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The pandemic and its aftermath got the people at One Year Lease Theatre company thinking about grief. "Wake'" is the fruit of their ruminations. As one might expect, it is serious and often …
 "44: The Musical" is a spirited and inventive theatrical homage to the Obama presidency, capturing the essence of a transformative era in American history with wit, vibrancy, and heart.…
Stachel's ability to embody a wide array of voices and characters with such authenticity and precision is breathtaking. Each impersonation is delivered with nuance and depth, making the audi…
The romance of Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner was only 8 years long, cut short by her death from ovarian cancer. But for those who were around in the 1980s, we remember a romance for the ages.…
If there was ever a time we needed a good farce, this is it. Fortunately for us, the Red Bull Theater has put together a production of Moliere's final work, "The Imaginary Invalid." Like all…
"The Imaginary Invalid" by Moliere is opening at New World Stages in Manhattan on Monday, June 2, starring Mark Linn-Baker. Stagebiz was lucky enough to get a few moments of his time to disc…
       In the realm of modern musical theater, Krista Weaver's "Monster Love" emerges as a captivating revelation that, even in its unfinished state, showcases th…
Grief certainly makes for good drama: Unpredictable, unreliable and messy, it can be a great basis for an emotionally intense play. Unfortunately, in Grief Camp, the new play written by Eliy…
The cavernous Vivian Beaumont theater at Lincoln Center is a surprisingly brilliant choice for staging the Broadway premiere of Floyd Collins, Tina Landau and Adam Guettel's 1994 musical abo…
Caryl Churchill is famous"or perhaps infamous"for taking bold leaps in her plays and circumventing both theatrical conventions and audience expectations, leveraging both fantasy and surreali…
After a season of "reimaginings" of classic works that completely overhaul original concepts, it is somewhat refreshing to have a more traditional revival of Ghosts, Henrik Ibsen's classic t…
The play's title is a reference to one of the most important nights in Irish soccer (football), the night in 1993 when Ireland and Northern Ireland played to a 1-1 draw. That was good enough…
Tom Moran has brought his one-man show to New York as part of the Origin First Irish Festival, and it is the kind of production that makes this sort of festivals so wonderful. Moran is a cha…
One of Stephen Sondheim's most famous maxims was that a musical's content should dictate each song's form"in other words, the framework of the musical itself will determine what the songs sh…
"Old Friends," the joyous Sondheim revue now gracing the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, is less a show and more a heartfelt celebration"a Broadway party where every guest is an absolute legend!…
While any number of musicals are based on popular movies, precious few are based on documentaries. Fortunately, Saheem Ali had the wonderful idea to bring Wim Wender's 1999 documentary Buena…
Every year, the Origin Theatre Company treats New York audiences to the Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, showcasing Irish artists both established and up-and-coming. This year, Stagebiz wa…
SUMO is a bold new play about sports, spirituality, Japanese culture, ancient traditions, the hero's journey, and the full spectrum of masculinity. Written by Lisa Sanaye Dring and directed …
 This is my second opportunity to review one of the five books by the aforementioned. He always delivers whether it be as a story writer, stand up, actor or rapper, yes, even rapper. Ask…
There are moments in history when escape feels essential, and 2025 is certainly one of them. Step through the incense-laden, smoky entrance of Theatre XIV in Bushwick, and you'll find yourse…
This past weekend, from February 7th to 9th, BroadwayCon filled New York City with an electric energy as fans from all over the world gathered to celebrate the magic of musical theatre. Now …
"My First Ex-Husband" is an electrifying evening of comedic brilliance that showcases the incredible talents of Joy Behar, Susie Essman, Tovah Feldshuh, and Adrienne C. Moore. Running from J…
 Laughs, Heart, and Great Spaghetti: Chris Ferretti Takes the Stage at The Green Room 42** Prepare for a night of laughter and unforgettable stories as NYC-based comedian Chris Ferretti …
Stagebiz.com got a chance to chat with Britt Lafield, the managing director of the Soho Playhouse, and we talked about the International Fringe Encore Festival. The festival opened the first…
A club remix of the Nutcracker theme that melts, like chocolate candy on the tongue, into a sultry live rendition of "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)"? That's entertainment, baby. My love to…
