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Elysa Gardner

About Elysa Gardner

Elysa Gardner covered theater and music at USA Today until 2016, and has since written for The New York Times, The Village Voice, Town & Country, Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, Out, American Theatre, Broadway Direct, and the BBC. Twitter: @ElysaGardner. Email: elysa@nystagereview.com.

January 12, 2026 10:00 pm

Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon, in a Joyful, Virtuosic Tribute

★★★★☆ A new revue features top-tier singers and musicians in an homage to one of the last century’s greatest, grooviest composers.

September 28, 2025 10:00 pm

Waiting for Godot: Didi & Gogo’s Not-So-Excellent Adventure

★★★☆☆ Keanu Reeves, in his Broadway bow, and Alex Winter reunite in Jamie Lloyd’s latest, a predictably flashy take on the Beckett classic

July 10, 2025 9:15 pm

Melba Moore: From Broadway (and Elsewhere) with Love

Returning to 54 Below, the veteran singer and actress looks back on her achievements onstage and off.

February 15, 2025 12:57 pm

Melissa Errico at Birdland Theater: For Valentine’s Day, A Touch of Venus

Returning to the venue for her third holiday residency, the Broadway and cabaret veteran is in the mood for love

February 6, 2025 4:10 pm

Urinetown: Encores Musical Minds Its Pees (& Cues)

★★★☆☆ New York City Center’s Encores! series brings the 2001 musical back with a cast of Broadway and TV vets

November 26, 2024 7:58 pm

The Dead, 1904: Irish Rep Brings James Joyce Adaptation Home (to New York) for the Holidays

★★★★☆ Ciarán O’Reilly’s charming production returns with a new cast, and delicious food and drink

September 24, 2024 1:18 pm

Cheyenne Jackson: Encouraging “Signs of Life” at 54 Below

In his “second annual residency” at the cabaret venue, the Broadway star waxes reflective

July 22, 2024 6:06 pm

Laura and Linda Benanti: Mothers Know Best–Gifted By Nature, and Nurture

The Broadway star and her talented mom reunite for an evening of vocal and comedic virtuosity

June 12, 2024 12:22 pm

Titanic: A Tale of Doomed Dreams and Hubris Rises Anew

★★★★★ Director Anne Kauffman and a starry, supple cast breathe new life into the ’90s musical epic

April 5, 2024 6:15 pm

Storm Large: A Force of Nature Returns to 54 Below

The reality TV alumna once again brings her oversized talent, wit and warmth to a live stage.

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