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Prospect Theater Company’s Critically-Acclaimed Musical, THE HELLO GIRLS, Set for Concerts at the National World War I Memorial on May 5; at the Kennedy Center on May 7; and Symphony Space on May 12 Featuring Ben Davis, Ellie Fishman, Lisa Helmi Johanson, Arlo Hill, Savy Jackson, Chanel Karim-khani, Andrew Mayer, Ben Moss, Asher Muldoon, Laura Jean Spineti, Lili Thomas, Matthew Weatherhead and Kat Wolff

Prospect Theater Company is presenting special concert presentations of their hit musical The Hello Girls: Tony Award Honor recipient Ben Davis (New York, New York; La Bohème), Lisa Helmi Johanson (POTUS), Savy Jackson (Bad Cinderella), Asher Muldoon (Dear Evan Hansen), Laura Jean Spineti (The Oldenburg Suite), Matthew Weatherhead, and Kat Wolff will join the previously announced members of the world premiere actor-musician cast, including Ellie Fishman (Into the Woods) as ‘Grace Banker’, Arlo Hill (The Phantom of the Opera), Chanel … Continue reading Prospect Theater Company’s Critically-Acclaimed Musical, THE HELLO GIRLS, Set for Concerts at the National World War I Memorial on May 5; at the Kennedy Center on May 7; and Symphony Space on May 12 Featuring Ben Davis, Ellie Fishman, Lisa Helmi Johanson, Arlo Hill, Savy Jackson, Chanel Karim-khani, Andrew Mayer, Ben Moss, Asher Muldoon, Laura Jean Spineti, Lili Thomas, Matthew Weatherhead and Kat Wolff

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Cole Escola, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Bianca Leigh, Tony Macht, Hannah Solow and Peter Smith Set for OH, MARY! Broadway Transfer to the Lyceum Theatre; Nominated for Three 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Following its sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, the comedy Oh, Mary! will transfer to Broadway this summer! Written by and starring Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, the New York Times Critic’s Pick will begin previews at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on June 26, 2024, ahead of a July 11, 2024 Opening Night; the … Continue reading Cole Escola, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Bianca Leigh, Tony Macht, Hannah Solow and Peter Smith Set for OH, MARY! Broadway Transfer to the Lyceum Theatre; Nominated for Three 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards

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Chay Yew, Nataki Garrett, Shamel Pitts, Acosia Red Elk, esperanza spalding, and Miguel Zenón Receive 2024 Doris Duke Artist Awards

The Doris Duke Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2024 Doris Duke Artist Awards, the largest prize in the United States specifically dedicated to individual performing artists. This year’s honorees are Nataki Garrett (theater), Shamel Pitts (dance), Acosia Red Elk (dance), esperanza spalding (jazz), Chay Yew (theater) and Miguel Zenón (jazz), each of whom is being awarded $525,000 in unrestricted funds and up to … Continue reading Chay Yew, Nataki Garrett, Shamel Pitts, Acosia Red Elk, esperanza spalding, and Miguel Zenón Receive 2024 Doris Duke Artist Awards

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May 10-25: Ali Ewoldt and Kevin Earley Lead Pioneer Theatre Company’s Utah Premiere of Dave Molly’s “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812”

Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC), Utah’s premier professional theatre, presents the Utah premiere of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 from May 10-25, 2024. Written by Dave Malloy and adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, the 12-time Tony-nominated musical is described as follows: The much-anticipated Utah premiere of a recent Broadway favorite! Nominated for 12 Tony Awards, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet … Continue reading May 10-25: Ali Ewoldt and Kevin Earley Lead Pioneer Theatre Company’s Utah Premiere of Dave Molly’s “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812”

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DEAD OUTLAW Receives Nine 2024 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations; Full List

The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the nominees for the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2023-2024 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. The announcement was made by the stars of the hit revival of Merrily We Roll Along, Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, and livestreamed by BroadwayWorld.com from the … Continue reading DEAD OUTLAW Receives Nine 2024 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations; Full List

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Jun. 4: André De Shields and Anne Maffei to be Honored at The Moth’s Annual Gala

The Moth is holding their annual fundraising gala, Making Waves: The 2024 Moth Ball. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of The Lighthouse at Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers, on Tuesday, June 4th. This year’s gala will pay tribute to the incomparable actor, singer, dancer, director, and choreographer André De Shields, as well as the steadfast Moth supporter, Anne Maffei. Tickets, starting at $1,000, are currently … Continue reading Jun. 4: André De Shields and Anne Maffei to be Honored at The Moth’s Annual Gala

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Photos: Sun Mee Chomet, Gabriel Ebert, Leland Fowler, Sheria Irving, Kristolyn Lloyd, Alano Miller, Kate Nowlin, Daniel Petzold, and More in Suzan-Lori Parks’ SALLY & TOM at The Public Theater

The Public Theater is presenting the New York premiere of SALLY & TOM, a bold new dramedy written by Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Steve H. Broadnax III. Following its Fall 2022 world premiere at The Guthrie Theater, SALLY & TOM began previews on March 28 and opens at The Public on Tuesday, April 16. The production runs … Continue reading Photos: Sun Mee Chomet, Gabriel Ebert, Leland Fowler, Sheria Irving, Kristolyn Lloyd, Alano Miller, Kate Nowlin, Daniel Petzold, and More in Suzan-Lori Parks’ SALLY & TOM at The Public Theater

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May 4-26: History Theatre &Theater Mu are Presenting “Blended 和 (Harmony): The Kim Loo Sisters” Featuring Kelsey Angel Baehrens, Suzie Juul, Morgan Kempton, Audrey Mojica, Ann Michels, Ariel Estrada, Ethan Yaheen-May Chan, and Audrey Parker

From May 4-26, 2024, History Theatre and Theater Mu’s world premiere Blended 和 (Harmony): The Kim Loo Sisters will shine the spotlight on the real story of the Kim Loo Sisters, four Chinese-Polish American sisters who made their way from Minneapolis to Broadway and Hollywood during the 1930s Swing Era. The two theaters co-commissioned Jessica Huang (book and lyrics) back in 2017, and Jacinth Greywoode … Continue reading May 4-26: History Theatre &Theater Mu are Presenting “Blended 和 (Harmony): The Kim Loo Sisters” Featuring Kelsey Angel Baehrens, Suzie Juul, Morgan Kempton, Audrey Mojica, Ann Michels, Ariel Estrada, Ethan Yaheen-May Chan, and Audrey Parker

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Crystal A. Dickinson and Brandon J. Dirden at the opening night party of JITNEY at the Copacabana on January 19, 2017. Photo by Lia Chang
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Jun. 8-30: Crystal A. Dickinson and Brandon J. Dirden to Lead GEM OF THE OCEAN at Two River Theater

The American Century Cycle continues in Red Bank with August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean, the seventh production in Two River Theater’s commitment to stage all ten of Wilson’s visionary epics. Directed by award-winning Delicia Turner Sonnenberg (Appropriate, Trouble in Mind), Gem of the Ocean will run in the Joan and Robert M. Rechnitz Theater June 8 – June 30, 2024. “August Wilson’s profound impact … Continue reading Jun. 8-30: Crystal A. Dickinson and Brandon J. Dirden to Lead GEM OF THE OCEAN at Two River Theater

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Apr. 30-Jun. 9: J.D. Mollison, Ching Valdes-Aran, Mia Pak, Margo Seibert, Henry Stram, and Scott Stangland Set for Signature Theatre’s World Premiere of Dave Malloy’s THREE HOUSES

Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Timothy J. McClimon, Executive Director) is presenting the world premiere of Three Houses, a new musical from Signature Premiere Resident Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812), directed and choreographed by Annie Tippe, who helmed Signature’s acclaimed world premiere of Malloy’s Octet in 2019. Previews begin April 30 and will continue through Jun. 9. Click here … Continue reading Apr. 30-Jun. 9: J.D. Mollison, Ching Valdes-Aran, Mia Pak, Margo Seibert, Henry Stram, and Scott Stangland Set for Signature Theatre’s World Premiere of Dave Malloy’s THREE HOUSES

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