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LIMEFEST 2026 to Return to The Tank NYC With New Works by Women and Non-Binary Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026


The Tank NYC will present LimeFest 2026, its annual festival of new works by women, non-binary, and gender non-conforming artists, featuring productions including Lilith, Baby Bipolar, and Moonlighters at its Manhattan venue.

Review: CURTAINS & CADENZAS at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - Jul 13, 2026


Old showtunes prove there's life in old-school show tunes when the Pocket Change Combo combines forces with young singers. Terrific Tyler J. Landusky led the combo platter of jazz and Broadway in CURTAINS & CADENZAS at 54 Below.

Review: Michael Feinstein's STANDARD TIME Celebrates Mathis & Mancini at Carnegie Hall
by Andrew Poretz - Jun 28, 2026


Michael Feinstein celebrated Johnny Mathis and Henry Mancini at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall with sparkling arrangements, heartfelt ballads, and insider stories, joined by Tedd Firth and the Carnegie Hall Big Band for an evening of classic standards.

National Black Theatre to Present 2026-2027 Season With AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? and IMITATION OF LIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026


National Black Theatre announced its 2026–2027 season, themed 'Just Beyond the Horizon,' featuring five productions including Sarah Jones' North American Premiere and a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend.

Review: OC's Segerstrom Center Welcomes New Tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Michael Quintos - Jun 8, 2026


You may ask yourself—is seeing a touring stage production of the globally and generationally ubiquitous 1959 musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC still worth experiencing live on stage in 2026? While the stage musical in its current touring form certainly doesn't offer anything revolutionary or new to the show's now timeless canon, this latest iteration is, overall, a genuinely enjoyable, unabashedly earnest, and pleasantly nostalgic revival of a classic, featuring everything that made the show so gosh darn lovable to our parents and their parents before them. Sticking to the familiar, the show remains a comfortably cozy revival that will satisfy those expecting more of the same. The tour continues at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa through June 14, 2026.

Cabaret Roundup: June 8-14 – Alex Newell, Norm Lewis, Donna McKechnie & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 8, 2026


Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a concert reading of Dames at Sea in honor of its 60th anniversary, Glee and Broadway star Alex Newell in a new solo show, pride shows and more.

Exclusive: Ben Levi Ross Performs Bobby Darin Song in ELSBETH Season 3 Finale
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2026


In an exclusive sneak peek clip from the season three finale of Elsbeth, Tony nominee Ben Levi Ross shows off his vocal chops with a performance of the jazz standard, 'That's All,' made famous by Bobby Darin. Get a first look at Ross's rendition now.

Review: LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO 'ROUND Was Packed with Fine Songs at AMT Theater
by Rob Lester - May 18, 2026


A cabaret night celebrating the music of Bob Merrill in conjunction with J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Co.'s production of CARNIVAL. THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD is currently playing through May 24.

Grammy-Winning Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra To Release New Album: Prokofiev Re-Imagined
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026


The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra announced a new album, Prokofiev Re-Imagined, featuring new orchestrations of two Prokofiev sonatas reimagined for chamber orchestra by pianist-composer Stephen Prutsman.

Review: THE CAROLE KING AND JAMES TAYLOR STORY at BroadStage
by Shari Barrett - May 8, 2026


While harmonizing to perfection, Katis rules the piano with the sensitivity necessary to realistically perform King’s songs of self-awareness and the longing to find your place in the world, while Clews’ finger-picking expertise on guitar adds a real sense of introspective musical magic to Taylor’s.

New York African Film Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2026


The lineup has been announced for the 33rd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), spotlighting 14 contemporary and classic feature films and 25 short films.

The Kingston Trio Will Perform in Concert at The Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026


The Kingston Trio are folk music legends and they continue their tradition of bringing distinctive music to audiences worldwide by coming to the Monadnock region in April.

CYRANO DE BERGERAC, 9 TO 5, and More Set For the Grand Theatre's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026


The Grand Theatre has announced its upcoming 2026/27 Season “All in Grand Time” – including four plays, two musicals, five symphonic rock concerts, and a new live comedy series. Learn more here!

9 TO 5, CYRANO DE BERGERAC, and More Set For the Grand Theatre's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026


The Grand Theatre has announced its upcoming 2026/27 Season “All in Grand Time” – including four plays, two musicals, five symphonic rock concerts, and a new live comedy series.

Weathervane Theatre Reveals 61st Season Lineup Featuring RENT, TICK, TICK... BOOM, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026


The Weathervane Theatre, a professional, award-winning Equity theatre in Whitefield, NH, will celebrate its 61st season and will present ten productions on its Mainstage, including Rent, Tick, Tick... BOOM! and more.

Richard Maltby Jr. Reflects on Completing His Trilogy With ABOUT TIME Off-Broadway Premiere
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 8, 2026


Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr. discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper About Time, his new revue written with collaborator David Shire which, alongside Starting Here, Starting Now and Closer Than Ever, completes the writing team’s trilogy. They also chat about friendship with Stephen Sondheim, how Off-Broadway has evolved since the 1960s, the role Yale University has played, and more.

Miller Theatre At Columbia University Unveils Spring Pop-Up Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026


Miller Theatre at Columbia University has announced its spring Pop-Up Concerts series, featuring free onstage performances by Alexis Gerlach, Eleonore Oppenheim, Alice Teyssier, and Imani Winds.

SPITFIRE GIRLS Unveils Full Cast For Second UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026


SPITFIRE GIRLS, a new play by Katherine Senior, directed by Seán Aydon, will open at Winchester Theatre Royal on February 26, 2026. The production has announced its full cast for its second UK tour.

Feature: Malibu Barbie Pop-Up Brings Pink Power To Las Vegas At Area15
by Debbie Hall - Dec 18, 2025


Fans can enjoy a full-scale, pink-splashed immersive experience at AREA15, along with a deep dive into fashion history, to celebrate Barbie’s enduring cultural influence. The world’s most iconic doll is once again proving her staying power—more than six decades after her debut.

Dance Camera West Reveals January 2026 Festival Dates and Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025


Dance Camera West’s 26th season of the world-renowned Los Angeles–based Dance Camera West Festival has been revealed.

COME FROM AWAY and More Set for Ivoryton Playhouse 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2025


In 2026, Ivoryton Playhouse will present a very special season, an American celebration to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The Second City Partners With Funny Girls To Expand Leadership Training For Young Students
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025


Funny Girls, the social-emotional leadership program for girls in grades 3–8, is partnering with The Second City to expand its improv-based curriculum nationwide.

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The James M. Nederlander Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo - Oct 25, 2025


What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Nederlander?

BIG FISH and More Set for Theatre Tuscaloosa 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025


Theatre Tuscaloosa's 2025-26 season, Finding Home, will feature three plays and two musicals in the Bean-Brown Theatre with a special season add-on celebration event. Learn more here!

BWW Q&A: Jonathan Norton on Crafting the 2025/2026 Season at Dallas Theater Center
by Joshua Wright - Jun 10, 2025


Interim Artistic Director Jonathan Norton discusses Dallas Theater Center’s 2025–26 season, including his world premiere play Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes, and how the lineup reflects the city’s diversity and artistic future.

The Connection History

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The Connection - 1959 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
The Connection awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1960 Drama Desk Awards Best Author Jack Gelber
1960 Obie Awards Best Actor Warren Finnerty
1960 Obie Awards Best All-Around Production Julian Beck
1960 Obie Awards Best All-Around Production Judith Malina
1960 Obie Awards Best New Play Jack Gelber

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