Bret Shuford and Missy Schmotzer Set for EVOLUTION OF LOVE at Stage72, 7/30
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 15, 2013
EVOLUTION OF LOVE tells a traditional love story with some of music's most loved songs. Bret Shuford and Missy Schmotzer use popular songs from all genres, including songs from Carrie Underwood, "Footloose," Shania Twain, "Dirty Dancing," Cole Porter, Stevie Wonder, Sheena Easton and more, to explore the ups and downs of falling (and staying) in love! This one night only musical evening will be performed on July 30 at 7:00 pm at Stage72 (formerly The Triad), 158 West 72nd Street. Tickets are $20 with a two-drink minimum. For tickets call 1-800-838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/408501.
SONG MOMENTS: DANIEL MATE IN CONCERT Set for NYMF Today
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 15, 2013
The New York Musical Theater Festival presents a one-night-only staged concert featuring the music and lyrics of the 2013 Kleban Award-winning writer Daniel Mate tonight, July 15th, with performances at 6:30pm and 9:30pm.
Megan Hilty & Aaron Lazar to Headline Revised CAN-CAN Reading Today
by TV News Desk
- Jul 15, 2013
Megan Hilty and Aaron Lazar star in a staged reading of Jonathan Burrows' Broadway-bound revival of the Cole Porter musical Can-Can, beginning today in New York City. The by-invitation-only presentation, featuring Hilty as Pistache and Lazar as Aristide, is also set for tomorrow, July 16, and Wednesday, July 17.
Patti LuPone & Audra McDonald Set for Smith Center's Best of NY Stage Series
by Devin MacDonald
- Jul 12, 2013
From the best of jazz and most celebrated classical musicians to the biggest voices from the New York stages, The Smith Center brings three diverse series to Las Vegas from October 2013 through May 2014. The three series bring patrons on a journey deep into the heart of American music to see the masters perform right before their eyes or visit the New York stage without leaving Las Vegas.
Joan Curto Performs the Songs of Cole Porter at Davenport's, Now thru 7/20
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 11, 2013
This must-see return event takes place for 4 performances only at Davenport's. Located at 1383 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, show times are July 11. 12, 19 & 20, 2013 at 8:00pm. There is a $20 cover charge and two-drink minimum. Due to the high demand for these special performances, reservations are highly recommended by calling 773-278-1830 or online atwww.davenportspianobar.com.
Jennifer Fouche, Angela Grovey & More Set for MADAME WALKER AND THE DIVINE DREAM at NYMF, 7/10 & 13
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 8, 2013
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) presents Madam Walker and the Divine Dream. Performances will take place on July 10th at 3:00PM & 7:00PM and July 13th at 8:00PM at The Studio at Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd Street). Starring Jennifer Fouche* (Off-Broadway's Sistas), Angela Grovey* (Broadway's Leap of Faith), two time Audelco Award Winner Juson Williams*, Kenya Lee*, Cheryl Gadsden, Annie Lee Moffett*, Carrie Compere* (Broadway bound Holler If You Hear Me, National tourShrek the Musical), Audelco nominated chandra thomas*, and Michael Roberts* (National and International tour West Side Story, Dreamgirls) . The book and lyrics are written by Steve Mackes and music by Joseph-Vernon Banks. Kevin Ray serves as music director and Bayo is stage manager.
Cooperstown Summer Music Festival Kicks Off Today
by BWW
News Desk
- Jul 7, 2013
The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival, under the artistic direction of flutist Linda Chesis, celebrates its fifteenth anniversary season with a diverse offering of musical experiences. From rebellious Baroque innovators to a critically-acclaimed jazz songstress, this year's Festival promises to excite and inspire. The Festival presents five classical concerts, an evening of jazz with Hilary Kole, and four free community concerts that pair accomplished amateur musicians with professional artists.
CABARET LIFE NYC: Catch-Up Reviews From a Cabaret Spring - BATT, DEROW, FORREST, McNEIL, BARZEE, HENNESSEY
by Stephen Hanks
- Jul 5, 2013
Back on April 1, when he posted his third compilation of delayed cabaret reviews from shows staged during the winter, BroadwayWorld.com's lead New York cabaret reviewer promised Number 4 would come with arrival of summer. Okay, so he missed his self-imposed deadline by a couple of weeks. but here's yet another catch-up column with critiques of a half dozen spring shows performed by Bryan Batt, Dawn Derow, Lynly Forrest, Dennis McNeil, Anastasia Barzee, and Nina Hennessey.
BWW Reviews: Bryan Batt Rocks Rockwell
by Don Grigware
- Jul 5, 2013
On Tuesday, July 2, Bryan Batt appeared at Rockwell on Vermont in Hollywood in Batt on a Hot Tin Roof. The show may have had nothing to do with Tennessee Williams, as Batt pointed out at the top, but boy oh boy did he SIZZLE.
Cape Town City Ballet's NIGHT & DAY Set for The Playhouse, Now thru July 7
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 4, 2013
Cape Town City Ballet's vibrant production Night & Day, a tribute to the life and music of Cole Porter, will be performed at The Playhouse for the first time from today, 4 - 7 July. After highly successful runs in Cape Town and Johannesburg, dance lovers in Durban now have the opportunity to catch this exhilarating work - with toe-tapping numbers including elements of jazz, tap dancing and cabaret - for five performances only.
Joan Curto to Release New Album Featuring the Songs of Cole Porter
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 3, 2013
J2 records is proud to announce the CD release of 'Joan Curto Sings Cole Porter: From Major To Minor,' the highly anticipated new studio recording from acclaimed award-winning vocalist Joan Curto. Called 'a cabaret icon' by NBC TV and praised by the Chicago Tribune's noted jazz critic Howard Reich as 'a seasoned interpreter who makes the most of every note. Joan offers listeners a glimpse into the extensive catalogue of Porter, a supreme master of sophisticated popular song. Praised by the Chicago Sun Times for her 'bold, brassy voice' the recording is a winning collection of classic ballads, standards and jazz favorites. With Joan's musical versatility, the recording is a showcase for what After Dark Chicago calls 'a voice that can pierce the listeners heart as equally as it caresses the ear.'
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 3rd, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson
- Jul 3, 2013
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Jungle Book' reviews, 'Oklahoma!' on the radio, Broadway In Chicago's Park preview, 'Hedwig' and 'Rooms' rock, Team StarKid is back, community theater in Glenview, a children's musical in Mundelein, plus the 'Summer Birthday Showtune Blowout' July 10th!
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