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Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Upcoming Music and Cabaret by Sandi Durell

Jane Scheckter will reprise her well received Tribute show to Bobby Short, this time to celebrate 100 years of the great musical genius. Arrangements by Mike Renzi, Jeff Harris and Tedd Firt…

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Saturday, June 22, 2024

Sunset Blvd. Coming to Broadway this Fall by Sandi Durell

Olivier Award-winning actor, Tom Francis, will reprise his West End portrayal of Joe Gillis in Jamie Lloyd’s West End production of Sunset Boulevard when the revival moves to Broadway  t…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:26PM
Friday, June 21, 2024

HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK BY THE SEA AT LTV STUDIOS by Sandi Durell

LTV Studios proudly launches a dynamic new musical concert series this summer: Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea, produced by Donna Rubin and LTV’s Creative Director Josh Gladstone. The …

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

92Y New Lyrics & Lyricists Season by Sandi Durell

The 92nd Street Y, New York announces the new Lyrics & Lyricists™ season and a slate of American Songbook concerts with some of today’s most celebrated artists. The concerts are p…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:32PM

Life And Trust Site Specific Theatrical Experience by Sandi Durell

Emursive presents the world premiere of Life And Trust: a tale of money, sex, and power in the heart of New York’s Financial District. Life And Trust is now in previews at Conwell Towe…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:48AM
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

MTC Casts Eureka Day by Sandi Durell

Manhattan Theatre Club announces full casting for the Broadway premiere of Eureka Day, written by Jonathan Spector and directed by Anna D. Shapiro. The cast of Eureka Day will feature…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:47AM
Monday, June 17, 2024

In the Press Room with Tony Winners and More by Sandi Durell

By Meredith Heyman . . . The 77th Annual Tony Awards was Broadway’s biggest night. Academy Award-winner Ariana DeBose hosted for the third year in a row at the David H. Koch Theater at Lin…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:07PM

And the Tony Winners Are . . . by Sandi Durell

Theater Pizzazz’ Meredith Heyman was in the Press Room to interview the 77th Annual Tony Winners coming soon. Here are Getty Photos of the Pre-show winners, hosts and more. Best Musical Be…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:45AM
Friday, June 14, 2024

Photos Galore! Drama Desk 2024 Winners by Sandi Durell

by Eyal Solomon… Photos by Cynthia Reitman… Photos of Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jessica Lange and Team of Dead Outlaw cast by Tricia Baron The post Photos Galore! Drama Desk 2024 Winners appe…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:23PM

Coming to Broadway and Beyond by Sandi Durell

Idina Menzel in Redwood, Sabbath Girl/Penguin Rep/59e59, Amber Gray/Waterfront Barge Museum, Cats:The Jellicle Ball/Chastity Moore & Andre de Shields Redwood, a new, original musical sta…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:06AM
Thursday, June 13, 2024

Interviews at 2024 Drama Desk Awards by Sandi Durell

by Meredith Heyman . . . Theater stars came out to celebrate the best of Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards.  For Illinoise star Ricky Urbeda,…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:48AM
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards – A Shining Night by Sandi Durell

Len Cariou received the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement; A.J. Shively the Dorothy. Loudon Award for his role in Irish Rep’s Philadelphia, Here I Come; Journalist, Critic, Column…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:27PM
Tuesday, June 11, 2024

2024 Drama Desk Winners by Sandi Durell

Hosted by Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit, who also performed (with Lorin Latarro directing the star-studded event)the Drama Desk was an exciting evening on June 10, 2024. Coming soon are many…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:05PM
Monday, June 10, 2024

NORM LEWIS SHINES AT 54 BELOW by Sandi Durell

Cabaret Review By Ron Fassler. . . . “This is going to be all about Broadway musicals,” Norm Lewis exclaimed at the top of his electrifying show currently playing through June 13th at 54…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:14PM
Saturday, June 8, 2024

Jamie deRoy & Friends Benefit for Entertainment Community Fund by Sandi Durell

Producer Jamie deRoy announced the special guests for Jamie deRoy & friends on Monday, July 1 at 7:00PM at Birdland (315 W 44th Street, New York City 10036). They are Jason Gra…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:00AM
Friday, June 7, 2024

Cabaret Icon Marilyn Maye Returns to 54 Below by Sandi Durell

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards® Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, is thrilled to welcome back cabaret icon Marilyn Maye on October 1, 2, 10-12, 23, & 29…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:47AM
Thursday, June 6, 2024

Theater and More by Sandi Durell

Out of the Box Theatrics (Liz Flemming, Founding Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for the company’s world premiere production of Inspired by True Even…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:50AM
Sunday, June 2, 2024

Coming Up: Celebrity Autobiography, Songbook Sundays, Bill Irwin by Sandi Durell

Celebrity Autobiography is back at The Triad Theater on Wed. July 3 @ 7 pm featuring Craig Bierko, Lewis Black, Mario Cantone, Gena Gershon. Jackie Hoffman, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Michae…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:02AM
Saturday, June 1, 2024

Summer Season at Little Island by Sandi Durell

Little Island announced that an annual, four-month-long summer season of world premieres, kicking off June 1, will feature a total of nine newly commissioned pieces. Little Island’s new a…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:14AM
Friday, May 31, 2024

More Theater by Sandi Durell

Clowns Like Me – Empire: The Musical – Cunnicularii EMPIRE: The Musical, will premiere in its hometown, New York City, July 1 for a 12-week limited engagement at New World Stages. The …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:30AM

Tony Danza: Standards & Stories! by Sandi Durell

Cabaret review by Marilyn Lester . . . . In his latest Standard and Stories (at 54 Below), the feeling that comes through the most about Tony Danza can be wrapped up in a quote from YouTube …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:15AM
Thursday, May 30, 2024

Theater News Charles Busch, Audra McDonald, Forbidden Broadway by Sandi Durell

 The Al Hirschfeld Foundation celebrates Pride Month with its latest online exhibition, “Hirschfeld’s Drag Show,” now live at AlHirschfeldFoundation.org/exhibitions through August …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:15AM
Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Theater Updates and More by Sandi Durell

OBA Awards/Sardi’s – Ben Platt/The Palace – Counting and Cracking/Public Theater – JOB/Hayes Theater Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the smash hit play by Max Wolf …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:43PM
Monday, May 27, 2024

Memorial Day Remembrances by Sandi Durell

by Sandi Durell . . . Today is a day to remember and give thanks to all the heroes who fought for the freedoms we now enjoy in America. In fact, if you take the time to go to the TCM channel…

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Saturday, May 25, 2024

Outer Critics Circle Award Winners in Photos by Sandi Durell

The Ceremony presenting the 2024 Winners with their awards occurred at the NY Public Library at Lincoln Center on May 23rd. All photos were taken by ace photographer Barry Gordin. OCC Winner…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:23AM
Thursday, May 23, 2024

THEATER UPDATES by Sandi Durell

Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit will host the 2024 Annual Drama Desk Awards, on Monday, June 10 at 6:15 at NYU Skirball Center. Lorin Latarro will direct the evening and Steve Rosen &…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:27AM
Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Craig Rubano: Take the Moment by Sandi Durell

Cabaret Review by Marilyn Lester. . . Craig Rubano is the kind of guy you want to clone. Let’s check the boxes: talented, joyful, smart, humorous and charming. Good looks don’t hurt eith…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:41PM

Chita Rivera Presenters and Speakers – 2024 Awards by Sandi Durell

Photos: Christopher Duggan Featured Photo: The Cast of The Heart of Rock and Roll The post Chita Rivera Presenters and Speakers – 2024 Awards appeared first on Theater Pizzazz.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:47AM

A Night of Tribute and Triumph at the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards by Sandi Durell

Theater Pizzazz’ Cynthia Reitman was on the Red Carpet at the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards by Cynthia Reitman . . . . The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards, held at the NYU Skirball Center for the Perf…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:09AM
Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Pride Concert ‘Night of a Thousand Judys’ by Sandi Durell

Grammy Award winner Nathan Lee Grahamn  (Titaníque, Zoolander), Tony Award nominee Grey Henson   (Mean Girls, Shucked), Grammy Award winner Nicole Zuraitis (2024’s “Best Jazz Vocalis…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:48AM
Sunday, May 19, 2024

Sinatra the Musical by Sandi Durell

Tina Sinatra, Frank’s daughter, let the press know that Sinatra the Musical is aiming for a Broadway run in 2025.  The World Premiere appeared at Birmingham Rep September 23 to October 28…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:48AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic