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Friday, March 15, 2024

Linda Purl and Diva Jazz Orchestra April 1st at Birdland by Stagebuddy

On April 1st, 2024, 7pm – for one night only – singer/actress Linda Purl and Music Director Tedd Firth will join forces at Birdland with internationally acclaimed DIVA Jazz Orchestra (A …

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Around The Sun Podcast starts Season 3 by Stagebuddy

21st-Century Answer to It’s a Wonderful Life Boasts Two Real-World  “Angels:” Wilson Jermaine Heredia and Jai Rodriguez in Season 3 of  Around the Sun  Frank Capra, meet Jonathan La…

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Review of ‘The Elephant in the Room’ by Stagebuddy

Priyanka Shetty’s play The Elephant in the Room (TEITR), playing at 59E59 until July 24, explores the challenges of diversity while rooting them in the shared identity of human experience.…

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Watch an exclusive clip from ‘Closer than Ever,’ now on BroadwayHD by Stagebuddy

Maltby and Shire’s Closer Than Ever is now available on BroadwayHD. This brand-new filmed version of the West End production features X Factor winner Dalton Harris, along with West En…

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Friday, April 24, 2020

BLEEDING LOVE: A post-apocalyptic new musical – PODCAST by Stagebuddy

Now you can listen to a new musical!  it was performed live in theaters and is now a Podcast. Here’s a direct link on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleeding-love-p…

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New Forms of Entertainment Emerge During Lockdown – Ada and the Lost Horizon by Stagebuddy

Leila Sales has created a new choose-your-own-adventure game specifically designed for the lockdown: Ada and the Lost Horizon. It’s a scavenger hunt within the confines of your own hom…

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Thursday, May 16, 2019

Nathan Lane Honored at New Dramatists Luncheon by Stagebuddy

The New Dramatists hosts their 70th annual luncheon and this year honors Three-Time Tony Award winner, Nathan Lane. We were there and talked with a ton of interesting people, many multiple T…

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Review: The Barricade Boys by Stagebuddy

The Barricade boys are a four-man vocal group from the U.K. where all the members are from various high-profile productions of shows including London’s production of Les Misérables. Along…

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Friday, October 12, 2018

Review of ‘The Other, Other Woman’ by Stagebuddy

THE BOTTOM LINE: Turn To Flesh Productions’ show ‘The Other, Other Woman’ is a form of modern Shakespeare. It’s a fun, modern take on many of the familiar medieval tr…

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Friday, August 3, 2018

NYMF Q&A: Jamie Leo and Paul Leschen on ‘’68’ by Stagebuddy

The New York Musical Festival continues through August 5, offering 12 productions as well as lectures, readings, and more! We spoke with Jamie Leo and Paul Leschen about their musical ‘68.…

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Bette Midler’s Advice! by Stagebuddy

Bette Midler is currently back on Broadway as she returns to “Hello Dolly” this summer for six weeks before the show closes August 25th.  Her life and work is a testament to how…

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018

NYMF Q&A: Rebecca Aparicio and Stephen Anthony Elkins on ‘Pedro Pan’ by Stagebuddy

The New York Musical Festival continues through August 5, offering 12 productions as well as lectures, readings, and more! We spoke with Rebecca Aparicio and Stephen Anthony Elkins about the…

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

NYMF Q&A: Luke Byrne on ‘Between the Sea and Sky’ by Stagebuddy

The New York Musical Festival continues through August 5, offering 12 productions as well as lectures, readings, and more! We spoke with Luke Bryan about his musical Between the Sea and Sky.…

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NYMF Q&A: Kenneth Stilson and Cody Cole on ‘An American Hero’ by Stagebuddy

The New York Musical Festival continues through August 5, offering 12 productions as well as lectures, readings, and more! We spoke with Kenneth Stilson and Cody Cole about their musical An …

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NYMF Q&A: Carly Brooke Feinman and Cassie Willson on ‘If Sand Were Stone’ by Stagebuddy

The New York Musical Festival continues through August 5, offering 12 productions as well as lectures, readings, and more! We spoke with Carly Brooke Feinman (Book, Lyrics) and Cassie Willso…

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Sunday, July 22, 2018

NYMF Q&A: Stefanie Seskin on ‘Bad Ass Beauty’ by Stagebuddy

The New York Musical Festival continues through August 5, offering 12 productions as well as lectures, readings, and more! We spoke with Stefanie Seskin about her musical Bad Ass Beauty. Tel…

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NYMF Q&A: Kyle Acheson, Sam De Roest, and Corley Pillsbury on ‘What’s Your Wish?’ by Stagebuddy

The New York Musical Festival continues through August 5, offering 12 productions as well as lectures, readings, and more! We spoke with Kyle Acheson, Sam De Roest, and Corley Pillsbury abou…

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NYMF Q&A: Laura Nicole Harrison and Keith Harrison on ‘Emojiland’ by Stagebuddy

The New York Musical Festival continues through August 5, offering 12 productions as well as lectures, readings, and more! We spoke with Laura Nicole Harrison and Keith Harrison about their …

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NYMF Q&A: Abby Payne on ‘The Gunfighter Meets His Match’ by Stagebuddy

The New York Musical Festival continues through August 5, offering 12 productions as well as lectures, readings, and more! We spoke with writer Abby Payne about her musical The Gunfighter M…

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Thursday, March 22, 2018

A ‘Hamilton’/’Dear Evan Hansen’ Mashup? We’re in! by Stagebuddy

Fans of Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen are in for a treat! Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt have released a mashup called “Found/Tonight,” w…

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Thursday, February 1, 2018

Q&A with Sarah Norris, Brandon Burk and Ed Simpson of ‘Invention’ by Stagebuddy

About ten years ago, Brandon Burk was a popular fixture on the Las Vegas Strip performing in Tony & Tina’s Wedding. One night after a show, he got behind the wheel after drinking m…

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Friday, December 29, 2017

Year in Review: The Theater We Loved in 2017 by Stagebuddy

SpongeBob Squarepants the Musical: 2017 was full of nasty shocks, so I’m happy to report that one sweet surprise came in sponge form. Well, not quite (costume designer David Zinn thinks we…

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

Review: THEY CALL ME Q by Stagebuddy

Ms. Kadwani's loveliness, non-brash confidence, genial reflections on people in her past not at all genial, and seemingly effortless slipping-intos of other personas combine to weave a real,…

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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