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Ryan Foizey, Taylor Pietz Lead New Line Theatre's CRY-BABY
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2012


New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' will continue its 21st season of rock theatre March 1-24, 2012 with the American regional premiere of the Broadway rock musical CRY-BABY.

Marissa Mulder Plays the Metropolitan Room, 3/4-7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2012


Marissa Mulder, winner of the 2011 MetroStar Talent Challenge, headlines the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, in a special prime time engagement beginning March 7. The world premiere of "Illusions" plays a total of four consecutive nights, Wednesday through Saturday, March 4, 5, 6, 7, all at 7pm. Opening for Mulder will be her MetroStar co-finalists Fran Leonardis and Stacie Perlman on alternating nights.

Photo Flash: First Look at New Line Theatre's CRY BABY!
by Jennie Mamary - Mar 4, 2012


New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' continues its 21st season of rock theatre through March 24, 2012 with the American regional premiere of the Broadway rock musical CRY-BABY. Check out the production photos below!

2012 MAC Award Nominees Announced; Ceremony March 29th
by Robert Diamond - Mar 1, 2012


The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) has announced the nominees for the 26th Annual MAC Awards. The winners will be announced live at the MAC Awards Show on Thursday, March 29th, at the world-famous B.B. King Blues Club & Grill.

Ryan Foizey, Taylor Pietz Lead New Line Theatre's CRY-BABY
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2012


New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' will continue its 21st season of rock theatre March 1-24, 2012 with the American regional premiere of the Broadway rock musical CRY-BABY.

Ryan Foizey, Taylor Pietz Lead New Line Theatre's CRY-BABY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 3, 2012


New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' will continue its 21st season of rock theatre March 1-24, 2012 with the American regional premiere of the Broadway rock musical CRY-BABY.

Urban Stages Closes WINTER RHYTHMS With Steve Ross’s Irvin Berlin Show
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2011


On Sunday, December 10 at 5PM, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director), assisted by director/lyricist Peter Napolitano have announced that they will close their celebrated cabaret series WINTER RHYTHMS with the New York Premiere of Steve Ross's Irvin Berlin Show. The show will be followed by a champagne supper. Tickets for this event are $75 ($50 for MAC Members) and can be purchased by visiting www.SmartTix.com or calling 212 868-4444. Urban Stages is located at 259 West 30 Street

Urban Stages Closes WINTER RHYTHMS With Steve Ross’s Irvin Berlin Show
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 8, 2011


On Sunday, December 10 at 5PM, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director), assisted by director/lyricist Peter Napolitano have announced that they will close their celebrated cabaret series WINTER RHYTHMS with the New York Premiere of Steve Ross's Irvin Berlin Show. The show will be followed by a champagne supper. Tickets for this event are $75 ($50 for MAC Members) and can be purchased by visiting www.SmartTix.com or calling 212 868-4444. Urban Stages is located at 259 West 30 Street

Twins Jazz Club Presents Salim Washington & The Harlem Arts Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2011


Salim Washington & The Harlem Arts Ensemble is set to play Fri., Dec. 02 & Sat., Dec. 03 for 9pm & 11pm sets at Twins Jazz Club.

KT Sullivan Heads Urban Stages' WINTER RHYTHMS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2011


Thursday, December 1 at 7PM, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director), assisted by director/lyricist Peter Napolitano will kick-off a two week musical celebration entitled WINTER RHYTHMS with a evening honoring Donald Smith, founder of the Mabel Mercer Foundation.

Twins Jazz Club Presents Salim Washington & The Harlem Arts Ensemble
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2011


Salim Washington & The Harlem Arts Ensemble is set to play Fri., Dec. 02 & Sat., Dec. 03 for 9pm & 11pm sets at Twins Jazz Club.

Twins Jazz Club Presents Salim Washington & The Harlem Arts Ensemble
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 29, 2011


Salim Washington & The Harlem Arts Ensemble is set to play Fri., Dec. 02 & Sat., Dec. 03 for 9pm & 11pm sets at Twins Jazz Club.

Urban Stages Presents WINTER RHYTHMS 12/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 8, 2011


Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director), assisted by director/lyricist Peter Napolitano announces a series of musical evenings entitled WINTER RHYTHMS, beginning on Thursday, December 1 and running through Thursday, December 11, 2011 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30thStreet.)

BWW Reviews: 22nd New York Cabaret Convention Opening Night
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 21, 2011


Donald Smith greeted all the performers as they were about to set upon the stage at the Cabaret Convention last night, but unfortunately it had to be with a letter from him posted backstage at Lincoln Center. Mr. Smith is still in rehab after surgery (back soon) and this was the first time the Mabel Mercer Foundation's founder was not able to be among the assemblage of cabaret fans and marvelous performers that make this three day event the highlight of the 'cabaret year' However, Mr. Smith's touch was apparent by the quality of the artists chosen to appear in this years convention. Rick Meadows, Director and Production Stage Manager of the show started the evening off with some wonderful words from Donald, and then introduced Andrea Marcovicci to pinch hit for Mr. Smith.

METROSTAR TALENT CHALLENGE Announces Top Five
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2011


In a hotly contested semi-final round of the 'MetroStar Talent Challenge' at The Metropolitan Room last night, five finalists, were picked to move forward in the 8-week singers' competition.

METROSTAR TALENT CHALLENGE Announces Top Five
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2011


In a hotly contested semi-final round of the 'MetroStar Talent Challenge' at The Metropolitan Room last night, five finalists, were picked to move forward in the 8-week singers' competition.

Metrostar 2011 Challenege Begins Tonight at Metropolitan Room
by Meghan Schuler - Jul 11, 2011


50 solo singers have been chosen to compete in the fourth annual 'MetroStar Talent Challenge,' an eight-week, jury and audience-voted elimination-round competition that begins on Monday, July 11, at 7pm at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street.

Ron Cohn Performs at Arthur Newman Theatre July 10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2011


Ron Cohn is a man with many hats; attorney, director, teacher, manager, publicist, and producer with an impressive list of credits as an acting and performance coach as well.

Ron Cohn Performs at Arthur Newman Theatre July 10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 28, 2011


Ron Cohn is a man with many hats; attorney, director, teacher, manager, publicist, and producer with an impressive list of credits as an acting and performance coach as well.

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