Kara Young has cemented herself as a groundbreaking force on Broadway, becoming the first Black performer in history to receive four consecutive Tony Award nominations and to win back-to-back Tony Awards for Best Featured Actress in a Play. Kara joined the cast of the Broadway revival of David Auburn's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize® winning play Proof, starring as Claire alongside Ayo Edebiri and 11-time Emmy Award nominee Don Cheadle - jumping right into the production as a last-minute replacement for Samira Wiley. Mike Leventhal caught up with his dear friend - Kara Young - as the two-time Tony Award® winner will soon depart the cast to focus on TV and movie projects. Recently Mike asked the incredibly talented actress Adrienne Warren about returning to the stage to replace Kara in Proof. Out now in theaters - Kara stars in “Is God Is”, where two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that will push them to extraordinary lengths. The film is Aleshea Harris’ directorial debut and is based on Harris’ adaptation of her award-winning play of the same name. Many Hollywood critics say this role will project Kara into another level in her sky bound career. Back when Kara was starring alongside Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. in Purlie Victorious, for which she won a Tony, Mike Leventhal asked Leslie about Kara’s potential. NYC VIBE will be cheering on the West Harlem born and bred sensation - as Kara will be taking on more dramatic roles in the years ahead. #karayoung #isgodis #purlievictorious #purpose #costofliving #proof #tonyawards #dramadesk #wptheater
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West Harlem Native Kara Young Takes on Her Biggest Role Yet

Theater District, NYC: This year’s Drama Desk Awards were the largest gathering of Drama Desk winners and nominees, past and present, ever assembled for this celebration of artists, institutions, and communities that have defined seventy years of New York theater — from the Off-Off-Broadway movement to the great Broadway houses, from the city's longest-running musicals to its boldest new work. NYC VIBE was front and center with the producers, directors and actors to celebrate the incredible Broadway season being enjoyed by so many. For seventy years, the Drama Desk Awards have been a unique voice celebrating the artistry, innovation, and unstoppable creativity of New York’s stages. Since 1955, they’ve been the only major theater award to honor excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape—from big-budget spectacles to boundary-pushing new works. An exciting and heartfelt moment took place when actor and comedian Jon Cryer honored his mother - the acclaimed playwright and actress Gretchen Cryer for her theatrical achievements, most notably celebrating her winning a Dramatists Guild Lifetime Achievement Award. Gretchen Cryer is a celebrated playwright, lyricist, and actress who is the real-life mother of actor Jon Cryer. She has earned numerous theatrical honors, including Obie, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her work in the theater An important topic on the red carpet was the small number of women directors working on huge Broadway performances - the number seems to be growing ever so slightly. John Lithgow has won multiple Drama Desk Awards throughout his illustrious stage career, recently taking home the award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play for his acclaimed role in the Broadway production of Giant. Marla Mindell is up for three Tony Awards for her creative work on Titanique which she told Mike that she still can’t believe… ...So now it's on to the Tony Awards. #DramaDesk #Titanique #liberation #giant #thebalusters
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Who Will Win a Tony Award? The Drama Desk Offers a Hint

The WP Theater, now in its 48th season, is one of the longest-running organizations focused on advancing Women+ voices in theater through development programs, commissions, and Off-Broadway productions. This year’s gala honored legendary multi award-winning film, television, and theater producers. We caught up with the incredibly talented Adrienne Warren who returns to the stage in Proof. Each year, WP honors truly outstanding Women+ who have taken risks, pushed limits, and broken ground in a wide variety of fields, celebrating their unique accomplishments. WP Theater’s Annual Gala delivers an inspiring, entertaining, star-studded night - featuring performances and special appearances from the brightest Broadway & Off-Broadway talent - in celebration of the accomplishments of vital Women+ across many disciplines in New York and beyond.
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Adrienne Warren to Replace Kara Young as Claire in "Proof" on Broadway | WP Theater Gala | NYC VIBE

The WP Theater, now in its 48th season, is one of the longest-running organizations focused on advancing Women+ voices in theater through development programs, commissions, and Off-Broadway productions. This year’s gala honored legendary multi award-winning film, television, and theater producers. We caught up with the incredibly talented Adrienne Warren who returns to the stage in Proof. Each year, WP honors truly outstanding Women+ who have taken risks, pushed limits, and broken ground in a wide variety of fields, celebrating their unique accomplishments. WP Theater’s Annual Gala delivers an inspiring, entertaining, star-studded night - featuring performances and special appearances from the brightest Broadway & Off-Broadway talent - in celebration of the accomplishments of vital Women+ across many disciplines in New York and beyond. #wptheater #womeninthearts #theatertiktok #busyphilipps #theatrekid @TheWomensProject
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The 2026 WP Theater Gala

April 2026, Theatre District: A routine traffic stop. A murder conviction. 22 years on death row. "The Fear of 13" tells the extraordinary true story of Nick Yarris, who spends more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit. Two-time Academy Award Winner Adrien Brody & Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson brought that story to life at the James Earl Jones Theatre — making their Broadway debuts. Through a series of prison visits with a volunteer named Jacki, Nick traces a life shaped by impulse and consequence. As Nick and Jacki’s conversations deepen, the line between witness and participant blurs, forcing both to confront what justice demands, what belief requires, and the perilous distance between true freedom and the illusion of self determination. The Fear of 13 is a powerful exploration of truth and trust, conscience and connection. @Fearof13Broadway⁩ #TheFearof13 #adrienbrody #tessathompson #nickyarris #lindseyferrentino #davidcromer
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Adrien Brody & Tessa Thompson just made their Broadway debuts in "The Fear of 13"

Two Oscars. Decades of iconic film roles. And tonight, the two-time Academy Award winner finally stepped onto a Broadway stage. The Fear of 13 is a new play based on the extraordinary true story of Nick Yarris. A routine traffic stop. A murder conviction. 22 years on death row for a crime he says he didn’t commit. Tonight, Brody brought that story to life at the James Earl Jones Theatre alongside Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson — also making her Broadway debut. Now open. Go. #TheFearOf13 #Broadway #AdrienBrody #TessaThompson #OpeningNight
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Adrien Brody just made his Broadway debut — and it’s everything.

April 2026 - Theatre District, NYC: A splashy new production is making waves on Broadway. The parody musical "Titanique" officially opened, bringing big laughs, powerhouse vocals, and a uniquely campy twist to one of cinema’s most iconic love stories. Opening night of Titanique drew a full house, with theatergoers eager to see how the show reimagines the blockbuster film Titanic—through the music of global superstar Celine Dion. But this isn’t your typical retelling. In Titanique, Dion herself takes center stage as the narrator, guiding audiences through a wildly exaggerated—and often hilarious—version of Jack and Rose’s doomed voyage. Mike Leventhal was on the blue carpet for opening night and caught with the creator, writer and visionary Marla Mindelle to find out how she pulled this all off. Packed with hits like “My Heart Will Go On” and “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now,” the show leans into comedy, improvisation, and over-the-top performances. Fans say it’s equal parts tribute and spoof. The production has already built a cult following during its earlier runs off-Broadway, and tonight marks its biggest stage yet. Producers say the goal is simple: give audiences a night of pure entertainment—no life rafts required. It's a musical that turns tragedy into comedy. Titanique is now officially open on Broadway. Tickets are on sale now. You might find yourself going back to see it a few times…
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Spirited Titanique Opening Night On Broadway

April 2026 - Theater District, NYC: It was opening night at the Broadhurst Theater on a chilly Sporing night but the energy overtook the weather - Cats has always been stuffed with history. Upon its London premiere in 1981, Gillian Lynne's original choreography made Cats a groundbreaking dance musical, and the original NYC production became the fifth-longest-running Broadway show of all time. Now, after more than four decades, the reimagined revival Cats: The Jellicle Ball brings a new look, new energy and dance moves that even impress Andrew Lloyd Webber. Cats: The Jellicle Ball brilliantly expands and recontextualizes the show's history, particularly through the choreography by Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles. Directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, this production is set in the world of vogue balls, which originated among LGBTQ+ people of color as safe spaces for competition, community, and self-expression through dance and fashion. NYC VIBE was on the yellow carpet to talk with the cast, directors and stars and celebrities on hand to enjoy this new interpretation. The original Cats set its action at a “Jellicle Ball,” in which one cat is chosen to ascend to a new life. Cats: The Jellicle Ball explicitly frames this event as a community gathering and shows how dance is a form of both self-expression and survival. The cats in this revival aren't literal cats, but a small society of people there to both compete for a fresh start and protect each other's lives as they are. #cats #andrewlloydwebber #johnlegend #jellicleball @CatsTheJellicleBall
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Cats: The Jellicle Ball has given Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical a fresh coat of fur

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The material girl certainly showed she still has it - Madonna surprised many by performing an unannounced 15-minute pop-up concert high above in Times Square on Thursday

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Kara Young has cemented herself as a groundbreaking force on Broadway, becoming the first Black performer in history to receive four consecutive Tony Award nominations and to win back-to-back Tony Awards for Best Featured Actress in a Play.

Mike Leventhal caught up with his dear

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