By Leonard Feigenblatt That’s the question Broadway fans have been asking for months. Broadway closed down on March 12, 2020, and originally canceled performances until mid-April. Soon it became apparent that the closure was going to last much longer. Now … Full Story
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Leonard Feigenblatt ~ On March 12, Broadway’s light went out to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The last time Broadway shut down was after 9/11, and that was only for two days. Though this was a necessary step … Full Story
Virtual Broadway and More
By Leonard Feigenblatt ~ Since March 12, all our outlets for live entertainment, theatre, concerts, opera, ballet, cabaret and movies (on a large screen at the theatre) have been shut down. This has led to a new form of entertainment, … Full Story
In Memoriam: Those in the Performing Arts Lost to Coronavirus
By Leonard Feigenblatt ~ Coronavirus has infected more than 12 million people worldwide, including more than 3 million people in the U.S., with more than 600,000 deaths worldwide and 135,000 deaths in the nation and counting. These numbers include many people … Full Story
“Split Decision” Encores in Theatre NYC District
By Leonard Feigenblatt ~ “Split Decision” made its debut in Cherry Grove last summer at the Cherry Grove Community House Theatre. “The show is heartwarming, honest and funny,” wrote Fire Island News community columnist Robert Levine in the Aug. 30, … Full Story
“The Inheritance” by Matthew Lopez
By Leonard Feigenblatt “The Inheritance” is based on the novel “Howard’s End” written by E.M. Forster in 1910. When the Ivory Merchant film adaptation staring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson was released in 1992, playwright Matthew Lopez, … Full Story
NYC THEATRE: Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish
By Leonard Feigenblatt ~The National Theatre Folksbiene was founded in 1915, and is recognized as the longest continuously producing Yiddish theatre company in the world. They are currently presenting Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, which began at the Edmond … Full Story
Off Broadway Theatre Companies 2019-2020 Season: A Comprehensive Guide
By Leonard Feigenblatt ~ Theatre season is here! The following is a listing of what is coming to off-Broadway Theatre Companies in the 2019-2020 Season. Please check websites for times, theatre location, and additional venue information. Atlantic Theatre Company … Full Story
NYC Theatre: Upcoming
By Leonard Feigenblatt As summer 2019 draws to a close, life in the arts in New York City is just heating up. There are many new shows opening up in the coming months, on and off Broadway, and a host … Full Story
NYC Theatre: “Moulin Rouge!”
By Leonard Feigenblatt The musical “Moulin Rouge!” is based on the 2001 film, directed by Baz Luhrmann that starred Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. The musical takes place in 1899, at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. Satine is a prostitute, … Full Story