “Cave” and Everywhere I Go,” with more new music to come soon. Watch the video now! 

AZ Broadway Theatre Adds BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL To 20th Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024


Celebrate the 20th anniversary season of AZ Broadway Theatre with the announcement of their 7th show.

Video: Loretta Devine Sings 'That's What She Said' from THE PREACHER'S WIFE
by Joshua Wright - May 2, 2024


Get a first listen to That's What She Said' from the new musical The Preacher's Wife performed by Loretta Devine in an all-new video from Alliance Theatre. Inspired by the 1996 film, The Preacher's Wife is a celebration of community, family, and the power of faith.

Find Out Who's Receiving 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and Special Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024


The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES Will Conclude its at New World Stages in June
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024


A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, and other classic pop hits of the 1960s, will conclude its Off-Broadway run, as scheduled, with the matinee on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at New World Stages.

THE SCENARIOS World Premiere & More Set for Studio Theatre's 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2024


Discover the exciting lineup of extraordinary plays announced for STUDIO THEATRE's 2024-2025 season. Stay tuned for a theatrical experience like no other.

Yours Truly to Release Album 'TOXIC,' Shares New Single
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2024


With their name now cemented on a global scale, Yours Truly journey even further into their trademark versatility on their forthcoming sophomore album chapter, expanding beyond stylistic confines and expectations. Effusive and effervescent one moment, dark and damaging the next, TOXIC runs the spectrum of human emotions across its 10 tracks. Listen to a single now!

MAMMA MIA! Returns to Toronto in October
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024


MAMMA MIA! will return to Toronto to play a limited 5-week run from October 8 to November 10, 2024 at Toronto’s CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.  

Rising Scottish Punks Cold Years Release New Album 'A Different Life'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 26, 2024


There are some albums that immediately transcend time and space, regardless of genre, while simultaneously capturing the very moment out of which they were born. It’s an incredibly difficult balance to get right, but with their third full-length, Aberdeen’s Cold Years have done just that. Listen to the album here!

Summer Salt Share New Single 'Deja Vu' Ahead of Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 26, 2024


Trop-pop duo Summer Salt get reminiscent on their breezy new single “Deja Vu.” Ever-prepared for sunny days, the duo’s new track recalls the timeless scenes of summer: sun-bleached views of waterfalls and rainbows. It manifests a better season ahead, one where present and past melt into a single immortal moment of relaxation. Listen to the song here!

LES MISERABLES, MAMMA MIA!, and More Set For Broadway in Jacksonville 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024


The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville has announced the 24/25 Broadway season shows coming to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.  

Frist Art Museum Presents Exhibition Of Work By Iranian Artist Shahpour Pouyan
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2024


Explore the captivating exhibition of Iranian artist Shahpour Pouyan at the Frist Art Museum. Dive into the unique blend of history, culture, and personal narrative through his work.

Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Opens On Broadway, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2024


Welcome to the Jazz Age! The new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby opens on Broadway tonight, starring Jeremy Jordan  and Eva Noblezada! Read the reviews!

Video: Lightning Bug Shares Single Ahead of New Album Out Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2024


Lightning Bug has shared their third and final single “Lullaby for Love”, from their forthcoming album No Paradise, out next week. The song is accompanied by a music video directed by Kit Zauhar and filmed by Andras Ladocsi, starring frontwoman Audrey Kang and frequent collaborator Sarah Bolander. Watch the music video here!

Dave Hill Brings New Stand-up Show CAVEMAN IN A SPACESHIP to London in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024


Dave Hill (as seen on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Girls5eva, Joe Pera Talks with You, Inside Amy Schumer) is coming to London with his new stand-up show 'Caveman in a Spaceship' in May.

Tiffany Mann, Aisha Jackson, and More Will Lead DREAMGIRLS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024


Tiffany Mann, Aisha Jackson, Courtnee Carter, Charl Brown, Nick Rashad Burroughs, Ron Himes, Aramie Payton, Robby Clater and Natalie Kaye Clater will star in the Muny production of Dreamgirls.

19th Annual Celebrating Words Festival Returns This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2024


Join the 19th annual Celebrating Words Festival on May 18, 2024, at the Vaughn G3 Academy campus for a day of literature, creativity, and intellectual growth. Enjoy free books, music, and art workshops in a dynamic and supportive environment.

BEETLEJUICE, THE CHER SHOW, and More Set For Broadway in Syracuse 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024


Broadway in Syracuse has announced the lineup for its 2024-25 season. The season will kick off in October with Les Miserables and will continue with a total of 6 shows through May 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

THE GREAT GATSBY Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024


The new Broadway musical The Great Gatsby will release its Original Broadway Cast Recording this summer! Learn more about how to preorder the album here!

Suwannee Roots Revival Reveals Lineup: Old Crow Medicine Show, Yonder Mountain String Band and More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2024


The Suwannee Roots Revival has announced its initial lineup for 2024, which includes Old Crow Medicine Show, Yonder Mountain String Band, Donna the Buffalo (4 days), and more. The 8th Suwannee Roots Revival takes place Thursday, October 10 - Sunday, October 13 at the renowned Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida. More artists to be announced soon!

Review: Natasha Castillo Charms Crowd at Don't Tell Mama with THAT'S MY MUSIC
by Analisa Bell - Apr 24, 2024


Overall, this is a well-paced, charming show with both heartwarming and heartbreaking moments, and a whole lot of love for the Carpenters.

Video: Watch Trailer for Zoë Kravitz's BLINK TWICE with Channing Tatum
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2024


MGM has released the trailer for the upcoming film Blink Twice, starring Channing Tatum and Naomi Ackie. When tech billionaire Slater King (Tatum) meets cocktail waitress Frida (Ackie) at his fundraising gala, sparks fly. He invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. It’s paradise. But as strange things start to happen, Frida begins to question her reality. Watch the trailer here!

Sydney Sprague Releases New Song & Video 'the cards'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2024


Self-aware with a knowing injection of dark humor, her songs summon the best of 90s alt-rock and classic power-pop without sacrificing a melancholy befitting of the end times. Her music is intimate, vulnerable, confrontational, autobiographical, and strangely uplifting. Her sophomore record, ‘somebody in hell loves you’, is as devilishly saccharine as the title implies, boldly accessible and smart.

Videos