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Gala Cast Revealed for In the Heights at New York City Center
theater1 month ago

Gala Cast Revealed for In the Heights at New York City Center

Playbill reports full casting for New York City Center’s gala staging of In the Heights, directed by David Mendizábal with choreography by Mayte Natalio and music direction by Alejandro Senior. Matte Martinez stars as Usnavi, with Jaci Calderon as Nina, Ashley De La Rosa as Vanessa, Natalie Venetia Belcon as Claudia, and Linedy Genao as Daniela, among a wide ensemble; the run runs October 28–November 15 at City Center. Scenic design is by Riw Rakkulchon, costumes by Dede Ayite, lighting by Justin Townsend, and sound by Alex Neumann. Tickets are available at NYCityCenter.org.

Moore to Lead Faydra World Premiere, a Modern Phaedra
arts2 months ago

Moore to Lead Faydra World Premiere, a Modern Phaedra

Julianne Moore will star in the world premiere of Faydra, a modern take on the Greek myth of Phaedra written by Sarah Ruhl, in an Off-Broadway run at NYC Center Stage 1 beginning February 2, 2027 (opening night February 25). Additional casting will be announced; the Manhattan Theatre Club commission is directed by Les Waters, marking his return to MTC after three decades.

Encores! at NYC Center Announces 2026-27 Season: Charlie Brown, Hallelujah, Baby!, Kiss of the Spider Woman
arts5 months ago

Encores! at NYC Center Announces 2026-27 Season: Charlie Brown, Hallelujah, Baby!, Kiss of the Spider Woman

New York City Center's Encores! reveals its 2026-27 slate, reviving You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Feb 3–14, 2027; directed by Sam Pinkleton), Hallelujah, Baby! (Mar 17–28, 2027), and Kiss of the Spider Woman (Apr 28–May 9, 2027; directed/choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler). The season also includes The Australian Ballet’s Oscar and the In the Heights gala (Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights) with fall 2026 performances. Renewal tickets run through June 28; new subscriptions begin Aug 11 (City Center members) / Aug 18 (general) and single tickets go on sale Oct. Details at NYCityCenter.org.

"Pal Joey Revival: Critics and Audiences Bewitched and Bewildered"
entertainment2 years ago

"Pal Joey Revival: Critics and Audiences Bewitched and Bewildered"

The reimagined revival of the musical "Pal Joey" at New York City Center has opened to mixed reviews. Directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover, the production features Ephraim Sykes in the lead role of Joey Evans. The new version of the 1940 musical incorporates a new book by Richard LaGravenese and Daniel "Koa" Beaty, and reimagines the title character as a Black jazz singer trying to make it on the Chicago nightclub circuit. The reviews for the revival will continue to be updated as they come in.