Skip to main content
Shop Merch Add a Show Listing
My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

The Best Things in Life - 1993 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Primary Stages
59E59 Theaters 59 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022

The Best Things in Life - 1993 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 20

FIVE PRESIDENTS Begins 6/23 at Bay Street Theater
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 15, 2015


Bay Street Theater has announced that FIVE PRESIDENTS, the new play by Emmy Award-winning writer Rick Cleveland (Six Feet Under, The West Wing, and House of Cards), will extend its run for an additional week due to popular demand. The production will now run from June 23-July 19. 

THE FRIDAY FIVE (on Wednesday): PATSY CLINE's Simmons and LeMoine-Reed
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 3, 2015


Today, in a special edition of The Friday Five (on Wednesday), we introduce two actors from The Gaslight Dinner Theatre's upcoming production of A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline: Linda Sue Simmons (my favorite Miss Chattanooga of all time) and Curtis LeMoine-Reed. Directed by Greg Frey, the musical - filled with some of Patsy Cline's best-loved hits that will transport you back to her starry heyday in the 1960s - opens Thursday afternoon at The Renaissance Center in Dickson.

13th Annual Downtown Urban Theater Festival Launches Today
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015


The Downtown Urban Theater Festival (Reg E. Gaines, Artistic Director) will present its 13th annual season in New York City today, May 13th - 30th, 2015.

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company & Loyola Marymount University Launch New Partnership
by Tyler Peterson - May 7, 2015


The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, New York Live Arts' Resident Dance Company, today announced the launch of a new partnership with Loyola Marymount University (LMU). The partnership with the Los Angeles based university marks the first of its kind, adding to the Company's existing collegiate education programs. Spanning a total of four years, the partnership will bring the Company's works and their pedagogical and performative philosophy to LMU's campus and the Los Angeles area.

13th Annual Downtown Urban Theater Festival Completes Lineup, Launches Next Week
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2015


The Downtown Urban Theater Festival (Reg E. Gaines, Artistic Director) will present its 13th annual season in New York City from May 13th - 30th, 2015. 

Tickets on Sale Now for 13th Annual Downtown Urban Theater Festival, Running 5/13-30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2015


The Downtown Urban Theater Festival (Reg E. Gaines, Artistic Director) will present its 13th annual season in New York City from May 13th - 30th, 2015.

LOUIS & KEELY 'LIVE' AT THE SAHARA Extends at The Royal George Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2015


The Chicago stage premiere of Academy Award winning director Taylor Hackford's LOUIS & KEELY 'LIVE' AT THE SAHARA has been extended by popular demand through Sunday, May 17 at the Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted Street. Hackford, best known for his films An Officer and a Gentleman, Against All Odds, The Devil's Advocate,.

Noche Flamenca, Adrienne Truscott, House of Larreon and More Set for Joe's Pub, Now thru 4/19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2015


Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, running April 8 - 19, 2015. Details below!

BWW Interviews: Christine Ebersole Makes Her Return to Musicals in Paper Mill's EVER AFTER!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 30, 2015


Today the actress speaks exclusively to BroadwayWorld and shares her excitement over starring in the first musical she has done in nine years!

BWW Reviews: Too Little Life in Matthew Wild's CABARET at the Fugard, Old Chum
by David Fick - Apr 2, 2015


The Fugard Theatre's production of CABARET begins with a perfectly realised moment of theatre. Before long, the magic of that moment wears off, and this production of the classic John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff musical begins to flounder in Matthew Wild's directionless staging of the piece.

BWW Interview: Stockard Channing Reveals How She Fought for Rizzo's Song in GREASE
by Richard Ridge - Apr 3, 2015


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured stage and screen legend Stockard Channing, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. Below, check out what she had to say about her journey with IT'S ONLY A PLAY, which is currently playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca, Anthony Rapp, JOSEPHINE & I and More Set for Joe's Pub, 4/1-12
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2015


Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, April 1-12, 2015. Details below!

BWW Interview: Stockard Channing on Life in IT'S ONLY A PLAY- 'It Has Been Fortuitous'
by Richard Ridge - Apr 2, 2015


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured stage and screen legend Stockard Channing, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. Below, check out what she had to say about her journey with IT'S ONLY A PLAY, which is currently playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

Anthony Crivello and Vanessa Stewart Lead 'LOUIS AND KEELY', Beginning Tonight at Chicago's Royal George Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2015


Continuing in a tradition of storytelling and music, Hershey Felder announces the star cast for the Chicago stage premiere of Academy Award winning director Taylor Hackford's LOUIS AND KEELY, 'LIVE' AT THE SAHARA.

Steve Martin, Joan Baez & More Added to National Recording Registry
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 25, 2015


National Recording Registry To “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive”. Joan Baez, Sly Stone, Steve Martin Recordings Named American Treasures

BIRDMAN Composer Antonio Sanchez Announces Two New Albums
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 24, 2015


2014 proved to be a landmark year for drummer/composer/bandleader Antonio Sánchez. Long one of the most acclaimed and in-demand drummers of his generation

BWW Review: The Ultimate Online Party Awaits IF YOU CAN GET TO BUFFALO
by Shari Barrett - Mar 24, 2015


The online world of social media began long before the internet exploded with email services and today's outlandish graphics and photo capabilities. Local BBS online systems allowed its members to log on, visit various chat rooms on lots of topics and create a world unto themselves by just typing away and watching plain text conversations fly by at rapid speed. No graphics - no photos - just words from however many users were in that particular chat room. It was a heady time when anyone could pretend to be whoever they wanted to be and create worlds where each of us could be a star - or the controller of everyone and everything going on in that imaginary room. Have avatar, will travel.

Country Rock Superstars Little Texas Pay Tribute to Fallen Soldier
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 17, 2015


Dwayne O'Brien, guitarist/vocalist and founding member of Little Texas, tells the story behind “Slow Ride Home,” a song from the band's long-awaited new studio album.

Marcia Gay Harden Reassigned to Lead in Upcoming CBS Medical Pilot CODE BLACK
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 14, 2015


Tony and Oscar winning actress Marcia Gay Harden has been re-cast in CBS' upcoming medical pilot CODE BLACK.

National Theatre Wales to Open New Season with Five 'Epic' Productions
by Matt Smith - Mar 6, 2015


Five big productions will take centre-stage in National Theatre Wales' fifth season of work, announced this week. The productions reunite the company with some old friends, and introduce some new ones. They were announced in a series of digital messages sent to mobile phones throughout the week (2-6 March 2015).

Catie Lazarus, Women of Letters With Kathleen Turner, Zion80 & More Set for Spring 2015 Residencies at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2015


?Since Joe's Pub at The Public opened its doors in 1998, the venue's programming has proudly represented the fabric of not only New York City but the world. With its slate of residencies, world class production and intimate setting, Joe's Pub cultivates an atmosphere and platform where musicians and artists can perform to their greatest power, try new things and reach more people. This spring, Joe's Pub presents some family favorites in multiple date runs like the Losers Lounge doing The Pretenders versus Blondie, comedian Justin Sayre's hit show The Meeting* to newer faces to Joe's like vocalist/performer Migguel Anggelo and performance artist/choreographer Ann Liv Young.

Frank Sinatra's Timeless Music Celebrated Worldwide with Career-Spanning 'Ultimate Sinatra' Centennial Collections
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 3, 2015


In celebration of Frank Sinatra's centennial year, new, career-spanning collections of the entertainment icon's timeless music have been compiled for worldwide CD and digital release on April 21 by Capitol/UMe.

Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Hugo Weaving and More to Appear in Sydney Theatre Company's 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2015


Artists confirmed for Andrew Upton's seventh season (his second programmed as solo Artistic Director) at Sydney Theatre Company in 2015 include many of Australia's top theatrical talents: Cate Blanchett, Jacqueline McKenzie, Robyn Nevin, Susie Porter, Richard Roxburgh, Geoffrey Rush, Helen Thomson, Hugo Weaving, Ursula Yovich and many more in a program boasting directors such as Neil Armfield, Leticia Ca?ceres, Richard Cottrell, John Crowley, Pamela Rabe and STC's Andrew Upton, Sarah Goodes and Kip Williams.

Catie Lazarus, Women of Letters With Kathleen Turner, Zion80 & More Set for Spring 2015 Residencies at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2015


?Since Joe's Pub at The Public opened its doors in 1998, the venue's programming has proudly represented the fabric of not only New York City but the world. With its slate of residencies, world class production and intimate setting, Joe's Pub cultivates an atmosphere and platform where musicians and artists can perform to their greatest power, try new things and reach more people. This spring, Joe's Pub presents some family favorites in multiple date runs like the Losers Lounge doing The Pretenders versus Blondie, comedian Justin Sayre's hit show The Meeting* to newer faces to Joe's like vocalist/performer Migguel Anggelo and performance artist/choreographer Ann Liv Young.

BroadwayWorld TV


Ticket Central
Hot Show
Tickets From $58
Hot Show
Tickets From $71
Hot Show
Tickets From $71
Hot Show
Tickets From $71