Fred Barton News

According to an announcement made by creators Scott Thompson and Fred Barton, ONE FOR MY BABY- a new musical featuring the music of Harold Arlen, is looking to present a full workshop production in New York City. With the help of Kickstarter.com, the show is seeking financial help to make the production a reality.

The new Broadway-bound musical "One for My Baby" has broken all records for theatre funding on Kickstarter.com, a website designed for independent arts financing.

Opening night of Red Hot & New: A Songwriters' and Singers' Soiree at Ido Sushi New York Starting Thursday October 21st at 8:30PM Red Hot & New the newest weekly party to hit the theater and cabaret scene opens with a bang.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features ALFIO in Little Italy, Hilary Kole at Birdland, Shana Farr at Feinstein's, and a look at the week ahead!

Singer/actress Shana Farr, who made her debut at Feinstein's at Loews Regency last December, will return to Feinstein's with a brand new show - Whistling Away the Dark, A Celebration of Julie Andrews -- on Tuesday, August 1O and Wednesday, August 11 at 8:30 PM.

Shana Farr, who made her debut at Feinstein's last December with her show 'Pure Imagination,' returns tonight and tomorrow (August 10 and 11) at 8:30 PM to celebrate the early career of Julie Andrews in her brand new show 'Whistling Away The Dark,' which celebrates Julie Andrews' early life and career.

Shana Farr, who made her debut at Feinstein's last December with her show 'Pure Imagination,' returns tonight and tomorrow (August 10 and 11) at 8:30 PM to celebrate the early career of Julie Andrews in her brand new show 'Whistling Away The Dark,' which celebrates Julie Andrews' early life and career.

Singer/actress Shana Farr, who made her debut at Feinstein's at Loews Regency last December, will return to Feinstein's with a brand new show - Whistling Away the Dark, A Celebration of Julie Andrews -- on Tuesday, August 1O and Wednesday, August 11 at 8:30 PM.

Shana Farr, who made her debut at Feinstein's last December with her show 'Pure Imagination,' returns tonight and tomorrow (August 10 and 11) at 8:30 PM to celebrate the early career of Julie Andrews in her brand new show 'Whistling Away The Dark,' which celebrates Julie Andrews' early life and career.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport announces its next special event in their ongoing Broadway Concert Series on Saturday, June 26th at 8 PM with Broadway Ladies Night.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport announces its next special event in their ongoing Broadway Concert Series on Saturday, June 26th at 8 PM with Broadway Ladies Night.

Elena Bennett and Fred Barton will recreate their legendary song salon at the Iridium on January 26, 2010 at 6:30pm. Also appearing tonight at the Iridium is Terese Genecco and Her Little Big Band at 8pm and 10pm.

In a blog entry on 'In The Wings', Peter Kramer reports that Tony Award nominated actor Robert Cuccioli will take on the role of Guido in the upcoming production of 'Nine' at the Westchester Broadway Theatre ((formerly the Elmsford Dinner Theatre).

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Jim Van Slyke at Feinstein's, Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland, and Scott Coulter, Lennie Watts & Steven Ray Watkins at Don't Tell Mama!

Robert Cuccioli will step in for the previously announced Norm Lewis in the John W. Engeman Theater's 'Broadway Songbook' concert to be presented on Saturday, November 7 at 8PM.'Broadway Songbook' will feature five of Broadway's finest vocalists will celebrate some of their most memorable musical moments from 'The Great White Way', display their great versatility and share amusing behind-the-scenes anecdotes.

Robert Cuccioli will step in for the previously announced Norm Lewis in the John W. Engeman Theater's 'Broadway Songbook' concert to be presented on Saturday, November 7 at 8PM.'Broadway Songbook' will feature five of Broadway's finest vocalists will celebrate some of their most memorable musical moments from 'The Great White Way', display their great versatility and share amusing behind-the-scenes anecdotes.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is pleased to announce BROADWAY LEADING LADIES on Friday November 6, 2009 at 8PM AND BROADWAY SONGBOOK on Saturday November 7, 2009 at 8PM, Produced exclusively for the theater by New York Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis.

On Monday, Broadway's best singers gathered on the Town Hall stage to perform some of the funniest, most dramatic, most rousing and most poignant showstoppers from musicals. Ably directed by Scott Thompdon and musically guided by musical director Fred Barton (who must surely have an aging portrait locked in at attic somewhere, and who performed mere days after sustaining injuries in a car accident), the evening represented songs ranging from jazz standards by Eubie Blake to this year's Tony winner for best score, Next to Normal.

The Town Hall continues to present acclaimed Broadway concerts this July with its 3rd Annual Summer Broadway Festival. Presented on three consecutive Monday nights at 8PM, The Town Hall's 3rd Annual Summer Broadway Festival began with Broadway Winners: The Award-Winning Music of Broadway! on Monday, July 13th at 8PM.

9 to 5's Megan Hilty joins the cast of Broadway Winners: The Award-Winning Music of Broadway! on Monday, July 13th at 8PM, which is presented by The Town Hall. Created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, with musical direction by Fred Barton and direction by Scott Thompson, Broadway Winners features the music created on the Great White Way that won Tonys, Grammys and Academy Awards.