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Danielle Pinnock Finds Her Own Lane in ‘The Whoopi Monologues,’ Off-Broadway

Iris WienerAugust 12, 2026
The Midnight cast from top left: Sidney DuPont, Kolbi Jordan, Jeremy Beloate, Autumn Hurlbert. Bottom left: Ayana George, Ndaya Dream Hoskins, from the original, Jimmy Brewer, Dwayne Clark. (For photo credits see below)
  • MUSICALS
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Todrick Hall Readies ‘MIDNIGHT’ Run Musical Off-Broadway, 28-Member Cast Set

Keith GirardAugust 6, 2026August 6, 2026
Matt Manuel, Autumn Best, Justin Cooley
  • COMEDY
  • ENTERTAINMENT

Spelling It Out: Autumn Best on Politics, Improv, and Joy of ‘Spelling Bee’ in an NYI Q&A

Iris WienerJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026
Dulé Hill found his character nuanced and complex in Lights Out Nat King Cole. (Photo: Marc J. Franklin)
  • MUSICALS
  • OFF-BROADWAY

Dulé Hill is ‘Unforgettable’ in ‘Lights Out: Nat King Cole;’ He Talks About His Journey

Iris WienerJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025
Thomas G. Waites draws from a lifetime of experience fo rhis one man show. (Photo: Thomas G. Waites)
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Thomas G. Waites Digs Deep to Expose His Life in One-Man Rock Monologue

Iris WienerJune 11, 2025June 11, 2025
Winners of six Drama Desk awards, the cast of Maybe Happy Ending. (Photo: Krystal Chocianowski & Iris Wiener)
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Behind the Scenes, the 69th Drama Desk Awards: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Wins Six

Iris WienerJune 5, 2025June 5, 2025
Steve Rosen and David Rossmer are lending their comedy skills to the 2025 Drama Desk Aawards.
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Behind the 2025 Drama Desk Awards; Comedy Team Steve Rosen and David Rossmer Will Provide the Humor

Iris WienerMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025
Marissa Jaret Winokur, Laura Bell Bundy and Kerry Butler of 'Hairspray fame reunite for a new Off-Broadway concert. (Photo: Russ Rowland)
  • OFF-BROADWAY
  • SHOW

Marissa Jaret Winokur, ‘Hairspray’ co-stars Relive Musical’s Spirit in Off-Broadway Concert

Iris WienerDecember 3, 2024December 4, 2024
Stereophonic was the big winner at the 68th Drama Desk Awards, with victories in seven categories, including Outstanding Play.
  • BROADWAY
  • ENTERTAINMENT

Stereophonic Sounds Off at Drama Desk Awards With Top Prize, 6 Other Awards (Photos!)

Iris WienerJune 18, 2024June 19, 2024
Virginia Woolf’s eccentric novel "Orlando: A Biography" is no stranger to adaptations. Signature Theatre’s current production
  • COMEDY
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Virginia Woolf’s Eccentric 1928 Novel Gets a Modern Twist in Sarah Ruhl’s ‘Orlando’

Iris WienerApril 26, 2024May 6, 2024
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Politics

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Culture

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Celebrities

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Art

  • John Galliano gowns for Dior, circa 2011, on display in Moscow. exhibition, 2011)Met Ruffles Feathers Like a Galliano Gown for Bestowing Designer With Costume Institute Honors

Music

  • Mark Bego (r) with some of the subjects of his books, Randy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Debbie Gibson. (Photo: Mark Bego)Mark Bego Talks in an NYI Q&A About Resurgent Village People, Madonna, Michael and Micky

Show

  • pinnock whoopieDanielle Pinnock Finds Her Own Lane in ‘The Whoopi Monologues,’ Off-Broadway

Film & TV

  • mutiny jasonstatham mutinyonthames rgbJason Statham Punches High With First Production, Mutiny, See New Trailer, Plus Behind the Scenes!

Fashion

  • John Galliano gowns for Dior, circa 2011, on display in Moscow. exhibition, 2011)Met Ruffles Feathers Like a Galliano Gown for Bestowing Designer With Costume Institute Honors

Events

  • Eddie Murphy Pete Davidson PickupEddie Murphy, Pete Davidson Host LA Premiere of New Comedy ‘The Pickup’ (Photos! Video!)

Dining

  • he arrival of the new Populares Mexican Restaurant & Bar on Avenue B on the Lower East Side should spice up the competition.Populares Mexican Restaurant Spices Up East Village With Twist on Traditional Mexican Fare

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