Capathia Jenkins News

Merriam-Webster defines satire as 'a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn.' To explore satire in song lyrics, the 92nd Street Y's Lyrics & LyricistsTM offers Poisoning Pigeons in the Park: The Art of the Satiric Comedy Song.

The Off-Broadway hit Love, Loss, and What I Wore has been consistently delighting and touching women of all ages at the West Side Theater since it opened. Producer Daryl Roth announced that all audience members who attend the 3:00 PM matinee on Mother's Day (Sunday, May 9) will receive a goodie bag full of special Love, Loss, and What I Wore merchandise, making tickets to Love, Love, Loss and What I Wore the perfect Mother's Day gift.

Merriam-Webster defines satire as 'a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn.' To explore satire in song lyrics, the 92nd Street Y's Lyrics & LyricistsTM offers Poisoning Pigeons in the Park: The Art of the Satiric Comedy Song.

Broadway star appearances and performances by award-winning guest artists will mark the 2010 Summer Music Theatre Festival at the Theatre and Interpretation Center at Northwestern University.

Day 4 has Seth deconstructing Capathia Jenkins in FAME BECOMES ME. Seth writes ' This score is never talked about. Capathia is fantastic and so is everyone else in the cast. Marc Shaiman and Scott Whitman wrote it!'

The award-winning VITAL THEATRE COMPANY will close their production of 'ISABELLE AND THE PRETTY-UGLY SPELL ,' with music and lyrics by STEVEN FISHER, book by JOAN ROSS SORKIN and STEVEN FISHER and directed by VIC DiMONDA on April 25.

The award-winning VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the production 'ISABELLE AND THE PRETTY-UGLY SPELL,' with music and lyrics by STEVEN FISHER, book by JOAN ROSS SORKIN and STEVEN FISHER and directed by VIC DiMONDA, is moving to 45 Bleecker Street, where it will be extended through May 30th 2010.

TADA! Theater will host a reading of Anne Berlin and Andrew Bleckner's new one act musical, The Pigeon Boys, on April 23 at 7:00PM. The reading is part of the ONE MAN TALKING festival presented by Emerging Artists Theater (E.A.T.), Illuminating Artists New Work Series.

TADA! Theater will host a reading of Anne Berlin and Andrew Bleckner's new one act musical, The Pigeon Boys, on April 23 at 7:00PM. The reading is part of the ONE MAN TALKING festival presented by Emerging Artists Theater (E.A.T.), Illuminating Artists New Work Series.

Merriam-Webster defines satire as 'a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn.' To explore satire in song lyrics, the 92nd Street Y's Lyrics & LyricistsTM offers Poisoning Pigeons in the Park: The Art of the Satiric Comedy Song.

The Off-Broadway hit Love, Loss, and What I Wore has been consistently delighting and touching women of all ages at the West Side Theater since it opened. Producer Daryl Roth announced that all audience members who attend the 3:00 PM matinee on Mother's Day (Sunday, May 9) will receive a goodie bag full of special Love, Loss, and What I Wore merchandise, making tickets to Love, Love, Loss and What I Wore the perfect Mother's Day gift.

Tony Award-winner Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!) opened her exclusive three-week engagement - her first New York cabaret appearance in 18 years - at the Cafe Carlyle last night, March 30. 'Leslie Uggams: Uptown Downtown' will play through Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the famed night spot. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night celebration, as were friends Celisse Henderson, Capathia Jenkins, Chuck Cooper, Tommy Tune, Karen Akers and more.

The award-winning VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the production 'ISABELLE AND THE PRETTY-UGLY SPELL ,' with music and lyrics by STEVEN FISHER, book by JOAN ROSS SORKIN and STEVEN FISHER and directed by VIC DiMONDA.

EMERGING ARTISTS THEATRE will present a return engagement of their wildly popular and critically acclaimed production of PENNY PENNIWORTH by Chris Weikel. This spoof of Dickens, directed by Mark Finley, is produced on Off-Broadway contract. Performances of this limited engagement will begin September 8 at TADA Theatre.

BroadwayWorld's 2010 Valentine's Day gift to you, the 5th Annual 'What's the Most Romantic Broadway Love Song Ever?' brings you over 500 stars, industry professionals, and personalities from across the globe, and this year Barbra Streisand, Susan Boyle, Bernadette Peters, Cameron Mackintosh, HAIR, GLEE and many, many more!

The award-winning VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the production 'ISABELLE AND THE PRETTY-UGLY SPELL ,' with music and lyrics by STEVEN FISHER, book by JOAN ROSS SORKIN and STEVEN FISHER and directed by VIC DiMONDA.

Overnight Musicals documentary is now in post-production. The film follows top Broadway and television artists in their journey from the blank page to the stage at The 24 Hour Musicals, where four brand new musicals are written, rehearsed and performed, all within 24 hours.

The New York Times is reporting that Shrek vet Christopher Sieber will star as sex columnist Dan Savage in The New Group's production of The Kid, a new musical based on Dan Savage's book The Kid: What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get Pregnant. The production will run as the the third show of The New Group's 2009 - 2010 season, however, no exact production dates have been announced. Additional cast and creative team announcements are also forthcoming.

Come celebrate the rich culture of the African American diaspora. February is Black History Month and Brooklyn Public Library has free fun that the entire family will enjoy. All programs are free and open to the public. Please be advised that programs are subject to change, therefore we suggest calling ahead.

The 92nd Street Y opens its 40th anniversary season of Lyrics & LyricistsTM with Babalu-The American Songbook Goes Latin: Featuring the Music of the Desi Arnaz Orchestra. The show's artistic director is Desi Arnaz's daughter LUCIE ARNAZ, who also hosts and performs.