FIRST & FOREMOST
ONE-PERFORMANCE WONDERS In case you hadn’t heard, NYC’s dynamic roster of entertainment options include first-rate performances by acclaimed artists appearing for only one performance. Here is a list of these shows to add to your must-see list!
June 22nd – Getting Married. A script-in-hand performance of one of George Bernard Shaw’s most provocative and surprisingly modern comedies, exploring the meaning—and mechanics—of marriage. The all-star cast includes Tony winner Tonya Pinkins and Rovbert Cuccioli at The Players Club. gingoldgroup.org
June 25th – Copeland & Twain – A Theatrical Concert. A theatrical concert weaving Aaron Copland's stirring incidental music with the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain's Diaries of Adam and Eve and other writings. chelseamusical.org
June 25th –Liza! At 80 – A celebration in classic songs, dance numbers and backstage stories spanning Ms. Minelli’s career at Carnegie Hall. Hosted by Mo Rocca and Marc Shaiman, with guest star Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright and featuring an all-superstar cast. carnegiehall.org
June 29th – An Evening with Ben Rector and the New York Philharmonic. Part of singer/songwriter Ben Rector’s Symphonies Across America tour, the concert is conducted b Enrico Lopez-Yanez and features special guest singer/songwriter Jon McLaughlin. eventcartel.com
June 29th –Unzipped. A free reading of new musical by Eva Margolies & Douglas J. Cohen about “sex, lies & therapy”. Part of Tru Voices New Musicals Series. Theatre 555. truonline.org/events/unzipped/
July 9th – Wait “Til You See What’s Next – 17-year-old MAC Award winner Than Mathias, a rare young voice in in cabaret, unveils a new show at the Green Room 42. tinyurl.com/2bphpmct
July 20th –This Was a Man – A script-in-hand reading of one of Noël Coward’s rarely produced dramas: a special presentation in Gingold Theatrical Group’s celebrated Project Shaw series. At The Players. gingoldgroup.org
CASTING CORNER: BROADWAY & OFF-BROADWAY
– Tony Award-nominated/Grammy & Emmy Award-winning performer Christopher Jackson returns to his iconic Tony nominated role as George Washington in Hamilton from September 8th thru January 3rd.
-- Joey Fatone will return to Broadway’s & Juliet, reprising the role of Lance beginning July 2nd; Tony winner Paulo Szot, who originated the same role on Broadway (10/22 thru 1/25) will also return to the production beginning Tuesday, July 21st. The two actors are set to share the role of Lance throughout the summer.
--Potterheads rejoice! The Tony-winning play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has added Tom Felton to its cast for a limited engagement thru 11/1. Felton plays the adult version of the role he created on screen, Draco Malfoy. Just be advised, his run in the show will spark interest from Potter fans across the globe. harrypottertheplay.com
-- Maya Rudolph, the current star of Cole Escola’s much-extended comedy hit, Oh, Mary, has also extended here run. She’ll now be appearing alongside Phillip James Brannon, Cheyenne Jackson, Bianca Leigh, andTony Macht through July 5th. ohmaryplay.com
BUZZING OFF-OFF-BROADWAY
THEATRE FESTIVALS
The 45th Annual Battery Dance Festival – 8/10 thru 8/16. (batterydance.org)
Broadway Bound Theatre Festival - 7/20 thru 8/16. (broadwayboundfest.com)
Chain Theatre One-Act Festival - 7/9 thru 8/1. (chaintheatre.org/oneact-festival)
Chelsea Music Festival - Thru 6/27. (chelseamusicfestival.org)
Criminal Queerness Festival 2026 - Thru 6/27. (here.org)
DarkFest - 7/13 thru 7/19. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
HOPE: Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival -- Thru 6/27 (rehearsalfortruth.org)
International Puppet Fringe Festival NYC – 8/12 thru 8/16. (puppetfringenyc.com)
LimeFest - 7/13 thru 7/19. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
Midtown International Theatre Festival – Thru 7/26. (eventbrite.com/cc/midtown-international-theatre-festival-2026)
New York Theater Festival - Thru 8/2. (newyorktheaterfestival.com)
Open Call: Stages - 6/26 thru 7/25. (theshed.org)
Origin Irish Theatre Festival - 6/23 thru 7/5. (origintheatre.org)
PrideFest – Thru 6/30. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
Queer Butoh Festival 2026 - 6/24 thru 6/27 (bricktheater.com)
Queerly Festival - Thru 7/3. (frigid.nyc)
Rogue Theater Festival 2026 – 7/6 thru 7/12 (roguetheaterfestival.com)
SheNYC Summer Theater Festival - 7/14 thru 7/26. (shenycarts.org)
Short New Play Festival 2026? Refinished – 6/22. (redbulltheaterheater.com)
Spark Theatre Festival NYC - 10/5 thru 10/25. (emergingartiststheatre.org)
Spotlight New Works Fest - 6/29 thru 7/5. (spotlightnewworksfest.com)
SUMMWERWORKS 2026 - Thru 6/30. (clubbedthumb,org)
TrashFest - 7/13 thru 7/19. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
Twelve Hours With Tracy Letts - 6/22. (animustheatre.org)
MAGIC, NIGHT CLUBBING & DAY BRUNCHING
Amaze - (amazemagic.com)
Chamber Magic - (chambermagic.com)
Drag Me To Joanne’s - (joannenyc.com)
Drag Queen Bingo - (info@maryos.nyc.com)
Drunk Shakespeare - (drunkshakespeare.com)
FRIGID New York’s Recurring Shows – (frigid.nyc)
Jim Caruso’s Cast Party - (birdlandjazz.com)
The Lineup with Susie Mosher - (birdlandjazz.com)
The Monocle After-Hours - (thefrikitiki.com)
Odd Salon NYC: EXCELSIOR - (frigid.nyc)
PAIRINGS – Thru 6/28 (lamama.org/pairings/)
Shitzprobe – (thebeechman.com)
Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping - (revbilly.com)
Spanglish Affair Open Mic - (frigid.nyc)
Stage Fright at Red Eye – (redeyeny.com/stage-fright)
Thursday is a Cabaret at Joanne’s - (joannenyc.com)
