Colleen Harris Guest Hosts Broadway Sessions This Week, 10/11
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 8, 2012
BROADWAY SESSIONS is an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show was created by Ben Cameron (Broadway's Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano.
Photo Flash: Clint Holmes, Matt Leisy, et al. at CAST PARTY!
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 17, 2012
Last night, Jim Caruso's Cast Party was once again packed with extraordinary talent from all segments of the entertainment scene! Ukulele sensation Jake Shimabukuro dazzled the audience after his in-store appearance in The Apple Store, Birdland regular Gabrielle Stravelli and legendary jazzer Lodi Carr both offered swinging tunes, Giles Terera (from the West End's Avenue Q and The Rat Pack: Live At The Sands) sang from the heart, and theater composer Micah Young debuted a new song performed by singers Matt Leisy and Whitney Basher, both currently in The Fantastiks off-Broadway.
Photo Flash: Amra-Faye Wright, Valarie Pettiford, et al. at CAST PARTY!
by Nicole Rosky
- Mar 28, 2012
Jim Caruso's Cast Party packed Birdland with a huge variety of talent on Monday night. The weekly open mic, recently called 'the best party in the universe' by the Australian Cabaret Confidential, was the place for Broadway folk like Amra-Faye Wright (currently starring as Velma in Chicago), supperclub star Clint Holmes (in rehearsal for his upcoming Café Carlyle run), country legend Larry Gatlin, jazz superstars Jane Monheit, Natalie Douglas and Sachal Vasandani, publicist and birthday boy Richard Hillman, 'Broadway Beat' host Richie Ridge, musical director/pianist Ron Abel, cabaret folks like Scott Coulter and Carole J. Bufford (this Monday's11 O'Clock Numbers revue at Birdland), and regulars Allana Adderly, Daniel Kirkley, Matthew Falber, William Blake, and LA diva Valarie Pettiford!
Gabrielle Stravelli and Brandon Cutrell Join THE MEETING*, 1/19
by BWW
News Desk
- Jan 19, 2012
The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called "a riotously funny and campy variety show" by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their newest edition on Thursday, January 19 at 9:30 PM. The Meeting* - the monthly gathering of the I.O.S. (International Order of Sodomites) - is a gay romp through politics (sexual and otherwise), social news, music, comedy skits, and other important life-changing information.
Gabrielle Stravelli and Brandon Cutrell Join THE MEETING*, 1/19
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 10, 2012
The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called "a riotously funny and campy variety show" by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their newest edition on Thursday, January 19 at 9:30 PM. The Meeting* - the monthly gathering of the I.O.S. (International Order of Sodomites) - is a gay romp through politics (sexual and otherwise), social news, music, comedy skits, and other important life-changing information.
WPPAC's 'Sounds of the Season' to Feature Linda Lavin, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka & More
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 15, 2011
Sounds of the Season will feature holiday classics including 'Merry Christmas Darling,' 'O Holy Night,' 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,' 'What Are You Doing New Year's Eve,' 'Let It Snow' and 'White Christmas,' as well as more contemporary seasonal tunes, accompanied by a swinging trio and performed by some of the most dynamic vocalists in NYC.
WPPAC's 'Sounds of the Season' to Feature Linda Lavin, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka & More
by Kelsey Denette
- Dec 13, 2011
Sounds of the Season will feature holiday classics including 'Merry Christmas Darling,' 'O Holy Night,' 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,' 'What Are You Doing New Year's Eve,' 'Let It Snow' and 'White Christmas,' as well as more contemporary seasonal tunes, accompanied by a swinging trio and performed by some of the most dynamic vocalists in NYC.
THE MEETING Returns to The Duplex, 4/21
by BWW
News Desk
- Apr 21, 2011
The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called 'a riotously funny and campy variety show' by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their newest edition on Thursday, April 21 at 9:30 PM. The acclaimed monthly comedy/variety show is a gay romp through politics - sexual and otherwise - social news, music, skits, and other important life-changing information. Justin Sayre and The Meeting* were nominated for a 2011 MAC Award for Best Male Comedy Performance. The April show will feature a tribute to legendary singer Dusty Springfield with special guests Molly Pope and Gabrielle Stravelli.
Molly Pope and Gabrielle Stravelli Join Justin Sayre for The Meeting 4/21
by BWW
News Desk
- Apr 21, 2011
The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called "a riotously funny and campy variety show" by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their newest edition on Thursday, April 21 at 9:30 PM.
THE MEETING Returns to The Duplex, 4/21
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 13, 2011
The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called 'a riotously funny and campy variety show' by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their newest edition on Thursday, April 21 at 9:30 PM. The acclaimed monthly comedy/variety show is a gay romp through politics - sexual and otherwise - social news, music, skits, and other important life-changing information. Justin Sayre and The Meeting* were nominated for a 2011 MAC Award for Best Male Comedy Performance. The April show will feature a tribute to legendary singer Dusty Springfield with special guests Molly Pope and Gabrielle Stravelli.
Molly Pope and Gabrielle Stravelli Join Justin Sayre for The Meeting 4/21
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Apr 13, 2011
The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called "a riotously funny and campy variety show" by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their newest edition on Thursday, April 21 at 9:30 PM.
Annie Golden, Sarah Rice, et al. Set for SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, 3/28
by BWW
News Desk
- Mar 28, 2011
Following eleven sold out shows, The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue their hit series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, for a twelfth installment, Monday, March 28 at 7pm. Included in the cast are an array of Broadway and cabaret alums, including Karen Akers (Nine, Grand Hotel), Christina Bianco (Drama Desk nominee, Forbidden Broadway), Eric Michael Gillett (Kiss Me, Kate, Sweet Smell of Success), Steve Ross (Present Laughter), Steven Lutvak (Kleban & Larson award-winner) and Alysha Umphress (American Idiot). We're also pleased to welcome back three very special guests, all of whom created roles in Sondheim musicals: Annie Golden (Assassins), Teri Ralston (Company, A Little Night Music) and Sarah Rice (Sweeney Todd). Recently, Sondheim Unplugged received the 2011 Bistro Award for Outstanding Cabaret Series.
Annie Golden, Sarah Rice, et al. Set for SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, 3/28
by Nicole Rosky
- Mar 16, 2011
Following eleven sold out shows, The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue their hit series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, for a twelfth installment, Monday, March 28 at 7pm. Included in the cast are an array of Broadway and cabaret alums, including Karen Akers (Nine, Grand Hotel), Christina Bianco (Drama Desk nominee, Forbidden Broadway), Eric Michael Gillett (Kiss Me, Kate, Sweet Smell of Success), Steve Ross (Present Laughter), Steven Lutvak (Kleban & Larson award-winner) and Alysha Umphress (American Idiot). We're also pleased to welcome back three very special guests, all of whom created roles in Sondheim musicals: Annie Golden (Assassins), Teri Ralston (Company, A Little Night Music) and Sarah Rice (Sweeney Todd). Recently, Sondheim Unplugged received the 2011 Bistro Award for Outstanding Cabaret Series.
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