'This Thing Called Love' Gets Workshop This July At Philly Music Theater Works
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jul 6, 2009
Recent graduate of the musical theater program at the University of the Arts, Joey Contreras will receive a workshop of his musical This Thing Called Love this July at Philadelphia Music Theater Works. Contreras, a bright-eyed twenty two year old who hails from Northern California, recently had a concert version of This Thing Called Love presented at UArts in May featuring the talents of Natalie Weiss (Wicked), Philip Drennen (Altar Boyz) and various UArts musical theater students and recent alumni.
'BORN TO SWING' Benefit Sings The Hits At Swing 46th June 29th
by Eddie Varley
- Jun 29, 2009
'BORN TO SWING: AN EVENING OF HITS FROM THE BIG BAND ERA AND BEYOND' A fundraising event for A Contemporary American's Guide to a Successful Marriage (c) 1959 which will have its world premiere at the 2009 New York Fringe Festival (Written by Robert Bastron, Directed by Adam Fitzgerald, Produced by Sean Bradford and Adam Kantor), will take place tonight, Monday, June 29th, 2009 8-10PM at Swing 46 / 349 West 46th Street, NYC, NY.
'Broadway in South Africa' Featured At UNICEF's 2009 Annual Meeting 6/17
by Eddie Varley
- Jun 17, 2009
Broadway in South Africa will be the featured entertainment for tonight's opening dinner for the US Fund for UNICEF's 2009 Annual Meeting entitled 'Believe in Zero.' CNN's Anderson Cooper, of Anderson Cooper 360, is the guest speaker. The event takes place tonight, Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 6:30 p.m at the Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street.
Stephen Schwartz Weaves 'WICKED' Tale to Florida Weekly
by Eddie Varley
- Mar 6, 2009
The 2nd North American tour of the worldwide smash WICKED launches at the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, FL on March 7, and runs through March 29, 2009. A limited number of seats are still available for all performances and can be purchased at the box office, by calling (239) 481-4849 or online at www.bbmannpah.com. Stephen Schwartz discusses the story behind the story of WICKED with Florida Weekly Online, you can read it by clicking here.
TV STAGE TUBE: New WICKED Tour Soars to Ft. Myers
by Eddie Varley
- Mar 6, 2009
The 2nd North American tour of the worldwide smash WICKED launches at the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, FL on March 7, and runs through March 29, 2009.
2nd Nat. WICKED Tour Flies Into Ft. Myers 3/7
by Eddie Varley
- Mar 6, 2009
The 2nd North American tour of the worldwide smash WICKED launches at the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, FL on March 7, and runs through March 29, 2009. A limited number of seats are still available for all performances and can be purchased at the box office, by calling (239) 481-4849 or online at www.bbmannpah.com.
Zachary & Weiner in Concert at The Kennedy Center: Watch Online Now
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 18, 2009
arlier this month, Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner joined in a week-long celebration at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. of the 'Next Generation of Broadway Songwriters' by performing an hour-long concert of their songs, joined by Megan Hilty (star of Broadway's Wicked and 9 to 5). The concert is now available to watch online.
Photo Coverage: Katie Thompson and Friends at Birdland
by Eddie Varley
- Feb 17, 2009
On February 16th, some of today's brightest Broadway talent came together at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club and celebrated the compositions of songwriter Katie Thompson.
Thompson, accompanied each performer as well as herself on the piano, and was joined by cellists Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf and Allison Seidner.
Shoshana Bean, Ann Harada & Kate Shindle Join Katie Thompson in Birdland Concert Feb. 16
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 16, 2009
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to welcome singer/songwriter KATIE THOMPSON to the Broadway at Birdland series on Monday, February 16 at 7pm.
Broadway singers Shoshana Bean, Ann Harada, Molly Pop, Natalie Weiss, Lisa Brescia, Carly Jibson, Carrie Manolakos, Julie Reiber and Kate Shindle will join Thompson in her Broadway at Birdland concert debut.
Shoshana Bean, Ann Harada & Kate Shindle Join Katie Thompson in Birdland Concert Feb. 16
by Robert Diamond
- Feb 9, 2009
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to welcome singer/songwriter KATIE THOMPSON to the Broadway at Birdland series on Monday, February 16 at 7pm.
Broadway singers Shoshana Bean, Ann Harada, Molly Pop, Natalie Weiss, Lisa Brescia, Carly Jibson, Carrie Manolakos, Julie Reiber and Kate Shindle will join Thompson in her Broadway at Birdland concert debut.
Shoshana Bean, Natalie Weiss and Ann Harada Join Katie Thompson Celebration
by Robert Diamond
- Feb 2, 2009
On February 16th, some of today's brightest Broadway talent will celebrate the compositions of songwriter Katie Thompson.
Those scheduled to appear at the 7pm Birdland concert include Lisa Brescia, Carly Jibson, Carrie Manolakos, Julie Reiber and Kate Shindle. More performers will be announced shortly.
Thompson, whom will accompany each performer as well as herself on the piano, will be joined by cellists Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf and Allison
Seidner.
Katie Thompson is one of the most celebrated, undiscovered talent in New York. Katie originated the roles of 'Sariah' in THE ARK and 'Connie Lou' in Michael McLean's THE FORGOTTEN CAROLS, a role she owned for 7 years of touring everywhere from Honolulu to Washington, D.C. Readings: Giant; Piece. As a songwriter, Katie was nominated for a Pearl Award, an Indie Award, and on the MAC ballot for her original songs 'I Can Be Bought', 'It Doesn't Hurt', and for NEW YORK DEBUT - FEMALE. Katie's compositions can be heard on her debut CD 'What I've Done Right' and KT: Live. As a singer, Katie can be heard on the song 'Say Goodbye' on Scott Alan's debut CD 'Dreaming Wide Awake.'
Birdland is located in Manhattan at 315 West 44th Street. For reservations call (212) 581-3080 or visit :https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/6967395
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