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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Coming to Chelsea Table+Stage by Sandi Durell

(Lead Photo: Boy Band Brunch) . . . The Boy Band Project’s “Boy Band Brunch” on alternate weekends starring Sunday, February 27 at 2:00 PM. The Boy Band Project transports you ba…

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2-for-1 Tickets NYC Off-Broadway Week by Sandi Durell

NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau, in partnership with Mastercard, today announced that NYC Off-Broadway We…

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THEATER NEWS by Sandi Durell

“Sometime Child: a Reclamation and a Redemption,” a new play by Richard Bruce, directed by Eric Oleson.  Performances are February 10 to 20 at Theater for the New City, 155 First…

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Ann Hampton Callaway at Dizzy’s Club by Sandi Durell

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents cabaret stalwart Ann Hampton Callaway at Dizzy’s Club from February 17-20, two shows nightly 7:30 and 9:30 pm. The shows on February 17 will also be l…

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Monday, January 31, 2022

A CLASS ACT by Sandi Durell

J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company (Jim Jimirro, Executive Producer/Co-Founder; Robert W. Schneider, Artistic Director/Co-Founder) today announced the lineup of special post-show accompani…

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Kravis Center February Shows by Sandi Durell

26 shows in 28 days !!—that’s what The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is offering in February. Tickets are now available for purchase either online at kravis.org …

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The Garden of the Finzi-Continis by Sandi Durell

By Marilyn Lester . . . Very significantly, with an opening on International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27), The Garden of the Finzi-Continis, a new contemporary opera composed by Ri…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:24AM

New Works in Motion at NY Theatre Barn by Sandi Durell

New York Theatre Barn will launch the 15th season of its award-winning New Works Series on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 7PM ET at Theaterlab (357 W 36th St, NYC). The live and in-person pres…

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Sunday, January 30, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Running January 31 – February 13 by Sandi Durell

Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include John Pizzarelli Swing Seven, SUNY Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra, Greg Abate Quartet, John Pizzarelli Trio and Svetlana’s Big Band.  Do…

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Saturday, January 29, 2022

Off Broadway Theater News by Sandi Durell

The Vineyard Theatre, in co-production with WP Theater presents sandblasted by Charly Evon Simpson, directed by Summer L. Williams. sandblasted stars Marinda Anderson (Miss You Like …

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Kaufman Music Storefront Series Returns by Sandi Durell

Last winter, Kaufman Music Center brought live music back to NYC with a free, pop-up concert series that delighted 31,000 audience members and provided work to more than 200 artists when th…

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5/5/5 Tickets at The Green Room 42 by Sandi Durell

The Green Room 42 is pleased to announce their February line-up for in-person performances. Additionally, The Green Room 42 is excited to launch 5/5/5 Tickets – in celebration of their …

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Friday, January 28, 2022

Boca Stage’s RX Produces a Prescription for Unleashed Laughter by Sandi Durell

By Myra Chanin . . . I’ve been writing about the arts long enough to be sure of one thing, there’s no dearth of talent anywhere on earth. One may well ask, not even in Delray Beach? Even…

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Ronnie Marmo as Lenny Bruce at Kravis Center by Sandi Durell

Critically-acclaimed actor Ronnie Marmo, with the blessings of Kitty Bruce (daughter of the late Lenny Bruce), along with the Lenny Bruce Foundation, are thrilled to present “I’M NO…

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Harmony Scheduled at Museum of Jewish Heritage by Sandi Durell

The New York production of Harmony, an original musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, will star Sierra Boggess and Chip Zien. The production, after several delays, will now begin perf…

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Melissa Errico – Out of the Dark: The Film Noir Project by Sandi Durell

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced the new release from renowned singer, actress and author Melissa Errico, the  compelling new studio album, Out Of The Dark: The Film Noir Project on Fr…

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Adam Weinstock Appointed Exec Director of The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival by Sandi Durell

The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival is pleased to announce the appointment of veteran Broadway producer Adam Weinstock as Executive Director.  Adam is the Co-owner of Red S…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:00AM
Thursday, January 27, 2022

THEATER On and Off Broadway by Sandi Durell

Black No More, a production from The New Group. This new musical, inspired by George S. Schuyler’s 1931 novel of the same name, features Book by John Ridley; Lyrics by Tariq “Black Th…

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Understudies Shine at The Green Room 42 by Sandi Durell

By Melissa Griegel . . . Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis is happy to be starting off the new year showcasing Broadway’s standbys, understudies, and alternates. DeAngelis has been highli…

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For Colored Girls . . . Delays one Month by Sandi Durell

The Broadway revival of “for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf” (written by Ntozake Shange) and directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camill…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:15AM

Broadway’s Jersey Boy John Lloyd Young Serenades Guests at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Sandi Durell

By Melissa Griegel . . . John Lloyd Young delights his fans on stage doing what he does best: crooning to the tunes of old-time rock ‘n’ roll, Doo-Wop, and R&B. He has taken residenc…

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SALON at Don’t Tell Mama by Sandi Durell

SALON – NY’s most award-winning Open Mic Sunday January 30, 7-9:30 pm, hosted by Mark Janas and produced by Tanya Moberly (sign up begins at 6:30 pm) Theme: Viva La Diva! – Any materia…

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Concert Series Florence Gould Hall by Sandi Durell

THE MUSE SESSIONS,  the premiere of a unique concert series about inspiration and the creative process and the role of the muse in some of the world’s most beloved works of art, on Monday…

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Michael Feinstein and The Time Jumpers by Sandi Durell

The advance release of Michael Feinstein’s “Fascinating Rhythm” featuring the legendary Nashville jam band The Time Jumpers with Country Music superstar Vince Gill from Feinstein’s u…

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ASSASSINS Cancels Remaining Performances Due to Covid by Sandi Durell

After 12 weeks of tremendous performances, Classic Stage Company regrets to announce all remaining performances of Assassins have been cancelled due to positive COVID-19 tests within the com…

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Freestyle Love Supreme News by Sandi Durell

Award-winning actor/producer/improviser Wayne Brady will join applied improvisation training companies Freestyle Love Supreme Academy, LLC and Speechless Inc. as Chief Creative Officer…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:27PM

MetropolitanZoom’s First Annual FAN APPRECIATION PARTY by Sandi Durell

You’re invited to MetropolitanZoom’s First Annual FAN APPRECIATION PARTY on Sunday, January 30, 3033 at 6 PM Eastern. You can attend this event at No Charge to you. You must register to …

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Cabaret & Music Updates by Sandi Durell

Don’t miss Jeff Harnar at Birdland, January 31 at 7 pm as he sings Cy Coleman in A Collective Cy featuring the Rhythm of Life Quartet and Music Director Alex Rybeck (show direction by Sara…

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Celebrate the Songs of Marilyn and Alan Bergman by Sandi Durell

Scott Siegel presents A Celebration of the Songs of Marilyn and Alan Bergman – Keep The Music Playing, featuring Melissa Errico, Billy Stritch, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Willy Falk, Haley Swi…

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MAJOR ATTAWAY IS READY TO PLAY HIS JUKEBOX by Sandi Durell

The former Aladdin star brings his cabaret show to 54 Below on January 31 By Brian Scott Lipton . . . Talk about getting your big break! In a matter of months, Major Attaway went from being …

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The New Yiddish Rep’s Updated Crazy Meshuge Hurricane Earthquake Really Is! by Sandi Durell

By Myra Chanin . . . One of the best things about New York is that you can intend to perform a mitzvah, a commanded-by-God virtuous deed, by attending or streaming a performance of a play wi…

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