Michael Cunningham News

A mauling of Martin Amis and a savaging of Salman Rushdie are in the running for the best bad book review of 2012.

Celebrated vocalist and comedic performance artist Amber Martin brings her award-winning chops to 54 Below for another jaw-dropping performance of 'Hi!', running tonight, January 17th, 2013 at 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15. 54 Below is loated at 254 West 54th Street. For tickets and more information, visit www.54below.com.

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond, including four-time Tony nominee Gregg Edelman, SAG Award winner Bryan Batt, actress Molly Ringwald, BACKSTAGE, award-winner Amber Martin, Tony nominee Andrea McArdle, Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris, singer Alexander Sage Oyen, composer David Friedman and more!

Celebrated vocalist and comedic performance artist Amber Martin brings her award-winning chops to 54 Below for two jaw-dropping performances of 'Hi!', running tonight, January 10th and January 17th, 2013 at 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15. 54 Below is loated at 254 West 54th Street. For tickets and more information, visit www.54below.com.

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond, featuring Tony Award and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin, BACKSTAGE, Tony nominee Sally Mayes and award-winning jazz singer/songwriter Mark Winkler, award-winning singer Amber Martin, Sondheim Unplugged, musical legend Darlene Love, The Broadway Boys, Broadway star Morgan James and Night of Stars!

A mauling of Martin Amis and a savaging of Salman Rushdie are in the running for the best bad book review of 2012.

Celebrated vocalist and comedic performance artist Amber Martin brings her award-winning chops to 54 Below for two jaw-dropping performances of 'Hi!', running Thursdays, January 10th and January 17th, 2013 at 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15. 54 Below is loated at 254 West 54th Street. For tickets and more information, visit www.54below.com.

Amber Martin plays live at Joe's Pub tonight, July 21st at 9:30pm. Celebrated vocalist and comedic performance artist, Martin premieres her new show for one night only. Tickets are $15.00. Click here to purchase.

Goodman Theatre Artistic Associate and "triple threat" Playwright/Director/Actor Regina Taylor brings her musical Crowns, based on the book by Craig Marberry with photographs by Michael Cunningham, back to the Goodman stage. For her all-new 10th anniversary production, Taylor has engaged community partners and used workshops to explore and deepen the spoken word, dance and music elements in Crowns. Crowns runs now through August 5, 2012 (Opening Night is July 9) in the Goodman's Albert Theatre. Get a first look at the cast on stage in the photos below!

Crowns, written and directed by Regina Taylor and adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry will play June 30 - August 5, 2012 In the Albert at Theatre Goodman.

Amber Martin plays live at Joe's Pub on Saturday, July 21st at 9:30pm. Celebrated vocalist and comedic performance artist, Martin premieres her new show for one night only. Tickets are $15.00. Click here to purchase.

Goodman Theatre Artistic Associate and "triple threat" Playwright/Director/Actor Regina Taylor brings her musical Crowns, based on the book by Craig Marberry with photographs by Michael Cunningham, back to the Goodman stage. For her all-new 10th anniversary production, Taylor has engaged community partners and used workshops to explore and deepen the spoken word, dance and music elements in Crowns. Crowns runs June 30 - August 5, 2012 (Opening Night is July 9) in the Goodman's Albert Theatre. Check out photos of the cast and creative team in rehearsal below!

Regina Taylor brings her musical Crowns - based on the book by Craig Marberry with photographs by Michael Cunningham-back to the Goodman stage.

Crowns, written and directed by Regina Taylor and adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry will play June 30 - August 5, 2012 In the Albert at Theatre Goodman.

The Museum of Modern Art has announced its ongoing and upcoming screenings and discussions through the end of May. See details below.

On Monday, February 13 at 7:30pm, Premiere Commission will mark its 10th anniversary with a Gala Celebration at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street, NYC).

If you can find a more joy-filled, inspirational musical than Regina Taylor's Crowns-a tribute to African-American women, their church-going traditions, their friends and families and their gorgeous chapeaux-I can't imagine what it could possibly be! Raising the roof of the historic Christ Church Cathedral in downtown Nashville to praise the Lord and recount the struggles and achievements of generations of proud African-American women resplendent in their fashion and finery, showing off their ingrained "hattitude" with dignity, pride and grace, Crowns works its way into your heart easily, ultimately taking its place in your soul with its universal tale of love, hope and devotion.

On Monday, February 13 at 7:30pm, Premiere Commission will mark its 10th anniversary with a Gala Celebration at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street, NYC).