Michael Winther News

Goodspeed Musicals announces the cast of BAND GEEKS!, a new musical. The spring production will kick off a three show season at Goodspeed's Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn. The show will run from May 13 through June 6, 2010.

In a year-long celebration of Broadway tradition, Camp Broadway will kick off its 15th season with performances by luminaries of the New York stage and launch its 2010 program initiatives. A selection of Broadway's treasured compositions, and a debut of original pieces, will be sung by Natalie Douglas (2008 MAC Award Winner, 2008 Nightlife Award Winner), Alison Fraser (THE SECRET GARDEN, GYPSY), Lisa Howard (...SPELLING BEE, SOUTH PACIFIC, 9 TO 5), Kevin Michael Murphy (YouTube's break out star, Craig Stevens), and Michael Winther (33 VARIATIONS, THE CRUCIBLE, MAMMA MIA!, 1776, DAMN YANKEES), and Camp Broadway Kids from over 30 cities around the country. The concert will take place at the Peter Norton Symphony Space on April 13 at 7:30pm.

In a year-long celebration of Broadway tradition, Camp Broadway will kick off its 15th season tomorrow, April 13 at 7:30pm, with performances by luminaries of the New York stage and launch its 2010 program initiatives. A selection of Broadway's treasured compositions, and a debut of original pieces, will be sung by Natalie Douglas (2008 MAC Award Winner, 2008 Nightlife Award Winner), Alison Fraser (THE SECRET GARDEN, GYPSY), Lisa Howard (...SPELLING BEE, SOUTH PACIFIC, 9 TO 5); Kevin Michael Murphy (YouTube's break out star, Craig Stevens), Pearl Sun (HAPPINESS at Lincoln Center, ...GRINCH); and Michael Winther (33 VARIATIONS, THE CRUCIBLE, MAMMA MIA!, 1776, DAMN YANKEES), and Camp Broadway Kids from over 30 cities around the country. The concert event will take place at the Peter Norton Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St.) BroadwayWorld is offering free tickets to a few lucky readers today! To enter, e-mail rsvp@campbroadway.com. Those who are first to e-mail will be notified directly if they win.

In a year-long celebration of Broadway tradition, Camp Broadway will kick off its 15th season with performances by luminaries of the New York stage and launch its 2010 program initiatives. A selection of Broadway's treasured compositions, and a debut of original pieces, will be sung by Natalie Douglas (2008 MAC Award Winner, 2008 Nightlife Award Winner), Alison Fraser (THE SECRET GARDEN, GYPSY), Lisa Howard (...SPELLING BEE, SOUTH PACIFIC, 9 TO 5), Kevin Michael Murphy (YouTube's break out star, Craig Stevens), and Michael Winther (33 VARIATIONS, THE CRUCIBLE, MAMMA MIA!, 1776, DAMN YANKEES), and Camp Broadway Kids from over 30 cities around the country. The concert will take place at the Peter Norton Symphony Space on April 13 at 7:30pm.

Saint-Ex, a musical inspired by the life of author/aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (The Little Prince), has won the fourth annual Weston Playhouse New Musical Award, announced Weston Producing Director Steve Stettler.

Monday, February 8 saw the launch of the 2010 24 Hour Musicals. The cast included stars Malcolm Gets, Cady Huffman, Kathleen Turner, Jeanine Tesori, in addition to John Ellison Conlee, Christopher Gatelli, Adam Gwon, Julia Jordan, Moisés Kaufman, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Richard Kind, Nancy Opel, Steven Pasquale, Mo Rocca, Jonathan Marc Sherman, Ted Sperling, Tracie Thomas, Alicia Will, and David Yazbeck.

Creative teams and casting have been set for the four brand new musical which make up the Monday, February 8, 2010 'The 24 Hour Musicals' held at The Gramercy Theatre (127 East 23rd Street, between Park and Lexington Aves) - doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm performance, it has been announced by producers The 24 Hour Company and the Exchange.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Aztec Two-Step at BB King Blues Club, Tom D'Angelo at The Metropolitan Room, Diane Marino at The Metropolitan Room and a look ahead to the coming week.

Made in Australia: Music & Lyrics from Down Under Monday January 25 th 2010 7pm at The Triad, New York City Featuring Carey Anderson, Casey Erin Clark, Sharone Halevy, Liz Larsen, Dana Steingold, Kate Wetherhead, Sally Wilfert, Michael Winther, Cortney Wolfson, Tim Wright, Josh Young and many more!

On Monday, January 18, the Broadway at Birdland series presented 'Wordland: A Night Without Ballads. Except For One. Maybe,' celebrating the lyrics of Amanda Yesnowitz. Lyricist Yesnowitz was joined by Broadway stars Chip Zien, Ann Harada, Noah Weisberg, Kate Reinders, Katie Clark, Courtney Balan, Lauren Kennedy, Farah Alvin and Carlos Encinias.

Australian stars Sarah McLellan and James Millar are set to join the cast of MADE IN AUSTRALIA, a concert featuring the work of Australia's best contemporary music theatre composers.

For four performances in January, Michael Winther teams up with the dynamic, acclaimed, jazz pianist, Dan Tepfer for a unique set of well-known standards, as well as contemporary popular songs that explores the intersection between jazz improvisation, musical theatre and popular music. The last performance of SONGS AND VARIATIONS will take place January 18th.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column gives a sneak peek of the week ahead in NYC nightlife!

For four performances in January, Michael Winther teams up with the dynamic, acclaimed, jazz pianist, Dan Tepfer for a unique set of well-known standards, as well as contemporary popular songs that explores the intersection between jazz improvisation, musical theatre and popular music. Performances of the show, SONGS AND VARIATIONS, will take place January 4th, 11th, 17th and 18th.

For four performances in January, Michael Winther teams up with the dynamic, acclaimed, jazz pianist, Dan Tepfer for a unique set of well-known standards, as well as contemporary popular songs that explores the intersection between jazz improvisation, musical theatre and popular music. Performances of the show, SONGS AND VARIATIONS, will take place January 4th, 11th, 17th and 18th.

Made in Australia: Music & Lyrics from Down Under Monday January 25 th 2010 7pm at The Triad, New York City Featuring Carey Anderson, Casey Erin Clark, Sharone Halevy, Liz Larsen, Dana Steingold, Kate Wetherhead, Sally Wilfert, Michael Winther, Cortney Wolfson, Tim Wright, Josh Young and many more!

For four performances in January, Michael Winther teams up with the dynamic, acclaimed, jazz pianist, Dan Tepfer for a unique set of well-known standards, as well as contemporary popular songs that explores the intersection between jazz improvisation, musical theatre and popular music. Performances of the show, SONGS AND VARIATIONS, will take place January 4th, 11th, 17th and 18th.

The Metropolitan Room has announced their January schedule, and performers include Michael Winther, Annie Ross, Jenna Esposito,Joel Ginn, Tom D'Angelo, Rosalyn McClore, Gretchen Reinhagen, and more.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Jim Van Slyke at Feinstein's, Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland, and Scott Coulter, Lennie Watts & Steven Ray Watkins at Don't Tell Mama!

Birdland was the place to get into the holiday spirit on Monday night, as Brent Barrett celebrated his new Christmas CD, 'Christmas Mornings,' Jason Robert Brown and his 'belting freaks' packed the room once again, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party brought the Broadway, jazz and cabaret crowds together!