2,793 stories by "Michael Block"
By Michael BlockFrom the jump, Amy Herzog sets you up for heartbreak, no matter the result when the final blackout is called. It's a testament to just how exceptionally real her latest play …
By Michael BlockOh the memories of summer camp. I actually never went so I'm going off of other people's memories. Anyway. As the season comes to a close, Sutton Lee Seymour celebrates the h…
By Michael BlockTrixie Mattel is back and better than ever. And you'd think that would be hard to do. Returning to the Laurie Beechman, Trixie brings her giant bag of tricks in Now With Movi…
Name: Walker VreelandHometown: Baltimore, MDEducation: BFA from Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, Walnut Hill School for the Arts.Select Credits: As a radio personality, best known for having…
By Michael BlockIn 1995, the world was introduced to a woman who would forever change history. Known for her intimate affair with the President, Monica Lewinsky was, and still is, a househol…
Name: Robin BadyHometown: Oakhurst, NJEducation: Antioch College, New York University Professional Actor Training Program " BFA, New York University, Educational Theater, credits towards MFA…
Name: Henry AronsonHometown: Brooklyn NYEducation: Midwood HS (Brooklyn), Columbia UniversityFavorite Credits: MD (Broadway): Rock of Ages, Rocky Horror Show, RentWhy theater?: As a performe…
Name: Megan ReillyHometown: Princeton, NJEducation: I studied musical theater at the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU and received my BFA.Select Credits: I spent this past August at the Edinb…
By Michael BlockIt's pretty safe to say that every child at one point dreamed of being a superhero. Whether your allegiance was to the D.C. or Marvel universe, the characters from the page a…
Name: James GodwinHometown: Dallas, PAEducation: BFA fine arts Columbus College of Art and Design.Favorite Credits: I sell the dead, stake land, Big Big World Chappell's show. David Bowie's …
Names: CailÃn HeffernanHometowns: Galveston, Texas; NYCEducation: O'Connell College Preparatory School, Texas Christian University (Ballet Performance B.A., minors in Theatre and Literatu…
By Kelly Kohlman A Haiku:Growing up is hard.Relationships can hurt us.It gets better, though.Angsty haiku, silly songs, and cheating boyfriends abound in I Kissed Your Boyfriend: Anothe…
The Ultimate Drag Pageant is about to conclude an incredible season with a grand finale on Wednesday, September 6th at 11:00pm at The West End. Showcasing some of New York's newest batch of …
By Michael Block Raja has a solo show? What is it going to be! That may have been the collective question when the RuPaul's Drag Race season 3 winner announced her solo debut. She even …
By Michael BlockWriting is a cathartic way to let go of heartbreak. Believe me, this writer is no stranger to the practice. In Brad Baron's Last Ditch Playlist, the memories that rattle in t…
By Michael Block Barbara Eden is best known for her iconic role as Jeannie, the 2,000-year-old genie, on the hit 60s sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie." It was a simpler time of punny titles a…
Name: Brad BaronHometown: Glen Rock, NJEducation: Princeton University, AB in English with Certificates in Music and Theater. Louisiana State University, MM in Music (Vocal Performance)Selec…
By Michael BlockRufus did Judy at Carnegie Hall now Blake is doing Barbra at the Laurie Beechman. In a return engagement, Blake McIver pays homage to Barbra Streisand in Blake Sings Barbra. …
By Michael BlockAt first glance, you might think Paige Turner is going to give you a sugary sweet night of entertainment. But don't judge this book by its cover. Her sweet facade quickly giv…
Name: Sanaz GhajarHometown: Burlingame, CaliforniaEducation: New York University, TischFavorite Credits: I have developed works nationally and internationally with New York Theatre Wor…
By Michael BlockWhen you think she couldn't top herself, she does. Current reigning Drag Race All-Stars champion triumphantly Alaska returns to the Laurie Beechman in her newest homage to Am…
By Ed MalinTheatre 167 presents Tina Howe's new play Singing Beach at HERE. Ari Laura Kreith directs. You still have a few more summer days to catch this beach play. The res…
Name: Melisa Tien Hometown: Woodland Hills, CAEducation: BA in English, UCLA. MFA in Playwriting, Columbia.Favorite Credits: Yellow Card Red Card, Control, Fam…
Name: Julie DunlapHometown: Lawrence, KansasEducation: B.A. in Human Biology from the University of Kansas (I've used it to make four humans)Favorite Credits: MotherFreakingHood! --- prior t…
Name: Titus TompkinsHometown: Leesburg, GeorgiaEducation: MFA acting, American Conservatory TheatreWho do you play in The Goree All-Girl String Band?: TerranceDescribe your character in thre…
