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DAN BACALZO

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Dan Bacalzo previously served as TheaterMania’s Managing Editor and Listings Editor. He holds both an M.A. and PhD in Performance Studies from New York University, and is a member of the adjunct faculty at NYU’s Dept. of Drama. He is co-chair of the GLAAD Media Awards’ New York City Theater Committee, and serves on the nominating committee for the Henry Hewes theatrical design awards.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

TheaterMania's Guide to Theater Awards: Tonys, Drama Desks, and Many More TheaterMania's Guide to Theater Awards: Tonys, Drama Desks, and Many More
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UPDATED: Young Jean Lee's <i>We're Gonna Die</i> to Play Lincoln Center Again in August UPDATED: Young Jean Lee's We're Gonna Die to Play Lincoln Center Again in August
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<i>The Butt-Cracker Suite</i> The Butt-Cracker Suite
Review
<i>The Outgoing Tide</i> The Outgoing Tide
Review
<i>The Piano Lesson</i> The Piano Lesson
Review
<i>The Twenty-Seventh Man</i> The Twenty-Seventh Man
Review
<i>We Are Proud to Present a Presentation...</i> We Are Proud to Present a Presentation...
Review
<i>The Good Mother</i> The Good Mother
Review
<i>The Mystery of Edwin Drood</i> The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Review
<i>Emotional Creature</i> Emotional Creature
Review
<i>A Twist of Water</i> A Twist of Water
Review
<i>Disgraced</i>, Starring Aasif Mandvi, Extends to December 23 Disgraced, Starring Aasif Mandvi, Extends to December 23
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Have a Theatrical Halloween! Have a Theatrical Halloween!
Special Reports
Zoë Wanamaker Ready to Ignite <i>Passion Play</i> in London Zoë Wanamaker Ready to Ignite Passion Play in London
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Tony Vincent Helps Former Voice Coach CeeLo Green With His <i>Magic Moment</i> Tony Vincent Helps Former Voice Coach CeeLo Green With His Magic Moment
TV News
Chris Rock Will Reunite With Broadway <i>Motherf***er with the Hat</i> Co-Stars for L.A. Theatre Works Recording Chris Rock Will Reunite With Broadway Motherf***er with the Hat Co-Stars for L.A. Theatre Works Recording
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Anthony LaPaglia-Led <i>Checkers</i> Extends at Vineyard Theatre Anthony LaPaglia-Led Checkers Extends at Vineyard Theatre
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Gary Cole Signs On for Recurring Role in HBO's <i>Veep</i> Gary Cole Signs On for Recurring Role in HBO's Veep
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Grant Gustin's Sebastian Returns to FOX's <i>Glee</i> for Multi-Episode Arc Grant Gustin's Sebastian Returns to FOX's Glee for Multi-Episode Arc
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Camels Arrive for <i>Radio City Christmas Spectacular</i> Camels Arrive for Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Theater News
Boyd Gaines, Rob McClure Recognized as Lead Actors for Tony Award Eligibility Boyd Gaines, Rob McClure Recognized as Lead Actors for Tony Award Eligibility
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Harry Hamlin, Loretta Swit Team Up for <i>One November Yankee</i> World Premiere Harry Hamlin, Loretta Swit Team Up for One November Yankee World Premiere
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SITI Company 20th Anniversary Season Includes College Tour SITI Company 20th Anniversary Season Includes College Tour
TheaterMania U
Austin Pendleton Replaces Injured Louis Zorich in CSC's <i>Ivanov</i> Austin Pendleton Replaces Injured Louis Zorich in CSC's Ivanov
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Olympia Dukakis to Embody Mother Courage for Shakespeare & Company Olympia Dukakis to Embody Mother Courage for Shakespeare & Company
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<i>House/Divided</i> House/Divided
Review
Tony Winner Derek McLane Tapped as Set Designer for Oscars Telecast Tony Winner Derek McLane Tapped as Set Designer for Oscars Telecast
TV News
Ben Davis, Anthony Fedorov, Elena Shaddow and More Cast in Paper Mill's <i>Sound of Music</i> Ben Davis, Anthony Fedorov, Elena Shaddow and More Cast in Paper Mill's Sound of Music
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Photos of Darren Criss, Dean Geyer and More <i>Glee</i> Stars Promoting Arts Education in LA Photos of Darren Criss, Dean Geyer and More Glee Stars Promoting Arts Education in LA
TheaterMania U
Nathan Lane Confirmed as Star of Broadway's <i>The Nance</i> Nathan Lane Confirmed as Star of Broadway's The Nance
Theater News
<i>Wild with Happy</i> Wild with Happy
Review
Ian McKellen Among Honorees at Christopher Meloni-Hosted <i>Make Believe on Broadway</i> Ian McKellen Among Honorees at Christopher Meloni-Hosted Make Believe on Broadway
Benefits
Anna Kendrick to Star in Film Adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's <i>The Last Five Years</i> Anna Kendrick to Star in Film Adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years
Film News
<i>Disgraced</i> Disgraced
Review
Ronald K. Brown, Savion Glover, Bill T. Jones and More Set for Joyce Theater Season Ronald K. Brown, Savion Glover, Bill T. Jones and More Set for Joyce Theater Season
Theater News
Nick Adams, Tonya Pinkins to Help Voice the Future at Benefit Nick Adams, Tonya Pinkins to Help Voice the Future at Benefit
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Angela Lansbury, Kenny Leon, Diane Paulus Honor Audra McDonald at Players' "Pipe Night" Angela Lansbury, Kenny Leon, Diane Paulus Honor Audra McDonald at Players' "Pipe Night"
Celebrity News
<i>Million Dollar Quartet</i> is Las Vegas-Bound Million Dollar Quartet is Las Vegas-Bound
Theater News
<i>Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking</i> CD to Be Released in November Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking CD to Be Released in November
Music News
Johanna Day to Be Number One Fan to Daniel Gerroll in World Premiere <i>Misery</i> Adaptation Johanna Day to Be Number One Fan to Daniel Gerroll in World Premiere Misery Adaptation
Theater News
John Doyle to Helm Broadway Revival of <i>Pump Boys and Dinettes</i> John Doyle to Helm Broadway Revival of Pump Boys and Dinettes
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Barry Manilow to Make Broadway Return Barry Manilow to Make Broadway Return
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Scott Parkinson to Solo in Studio Theatre's <i>Iliad</i> Scott Parkinson to Solo in Studio Theatre's Iliad
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Michael Weston to Replace Justin Long in LA Premiere of <i>Other Desert Cities</i> Michael Weston to Replace Justin Long in LA Premiere of Other Desert Cities
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Sandra Oh, Tamlyn Tomita to Talk Race Politics at East West Players Sandra Oh, Tamlyn Tomita to Talk Race Politics at East West Players
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Christine Ebersole to Give Her Oral History to League of Professional Theatre Women Christine Ebersole to Give Her Oral History to League of Professional Theatre Women
Celebrity News
Jane Krakowski to Entertain at Landmark on Main Street Gala Jane Krakowski to Entertain at Landmark on Main Street Gala
Benefits
Original <i>Book of Mormon</i> Stars Josh Gad, Rory O'Malley to Reunite on <i>1600 Penn</i> Original Book of Mormon Stars Josh Gad, Rory O'Malley to Reunite on 1600 Penn
TV News
<i>Gypsy of the Year</i> to Compete at New Amsterdam December 3 & 4 Gypsy of the Year to Compete at New Amsterdam December 3 & 4
Benefits
Nancy Opel, Edward Gero to Say <i>Hello, Dolly!</i> for Ford's Theatre Nancy Opel, Edward Gero to Say Hello, Dolly! for Ford's Theatre
Theater News
Broadway's <i>Enemy of the People</i> Extends Broadway's Enemy of the People Extends
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Old Globe's 2013 Summer to Encompass <i>Merchant of Venice, Rainmaker</i>, and More Old Globe's 2013 Summer to Encompass Merchant of Venice, Rainmaker, and More
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Hunter Foster, Arielle Jacobs, Alexandra Silber to Perform <i>Inner Voices</i> Hunter Foster, Arielle Jacobs, Alexandra Silber to Perform Inner Voices
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Danny Burstein, Sarah Paulson to Take On <i>Talley's Folly</i> for the Roundabout Danny Burstein, Sarah Paulson to Take On Talley's Folly for the Roundabout
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Open Call for Broadway's <i>Motown: the Musical</i> Coming to a City Near You! Open Call for Broadway's Motown: the Musical Coming to a City Near You!
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Broadway's <i>Spider-Man</i> Swings Into New York ComicCon Broadway's Spider-Man Swings Into New York ComicCon
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Jeff Goldblum, Hamish Linklater, Jerry O'Connell, Michael Urie Celebrate CTG's <i>Seminar </i> Jeff Goldblum, Hamish Linklater, Jerry O'Connell, Michael Urie Celebrate CTG's Seminar
Photo Flash
René Auberjonois, Kate Burton, Michael Imperioli, Linda Lavin to Read <i>Selected Shorts</i> at Berkeley Rep René Auberjonois, Kate Burton, Michael Imperioli, Linda Lavin to Read Selected Shorts at Berkeley Rep
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Atlantic's <i>What Rhymes with America</i> to Feature Chris Bauer, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and More Atlantic's What Rhymes with America to Feature Chris Bauer, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and More
Theater News
Alec Baldwin, Dee Dee Bridgewater and More to Join Lang Lang at Carnegie Hall Alec Baldwin, Dee Dee Bridgewater and More to Join Lang Lang at Carnegie Hall
Benefits
Jeff McCarthy to Play the Grinch at Madison Square Garden Jeff McCarthy to Play the Grinch at Madison Square Garden
Theater News
The Triad Relaunches as Stage 72 During New York Comedy Festival The Triad Relaunches as Stage 72 During New York Comedy Festival
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Ellen Burstyn, Maggie Grace, Sebastian Stan, Mare Winningham and More to <i>Picnic</i> on Broadway Ellen Burstyn, Maggie Grace, Sebastian Stan, Mare Winningham and More to Picnic on Broadway
Theater News
Mario Lopez, Courtney Mazza Wedding to Be Televised Mario Lopez, Courtney Mazza Wedding to Be Televised
TV News
Woody Harrelson, Martin Sheen to Wake Up to <i>September Morn</i> Woody Harrelson, Martin Sheen to Wake Up to September Morn
Film News
George Takei to Visit <i>Hawaii Five-0</i> George Takei to Visit Hawaii Five-0
TV News
The Grinch Reads to Children to Kick Off Charity Book Drive The Grinch Reads to Children to Kick Off Charity Book Drive
Benefits
Craig Carnelia, Andrew Lippa, Lari White Mentor New Songwriters Craig Carnelia, Andrew Lippa, Lari White Mentor New Songwriters
Music News
Annette Bening Thanks <i>Book of Mormon</i> Touring Cast for Actors Fund Performance Annette Bening Thanks Book of Mormon Touring Cast for Actors Fund Performance
Celebrity News
Scott Schwartz to Direct New Musical Adaptation of Richard Matheson's <i>Somewhere in Time</i> Scott Schwartz to Direct New Musical Adaptation of Richard Matheson's Somewhere in Time
Theater News
Audra McDonald to Be Honored by PFLAG for LGBT Advocacy Audra McDonald to Be Honored by PFLAG for LGBT Advocacy
Celebrity News
Marlo Thomas' <i>The New Normal</i> Gig Leads to Postponement of <i>Clever Little Lies</i> at George Street Playhouse Marlo Thomas' The New Normal Gig Leads to Postponement of Clever Little Lies at George Street Playhouse
Theater News
Victor Garber, Nathan Lane, Debra Monk, and More Attend Andrea Martin's 54 Below Gig Victor Garber, Nathan Lane, Debra Monk, and More Attend Andrea Martin's 54 Below Gig
Celebrity News
Glenn Close, James Franco to Co-Star in Screen Adaptation of <i>The Grace That Keeps This World</i> Glenn Close, James Franco to Co-Star in Screen Adaptation of The Grace That Keeps This World
Film News
David Hare's <i>Judas Kiss</i>, Starring Rupert Everett, to Make West End Transfer David Hare's Judas Kiss, Starring Rupert Everett, to Make West End Transfer
Theater News
James Barbour to Begin Holiday Season at Sardi's November 10 James Barbour to Begin Holiday Season at Sardi's November 10
Theater News
London's Olivier Awards Sets Dates and Venue for 2013 Ceremony London's Olivier Awards Sets Dates and Venue for 2013 Ceremony
Theater News
Tony Danza, Marsha Mason, Julian Sands to Help Launch Fourth Season of <i>Celebrity Autobiography</i> Tony Danza, Marsha Mason, Julian Sands to Help Launch Fourth Season of Celebrity Autobiography
Theater News
Tony Winner <i>Once</i> to Play London's Phoenix Theatre in 2013 Tony Winner Once to Play London's Phoenix Theatre in 2013
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<i>Heresy</i> Heresy
Review
Meet the Cast of Eve Ensler's <i>Emotional Creature</i> Meet the Cast of Eve Ensler's Emotional Creature
Theater News
Byron Jennings, Ron Rifkin, Chip Zien and More to Make Up Cast of <i>The Twenty-Seventh Man</i> Byron Jennings, Ron Rifkin, Chip Zien and More to Make Up Cast of The Twenty-Seventh Man
Theater News
Dramatic Readings of <i>Honey Boo Boo</i> by Christopher Walken and Sam Rockwell Dramatic Readings of Honey Boo Boo by Christopher Walken and Sam Rockwell
Video Flash
TR Knight, Jan Maxwell, Richard Thomas, and More Will Get <i>Miser</i>ly for Red Bull Benefit TR Knight, Jan Maxwell, Richard Thomas, and More Will Get Miserly for Red Bull Benefit
Benefits
Gary Oldman, Charlayne Woodard Congratulate John Hurt on Opening Night of LA <i>Krapp's Last Tape</i> Gary Oldman, Charlayne Woodard Congratulate John Hurt on Opening Night of LA Krapp's Last Tape
Celebrity News
Estelle Parsons, Stephen Spinella to Star in Broadway's <i>The Velocity of Autumn</i> Estelle Parsons, Stephen Spinella to Star in Broadway's The Velocity of Autumn
Theater News
Douglas Hodge to Go From Cyrano to Willy Wonka Douglas Hodge to Go From Cyrano to Willy Wonka
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<i>5 Lesbians</i> Come Out With a Special Quiche 5 Lesbians Come Out With a Special Quiche
Trends
Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson to Go <i>Non-Stop</i> in New Movie Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson to Go Non-Stop in New Movie
Film News
Erik Jensen to Replace Adam Dannheisser in LCT3's <i>Disgraced</i> Erik Jensen to Replace Adam Dannheisser in LCT3's Disgraced
Theater News
Siblings of Janis Joplin Attend Opening of Arena Stage's <i>One Night with Janis Joplin</i> Siblings of Janis Joplin Attend Opening of Arena Stage's One Night with Janis Joplin
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Controversial Monologist Mike Daisey Makes Public Theater Return Controversial Monologist Mike Daisey Makes Public Theater Return
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Karen Ziemba to Replace Kathy Najimy in A.R. Gurney's <i>Heresy</i> Karen Ziemba to Replace Kathy Najimy in A.R. Gurney's Heresy
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Ari Graynor, Brian D'Arcy James, Oliver Platt, Richard Thomas, and More Take on <i>Politics</i> at Joe's Pub Ari Graynor, Brian D'Arcy James, Oliver Platt, Richard Thomas, and More Take on Politics at Joe's Pub
Theater News
Bradley Cooper, Richard Gere to Be Honored at Hollywood Film Awards Bradley Cooper, Richard Gere to Be Honored at Hollywood Film Awards
Celebrity News
Patina Miller, Matthew James Thomas to Lead Company of Diane Paulus-Directed <i>Pippin</i> Patina Miller, Matthew James Thomas to Lead Company of Diane Paulus-Directed Pippin
Theater News
Robert Klein, Wanda Sykes and More to Bring Laughs to Madison Square Garden in Benefit Show Robert Klein, Wanda Sykes and More to Bring Laughs to Madison Square Garden in Benefit Show
Benefits
Marin Ireland Takes Over Title Role in <i>Marie Antoinette</i> for Yale Rep's Production Marin Ireland Takes Over Title Role in Marie Antoinette for Yale Rep's Production
Theater News
Megan Mullally to Reprise <i>Parks and Recreation</i> Role as Ex-Wife of Real Husband Megan Mullally to Reprise Parks and Recreation Role as Ex-Wife of Real Husband
TV News
John Curcuru, Kristin Parker, Jim Stanek to Perform for Kids in Off-Broadway's <i>Velveteen Rabbit</i> John Curcuru, Kristin Parker, Jim Stanek to Perform for Kids in Off-Broadway's Velveteen Rabbit
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