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Norm Lewis, Melissa Manchester, Billy Stritch & Dionne Warwick To Join The New York Pops for 40th Birthday Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2023


Emmy, Grammy, SAG, and Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis, and Grammy Award winners Melissa Manchester, Billy Stritch and Dionne Warwick will now join The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, for its 40th Birthday Gala, This One’s For You: The Music of Barry Manilow.

GIANT STEPS is Now Playing at the Royal Danish Opera
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2023


Jerome Robbins was one of the greatest showmen the United States has ever fostered. He effortlessly moved between modern Broadway dance and sublime classical ballet. Discover three of his greatest works in Giant Steps.

Theatre Aspen To Present Summer Gala, a Community Cabaret Celebration & More for 40th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2023


Theatre Aspen has announced the full-season activities surrounding the momentous 40th anniversary of bringing live theater to Aspen, CO and its surrounding communities.

Over 60 Participants From New York Pops Educational Programs Featured In The Organization's 40th Birthday Gala Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2023


The New York Pops 40th Birthday Gala concert, This One's For You: The Music of Barry Manilow, on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall will feature 26 participants from the orchestra's Kids on Stage program.

Bay Street Postpones MASTER CLASS and Will Instead Present TALES FROM THE GUTTENBERG BIBLE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2023


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the exciting, new comedy Tales From The Guttenberg Bible, a sparkling narrative written by and starring film star Steve Guttenberg, will be the season finale of Bay Street's 2023 Mainstage Season, following the postponement of Terrence McNally's Master Class.

Tom Jones, Soft Cell and Kool & The Gang to Perform at Hampton Court Palace Festival
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 7, 2023


Historic Royal Palaces and IMG have announced three legendary additions to the Hampton Court Palace Festival 2023 line-up. Tom Jones, Soft Cell and Kool & The Gang will all take to the stage throughout June.

Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts Announces 35th Anniversary Celebration OUR SPACE, YOUR PLACE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2023


The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, centrally located on the Melbourne Campus of Eastern Florida State College, is poised to celebrate its 35th year of operation on the Space Coast of Florida. With exciting shows and special events planned for this year, it promises to be one of the best yet and the King Center would like to invite you to “Our Space, Your Place!” 

Merle Dandridge, Michael Hayden, Jodi Long & More to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for the 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

The New York Pops Announces 2023-2024 Season at Carnegie Hall
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 1, 2023


Steven Reineke-led New York Pops announced this week an amazing lineup for the upcoming season.

Kelli O'Hara, Sutton Foster, Jeremy Jordan, Norm Lewis & More to be Featured in The New York Pops 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023


The New York Pops has announced its 2023-2024 season of performances in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. See who is performing, and how to purchase tickets!

Cabaret Legend Marilyn Maye to Celebrate Birthday with The New York Pops in March at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023


Cabaret legend and Grammy nominee Marilyn Maye will appear with The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, to celebrate a very special birthday on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. 

HKRep Presents ALL GOOD THINGS, Co-Written By Artistic Director Anthony Chan and Roger Lee
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2023


The Main Stage of the HKRep 2022–23 season concludes with the final production helmed by Artistic Director Anthony Chan prior to his retirement. A moving story drawing on precious memories of noted filmmaker Roger Lee, this new play follows the success of his award-winning film A Simple Life, sharing personal recollections that touch people's hearts.

STRANGER SINGS!, THE PARODY MUSICAL Extends Off-Broadway Through End of April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023


Once again extended, by popular demand, Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical will now run through April 30 at Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's.

Bijou Theatre Productions Presents Agatha Christie's THE HOLLOW in July
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2023


2023 will see another season of Agatha Christie plays performed by Bijou Theatre Productions which has a long history, reflecting the region's association with Christie's birthplace and her holiday home in later life.

Betty Buckley, Charo, Deborah Cox & More to Perform at New York Pops Gala Honoring Barry Manilow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2023


The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, has announced an initial line-up of guest artists for its 40th Birthday Gala, This One's For You: The Music of Barry Manilow.

Alison Fraser to Reprise Role in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Off-Broadway; Complete Cast Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023


Ruth Stage has announced that two-time Tony Award nominee Alison Fraser (The Secret Garden) will reprise her role as ‘Big Mama’, as well as announcing the complete casting for their provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Sheryl Lee Ralph to be Honored at Amas Musical Theatre 54th Annual Gala Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2023


Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 54th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert, presenting the 2023 “Rosie” Award to Honoree Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. See how to purchase tickets!

Atlantic Theater Extends CORNELIA STREET Starring George Abud, Norbert Leo Butz, Mary Beth Peil, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 18, 2023


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) has announced an extension for the world premiere musical Cornelia Street. The production, which will begin performances this Friday, January 20th and open on Tuesday, February 14th, will now play through Sunday, March 5th, Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2.

Frederick Weller Joins the Cast of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023


Obie and Drama Desk Award winner Frederick Weller (To Kill a Mockingbird, “In Plain Sight”) will join Ruth Stage's provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as ‘Big Daddy.’

Graham Phillips & Krystina Alabado to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for Sunday in the Park with George, the first production of the theater’s six-month-long celebration of Stephen Sondheim. See performances dates and how to purchase tickets!

Heather Headley Will Sing INTO THE WOODS, AIDA & More at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023


Grammy and Tony Award Winner Heather Headley will perform with The New York Pops, in an all-new program on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall as part of The New York Pops’ 40th anniversary season.

Canadian Music Legend Ian Tyson, CM AOE, Has Died at 89
by Michael Major - Dec 30, 2022


Ian Tyson upped stakes from Vancouver Island and hitchhiked to Toronto, where he met a young singer from small-town Ontario called Sylvia Fricker. As Ian & Sylvia, they were the Canadian stars of the early ’60s folk boom that gave the world Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Joan Baez, the Clancy Brothers, and the Kingston Trio.

STRANGER SINGS! Extends At Playhouse 46 At St. Lukes
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 29, 2022


​​​​​​​Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical has announced an extension at Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's (308 W. 46th Street). Originally set to close on Sunday, January 1, performances will now continue with a limited 8 week extension beginning on January 13. 

Canadian Music Legend Ian Tyson Has Died At 89
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 29, 2022


The family of the late Canadian country legend Ian Tyson, CM AOE, has confirmed the singer-songwriter died from on-going health complications on December 29th, 2022 at his ranch in southern Alberta, Canada at age 89.

STRANGER SINGS! THE PARODY MUSICAL Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 19, 2022


Audiences have just two more weeks to see Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical at Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's (308 W. 46th Street). The hit Off-Broadway musical that brings everyone’s favorite streaming series to hilariously-twisted life on stage, will complete its limited 16 week engagement at Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's on January 1, 2023.

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