Hal Linden News

Using 64 of Berlin's enduring and popular favorites, I Love A Piano captures the spirit of America from the ragtime era of the early 20th century through the swinging elegance of the 1920's and 30's. From the songs that inspired a nation through the Great Depression to the innocent optimism of the 1950's, I Love A Piano embarks on an enduring journey through musical heaven. Timeless classics, such as 'Puttin' On The Ritz,' 'There's No Business Like Show Business,' 'Change Partners,' 'How Deep Is The Ocean,'God Bless America,' and 'White Christmas,' do more than identify the music of a generation, they define the music of our country. The show will be presented by Eva Price of Maximum Entertainment, Off-Broadway Booking, and Lawrence Toppall.

The Road to Qatar!, a true new musical comedy, will have two staged readings for industry professionals at Chelsea Studios at 1pm and 4:30pm on April 18, 2007. The book and lyrics are by Stephen Cole and the music is by David Krane. Cole and Krane based the show on their real life experience of being commissioned to write the first American musical to premiere in the Middle East. The reading will be directed by Marcia Milgrim Dodge (Lucille Lortel Nominee for Seussical) and features a cast of five including Rob Bartlett (Little Shop of Horrors, The Imus Show), Mary Birdsong (Martin Short-Fame Becomes Me, Hairspray), Brad Oscar (The Producers, Spamalot), Seth Rudetsky (The Ritz), and Ray Wills (The Producers). One day three years ago both Stephen Cole and David Krane (who did not know each other at the time) received an email that read: 'We want you write musical. How much?' This began an unbelievable but true journey that introduced the two 'short Jews' to an alien world of camels, deserts and crazy Egyptian theatrical producers. During the course of this crazy Arab adventure, Stephen and David starred in their own personal Bob Hope-Bing Crosby 'road picture' that took them to Dubai, Qatar, London, Bratislava and back to the USA after writing and presenting a huge original musical for the Emir of Qatar and one thousand of his invited guests. When they returned, they had no other choice but to write their story in the only way they knew how: as a musical! The names have all been changed, but the story is totally true.

Sheldon Harnick was cohost, performer and honoree in a Museum of the City of New York concert saluting the Yiddish theater's influence on Broadway musicals.

Richard Easton and Neal Huff have joined the starry cast of Crispin Whittell's Darwin in Malibu, which will be presented at the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, Long Island from August 15th through September 3rd; it will also star Hal Linden and Anna Chlumsky

Hal Linden has been tapped to star as the legendary theorist in Crispin Whittell's Darwin in Malibu, which will be presented at the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, Long Island from August 15th through September 3rd; the play will also star Anna Chlumsky

Sheena Easton, who appeared on Broadway in 'Grease' and 'Man of LaMancha', will play two free shows April 14 & 15, 2006.

She titled her autobiography 'A Hell of A Life,' and wow, did she have one!

On December 14th, Judy Kaye and Maryann Plunkett will perform at Tower Records Lincoln Center to promote the upcoming Odd Potato CD

In honor of the eight nights of Hanukkah, BroadwayWorld.com is pleased to announce the winners of our CD Giveaway!

6-10 Productions, LLC has announced the release of the premiere recording of THE ODD POTATO, the Hanukkah story for everyone, featuring twenty Tony Award winners, performing the acclaimed musical.

The Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce that David Singer has joined the staff as Executive Director.