Cy Coleman News

Get ready for Jaxx Theatricals' presentation of CHESS, the Musical at the Hollywood Fringe Festival & Encore Awards Series. This marks the final show of their 17th anniversary season and the first of their 18th. Directed by award-winning Jeremy Lucas, the musical features music by ABBA's Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus.

54 Below will present the MAC, Bistro and Nightlife Award-winning vocalist Carolyn Montgomery in the return of “girlSINGER” – her tribute to beloved entertainment legend Rosemary Clooney. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Rubicon Theatre Company has announced the launch of its new special event series, “VENTURA LIVE! Music, Laughter and Magic,” featuring one-night and short-run concerts, jam sessions, new play readings, magic nights, comedy, and much more.

Birdland presented the Gabrielle Stravelli Trio yesterday. See photos from the event!

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Melissa Errico's new Sondheim album release party.

Wagner College Theatre has announced its 2024-25 season of storytelling! Check out the lineup here!

Happy Tony Award nominations day, BroadwayWorld! It is April 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running April 29th - May 12th.

This year's Jazz at Lincoln Center gala featured a host of star-studded performers including Kristin Chenoweth, Bernadette Peters, Josh Groban, and many more. A small sample of the hundreds of songs superstar Tony Bennett recorded and sang in concerts sparkled in this one-night-only concert on April 17th.

Details have been announced for Red Bull Theater's upcoming production of The Tempest, starring Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Lillias White, and more.

DON’T TELL MAMA will present Judi Mark with a musical celebration of four-time Tony Award winner Gwen Verdon and her hit Broadway shows including “Damn Yankees,” “Redhead,” “Sweet Charity” and “Chicago.”

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of Tony Award-nominated Broadway favorite Sally Mayes in 'Now and Then: The Stories'. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The 38th MAC Awards were presented on Monday, April 15, 2024 at a live ceremony at NYC's Symphony Space.

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with It Might as Well Be Rodgers & Hammerstein, April 21st at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.

Catch the latest performances by Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch at Bemelmans Bar.

Broadway Melody, the sweeping novel of love, ambition and defeat by veteran Broadway professional Jack Viertel is now available for purchase. Learn more about the book!

This reviewer was overwhelmed by the acclaimed musical Tour de Force that is Michael Feinstein and the marvelous Carnegie Hall Big Band at the March 27th edition of Standard Time with Michael Feinstein.

Blank Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the first show of their 2024 season, ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, music by Cy Coleman, book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green.

Available for the first time in the nearly 60 years since they were introduced, the four 1960s vocal albums from Lainie Kazan are now streaming on all digital platforms.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!