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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Review: Music's Healing Powers by Michael Block

By Michael Block Music has the power to heal. Whether it's the mood, the vibe, the words, the spirit. Music is culturally universal that whether you know the story or inspiration or not…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 07:47PM

Drag365: Show #54- Sinful Saturdays by Michael Block

Bootsie Lefaris // photo by Michael BlockDay: Saturday, February 24th             Show: Sinful Saturdays  Location: PiecesQueens Seen: Bootsie Le…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 07:16PM

Drag365: Show #53- House Down Boots at Pieces by Michael Block

The cast of House Down Boots // photo by Michael BlockDay: Saturday, February 24th             Show: House Down Boots  Location: PiecesQueens See…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:32PM

Block Talk- Episode 42: Clarice DuBois by Michael Block

She's here! It's Clarice DuBois! We talk about musicals, her drag inspirations, and her fabulous variety show Clarice Explains It All at ICON!To listen to the episode, visit iTunes or SoundC…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:24PM

Review: Hitting It Out of the Park by Michael Block

By Michael BlockA mother disconnected from reality, a teen boy toying with love, a mom grappling with discussing death with her daughter, and a teen girl learning to move on. Four characters…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:48PM
Monday, March 5, 2018

Block Talk: Episode 41- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3 RuCap Episode 6 by Michael Block

The drama was real henny! I'm joined by the trash queen herself, Avant Garbage, to break down this dramatic episode of RuPaul's Drag Race!To listen to the episode, visit iTunes or SoundCloud…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 08:53PM
Sunday, March 4, 2018

Block Talk- Episode 40: Violet Tendency by Michael Block

It's here! My amazing interview with Violet Tendency! We dish everything there is to know about Violet, the journey she's been on with her name, and we discuss the dos and don'ts when it com…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 08:09PM
Friday, March 2, 2018

Drag365: Show# 52- Get Happy Hour at Pieces by Michael Block

Vita Summers // photo by Michael BlockDay: Saturday, February 24th             Show: Get Happy Hour  Location: PiecesQueens Seen: Vita Summers (@…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:59PM

Review: The Epitome of a Relationship Play by Michael Block

By Michael BlockNo one said relationships are easy. There are things that we see on the surface, but sometimes it’s what we don’t see, what happens behind closed doors, that truly define…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:24PM
Thursday, March 1, 2018

Block Talk- Episode 39: Sutton Lee Seymour by Michael Block

It was an honor to welcome to Broadway diva of drag Sutton Lee Seymour to Block Talk! We talk about what it's like being an international queen of land and sea, her love for theater and caba…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:03PM

Drag365: Show #51- Ultimate Drag Pageant, Week 6 at The West End by Michael Block

Tiffany Anne Coke // photo by Michael BlockDay: Thursday, February 22nd            Show: Ultimate Drag Pageant, Week 6  Location: The West EndQue…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:34AM

Drag365: Show #50- Drag Race Viewing Party at The West End by Michael Block

Haireola Grande, Didi Cumswell, Vanna Deux, Celah Doore // photo by Michael BlockDay: Thursday, February 22nd            Show: Drag Race Viewing Party …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:14AM
Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Drag365: Show #49- Turn Back Time at ICON by Michael Block

Misty Mountains // photo by Michael BlockDay: Tuesday, February 20th           Show: Turn Back Time Location: IconQueens Seen: Misty Mountains (@mistymount…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:30AM
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Drag365: Show #48- Make It Work Mondays at Barracuda by Michael Block

Brenda Dharling // photo by Michael BlockDay: Monday, January 19th          Show: Make It Work Mondays Location: BarracudaQueens Seen: Brenda Dharling (@bd…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:21PM

Drag365: Show #47- Two Tuckers at The Duplex by Michael Block

Tucker and Golden Delicious // photo by Michael BlockDay: Monday, January 19th          Show: Two Tuckers Location: The DuplexQueens Seen: Golden Delicious…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:10PM

Review: GOOD JOB! by Michael Block

By Michael Block They’re Two Tuckers and they’re back at The Duplex for another night of some original music and some cross dressing. The wild and crazy stage duo of Golden Deliciou…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:53PM

Review: His Most Stable Relationship Partner: Beer by Michael Block

By Ed MalinRyan Adam Wells is on tour to share stories and artfully twangy songs about his first love and most stable relationship partner. The show is called Beers About Songs, and you shou…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:18PM

Review: Molly's Rainbow Will Brighten Your Day by Michael Block

By Ed MalinHave you met performer Andrea Alton?  If you’ve seen her around FringeNYC or Madison Square Garden, you will remember her smile and serious goofiness.  In any case, yo…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:13PM

Review: Alternative Tentacles Slowly Emerge From The Underground by Michael Block

By Ed MalinTentacles by Tessa Flannery is being presented as part of the 12th annual Frigid Festival. Rebecca Cunningham directs this effort, the third collaboration between Flannery and Cun…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:09PM
Monday, February 26, 2018

Drag365: Show #46- Lady Liberty: Snatch Game at Ace Hotel by Michael Block

Juicy Liu // photo by Michael BlockDay: Friday, February 16th         Show: Lady Liberty: Snatch Game Location: Ace HotelQueens Seen: Brita Filter (@thebritafil…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 07:52PM

Review: The Vengeance Room is a Dish Best Served Cold by Michael Block

By Ed MalinThe Vengeance Room is a new play by swashbuckling wordsmith Michael Hagins, directed by Janelle Zapata of the dynamic Step1 Theatre Project.  You can catch this rare, bloody,…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 07:07PM

Review: Tonya and Nancy Redux by Michael Block

By Michael BlockThey say timing is everything. Between the winter Olympics in Pyeongchang and the Oscar nominated film “I, Tonya,” bringing back Zackary Grady’s Toe Pick is truly a no …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:47PM

Drag365: Show #45- Ultimate Drag Pageant, Week 5 at The West End by Michael Block

Gina Tonic // photo by Michael BlockDay: Thursday, February 15th         Show: Ultimate Drag Pageant, Week 5 Location: The West EndQueens Seen: Marti Gould Cumm…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:41PM

Review: Dating, Improv and the Apocalypse by Michael Block

By Ed MalinLenny Bruce Is Not Afraid is being presented as part of the 12th annual Frigid Festival.  Mark Levy wrote this piece, which he and Kayla Mason perform.  Kristen Kelm dir…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:23PM

Block Talk- Episode 38: Zarria by Michael Block

In this episode of Block Talk, I sit down with the incredibly talented and beautiful Zarria! She shares it all!To listen to the podcast, visit iTunes or SoundCloud! And don't forget to subsc…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:14PM
Saturday, February 24, 2018

Block Talk- Episode 37- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3 RuCap Episode 5 by Michael Block

Well that episode is officially in the can! Izzy Uncut and I break down the fifth episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3! Plus, we break down the promo looks of the Season 10 cast!To list…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:54PM

Drag365: Show #44- Drag Race Viewing Party at The West End by Michael Block

Bambi, Vanna Deux, Anthony Paparelli // photo by Michael BlockDay: Thursday, February 15th         Show: Drag Race Viewing Party Location: The West EndQueens Se…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:08AM
Thursday, February 22, 2018

Drag365: Show #43- Wabbit Hole Wednesdays at ICON by Michael Block

Gilda Wabbit // photo by Michael BlockDay: Wednesday, February 14th         Show: Wabbit Hole WednesdaysLocation: ICONQueens Seen: Gilda Wabbit (@gildawabbit), Aria …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:01AM

Drag365: Show #42- Good Judy at ICON by Michael Block

Gloria Swansong // photo by Michael BlockDay: Tuesday, February 13th         Show: Good Judy Location: ICONQueens Seen: Gloria Swansong (@gloria_swansong)She ha…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:33AM
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Review: Missed Connections in the Forest by Michael Block

By Michael Block It’s the season of love and what better play to celebrate the season than A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Produced by Frog & Peach Theatre Company at the Sheen Cente…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 08:19PM

Block Talk- Episode 36: Joshua Warr by Michael Block

In this episode of Block Talk, I sit down with director Johua Warr to talk about Brilliant Traces and so much more!To listen to the podcast, visit iTunes or SoundCloud! And rate us!To suppor…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:26PM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre