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54 Celebrates The Muppets, Salutes Frank Sinatra And More This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2019


Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Broadway at the Cabaret: Jarrod Spector, Derek Klena, Pronoun Showdown & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2019


What good is sitting alone in your room this week? If you don't already have plans to see a Broadway show, come out to see your favorite Broadway stars in a cabaret act instead. After Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Highlights this week include Jarrod Spector, Derek Klena, Pronoun Showdown, and more!

54 Sings Broadway's Greatest Hits, And More This Week At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2019


Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Kendra Lynn Lucas Joins DUETS WITH THE WRITE TEACHER(S) VOLUME 7 At Feinstein's/54 Below!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2019


Kendra Lynn Lucas (Sistas The Musical, This One's For The Girls), joins the cast of DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 -  April 12th at Feinstien's/54 Below!

LA's Next Great Stage Star Musical Theatre Competition Announces Auditions
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2019


Creator, Director and Executive Producer Michael Sterling, along with Co-Executive Producer Barbara Van Orden and Associate Producer Peter Welkin have announced that auditions for LA's Next Great Stage Star 2019 Presented by Princess Cruises will take place Saturday, April 20th and Saturday April 27th between 11am and 6 :00 pm in North Hollywood, CA at Madilyn Clark Studios. The critically acclaimed Broadway Musical Theatre competition will be presented as a series of six 1:00 pm Sunday matinees at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood's NoHo Arts District beginning May 26th and continuing through June 2nd, June 9th, June 16th, and June 23rd, ending with the Grand Finale on June 30th, thus marking the event's 13th consecutive anniversary year.

Auditions Announced For LA's Next Great Stage Star 2019 Presented By Princess Cruises
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2019


Creator, Director and Executive Producer Michael Sterling, along with Co-Executive Producer Barbara Van Orden and Associate Producer Peter Welkin have announced that auditions for LA's Next Great Stage Star 2019 Presented by Princess Cruises will take place Saturday, April 20th and Saturday April 27th between 11am and 6 :00 pm in North Hollywood, CA at Madilyn Clark Studios. The critically acclaimed Broadway Musical Theatre competition will be presented as a series of six 1:00 pm Sunday matinees at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood's NoHo Arts District beginning May 26th and continuing through June 2nd, June 9th, June 16th, and June 23rd, ending with the Grand Finale on June 30th, thus marking the event's 13th consecutive anniversary year.

Jen Cody Joins Duets With The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2019


Jen Cody (Shrek, Urinetown), joins the cast of DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 at Feinstein's/54 Below on April 12th! Conceived and produced by Megan Minutillo (in association with thewriteteachers.com), DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 will feature music from across the musical theatre canon, pairing one performer with their Broadway/NYC Idol - someone who has inspired them to join, and/or stay, in this crazy world of show business.

Tyla Collier Joins DUETS WITH THE WRITE TEACHER(S) at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Mar 18, 2019


Tyla Collier joins DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 - April 12th at Feinstein's/54 Below at 9:30pm.  Tyla is native of Rumford, Rhode Island and is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory. She has appeared at various regional theatres across the country, and can currently be seen Off-Broadway in Sistas The Musical at The St. Luke's Theatre! 

Wake Up With BWW 3/18: Shoshana Bean Begins Performances in WAITRESS, Second Stage's DOGFIGHT, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Another Monday means another week full of Broadway news! Catch up on the latest below!

Amy Jo Jackson Joins Duets With The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2019


Amy Jo Jackson joins the cast of DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 at Feinstein's/54 Below on April 12th!

Derek Klena, Micaela Diamond, Antonio Cipriano, and More Cast in Second Stage's DOGFIGHT, As Part of Musical Mondays
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2019


Second Stage Theater has announced casting for Peter Duchan, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul's DOGFIGHT as a part of the special concert series, Musical Mondays, in celebration of the acclaimed company's 40th anniversary.

Broadway at the Cabaret: Derek Klena, Joanna Gleason, Bonnie Mulligan & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2019


What good is sitting alone in your room this week? If you don't already have plans to see a Broadway show, come out to see your favorite Broadway stars in a cabaret act instead. After Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Highlights this week include Derek Klena, Joanna Gleason, Bonnie Mulligan, Carrie St. Louis, Colton Ryan, Alli Mauzey, Nancy Opel, and many more.

Photo Coverage: Christy Altomare, Lesli Margherita and More Sing For BROADWAY AGAINST BULLYING At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 13, 2019


Following the success of 'Broadway Against Bullying' nationally renowned non-profit No Bully hosted a one-night-only cabaret 'Broadway Against Bullying” to celebrate their 10th Anniversary.

Wake Up With BWW 3/13: Hugh Jackman in THE MUSIC MAN, Britney Spears Musical, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Happy hump day! Won't you spend it with us, catching up on the latest Broadway news?

Bonnie Milligan Joins DUETS WITH THE WRITE TEACHER(S) At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Mar 12, 2019


Bonnie Milligan (star of Head Over Heels), joins DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 at Feinstein's/54 Below on April 12th at 9:30pm.

Gattelli to Direct Ripley, Klena, Gehling and More in Reading Of THE SONG OF BERNADETTE
by Julie Musbach - Mar 12, 2019


Tony winner Christopher Gattelli (Newsies, The Cher Show, My Fair Lady, SpongeBob) will direct an invite-only, developmental reading of the new musical, The Song of Bernadette, March 14th & 15th, starring Dear Evan Hansen's Mallory Bechtel as Bernadette, alongside Tony Winner Alice Ripley (Next to Normal, Side Show, American Psycho), Derek Klena (Carrie, Dogfight, Anastasia) and Drew Gehling (Waitress, Dave).

VIDEO: Jelani Alladin & Matt Doyle Go Pop with R&H's 'We Kiss In A Shadow'
by Julie Musbach - Mar 11, 2019


The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization today released the third music video for its new YouTube Series, 'R&H Goes Pop!'.  The video features Jelani Alladin (Frozen) and Matt Doyle (The Book of Mormon, Spring Awakening), performing a stirring duet of 'We Kiss In A Shadow' from the classic musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I

Rebecca Luker And Danny Burstein Co-Star In NPR Kids' Podcast
by Julie Musbach - Mar 5, 2019


Broadway legends -- and real-life husband and wife -- Danny Burstein (My Fair Lady, Moulin Rouge) and Rebecca Luker (The Sound of Music, Music Man) have joined forces to tell a playful tale about the pitfalls of greed.

Hannah Kloepfer Joins DUETS With The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2019


Hannah Kloepfer joins the cast of DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 at Feinstein's/54 Below on April 12th!

JJ Caruncho Joins The Cast Of DUETS With The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2019


JJ Caruncho joins the cast of DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 at Feinstein's/54 Below on April 12th!

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