With the many entertainment choices New York City has to offer, it can be difficult to make a choice. Look no further. “On Stage” host Frank DiLella has curated a list of “must-see” shows this week, directing you to the best of Broadway, off-Broadway and beyond.
“Lempicka”
Iconic painter Tamara de Lempicka is the subject of a thrilling new musical aptly titled "Lempicka." Broadway favorite Eden Espinosa stars in this New York premiere that follows Lempicka from penniless refugee to superstar of the art world. "Lempicka" begins previews on Tuesday night at The Longacre Theatre. Opening is set for April 14.
Broadway Belts for PFF!
On Monday night, Tony-winning “hostess with the mostest” Julie Halston will be center stage for the 14th annual Broadway Belts for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. “On Stage” host Frank DiLella caught up with Julie to chat about her big event taking place at Sony Hall.
“Many people in the Broadway community have been helping us for years, but Pulmonary Fibrosis, which is a disease my late husband, Ralph Howard passed from complications of PF in 2018. It’s actually kind of on the rise,” Halston said. “We need funds more now than ever.”
And for more information and tickets, head here.
“At the Cabaret”
Finally, on the cabaret front, don’t miss two of Frank’s favorite leading ladies. Tony-winner Leslie Uggams is back at 54 Below from March 20-23. She’ll be singing showtunes, jazz standards and much more.
And Tony-nominated songstress Orfeh makes her Café Carlyle debut on March 21 with her new show titled “My Other Great Loves.” Orfeh will be singing tunes made famous by Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin and other notable divas at The Carlyle through March 23.
For tickets to Leslie’s show, go to this website and for Orfeh’s, head here.