Lillias White News

John Kander's NYC birthday bash started with a heartfelt speech by Chita Rivera shown via video at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in Times Square. Richard Skipper Celebrated the legendary composer and surviving half of Kander & Ebb, the great masters that brought us a canon of fine musical works that include Cabaret, Chicago, Steel Pier, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, and Woman of the Year among others.

The infamous Skivvies team up for their Green Room 42 return by popular demand in their well-miss SUNDAY BRUNCH PARTY. Known for their hit duo act that has toured the country stripping down music with Broadway guests, Lauren Molina and Nick Cearly are at the forefront of the cabaret industry. Come brunch, celebrate Easter, April Fool's day, and have a mimosa!

Kristin Stokes (The Lightning Thief, The Ballad of Little Jo) and Peter LaPrade (The Lightning Thief) have joined the line-up for THE CAPULET PARTY at The Green Room 42 on Monday, March 19th at 9:30pm!

Russ Woolley Presents Richard Skipper Celebrates... John Kander on his 91st Birthday with a cavalcade of Tony-winners, icons, and American musical theater notables from Broadway - today and yesteryear.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 - Broadway's newest intimate concert venue - has announced the world premiere of 'THE GENIES' JUKEBOX' featuring the stars of Disney's Aladdin on Broadway for two shows only, Sunday, March 25 and Monday, March 26 at 9:30 PM. Major Attaway, the current Genie, joins forces with the Genie Standbys, Juwan Crawley and Deonte L. Warren, in an eclectic trio show in which a Bass, a Mezzo, and a Tenor join together on stage and magic happens. These three talents bring together an eclectic set of Disney classics, theater showstoppers and pop hits by Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross. The show is directed by Daniel Dunlow, and features music direction by Eric Fotre Leach.

Song bird, Taylor Pearlstein is set to release her debut album, When the Birds Wake You Up. From Seattle to Tuscan, Taylor Pearlstein has been seen on stages all across the country. After moving to New York City just last year, she has quickly become a crowd favorite in the late night cabaret scene, having performed at Le Poison Rouge, The Duplex, and The West End Lounge with artists like Derek Gregor, Sam Carner, Morgan Reilly, and more.

Singer/Actress Erin Leddy and New York concert performer, actor and writer Tim Realbuto will team up for their Green Room 42 debut in CROSSROADS on Sunday, April 8th at 7:00 PM. Ms. Leddy is known for her performances in GHOSTLIGHT THE MUSICAL (co-written by Realbuto) and ANYTHING GOES. Mr. Realbuto, who is known for his performances in THE WEAK ONES and WUNDERKIND, will begin filming the lead role in the motion picture YES (based on his hit stage play) this spring.

Barbra Streisand plays an intimate club pre birthday celebration ......in the guise of world renowned impressionist Steven Brinberg as SIMPLY BARBRA Celebrates Barbra Streisand's Birthday on Wednesday, April 4th at 7:00 pm at Feinstein's/54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, NYC 10019.

SEND IN THE CLONE the next best things: Barbra Streisand plays an intimate club in Hollywood...in the guise of world renowned impressionist Steven Brinberg as SIMPLY BARBRA on Tuesday, March 13th at 8:30 pm at Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 W Sunset Blvd. Hollywood CA 90028.

Join Oklahoma City University alumni including Jeremy Hays (Phantom of the Opera) Wes Hart (Anastasia), Ernie Pruneda (Sister Act), Madge Dietrich (Kinky Boots), Rachel Rhodes-Devy (White Christmas), Manna Nichols (Allegiance), Will Mann (Memphis), Tevyn Hill (Sousatzka), Elliott Mattox (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Joel B. New (Cabot Cove, Broadway Records), Lauren Urso & Tony Ramos along with current OCU students Jorge Guerra, Kaylene Snarsky, Harold Wayne and Helen Han as we look back on everything we did and didn't learn in college. For one night only, you really can go back to college.

Come to the Cabaret! Russ Woolley Proudly Presents Richard Skipper Celebrates... John Kander on his 91st Birthday with a cavalcade of Tony-winners, icons, and American musical theater notables from Broadway - today and yesteryear.

ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com is proud to announce an amazing line-up of performers for their Fifth Anniversary Celebration Concert at The Green Room 42 on Monday, March 5 at 9:30 PM. Packed with great contemporary musical theatre songs and curated by Laura Josepher & David Sisco, Contemporary Writers' Circle: Fifth Anniversary Concert represents the best of today's wide range of contemporary musical theatre styles featuring songs by celebrated, award-winning, and emerging writers.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 - Broadway's newest intimate concert venue - has announced the world premiere of 'YOUR FAVORITE ACTOR FRIENDS' featuring Broadway's Ryann Redmond (Escape to Margaritaville, Bring it On), Sean Zuni Green (Hamilton B'way), Ximone Rose (Once on this Island, Beautiful Nat'l tour), and Josh Daniel (Book of Mormon B'way.) One night only - Sunday, March 18 at 9:30pm. The show is directed by Larry Owens, Music Direction by Dan Garmon, and features original music by Jordan Silver and Luke Steinhauer.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents Danny Marin and Kyle Coughlin in "Aftertaste of Love" on April 20 @ 7p. Aftertaste of Love is a musical tribute to the popular VH1 reality show Flavor of Love starring Flavor Flav of Public Enemy. Featuring songs by some of your favorite pop divas, Aftertaste of Love promises to get you in all of your feels. Who knows? Maybe a few surprise guests may show up for the party. Join us for the juke box musical you never knew you needed! "Aftertaste of Love" is directed by Lindsey Sherman, music directed by Rodney Bush.

The Green Room 42 presents BROADWAY'S GUILTY PLEASURES 2: DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH , February 25th at 9:30PM ; a celebration of the irresistible musicals that we secretly adore.

ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com is proud to celebrate their Fifth Anniversary at The Green Room 42 with a star-studded concert packed with great contemporary musical theatre songs on Monday, March 5 at 9:30 PM. Curated by Laura Josepher & David Sisco, Contemporary Writers' Circle: Fifth Anniversary Concert represents the best of today's wide range of contemporary musical theatre styles.

AnthonyKen, LLC (Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman, Producers) presents the premiere of QUEENS OF SOUL: A TRIBUTE CONCERT TO OUR REIGNING DIVAS. Featuring some of New York City's best vocal talent - culled from Broadway stages and church choirs alike - performing the beloved songs of soul singers such as Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige and many more, QUEENS OF SOUL will be performed on Saturday, April 7th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, April 8th at 7:00 PM at The Triad Theatre (158 West 72nd Street, 2nd Floor, between Amsterdam & Columbus). For tickets and information, visit www.AnthonyKen.com or call 212-279-4200.

You want to talk about singers? This lineup is something to look forward to. The Dynamic Duo ANTHONYKEN, LLC. (Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman, Producers) are pleased to announce TONY Winner Lillias White, The Voice's Sasha Allen, The Color Purple's Jeannette Bayardelle and R&B Soul Singer Monifah will join the premiere of QUEENS OF SOUL: A TRIBUTE CONCERT TO OUR REGNING DIVAS which will be performed for two shows exclusively the first weekend of April (April 7th & 8th). Additional powerhouse vocalists will include Jacqueline B. Arnold (PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, AN EVENING WITH PHYLLIS HYMAN), Enga Davis (AN EVENING WITH PHYLLIS HYMAN), Rashidra Scott (BEAUTIFUL), DeAnne Stewart (MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL), Lady Pepper (A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS), Trish Divina, Milah Jae, Kareema Khouri and many more surprise guests as well.

What good is sitting alone in your room this week? If you don't already have plans to see a Broadway show, come out to see your favorite Broadway stars in a cabaret act instead. Highlights this week include:

Olivia Puckett (Dear Evan Hansen, American Idiot), Gerard Canonico (Groundhog Day, Be More Chill), Taylor Iman Jones (Groundhog Day, Head Over Heels), George Psomas (Fiddler on the Roof, South Pacific), Jason Veasey (The Lion King, Broadway Bounty Hunter), Anthony Crouchelli (Tarzan, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer), Shelby Finnie (The Prom), Shea Madison (Mr. Chekov and Mr. Porter), Charlotte Maltby (The Sound of Music), Taylor McMahon (AcousticaElectronica), Matt Rodin (BROadway, Red Carpet Challenge), Kristen Sandler (Joseph...Dreamcoat, Elf), Stephen Wagner (Kid Frankenstein), Kalyn West (Prince of Egypt), and Adam Wedesky (The Green Bird) have joined the line-up for THE CAPULET PARTY at The Green Room 42 on Monday, March 19th at 9:30pm.