Brian Nash News

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features John Proulx 'After Hours' at Feinstein's at Loews Regency, Liz Callaway, Raissa Katona Bennett, and more!

Kate Pazakis has released her debut album, and put simply, it rocks.

R Family Cruises will once again host a star-studded collection of Broadway performers in their up-coming R Family Vacations 2009 Summer Cruise. The much acclaimed 'week of community, learning, laughter and love celebrates freedom and pride aboard the Norwegian Star', the cruise begins July 11th, 2009.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and who she's seen in the world of cabaret in the past week. The past week's events include the Bistro Awards at Gotham Comedy Club and a fabulous Cast Party at Birdland!

R Family Cruises will once again host a star-studded collection of Broadway performers in their up-coming R Family Vacations 2009 Summer Cruise. The much acclaimed 'week of community, learning, laughter and love celebrates freedom and pride aboard the Norwegian Star', the cruise begins July 11th, 2009.

Back Stage Magazine has announced the winners of its Back Stage Bistro Awards which honor excellence in the world of cabaret. The award ceremony will take place on Tuesday, April 28 at the Gotham Comedy Club.

BROADWAY FOR MUSIKIDS Live at the Zipper Theater on Sunday, July 6th 2008 at 7:00pm.

The Zipper Factory Theater, which offers an eclectic lineup of theatrical events, music, cabaret, comedy, dance, variety and burlesque, proudly presents the following attractions in July.

Natalie Joy Johnson, audience favorite in Legally Blonde and Bare: A Pop Opera, premiered her new club act at Therapy with Musical Direction by Brian Nash, Special Material by John Hill and directed by Ben Rimalower. Natalie's new act channels old school show business through a contemporary lens harkening back to a time when the great ladies of stage and screen entertained in rooms all over New York on any given night. She brings her powerful and expressive voice to an evening both irreverent and compelling and completely unlike any other show in town. March 13th closing was a wild, late-night star studded affair. For more information on Natalie including upcoming performances please visit www.nataliejoyjohnson.com

Jennifer Maloney, one of the producers of the Broadway hit, Spring Awakening, presents the NYC premiere concert of NATEKid. NATEKid, along with an ensemble of prodigious musicians, will be premiering a new genre of music, a fusion of hip-hop and jazz at NYC's legendary club The Cutting Room located at 19 W. 24th St. (between Broadway & 6th Avenue) on April 2, 2008 promptly at 7:30pm.

On February 9, 'Saturday Night Underground' with Ben Rimalower welcomed an array of New York talent, including: David Burnham (Wicked) and Annie Golden (Xanadu).

Natalie Joy Johnson will perform at Therapy on Monday February 25 at 9PM, Tuesday March 4 at 11PM, and Thursday March 13 at 11PM. With musical direction by Brian Nash and special material by John Hill, the concert is directed by Ben Rimalower.

Ars Nova presented Wendy Ho in 'The Gospel According to Ho' on Friday, December 14 at 11PM at Ars Nova

Ars Nova presents Wendy Ho in 'The Gospel According to Ho' on Friday, December 14 at 11PM at Ars Nova (511 West 54th Street). All tickets are $10. Ben Rimalower directs; Brian Nash as musical director.

R Family Cruises will host a star-studded collection of Broadway performers in their up-coming R Family Vacations Mexican Riviera Cruise, departing from San Diego, CA on March 15, 2008.

Natalie Joy Johnson, audience favorite in Legally Blonde and Bare: A Pop Opera, debuts an exciting new club act at Vlada on Tuesday, October 23 at 11PM.

New York Theatre in the D-Lounge begins a monthly event intended to showcase up-and-coming song-writers and performers beginning September 17.

New York Musical Theatre Festival concludes its first-ever Spring Concert Series with 'Undercover Showtunes' on Monday, June 18 at 7PM at The Zipper Factory. Stephanie D'Abruzzo is one of the many talented Broadway and screen stars set to perform.

Avenue Q's Stephanie D'Abruzzo and other stars will be featured in a private workshop of Lance Horne's new musical The $trip