Daniel Breaker News

'Gingy,' the Gingerbread Man and star of the Tony-nominated Best Musical SHREK THE MUSICAL, will take fans through the Tony Award festivities live on Twitter on Sunday, June 7th. Join 'Gingy' as he provides commentary from the red carpet, backstage at Radio City Music Hall, from his seat inside the theatre, and at the after party.

SHREK THE MUSICAL's Tony-nominated leading man Brian d'Arcy James will appear on CNBC's 'Power Lunch' on Friday, June 5th in the 1:30-2:00 p.m. half hour. James will be interviewed alongside Charlotte St. Martin, Executive Director of The Broadway League, about the successful Broadway season in advance of the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7th. 'Power Lunch' airs nationally on CNBC (channel 15 in the tri-state area). Check local listings.

The cast of the Tony-nominated Best Musical SHREK THE MUSICAL will appear on a SHREK-themed episode of the Food Network 'Challenge' premiering Sunday, June 7th at 8pm. To commemorate SHREK THE MUSICAL's 100th performance, four contestants were given the task of baking a celebratory cake, each based on one character from the musical - Shrek, Donkey, Fiona and Lord Farquaad.

Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2008-2009 theatrical season were presented by former Theatre World Award winners, including: Craig Bierko (The Music Man, 2000), Daniel Breaker(Passing Strange, 2008), Kristin Chenoweth (Steel Pier, 1997), Tovah Feldshuh (Yentl, 1976),Susan Kellermann (Last Licks, 1980), Loretta Ables Sayre (South Pacific, 2008), and John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, 2004).

The Theatre World Awards presentation were held at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 West 47th Street, in an invitation-only ceremony, Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Peter Filichia was host, Barry Keating directed, and Scott Denny, Kati Meister, and Erin Oestreich were the event's producers. BroadwayWorld's cameras were there for every moment of the starry celebration!

The Theatre World Awards presentation were held at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 West 47th Street, in an invitation-only ceremony, Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Peter Filichia was host, Barry Keating directed, and Scott Denny, Kati Meister, and Erin Oestreich were the event's producers.

Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2008-2009 theatrical season were presented by former Theatre World Award winners, including: Craig Bierko (The Music Man, 2000), Daniel Breaker(Passing Strange, 2008), Kristin Chenoweth (Steel Pier, 1997), Tovah Feldshuh (Yentl, 1976),Susan Kellermann (Last Licks, 1980), Loretta Ables Sayre (South Pacific, 2008), and John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, 2004).

Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2008-2009 theatrical season were presented by former Theatre World Award winners, including: Craig Bierko (The Music Man, 2000), Daniel Breaker(Passing Strange, 2008), Kristin Chenoweth (Steel Pier, 1997), Tovah Feldshuh (Yentl, 1976),Susan Kellermann (Last Licks, 1980), Loretta Ables Sayre (South Pacific, 2008), and John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, 2004).

On Tuesday, June 2nd, The Cast of the Tony-nominated Best Musical SHREK THE MUSICAL performed live on CBS 'The Early Show.' Daniel Breaker with Jennifer Cody, Sarah Jane Everman and Lisa Ho sang 'Make a Move' in the 8:30-9:00 a.m. half hour. Tony-nominee Brian d'Arcy James also appeared on the show. 'The Early Show' airs nationally on CBS (channel 2, WCBS in the tri-state area).

Beginning Monday, June 1st, SHREK THE MUSICAL invites families to avoid the stress of planning a summer vacation by taking advantage of a SHREKcation package, the new way to organize an affordable and memorable New York City getaway and experience the best of what the 'Big Apple' has to offer.

Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2008-2009 theatrical season will be presented by former Theatre World Award winners, including: Craig Bierko (The Music Man, 2000), Daniel Breaker(Passing Strange, 2008), Kristin Chenoweth (Steel Pier, 1997), Tovah Feldshuh (Yentl, 1976),Susan Kellermann (Last Licks, 1980), Loretta Ables Sayre (South Pacific, 2008), and John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, 2004).

Christopher Sieber is currently starring as 'Lord Farquaad' in Shrek The Musical. Sieber steals scene after scene after scene as the diminutive and deliciously dastardly 'Farquaad', a role he has helped shape since the very first Shrek workshop.

On Tuesday, June 2nd, the cast of the Tony-nominated Best Musical SHREK THE MUSICAL will perform live on CBS 'The Early Show.' Daniel Breaker with Jennifer Cody, Sarah Jane Everman and Lisa Ho will perform 'Make a Move' in the 8:30-9:00 a.m. half hour. Tony-nominee Brian d'Arcy James will also appear on the show. 'The Early Show' airs nationally on CBS (channel 2, WCBS in the tri-state area). Check local listings.

Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2008-2009 theatrical season will be presented by former Theatre World Award winners, including: Craig Bierko (The Music Man, 2000), Daniel Breaker(Passing Strange, 2008), Kristin Chenoweth (Steel Pier, 1997), Tovah Feldshuh (Yentl, 1976),Susan Kellermann (Last Licks, 1980), Loretta Ables Sayre (South Pacific, 2008), and John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, 2004).

Red Bull Theater presents a staged reading of VOLPONE on 5/25, written by Ben Jonson, directed by David Esbjornson.

Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10-part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage. BroadwayWorld is proud to bring you the complete video series!

The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper 54th Annual OBIE awards took place on Monday, May 18,2009 at the newly landmarked Webster Hall in the East Village.

Shrek The Musical takes you behind-the-scenes with the launch of 'This Is Our Story: Swamp to Stage,' the 10 part online video series that follows the cast and creative team of Broadway's newest hit musical on their journey to bring this story to life on stage.

The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper, announced today the 54th Annual OBIE awards will take place on Monday, May 18,2009 at the newly landmarked Webster Hall in the East Village. The OBIES will be co-hosted by Martha Plimpton and Daniel Breaker at an invitation-only ceremony. A list of notable presenters will be released soon.

The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper, announced today the 54th Annual OBIE awards will take place on Monday, May 18,2009 at the newly landmarked Webster Hall in the East Village.