By: Jim Manley | artistweekly.com Written and Performed by THOMAS G. WAITESDirected by JOE DANISI; Musical Direction by TONY DANIELS June 5 – June 22, 2025 with Opening night on Wednesday, June 11 at Gene Frankel Theatre in NYC The Gene Frankel Theatre sits tucked away on Bond Street like one of the city’s best-kept secrets—until […]
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By Deb Miller | DCTheaterArts.org Written and Performed by THOMAS G. WAITESDirected by JOE DANISI; Musical Direction by TONY DANIELS June 5 – June 22, 2025 with Opening night on Wednesday, June 11 at Gene Frankel Theatre in NYC For more than half a century, actor, singer, musician, director, writer, educator and founder of the
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Emmy & Golden Globe winner JOHN GOODMAN & EVAN AZRILIANT In association with Without A Net Productions Present Written and Performed by THOMAS G. WAITESDirected by JOE DANISI; Musical Direction by TONY DANIELS June 5 – June 22, 2025 with Opening night on Wednesday, June 11 at Gene Frankel Theatre in NYC New York, NY – This
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From stage & screen to musician Thomas G. Waites, known for his notable career in acting, is embarking on a new journey as a musician, showcasing his artistic evolution. This transition highlights his multifaceted talent and commitment to exploring various forms of creative expression outlets. Within a 48-year theatrical background that includes compelling performances in
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Overall Review Grade Much Ado ABout Nothing 96% BY: Victoria L. Dammer William Shakespeare wrote the comedy Much Ado About Nothing over 400 years ago and has remained the same throughout the centuries. But thanks to Thomas G. Waites, this modern version presented at the Gene Frankel Theater is so enticing to experience I’m inclined
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BY: Stephanie Pietros Much Ado About Nothing Written by William ShakespeareDirected by Thomas G. WaitesPresented by Faith American Brewing Company and Kelsey Grammer at the Gene Frankel Theatre24 Bond Street, Manhattan, NYCJune 7-30, 2024 [Update: Extended to July 7, 2024] With a minimalist set and a mere nod to the 1940s in its costuming, Much Ado
By: Iris Wiener June 24, 2024: In Thomas G. Waites’ reimagined, somewhat modernized version of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, an acting troupe of stellar proportions excels with a piece that is rife with playful flirting, sexual innuendo, and epic antics. A comedic play filled with love, deception, and pun-tastic twists, the story takes place in
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Join us in bringing a fresh, 1940s twist to William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, “Much Ado About Nothing.” Directed by the renowned Thomas G. Waites, known for his roles in “The Warriors” and “The Thing,” this production is set to light up the Gene Frankel Theater in New York City. In collaboration with Faith American Beer & Kelsey Grammer, we’re excited to offer a distinctive blend of classic theater and innovative interpretation.
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