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theater13 hours ago•4 min saved

Rivalry Goes on Stage: A Campy Parody That Delivers Surprising Heart

An Off-Broadway review of Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, praising Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon for lending surprising depth to a campy spoof of a popular TV hockey romance. The show mirrors key series moments with some tweaks, features 14 songs over about 80 minutes, and is framed by three playful narrators. Performed in a cramped sixth-floor venue, it mostly appeals to superfans, but the performers’ heft occasionally elevates the material into genuinely moving musical theater.

via newyorktheater.me|

#heated-rivalry #lgbtq-themes #musical-parody

theater16 days ago•11 min saved

Schmigadoon! and Ragtime Dominate the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Schmigadoon! and Ragtime each earned five awards at the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards, sharing top honors with Schmigadoon! winning Outstanding New Broadway Musical and Ragtime taking Outstanding Revival of a Musical; Ragtime also earned Lead Performer (Joshua Henry), Featured Performer (Ben Levi Ross), Outstanding Direction (Lear deBessonet), and Outstanding Video/Projection Design (59 Studio), while Schmigadoon! won for its Book, Choreography, Orchestrations, and Costume Design. Death of a Salesman revival was the season’s most-awarded play with four wins, and The Lost Boys picked up two design awards. The awards ceremony is May 21 at MMAC Theater; full nominees and winners are listed in the article.

via Playbill|

#broadway #off-broadway #outer-critics-circle-awards

theater19 days ago•15 min saved

Duncan Sheik Debuts Manga-Inspired Memoirs For Off-Broadway Fall

Duncan Sheik will score Memoirs Of Amorous Gentlemen, a manga-based musical adaptation of Moyoco Anno’s graphic novel, premiering Off-Broadway this fall at The Night Egg in Chelsea. Rob Ashford will direct and choreograph, with Leah Nanako Winkler writing the book and Or Matias supervising music. The production marks one of the first Manga-to-English-language musicals in the U.S.; additional dates and casting will be announced later.

via Deadline|

#duncan-sheik #manga-adaptation #memoirs-of-amorous-gentlemen

entertainment28 days ago•10 min saved

Beau and Mexodus Tie for Drama Desk Nods as Nominations Ruled 2026

Beau the Musical and Mexodus lead the 2026 Drama Desk Award nominations with 10 nods each, the most of the season, while Ragtime and The Balusters dominate Broadway/Off-Broadway nominations in multiple categories. The ceremony is May 17 at Town Hall, hosted by Marla Mindelle, with a full list of nominees spanning Outstanding Play, Musical, Revivals, technical awards, and more.

via Playbill|

#beau-the-musical #drama-desk-awards #entertainment

theatre3 months ago•8 min saved

Sean Hayes Dives Into The Unknown Off-Broadway

Reviews are in for Sean Hayes in David Cale’s solo play The Unknown at Off-Broadway’s Studio Seaview; the show opened February 12 and runs through April 12, directed by Leigh Silverman. The piece follows Elliott, a writer who retreats to a cabin to beat writer’s block and may not be alone. Production credits include Studio Bent (scenic), Sarah Laux (costume), Cha See (lighting), Isobel Waller-Bridge (music), with Envoy Theatricals as general manager. Hayes, a Tony winner for Good Night, Oscar, has previous NY Broadway and London West End credits. Playbill lists the reviews and will update the tally as more critics weigh in.

via Playbill|

#off-broadway #reviews #sean-hayes

theater4 months ago•3 min saved

Peyton List to Star as Heather Chandler in Off-Broadway 'Heathers The Musical'

Peyton List, known for her roles in Cobra Kai and School Spirits, will join the cast of the Off Broadway revival of Heathers The Musical as Heather Chandler starting January 26, replacing Jodie Steele. The production, which has broken multiple house records and extended its run through May 2026, is based on the 1989 cult film and features a talented cast and creative team. List expressed excitement about taking on the iconic and complex role.

via Deadline|

#casting #heathers-the-musical #musical

theater6 months ago•1 min saved

Exploring Immigrant and Women's Stories in Contemporary Theatre

Martyna Majok's play 'Queens' reimagines the lives of immigrant women living in a Queens basement apartment, exploring themes of trauma, resilience, and hope across different time periods post-9/11 and post-Trump election, highlighting their struggles and aspirations.

via The New York Times|

#immigrant-stories #martyna-majok #new-york-city

arts-and-entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Review Roundup: 'Teeth' - A Wild Satirical Horror Musical"

The new off-Broadway musical "Teeth" is a biting satire of evangelicalism, blending biblical allusions and popular Christian rhetoric into a darkly comedic romp that challenges the rigidity of modesty and purity culture. The show delves into themes of sexual violence and misogyny, as it follows the transformation of protagonist Dawn from a church leader to a vengeful antiheroine. While the musical is raucous and campy, it leaves some questions unanswered about the complexity of its protagonist.

via The Washington Post|

#arts-and-entertainment #musical-theater #off-broadway

arts2 years ago•2 min saved

"Off Broadway Theater Set to Depart Rem Koolhaas' Second Stage Design"

Second Stage Theater, known for nurturing Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning shows, is leaving its Rem Koolhaas-designed Off Broadway theater in Times Square due to high rent and unfavorable lease terms after 25 years. The nonprofit theater company is committed to continuing its work Off Broadway and is searching for a new space, while also undergoing a leadership transition as its president and artistic director, Carole Rothman, is leaving after a 45-year tenure.

via The New York Times|

#arts #lease-termination #off-broadway

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Orban Signals Hungary's Support for Sweden's NATO Bid Amid U.S. Senators' Push"

A parody musical about Donald Trump and prominent women in his life is set to debut off-Broadway in New York City, while President Biden's campaign criticizes Trump's low ranking in a recent survey. Additionally, a Russian pilot who surrendered a helicopter to Ukrainian territory in 2023 has been found dead in Spain, and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signs new legislative district maps into law.

via Political Wire|

#donald-trump #entertainment #new-york

theater2 years ago•1 min saved

"Marc Summers: Double Dare Without the Green Slime"

Marc Summers, the former host of "Double Dare," is set to bring his solo show "The Life & Slimes of Marc Summers" to Off Broadway on Feb. 22 at New World Stages in Manhattan. The show will delve into his experiences at Nickelodeon and his impact on the network. At 72 years old, Summers still exudes the same exuberance that made him a familiar face to television viewers during his time as the host of the popular children's game show.

via The New York Times|

#double-dare #marc-summers #nickelodeon

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Raucous Romp Through History: 'Oh, Mary!' Delivers Wild West Wing Comedy"

Cole Escola's play "Oh, Mary!" is a hilariously irreverent comedy that has been described as the funniest play in years. Set in the weeks leading up to President Lincoln's assassination, the play features Escola as a boozy, outrageous Mary Todd Lincoln hell-bent on achieving stardom as a cabaret singer. Directed by Sam Pinkleton, the play is a transhistorical delight with a talented supporting cast, creating an instant downtown classic and staking a strong claim to being the next step in camp-comedy legends.

via Time Out|

#cole-escola #comedy #entertainment

arts-and-entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Unraveling the Hilarity of 'Oh, Mary!': Cole Escola's Off-Broadway Debut"

Cole Escola's Off Broadway debut play "Oh, Mary!" is a deranged and hilarious take on Mary Todd Lincoln, portrayed as a gremlinlike former cabaret star with no interest in her children. The play, directed by Sam Pinkleton, features bursts of broad, filthy comedy and a star vehicle for Escola, who delivers a performance full of verve and severity. While the play's plot developments become nonsensical, the ensemble keeps the audience engaged, and the show ends with a glorious cabaret sequence, tearing down the facade of legitimate theater.

via Vulture|

#arts-and-entertainment #cole-escola #comedy

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

'Oh, Mary!' Delivers Wild West Wing Comedy in Raucous Romp Through History

"Oh, Mary!" is a riotous new comedy at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, written by and starring Cole Escola, that humorously portrays Mary Todd Lincoln as a raging alcoholic who dreams of becoming a cabaret star. The play is filled with raunchiness, killer punchlines, and historical inaccuracy, offering a wild and irreverent take on the Civil War-era first lady. Despite its absurdity, the show also features unexpected twists and a taut storyline, making it a promising hit in off-Broadway entertainment.

via New York Post |

#cole-escola #comedy #entertainment

arts2 years ago•2 min saved

"Obie Awards Celebrate Dark Disabled Stories and Off Broadway Winners"

The Obie Awards, which honor Off and Off Off Broadway theater, chose "Dark Disabled Stories" as the best new American play, opting to forgo a formal ceremony and instead provide cash grants to the winning artists and arts institutions due to the challenging times for theater. The awards also recognized "Wolf Play" by Hansol Jung and "Downstate" by Bruce Norris for outstanding playwriting.

via The New York Times|

#american-theater-wing #arts #dark-disabled-stories