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Monday, November 28, 2016

Classics @ Center Stage by Barry

Two Magical Christmas Celebrations on Center Stage @ Southampton Cultural Center A heartwarming radio play of the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” by Joe Landry is back and no…

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Saturday, November 26, 2016

A Life **** by Barry

By: Patrick Christiano David Hyde Pierce Click to read more

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Friday, November 25, 2016

Notes From the Field **** Women of a Certain Age **** Sweet Charity **** by Barry

By: David Sheward Sutton Foster in Sweet Charity Click to read more

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Thursday, November 24, 2016

James Monroe Iglehart ***** by Barry

James Monroe Iglehart at Feinstein’s/54 Below How the Heck Did I Get Here? By: Iris Wiener Not surprising that James Monroe Iglehart's show at 54 Below has some punch and flair, he won a T…

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Thanksgiving Day Parade by Barry

Let the Magic Begin: Ring in the Holiday Season with Macy’s Spectacular High-flying Thanksgiving Day Parade By: Ellis Nassour   Click to read more

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Untold Stories of Broadway by Barry

Hot Off the Presses: Volume 3 of Untold Stories of Broadway: Tales from the World's Most Famous Theaters By: Ellis Nassour Click to read more

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Monday, November 21, 2016

White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Barry

Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Perform White Rabbit Red Rabbit November 28 By Beau Jared Two-time Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will join the legends of A-List names to perform in young Iran…

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Man in Snow ***1/2 by Barry

By: Paulanne Simmons The icy white set and eerie music that plays intermittently throughout Israel Horowitz’s Man in Snow might give this play a Twilight Zone quality. But, in fact, Horowi…

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

Chita Rivera **** by Barry

Chita: A Legendary Celebration  By: Paulanne Simmons At an age when many people enjoy sitting by the pool sipping a Diet Coke, Chita Rivera is still doing what she knows and loves best:…

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Saturday, November 19, 2016

The Scarlet Letter ***1/2 by Barry

By T. E. McMorrow With  a talented cast, a powerful theme and deft direction, one hour and forty minutes without an intermission flies by during Bay Street Theater’s production of “…

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Friday, November 18, 2016

Falsettos ***** by Barry

By: Isa Goldberg Watching this revival of Falsettos on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre, one feels as though its time is now - more so even, than when it premiered in 1992. Then, William …

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Only Make Believe by Barry

17th Annual Gala:  “Make Believe on Broadway”  By: Iris Wiener Click to read more

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Saturday, November 12, 2016

She Love Me by Barry

Tony Award winning production will appear in cinemas nationwide. By Patrick Christiano On December 1st Fathom Events and BroadwayHD launches their partnership with the Tony Award winning R…

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David Hyde Pierce Honored by Barry

Tony Award winning actor feted by Drama League The Drama League presented the 33rd Annual Musical Celebration of Broadway by honoring Tony and Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce in the Gra…

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Friday, November 11, 2016

Cocktails with Cole **** by Barry

By: Paulanne Simmons Although songwriter Cole Porter was born into wealth and raised by a doting mother, he was not destined for a happy life. First, he realized at an early age that he…

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Falsettos **** Guillaume Tell *** by Barry

By: David Sheward Christian Borle, Andrew Rannels in Falsettos  Click to read more

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Judy Collins @ Cafe Carlyle by Barry

Judy Collins Weaves Her Magic at Café Carlyle  By: Sandi Durell Slim in glittery black sequins, with a mane of silvery white hair, the iconic Judy Collins took the stage at the legenda…

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ACA Opening by Barry

"On Such a Night as This," a celebration of African American Art. Click to read more

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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Gypsy by Barry

Curtain Up on Imelda Staunton in Olivier Winning London Production of Gypsy - November 11 on PBS By: Ellis Nassour Curtain up!  Light the lights!Here she is, world! Rose’s back! …

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Sunday, November 6, 2016

Kristin Chenoweth ***** by Barry

 A captivating solo concert, "My Love Letter to Broadway," at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre through Nov. 13 is an eclectic selection of songs and personal reminiscences. By: Patrick Christi…

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Michael Vincent Liuzza ***** by Barry

Michael Vincent Liuzza at Rockwell Music Hall By Paulanne Simmons  New Orleans came to New York City on Nov. 6 just in time to help us shake off the election blues. That was when Michae…

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Paulanne Simmons Unscripted by Barry

Best Seats In The House Orchestra seats. We all want them. And many of us are willing to pay top dollar to get them. However, it’s remarkable how a $200 seat can turn into a fiasco, makin…

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Saturday, November 5, 2016

39 Steps **** by Barry

By: Paulanne Simmons Since 39 Steps crossed the Atlantic to premiere at Boston University Theater in 2007, the comedy/melodrama has been produced both on Broadway (Roundabout Theatre at…

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Plenty** Love, Love, Love ** Les Liaisons Dangereuses**** Vietgone**** by Barry

By: David Sheward Rachel Weisz, Byron Jennings in Plenty Click to read more

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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

The Collector Opens by Barry

Gripping adaptation of John Fowles’ The Collector opens at 59E59 Theaters Matt de Rogatis, Director Lisa Milinazzo, Jillian Geurts Click to read more

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Monday, October 31, 2016

Vietgone **1/2 by Barry

By: Paulanne Simmons  At the beginning of Vietgone, before he steps into another role, Paco Tolson, as the play’s author, Qui Nguyen, tells the audience, with a wink and a nod, that t…

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Sunday, October 30, 2016

The Wizard of Oz Opens by Barry

A new version of The Wizard of Oz opened at the Harlem Repertory Theater for children from 4 to 104. The Harlem Repertory Theatre staging of "The Wizard of Oz," co-produced by the Yip Harbu…

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Friday, October 28, 2016

The Front Page *** by Barry

By: David Sheward If you think of the new revival of Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur’s The Front Page as an all-star baseball game, then Nathan Lane is the closing relief pitcher, hurling…

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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Carried Away ***** by Barry

By: Paulanne Simmons  On her Oct. 26 performance of Carried Away at Don’t Tell Mama, Amy Beth Williams walked onto the stage singing the World War I marching song, "Pack Up Your Troub…

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Glenn Close Sunset Boulevard by Barry

Three Time Tony Award-winner Glenn Close  returns to Broadway in her most iconic role as Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning Best Musical Sunset Boulevard with ope…

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Friday, October 21, 2016

The Cherry Orchard ** by Barry

By: David Sheward The new production of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard (1904) is pretty to look at and listen to. Scott Pask’s spare, evocative set, Michael Krass’s elegant costumes, an…

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards