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Sunday, September 24, 2023

Swing State *** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons September 24, 2023: All four characters in Rebecca Gilman's new play, Swing State, have something in common: they're not very happy. 

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

HamptonsFilm by Barry Gordin

"Maestro" from Director Bradley Cooper to close 31st Hamptons International Film Festival. Full HIFF schedule of films announced. September 23, 2023: HamptonsFilm announced the full slate …

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Broadway Babe by Barry Gordin

Broadway Babe's Picks: Marilyn Maye, Kiss Me Kate, and More September 23, 2023: Broadway Babe, Randie Levine-Miller, has a potpourri of finds including Marilyn Maye's 2023 New Year's…

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Broadway/Off-Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

The Wiz, Madwomen of the West By: David Sheward September 25, 2023: The new production of The Wiz has found a Broadway theater and announced dates. The all-African-American cast will eas…

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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors **** by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter September 22, 2023: Before it became known as a vehicle for strippers and baggy pants comics, burlesque meant parodies of well-known plays and musical theatre. And tha…

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20 Seconds *** by Barry Gordin

By Samuel L. Leiter September 22, 2023: Perhaps because of theatre economics, the solo show phenomenon continues to grow, sometimes with actors of prominence, sometimes with those you've n…

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

DIG by Theresa Rebeck @ 59E59 by Barry Gordin

Theresa Rebeck returns to Primary Stages with Dig, a new play about love and courage, at 59East59 Theaters. September 21, 2023:  Dig, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize fi…

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More of the Same **** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons September 25, 2023: Lila Day's More of the Same at Pangea is her second cabaret show. Once again Kristine Zbornik directs, this time with Daryl Kojak at the pia…

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Rosalia de Cuba " The Story of My Life " Marravilosa! by Barry Gordin

By: Alix Cohen September 22, 2023: Rosalia de Cuba is a seductress with rhythm in her veins. She magnetically draws an audience. Encouraged, we clap or parrot a lyric. Heads bob, feet ta…

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Off- Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Iguana Revival with Eclectic Cast By: David Sheward September 20, 2023: La Femme Theater Productions will present an Off-Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' The Night of the Iguana, …

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How To Survive a Killer Musical by Barry Gordin

By: Alix Cohen September 20, 2023: Douglas J. Cohen's title might've omitted the word "killer" and been equally apt. Any fledgling theater author creating, nurturing, and shepherding his …

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One with the Current  by Barry Gordin

By: Alix Cohen September 20, 2023: January 4, 2021. Cliff is an everyman from South Carolina " husband, father, hardware store owner. He and Ray (who works for Tyson) have been buddies si…

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

Swing State **** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward September 17, 2023: The opening moments of Rebecca Gilman's moving new play Swing State, now at the Minetta Lane Theater after an acclaimed run at Chicago's Goodman The…

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Southampton Arts Center by Barry Gordin

September programming continues @ SAC with Figure Drawing classes, films, festivals, and more.  Fall/Winter hours are Friday " Sunday 12-5pm.  September 16, 2023: CHANGE AGENTS: WOME…

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

LCT Uncle Vanya, Days of Wine and Roses, Boebart Booted By: David Sheward September 15, 2023: Lincoln Center Theater will present the 11th Broadway production of Anton Chekhov's classic …

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Infinite Life **** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward September 12, 2023: Annie Baker offers us another painful but beautiful slice of life in her play, Infinite Life at Atlantic Theater Company. As she did in such weird, w…

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Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Water for Elephants, Lempicka, and Mary Jane Headed to B'way in 2024 By: David Sheward September 12, 2023: The new musical version of Water for Elephants will be marching onto Broadway t…

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Southampton Arts Center by Barry Gordin

Programing for the whole family at Southampton Arts Center this week, including a special musical event outdoors in partnership with WLIW-FM September 5, 2023: Southampton Arts Center is de…

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Monday, September 4, 2023

NY Cabaret Convention by Barry Gordin

By: Alix Cohen September 10, 2023: It's that time again. Cabaret denizens congregate in New York like snowbirds in winter. Come watch your favorites and perhaps add a few new ones to a l…

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Hampton Classic by Barry Gordin

The best entries in the history of the Hampton Classic Horse Show and stunning weather brought overflowing crowds to the final day of the Annual Horse Show. September 4, 2023:  More than…

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Hampton Classic by Barry Gordin

Bluman reclaims the Title in the $425,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix 5* Grand Prix on Sunday, the final day of the annual Hampton Classic Horse Show. Nassar won the $78,000 Hampton …

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Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Mother Play Cast; Death Becomes Her Musical By: David Sheward September 7, 2023: Casting and dates have been announced for Mother Play by Paula Vogel (Indecent, How I Learned to Drive) t…

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

Broadway Babe by Barry Gordin

Nostalgic finds from Broadway Babe include the original cast of A Chorus Line,Bette Midler, Audra McDonald, & from 1948 Don McNeill's Breakfast Club. September 7, 2023:  Broadway Bab…

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Save Me A Seat by Barry Gordin

By: Alix Cohen September 5, 2023: Save Me a Seat…is a chronicle of Lewis J. Stadlen's 2018 tour as Horace Vandergelder in Hello, Dolly! Having played the role opposite Randy Graf…

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Southampton Arts Center by Barry Gordin

Southampton Arts Center announces September programming. Fall/Winter hours are Friday " Sunday 12-5pm.  September 1, 2023: Southampton Arts Center (SAC) welcomes September with Studio cl…

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

BroadwayHD by Barry Gordin

Classic titles on BroadwayHD, adapted from the page to stage, include Les Misérables, Little Women, Phantom of the Opera, The Wiz and many more. August 30, 2023: Your favorite classics hav…

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Monday, August 28, 2023

Pay The Writer ** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward August 29, 2023: Playwright Tawni O'Dell uses the same gag twice in her new play Pay the Writer at the Signature Center (the play is not a production of the Signature Th…

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Sunday, August 27, 2023

Hampton Classic by Barry Gordin

Opening Day at the 48th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show. August 27, 2023:  The weather was magnificent for the opening day of the 48th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, one of the …

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The Baker House by Barry Gordin

A Night of Impact for Veterinarians International @ The Baker House 1650 August 26, 2023:  The Baker House 1650 in East Hampton hosted a garden cocktail party to benefit Veterinarians In…

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

A Will To Live by Barry Gordin

By: Alix Cohen August 27, 2023: One almost never sees a play whose every aspect feels exactly as it should be. This is unquestionably one. "The worst of all fears is the fear of living!…

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