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Friday, July 18, 2025

CHAZZ PALMINTERI will appear Saturday, August 2 ONLY for a talkback after the performance of LIGHTHOUSE REPERTORY THEATRE's production of A BRON by Jaymichaelsae

CHAZZ PALMINTERI will appear Saturday, August 2 ONLY for a talkback after the performance of LIGHTHOUSE REPERTORY THEATRE's production of A BRONX TALE, the musical running…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 01:22PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Swan Inside Every Little Duck or "Take A Quack At It, Timothy L. Michuda's Rocking Revelation for All Ages " an international review by Jaymichaelsae

The review is translated from a piece written by Yin‑Fang Chang, a respected Taiwanese conductor and arts educator. She's the Resident Conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra (fo…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 02:25PM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 3, 2025

Double the Drama, Double the Daring: Sarah Vindigni and Amy Losi Unveil Thought-Provoking Plays at ATA by Jaymichaelsae

Written by Zara Solange New York City's American Theatre of Actors (ATA) is set to host a compelling "Laurie Rae Waugh Double Feature" this July, presenting two distinct yet equally impactfu…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 04:43PM[SHARE]
Monday, June 30, 2025

The Midtown International Theatre Festival announces the first production to be part of MITF 2026: The Anxiety of Laughing by Andrew Justvig by Jaymichaelsae

The Midtown International Theatre Festival announces the first production to be part of MITF 2026: The Anxiety of Laughing by Andrew Justvig Slated for including in the July 2026 festival…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 06:11PM[SHARE]

Jim Catapano Wishes for Many Beautiful Hours at "Birthday Candles" by Jaymichaelsae

Noah Haidle's Moving Masterpiece Birthday Candles is Beautifully Realized by the Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company Ernestine Ashworth celebrates her 17th birthday with her mom Alice (Alis…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 03:17PM[SHARE]

Jim Catapano learns that The Past Comes Knocking in Sean Szak Prasso's Angel in the Heat sizzling at the ATA by Jaymichaelsae

 Sean Szak Prasso's Angel in the Heat Sizzles at the ATA Blake Jean (Travis Bergmann) is on the cusp of success. The Louisville Kentucky attorney is a candidate for mayor, and about to bu…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 01:03PM[SHARE]

Jim Catapano spies a Glimmer of Hope Amidst the Misery, wallowing in MUD (at the ATA) by Jaymichaelsae

MUD, María Irene Fornés' 1980s social commentary, is reborn at the ATA "I am a hungry soul. I am a longing soul. I am an empty soul," laments Mae, an impoverished, illiterate young woman…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 12:46PM[SHARE]
Saturday, June 21, 2025

The Case of AI vs. Humanity Shall Now Be Heard by Judge Jim Catapano by Jaymichaelsae

One of the Greatest Dilemmas of Our Times Is Explored in Immersive Dance Mrs. Zero (Monica Blaze Leavitt) and Mr. Zero (Johnny Blaze Leavitt) are from the 20s, but not the ones we're experie…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 04:14PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Jim Catapano Saddled-Up for a Gay Rodeo! by Jaymichaelsae

An Exuberant New LGBTQ+MusicalKicks Off Pride at 54 Below."The rodeo has come to town!" sings Gurney (the powerhouse-voiced Erich W. Schleck), to open Queer Cowfolk: The Gay Rodeo Musical. "…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 02:52PM[SHARE]
Monday, June 16, 2025

The Aftermath of Murder: Jim Catapano reviews John Galsworthy's "The First and The Last" at the ATA by Jaymichaelsae

John Galsworthy's Compelling The First and The Last is Brought into the 21st Century at the ATA Cleaning up after a killing is never going to be an easy task (unless you're Harvey Keitel's c…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 01:30PM[SHARE]
Monday, June 9, 2025

Hiding in The Shadows No Longer: Jim Catapano reviews "Stormé" by Jaymichaelsae

The Story of the Legendary Stormé, Hero of the Stonewall Uprising and So Much More, Is Beautifully Brought to Life at the ATA   "It was a rebellion," Stormé declared. "It was an u…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 04:09PM[SHARE]

Nothing Left but the Kindness of Strangers: A Jim Catapano Review by Jaymichaelsae

Bernard J. Taylor's Tennessee Williams: Portrait of a Gay Icon Brings a Legend to Life at the ATA Tennessee Williams is alone on stage, and at this point, apparently alone in life. Seen on a…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 03:48PM[SHARE]
Friday, June 6, 2025

CAST ANNOUNCED for "the other Shakespeare in the Park:" Shakespeare Sports' Comedy of Errors directed by Michael Hagins by Jaymichaelsae

CAST ANNOUNCED for "the other Shakespeare in the Park" Shakespeare Sports Theatre Company opens its SHAKESPEARE SUMMER TOUR with a new production of the Comedy of Errors directed…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 03:14PM[SHARE]
Friday, May 23, 2025

The Bees Still Can't Help Themselves! says Jim Catapano by Jaymichaelsae

Douglas Carter Beane's 90s Classic As Bees In Honey Drown Gets a Masterful Revival  "Once, I saw a bee drown in honey, and I understood," is a famous quote attributed to the 20th Century …

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 01:14PM[SHARE]
Friday, May 16, 2025

American Theatre of Actors announces Jessica Jennings as New Executive Director on Eve of 50th Anniversary by Jaymichaelsae

The American Theatre of Actors (ATA), a cornerstone of New York City's off-off Broadway scene, today announced the appointment of Jessica Jennings as its new Executive Director. Thi…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 06:27PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The Wit and Wisdom of Felipe Luz as written by Jim Catapano by Jaymichaelsae

An Up-and-Coming Cabaret Star Looks at Life, Love, Lust, and Everything Else That Happens Under the Covers "As tempting as it is, please refrain from opening your dating apps during this sho…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 06:43PM[SHARE]

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Midtown International Theatre Festival, July 2026.  by Jaymichaelsae

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Midtown International Theatre Festival, July 2026.  The Largest NY Independent Theatre Festival Contact info@jaymichaelsarts.com for further info The New MIT…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 03:21PM[SHARE]
Monday, May 12, 2025

Julie Lorson: A Theatrical Force Multiplied in MCTLI's "As Bees in Honey Drown" by Jaymichaelsae

Anya Kai, reporting For Julie Lorson, a dedicated board member of Modern Classics Theatre of Long Island, theatre isn't just a hobby " it's a way of life. Her involvement spans far beyond th…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 04:26PM[SHARE]

Is That in the Script? asks Jim Catapano regarding Joseph P. Krawczyk's Living the Play by Jaymichaelsae

Joseph P. Krawczyk's Living the Play: A Dangerous Time for Women Is Timely, Clever, and Compelling It is November 5, 2024. Crystal (Chelsea Clark), a New York Theatre actor, and her partner …

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 12:38PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Jim Catapano views the ATA's New Life for Prince Hal by Jaymichaelsae

Shakespeare's Henry V is revived with a Sparkling New Production at the American Theatre of Actors "We Happy Few, We Band of Brothers," Henry V famously proclaims"and Sam Hardy, the actor wh…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 02:31PM[SHARE]
Friday, April 11, 2025

SHELLEN LUBIN to helm CAROL LEE CAMPBELL's musical play, "Chicks In Heaven" by Jaymichaelsae

Director/Writer/Performer and Coach, SHELLEN LUBIN to direct Carol Lee Campbell's new play with music, "Chicks In Heaven" CAROL LEE CAMPBELL's musical play about family and fa…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 05:17PM[SHARE]
Monday, April 7, 2025

Jim Catapano had a Joyful Afternoon of LGBTQ Voices with the Fresh Fruit Festival by Jaymichaelsae

The Nine Finalists of the 2025 Fresh Fruit Festival Celebrate Compassion and Connection On its website, NYC's Fresh Fruit Festival encourages creators to "Let Your Dream Be Bigger Than Your …

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 02:06PM[SHARE]

Jim Catapano views the creative view from "Over the Shoulder" by Jaymichaelsae

The Creative View from Over the Shoulder Mark Solomon Shares His Expertise on Telling Stories and the Art of Skillful Editing "The way I see the world is through stories," says Mark Solomon.…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 12:58PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 2, 2025

MONARCH A Mexican-American Musical Exploring the lives of undocumented immigrants in the United States, will be presented at Harvard University.  by Jaymichaelsae

MONARCH, an impactful new musical exploring the lives of undocumented immigrants in the United States, first premiered at the Los Angeles Theater Center in 2022, receiving great acclaim incl…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 06:38PM[SHARE]
Friday, March 28, 2025

REVIEW by JIM CATAPANO: A Fractured Family Searches for Connection by Jaymichaelsae

A House Divided Visits a Family in the Aftermath of the Events of 2016 and 2020 Thanksgiving Day, 2021. COVID lingers. The Trump Era is (temporarily) interrupted. The working-class Gebauer f…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 12:18PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Jim Catapano warns us of Tragedies of the Past, Warnings for the Future by Jaymichaelsae

Anne L. Thompson-Scretching's A Lesson in Blood Returns to the ATA at a PivotalMoment in Time  The saying "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it," asattributed to …

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 11:13AM[SHARE]
Monday, March 17, 2025

Jim Catapano views the creative view from "Over the Shoulder" by Jaymichaelsae

Mark Solomon Shares His Expertise on Telling Stories and the Art of Skillful Editing "The way I see the world is through stories," says Mark Solomon. "It's the water I swim in." Renowned Fil…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 12:13PM[SHARE]
Monday, March 10, 2025

Jim Catapano reviews the creation & connection in AMT's Upside Down by Jaymichaelsae

A Rousing New Musical at AMT Imagines Life and Love in a Very Different Timeline It's another day in our matriarchal society. The legendary New York Jets are working towards their seventh Su…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 01:33PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Knock Knock, Whodunnit? Jim Catapano finds fun at CLUE by Jaymichaelsae

The MCT's Imagining of Clue delights at the BACCA Arts Center It is the early 1950s, a time when everyone is suspicious of everyone else. By invitation, several of society's supposed finest …

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 06:47PM[SHARE]

Jim Catapano reviews a dying gasp of a senator's soul with Michael Hagins' "The Senator Speaks" by Jaymichaelsae

Michael Hagins' Powerful New Play The Senator Speaks Examines the Human Consequences of Playing Politics "We are all mired in dark times," proclaims Conservative Republican Senator Calvin Sh…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 01:50PM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 27, 2025

Jim Catapano serves up a Double Serving of Strindberg from the ATA by Jaymichaelsae

The Stronger and Playing with Fire Perfectly Complement Each Other at the ATA August Strindberg was a true renaissance man of late 19th Century Sweden"a prolific playwright, painter, novelis…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 12:03PM[SHARE]

All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off