Today’s Highlights:
The 4th annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival, featuring Samora La Perdid, Taylor Iman Jones, Chasity Moore, Dane Figueroa Edidi, Grant Evan, Jayae Riley Jr., Leo Sheng), Sis thee Doll, TL Thompson, Arturo Luíz Soria, Bekah Zornosa, Janice Amaya, Nicola Gorham, Vico Ortiz; Ashil Lee, Ashton Muñiz, Che Kabia, Daphne Always, Sagan Chen, Smith Alfieri, and Vann Dukes, opens at Off-Broadway’s Open Jar Studios.
Not Ready for Prime Time, by Erik J. Rodriguez & Charles A. Sothers, directed by Conor Bagley, featuring Ian Bouillon (Lorne Michaels), Ryan Crout (John Belushi,) Jared Grimes (Garrett Morris), Caitlin Houlahan (Jane Curtin), Nate Janis (Bill Murray), Kristian Lugo (Dan Ackroyd), Woodrow Proctor (Chevy Chase), Taylor Richardson (Laraine Newman), and Evan Rubin (Gilda Radner), with Gilbert L. Bailey II, Jacob Millman, and Jake Roberson, opens at Off-Broadway’s MCC Theatre.
Red Bull Theatre‘s I Put a Spell on You fundraiser, directed by Heath Saunders & Mack Brown, featuring Robyn Hurder, Krysta Rodriguez, Sean McManus, Taylor Iman Jones, Jake Pedersen, Julia Mattison, Karma Jenkins, Tim Murray, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Allison Godleski, Natalie Hinds, Maddos Martin, Kathryn Priest, and more, at 8 PM at NYC’s Webster Hall (125 E. 11th St).
Red Bull Theater‘s Invierno reading (b0th in-person & online, by José Cruz González, directed by Madeline Sayet, featuring Carlo Alban, Aubee Billie, Bailey Frankenberg, Zachary Lopez-Roa, Alfredo Narciso, Tanis Parenteau, Andrew Rothenberg, Stephen Michael Spencer, and more, at 7:30 PM at Off-Broadway’s Peter Jay Sharp Theater.
The Drowsy Chaperone benefit concert, by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison, directed by L Morgan Lee, featuring an star-studded all-trans and non-binary cast including Laverne Cox (The Drowsy Chaperone), Joslyn Defreece (Underling), Alex Newell (Janet Van De Graaf), Peppermint (Mrs. Tottendale), Jonathan Van Ness (Man in Chair), and Betty Who (Robert Martino), at 7:30 PM at Carnegie Hall.
Prime Video’s Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway concert, hosted by Erika Henningsen, featuring the cast of the show’s music from both seasons 1 & 2, at 6 PM at Broadway’s Majestic Theater.
A Tectonic Cabaret, directed by Amy Marie Seidel, featuring Hannah Gadsby, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Beth Malone, Erin Morton, and puppeteer Dan Hurlin, at 7:30 PM at NYC’s Edison Ballroom.
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Full Moon by Jim Bernhard
Match these songs about the moon with the musicals they are from:
| 1. “The Man in the Moon” | A. Annie Get Your Gun |
| 2. “Fair Moon, to Thee I Sing” | B. Finian’s Rainbow |
| 3. “Lazy Moon” | C. Miss Saigon |
| 4. “Many Moons Ago” | D. H.M.S. Pinafore |
| 5. “Moon Change” | E. Rent |
| 6. “Moonshine Lullaby” | F. Mame |
| 7. “’Neath the Southern Moon” | G. Goldilocks |
| 8. “Old Devil Moon” | H. Caroline or Change |
| 9. “Over the Moon” | I. Once Upon a Mattress |
| 10. “Sun and Moon” | J. Naughty Marietta |
Scroll down for the answers…
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Vape! The Grease Parody, by Catie Hogan, Leanna Adams, John D. Babcock III, Casey Holloway, Julie Shaer, Brian Troxell, Billy Recce & Danny Salles will run Oct. 30 – Jan. 4, 2026 (0pening Nov. 3) at Theatre 555, directed by Jack Plotnick.
Lara Strong (Sandy), Scott Silagy (Danny), SLee (Rizzo), Rayan Avoux (Kenickie), Kristin Amanda Smith (Frenchy), Meg Guiney (Marty), Dante Brattelli (Sonny), and Jen Clark (Jan).
A hilariously unhinged spoof of the iconic and timeless musical Grease. The show pokes loving fun at all of the wonderful moments, sexual innuendos, outrageous characters, rivalries and secret romances from the original. The hair products may have changed, but the drama, the rivalries, and the thirst for hallway clout remain timeless. It’s the musical you know and love… but dragged through a cloud of strawberry-scented vapor and a TikTok filter.. It’s the show that you want (…Ooh! Ooh! Ooh, honey!)
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Musical Theatre Guild‘s The Holidays on Stage & Screen! concert will take place Thurs. Nov. 20 at 8:30 PM at LA’s Catalina Bar & Grill, written by Michael Kostroff, hosted by Glenn Rosenblum, with music direction by Sam Krieger.
Carol Lawrence.
Eileen Barnett, Roger Befeler, Patrick Beller, Jill Marie Burke, Melissa Lyons Caldretti, Melissa Fahn, Joshua Finkel, Julie Garnye, Tal Fox, Barbara Carlton Heart, Ashley Fox Linton, Maura M. Knowles, Susan Edwards Martin, AshleyMoniz, Leslie Stevens, Trance Thompson, Diane Vincent, and Paul Wong.
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Wendy Ann Gardner’s Yes, A Cat Named Marty Cohen, The Musical will run Nov. 7-8 at Amas Musical Theater’s Dare To Be Different Festival at A.R.T. /New York Theatres, Directed and choreographed by Jonathan S. Cerullo. 
Although tickets are free, registration is required here. Call (212) 563-2565 for more information.
Daniel Braaten, Mariko Kai, Christopher Michael, and Angela Zhang.
The story of Marty Cohen, a Scottish fold cat with unusual ears, who travels to New York City in search of a better life. There he discovers a half-brother named Artie, hot dogs on a stick, and new friends who stand up for him against prejudice and discrimination.
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Commonwealth Shakespeare Company‘s A Christmas Carol will run Dec. 6-21 at Boston’s Cutler Majestic Theatre, directed by Steven Maler.
Neal Ferreira (Mr. Fezziwig), Laura McHugh (Mrs. Fezziwig), Tamara Rya (Mrs. Cratchit), Damon Singletary (Marley), Kathy St. George Church Warden), Robert St. Laurence (Bob Cratchit), Bobbie Steinbach (Old Joe), and Jared Troilo (Fred), with Stephen Caliskan, Peter DiMaggio, David L. Jiles, Jr, Kathryn McKellar, John Pagliarulo, Carolyn Saxon, Kayla Shimizu, Lily Segal Steven, Hayley Travers, and Gillian Weatherford.
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The world premiere of Elliot Shoenman’s Paper Walls continues through Nov. 9 at the Broadwater Main Stage (1076 Lillian Way), directed by Darin Anthony.
Casey J. Adler, Warren Davis, Derek Manson, and Dana Schwartz.
A deeply personal world premiere play tracing his family’s harrowing journey from the Holocaust to a vibrant country filled with multi-cultural richness, despite border restrictions. This extraordinary story reveals the enduring thread connecting the struggles of 20th-century immigrants seeking refuge and opportunity in America, with today’s vitriol debates around immigration policy. The story offers audiences profound reflection on resilience, hope, and the quest for finding their place in an ever-changing world.
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Jeffrey Scharf’s Reunions will run Oct. 24 – Dec. 21 (opening Nov. 2) at New York City Center Stage II, directed & choreographed by Gabriel Barre.
Bryan Fenkart (Sir Harry), Joanna Glushak (Dona Laura), Chilina Kennedy (Kate), Courtney Reed (Lady Sims), Daniel Torres (Edward/Juanito), and Chip Zien (Don Gonzalo), with Janet Aldrich (Me And My Girl), Keith Lee Grant (Ragtime; Founder of Harlem Repertory Theater), and Pearl Rhein (Natasha, Pierre…).
A musical adaptation of two famous one-act plays with a common theme: What happens when you rediscover the life you almost lived? The musical is divided into two acts with each act a different story.
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Reunions adapts 2 one-act play — J.M. Barrie’s The Twelve-Pound Look … and ….. A Sunny Morning (by Serafín Álvarez Quintero & Joaquín Álvarez Quintero), to run Oct. 24 – Dec. 21 (opening Nov. 2) at City Center Stage II.
Bryan Fenkart (Harry), Joanna Glushak (Dona Laura), Chilina Kennedy (Kate), Courtney Reed (Lady Sims), Daniel Torres (Edward/Juanito), and Chip Zien Don Gonzalo), with Janet Aldrich, Keith Lee Grant, and Pearl Rhein.
A musical adaptation of two famous one-act plays with a common theme: What happens when you rediscover the life you almost lived? The musical is divided into two acts with each act a different story.
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Answers: Full Moon by Jim Bernhard
1-F. “The Man in the Moon” – Mame
2-D. “Fair Moon, to Thee I Sing” – H.M.S. Pinafore
3-G. “Lazy Moon” – Goldilocks
4-I. “Many Moons Ago” – Once Upon A Mattress
5-H. “Moon Change” – Caroline, or Change
6-A. “Moonshine Lullaby” – Annie Get Your Gun
7-J. “’Neath the Southern Moon” – Naughty Marietta
8-B. “Old Devil Moon” – Finian’s Rainbow
9-E. “Over the Moon” – Rent
10-C. “Sun and Moon” – Miss Saigon