{"id":246830,"date":"2026-05-28T20:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T20:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/246830\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T20:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T20:22:11","slug":"eden-espinosa-to-launch-new-broadway-in-brooklyn-series-at-brooklyn-improv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/246830\/","title":{"rendered":"Eden Espinosa to Launch New BROADWAY IN BROOKLYN Series at Brooklyn Improv"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83c\udfad NEW! Brooklyn Theatre Newsletter<\/p>\n

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Produced by 10th and Main Productions partners, Susan Egan<\/a> and Adam J. Levy<\/a>, Broadway in Brooklyn harkens back to the Improv\u2019s 1960s roots, when founder Budd Friedman opened an intimate space for Broadway performers to gather after their shows. Soon, artists like Judy Garland<\/a>, Liza Minnelli<\/a>, Bette Midler<\/a>, and Barry Manilow<\/a> found their way to the club\u2019s signature piano. Before long, comedian Dave Astor stepped up to the mic to try out his material, and a new form of live entertainment was born \u2013 stand-up comedy.\u00a0

\nBroadway in Brooklyn is honoring that legacy, reuniting Broadway stars and music with the Improv stage, now in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfad NEW! Brooklyn Theatre Newsletter<\/p>\n

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Best known for her unforgettable turns as \u2018Elphaba\u2019 in Wicked, \u2018Maureen\u2019 in Rent, and \u2018Tamara de Lempicka\u2019 in Lempicka, Eden Espinosa<\/a> and music director, Chris Lash, will perform on June 15 at 7:00 PM.<\/p>\n

Eden Espinosa<\/a> was nominated for both the Tony and Drama League awards for her stunning performance as \u2018Tamara De Lempicka\u2019 in the Broadway production of Lempicka. Variety raved \u201cEspinosa, starring in the title role, brings both luminosity and strength to her powerful performance\u2026\u201d. Eden\u2019s career as an actress, singer, and voice over artist has spanned two decades on stage and screen.<\/p>\n

Espinosa is warmly recognized for her portrayals of \u2018Elphaba\u2019 in Wicked (Broadway, Los Angeles, and San Francisco), and \u2018Maureen Johnson\u2019 in the closing Broadway company of Rent. Eden’s passions also have extended to the development of new works, stemming from her early years originating the title role of the now cult favorite Brooklyn the Musical on Broadway to more recently starring in Michael John LaChuisa’s The Gardens of Anuncia at Lincoln Center. On Television, Eden can currently be seen Guest Starring on Brilliant Minds (NBC), The Equalizer (CBS), and FBI: Most Wanted (CBS). Eden, an in-demand Voice Over artist, was nominated for an Emmy Award for her work as \u2018The Queen of Hearts\u2019 in Disney’s Alice’s Wonderland Bakery. She is also known for her voice work as \u2018Cassandra\u2019 in Tangled The Series, Robot Chicken, MAD TV, Elena of Avalor, and Titan Maximum. Eden’s albums Look Around and Revelation, her album of original music, can be found on all streaming platforms.<\/p>\n


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\n 2026 Theater Fans’ Choice Awards – Live Stats\n <\/p>\n

\n Best Touring Production – Top 3\n <\/p>\n

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\n 10.7% of votes\n <\/p>\n

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\n 8.7% of votes\n <\/p>\n

\n 3.
\n Les Mis\u00e9rables <\/p>\n

\n 8.7% of votes\n <\/p>\n

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