Paul Louis Lessard News

Daniel Reichard, original star of Broadway's "Jersey Boys" and the recent New York City Opera revival of "Candide," will return to the New York stage for one night only on December 10th at 9 PM at the Triad Theater for his annual Christmas concert.

Bust out your best Norma Desmond drag (or shop for some new glittering Hollywood vintage) at this just announced series of pre-show events for Sunset Boulevard and you could win a pair of season tickets to the 2010/2011 PCS season. Drag Night will be October 8th, with a special $5 off offer using the code word 'DRAG' and a complimentary drink ticket for each patron who arrives dressed as Norma (as well as a chance to win season tickets!) Patrons on the hunt for glittering Hollywood finds to add some glamour to their fall wardrobe should join us for our pre-show vintage fashion shows on September 29th, October 6th, and October 13th at 7:05 pm.

Bust out your best Norma Desmond drag (or shop for some new glittering Hollywood vintage) at this just announced series of pre-show events for Sunset Boulevard and you could win a pair of season tickets to the 2010/2011 PCS season. Drag Night will be October 8th, with a special $5 off offer using the code word 'DRAG' and a complimentary drink ticket for each patron who arrives dressed as Norma (as well as a chance to win season tickets!) Patrons on the hunt for glittering Hollywood finds to add some glamour to their fall wardrobe should join us for our pre-show vintage fashion shows on September 29th, October 6th, and October 13th at 7:05 pm.

It may be set in 1950, but it could just as easily have been ripped from this morning's TMZ.com - Portland Center Stage brings Billy Wilder's glittering Hollywood train wreck of a tale to the main stage with Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical adaptation of Sunset Boulevard. Sunset Boulevard previews on Tuesday September 14th, with press night on Friday, September 17th, running through October, 2010. Tickets start at $43, with student and under 30 discounts available. Rush tickets are $20. Show times are 7:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday, with a 2:00 pm Sunday matinee and alternating Saturday 2:00 pm and Sunday 7:30 pm performances. See the show calendar http://www.pcs.org/sunset/ for the complete performance schedule.

It may be set in 1950, but it could just as easily have been ripped from this morning's TMZ.com - Portland Center Stage brings Billy Wilder's glittering Hollywood train wreck of a tale to the main stage with Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical adaptation of Sunset Boulevard. Sunset Boulevard previews on Tuesday September 14th, with press night on Friday, September 17th, running through October, 2010. Tickets start at $43, with student and under 30 discounts available. Rush tickets are $20. Show times are 7:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday, with a 2:00 pm Sunday matinee and alternating Saturday 2:00 pm and Sunday 7:30 pm performances. See the show calendar http://www.pcs.org/sunset/ for the complete performance schedule.

Daniel Reichard, one of the original stars of Broadway's megahit JERSEY BOYS, returned to the New York City concert stage in his new show Daniel Reichard's Gettin' on the Good List at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theatre (405 West 55th Street).

Daniel Reichard, one of the original stars of Broadway's megahit JERSEY BOYS, returns to the New York City concert stage in his new show Daniel Reichard's Gettin' on the Good List at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theatre (405 West 55th Street).

The New York Musical Theater Festival honored TV's NY 1 ON STAGE and Sh-K-Boom & Ghostlight Records at its sixth Anniversary Season Awards Gala on Sunday, November 22nd at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street). The winners of NYMF 2009 Awards for Excellence, which were announced earlier this month, were also honored at the gala.

NYMF has just announced the winners of their Best of Fest awards. Set to perform at this year's gala are the casts of the winning shows, as well as Sh-K-Boom's own Sherie Rene Scott, Alice Ripley, Gavin Creel, and Kelli O'Hara. The event will take place on Sunday, November 22nd, at 6:30pm at the Edison Ballroom.

NYMF has just announced the winners of their Best of Fest awards. Set to perform at this year's gala are the casts of the winning shows, as well as Sh-K-Boom's own Sherie Rene Scott, Alice Ripley, Gavin Creel, and Kelli O'Hara. The event will take place on Sunday, November 22nd, at 6:30pm at the Edison Ballroom.

Open The Dark Door, the indie rock musical by David Lefort Nugent that confronts the modern American justice system, begins it's NYMF run October 8th at the American Theatre of Actors, running through October 17th. Starring in the production at the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival are Broadway's Mary Ellen Ashley (Annie Get Your Gun), Paul Kandel (Tommy, Titanic, Jesus Christ Superstar), Laura Jordan (Cry Baby), and Andrew McGinn (Coast of Utopia). The production features direction from Susanna Gellert (Fugue States at PS 122).

Full casting has been announced for OPEN THE DARK DOOR, an indie rock musical by David Lefort Nugent that confronts the modern American justice system. Starring in the production at the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival are Broadway's Mary Ellen Ashley (Annie Get Your Gun), Paul Kandel (Tommy, Titanic, Jesus Christ Superstar), Laura Jordan (Cry Baby), and Andrew McGinn (Coast of Utopia). The production will feature direction from Susanna Gellert (Fugue States at PS 122) and runs from October 8th to October 17th at the American Theatre of Actors.

Banned in Russia, David Lefort Nugent brings his next show, Open the Dark Door, to The New York Musical Theatre Festival beginning October 8th at 8pm.

The acclaimed Monday Nights, New Voices series continues October 27th at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre.

The acclaimed Monday Nights, New Voices series continues October 27th at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre.

LIVING FOR TODAY is an exciting benefit concert featuring the best of Broadway benefting the Gilana Shira Alpert Fund playing October 12, 2008 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.