Gary Adler News

Theater Resources Unlimited, in association with sponsors Theatrical Rights Worldwide, Elysabeth Kleinhans, C2 - Caption Coalition and the Players Theatre, announces the seventh annual TRU LOVE BENEFIT. The event will honor producing maverick Ken Davenport and Arlene Romoff, advocate for open captioning for live theater, at a luncheon benefit on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Caroline's on Broadway. The event, themed 'Believe ... in the possibilities of theater,' begins with a cocktail hour reception at noon followed by a luncheon at 1pm, with entertainment and an awards ceremony to start at 1:45 and a Silent Auction throughout the afternoon.

Monday nights might be dark on Broadway, but the stars certainly light up the stage at Birdland on their off nights! Jim Caruso's Cast Party has seen it's share of celeb-studded evenings, but on Monday, August 26, the club was jam-packed with showbiz royalty, all entertaining each other at the concert grand piano.

TRAVIS NESBITT will be making his Off-Broadway debut in Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages, taking over the role of Mark, beginning Friday August 1st.

TRAVIS NESBITT will be making his Off-Broadway debut in Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages, taking over the role of Mark, beginning Friday August 1st.

On Tuesday, July 15th, actor Scott Porter visited the popular off-Broadway musical Altar Boyz.

Friday, July 18th THE AFTER PARTY welcomes 2xist model and A Chorus Line's NICK ADAMS with Avenue Q's Musical Director MARK HARTMAN at the piano!

With [title of show] completing the journey from Off-Broadway to Broadway this week, The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization is proud to announce that it has acquired the stock and amateur rights to this hit musical written by Jeff Bowen (music and lyrics), and Hunter Bell (book). In addition to licensing the musical through R&H Theatricals, the Organization will represent Bowen's score through its music publishing division, Williamson Music.

Neil Haskell, from Fox's hit reality show 'So You Think You Can Dance,' will join the cast of Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages, taking over the role of LUKE, beginning Tuesday, April 22nd.

Ken Davenport and Robyn Goodman proudly announce that Neil Haskell, Fox's hit reality show 'So You Think You Can Dance,' will join the cast of Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages, taking over the role of LUKE, beginning April 22nd. He replaces Jesse JP Johnson.

In The Heights begins previews tonight, February 14, at the Richard Rodgers Theater on Broadway, and opens on Sunday, March 9. Williamson Music is proud to announce its immediate music publishing representation of the score of the new Broadway musical In The Heights and Lin-Manuel Miranda, as the composer, lyricist, and star.

Michael Kadin Craig will take over the role of Matthew in Altar Boyz, succeeding Chad Doreck.

Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages, will celebrate its third anniversary on Saturday, March 1, 2008.

On March 3rd at 7:30PM the University of Michigan Entertainment Coalition (UMEC) and the U of M Club of New York will present Bravo Blue! This 'Musical Homecoming' Concert will feature over 40 U of M alumni professionals and friends in a fast paced sampler of musical theatre, classical and contemporary music, jazz, opera, and dance. The performance will be held at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, Leonard Nimoy Thalia on Broadway at 95th St at 7:30PM.

In The Heights begins previews tonight, February 14, at the Richard Rodgers Theater on Broadway, and opens on Sunday, March 9. Williamson Music is proud to announce its immediate music publishing representation of the score of the new Broadway musical In The Heights and Lin-Manuel Miranda, as the composer, lyricist, and star.

Ken Davenport and Robyn Goodman, in association with Walt Grossman, Ruth Hendel, Sharon Karmazin, Matt Murphy and Mark Shacket, proudly announce that Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages, has recouped its investment, making it the first Off-Broadway commercial book musical to recoup in years!

Producers are seeking young men, ages 19-25, for the Chicago production of the award-winning musical comedy Altar Boyz, now playing at Drury Lane Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St. in Chicago. All potential 'boyz' must have strong pop vocals, solid hip-hop dance ability, and excellent comedic instincts. Open auditions will be held at Lou Conte Dance Studio, 1147 W. Jackson St., Studio C, on Friday, February 1. 2008 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Chad Doreck - recognized from 'Grease: You're The One That I Want,' and currently starring as Matthew in Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages - recently appeared as the Celebrity Ringmaster for the Big Apple Circus.

The cast of Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy at New World Stages, will perform a special rendition of the holiday classic, 'Silent Night' with an Altar Boyz arrangement (by Musical Director Jason Loffredo) on Fox 5's 'Good Day New York' on Christmas morning, Tuesday, December 25

On Sunday February 3, 2008 Tony Award nominee John Tartaglia along with his friends the Sprites from Disney Channel's hit Playhouse Disney kids' television series 'Johnny and the Sprites' will take the stage of Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street, NYC) for a very special live musical celebration for the whole family. Johnny and the Sprites Live - A Spofulous Broadway Concert a one day only event will play one performance at 5:00 PM only, with all proceeds benefiting BC/EFA