John Tartaglia News

The Off-Broadway, Drama Desk-nominated hit show John Tartaglia 's ImaginOcean has a soft spot for New Jersey. This month, the cast will make appearances and perform live at two New Jersey fairs and, in other Jersey news, the producers of the show have just announced that Casey Bartholomew, the co-host of NJ101.5 'The Jersey Guys' radio show, will join the cast later this year.

The Off-Broadway, Drama Desk-nominated hit show John Tartaglia 's ImaginOcean has a soft spot for New Jersey. This month, the cast will make appearances and perform live at two New Jersey fairs and, in other Jersey news, the producers of the show have just announced that Casey Bartholomew, the co-host of NJ101.5 'The Jersey Guys' radio show, will join the cast later this year.

Tickets to participating shows for a special Halloween KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY (KidsNightonBroadway.com) are currently on sale.

New World Stages will present KARAOKE IDOL 2010 for five consecutive Thursday nights, with weekly eliminations, beginning this Thursday August 5th, 10 pm - midnight. After the resounding success of their pilot 'season' last summer, New World Stages has upped the ante this year with bigger cash prizes, hotter themes and even more fabulous celebrity judges. Audience votes determine who will move on in the competition and who will be this year's 'Idol' winning over $1000 in prizes!

Last night, August 2, audiences at Joe's Pub took a musical road trip across the country in Free to Dream, an evening devoted to the songs of Katsaros and Schermerhorn. Featuring an all-star Broadway cast including Rent star Anthony Rapp and Avenue Q's John Tartaglia and Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Free to Dream showcased the people and places that make up the fabric of America; from country, rock and pop, to swing and the blues. Proceeds from Free to Dream benefit The New York Pops' education programs, which bring music to thousands of public schoolchildren across the five boroughs of New York City. The evening was hosted by The New York Pops Music Director Steven Reineke, and featured the Camp Broadway Kids, as well as the voice of Willard Scott as ‘DJ Sam.'

The Off-Broadway, Drama Desk-nominated hit show John Tartaglia 's ImaginOcean has a soft spot for New Jersey. This month, the cast will make appearances and perform live at two New Jersey fairs and, in other Jersey news, the producers of the show have just announced that Casey Bartholomew, the co-host of NJ101.5 'The Jersey Guys' radio show, will join the cast later this year.

On August 2, 2010, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, take a musical road trip across the country in Free to Dream, an evening devoted to the songs of Katsaros and Schermerhorn at Joe's Pub.

On August 2, 2010, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, take a musical road trip across the country in Free to Dream, an evening devoted to the songs of Katsaros and Schermerhorn at Joe's Pub.

Liz Callaway and Bill Schermerhorn talk about their upcoming concert, young artists and the future of music and musical theater.

John Tartaglia and members of the cast of his off-Broadway show, JOHN TARTAGLIA'S IMAGINOCEAN, will appear at Barnes and Noble at 150 East 86th Street (at Lexington Avenue) on July 28 at 7pm, Barnes and Noble has announced. Tartaglia will present music from IMAGINOCEAN, and he and the cast members will sign copies of the show's original Off-Broadway cast recording.

The fall 2010-2011 season at The Town Hall is set to include the annual BROADWAY CABARET FESTIVAL. All Broadway Music! All Broadway Stars! All Weekend Long, October 15 - 17, 2010.

Jellyfish Jive Productions announces that the Original Off-Broadway Cast recording of John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean will be released on Yellow Sound Label on July 27. The Official Cast album features the vocal talents of Tony and Emmy Award Nominee John Tartaglia, who created and wrote the undersea family musical adventure that opened on March 31, 2010 at New World Stages in New York.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Joe's Pub has announced several upcoming performances. Among these is UP TILL NOW, featuring Lilli Cooper along with family members Alex and Eddie Cooper.

Open Mic Mondays, which creators call 'a weekly celebration of rising talent in the heart of Off-Broadway,' will celebrate its 3rd anniversary on Monday, July 19th at 10pm at The Time Out New York Lounge at New World Stages. Tony and Emmy nominee John Tartaglia will co-host the evening, along with Open Mic Monday's host Colleen Harris and accompanist Michael James Roy. Audience members are encouraged to bring sheet music, or borrow from the collection on hand, and share their talent Off-Broadway.

Open Mic Mondays, which creators call 'a weekly celebration of rising talent in the heart of Off-Broadway,' will celebrate its 3rd anniversary on Monday, July 19th at 10pm at The Time Out New York Lounge at New World Stages. Tony and Emmy nominee John Tartaglia will co-host the evening, along with Open Mic Monday's host Colleen Harris and accompanist Michael James Roy. Audience members are encouraged to bring sheet music, or borrow from the collection on hand, and share their talent Off-Broadway.

Award-winning Broadway actresses Liz Callaway and Karen Mason have announced that they will join the lineup for 'Free to Dream', an evening devoted to the songs of Katsaros and Schermerhorn, August 2 at Joe's Pub. The program, which will have two performances at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, showcases the people and places that make up the fabric of America; from country, rock and pop, to swing and the blues. Previously announced artists include Rent star Anthony Rapp and Avenue Q's John Tartaglia and Stephanie D'Abruzzo. Proceeds from Free to Dream benefit The New York Pops' education programs, which bring music to thousands of public schoolchildren across the five boroughs of New York City. The evening will be hosted by The New York Pops Music Director Steven Reineke, and will feature the Camp Broadway Kids, as well as the voice of Willard Scott as ‘DJ Sam'.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

On August 2, 2010, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, take a musical road trip across the country in Free to Dream, an evening devoted to the songs of Katsaros and Schermerhorn at Joe's Pub.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.