Peter Martin News

Broadway veteran Nancy Hess will join the Broadway cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history, beginning Monday, February 9. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. and directed by Harold Prince, the musical recently celebrated an unprecedented 21 Years in New York, where it plays at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).

Bay Street Theatre is proud to announce the arrival of its all new CABARET @ THE BAY. Beginning Valentine's night, Saturday, February 14th at 10pm, Bay Street will kick off its new weekly program offering of Cabaret, with musical performers from the East End to New York City. The Cabaret@The Bay promises to be another great addition to Bay Street's recent ?economy-buster' line-up, with tickets at just $20 for these weekly live performances. The series begins on Saturday, February 14th with the musical talents of Debra Barsha, current pianist, singer, and Assistant Conductor of Broadway's Jersey Boys. Beyond her performing talents, Ms. Barsha is also known for her songwriting, and she has penned a number of musicals for both children and adults alike. Ms. Barsha's affiliation with Bay Street dates back to 1992, when she first helped to orchestrate the original cabaret line-up. Since that time she has led an amazing career leading all the way to Broadway. Additionally, in her ?free' time, Ms. Barsha is also now serving as Bay Street's new Director of Kids Camps being offered to students of all ages during the school vacation breaks.

On February 18, 2009 at 8:30pm, Rocky Mountain PBS (Channel 6) will air Jerome Robbins: Something to Dance About.

Career Transition For Dancers and the Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts, a division of Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc., present WINTER HEAT Latin Dance Party on Monday, March 9, at 7:00 pm at the beautiful Rainbow Room 30 Rockefeller Plaza 65th Floor NYC.

Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto recently announced that the theatre will present a special one-night engagement of Stephen Schwartz and Friends.. This delightful event, featuring the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer/lyricist of the smash Broadway musicals Wicked, Godspell, Working, Pippin and many others, will be performed in the Old Globe Theatre on Monday, March 9 at 7:30pm. Schwartz will be center-stage for an evening of unforgettable music and memories, with some of Broadway's best singer/actors, including, Debbie Gravitte, Liz Callaway and Scott Coulter, performing Schwartz's most beloved songs.

The 2008 National Arts Awards were held in New York City on October 6th, 2008. The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Dame Julie Andrews.

Lincoln Center announced today an exciting series of artistic and educational events and initiatives to celebrate its forthcoming 50th anniversary, officially beginning with a ceremony to commemorate the institution's original groundbreaking in 1959 and ending with a campus-wide open house. The anniversary celebration coincides with the physical transformation of Lincoln Center, designed to make the campus a more open, accessible and vibrant urban destination. Ribbon cuttings will be held throughout the year as redevelopment projects are completed.

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words returns after twelve sold-out New York performances last spring for a sit-down, open-ended run beginning Monday, September 8, at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street.

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words,' the acclaimed, long-running L.A-based comedy sensation has taken New York by storm played will return to The Triad Theater (158 West 72nd Street) on Mondays at 7:30 starting September 8th. Produced by Angelo Fraboni, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel and Peter Martin, the show draws top talent to its rotating cast and bold -faced names to its sold-out audiences

The full cast of the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical has been announced by Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment.

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words,' the acclaimed, long-running L.A-based comedy sensation has taken New York by storm and played its final Spring performance on Monday12th (7:30PM) at The Triad Theater (158 West 72nd Street).

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words,' the acclaimed, long-running L.A-based comedy sensation has taken New York by storm and will play its final Spring performance on Monday12th (7:30PM) at The Triad Theater (158 West 72nd Street). Produced by Angelo Fraboni, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel and Peter Martin, the show continues to draw top talent to its rotating cast and bold -faced names to its sold-out audiences.

On May 5th Rachel Dratch, Will Forte, Kristen Johnston, Richard Kind, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Sherri Shepherd, Kristen Wiig appeared on Celebrity Autobiography.

'Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words', has extended its run to include two more performances on Mondays, May 5 & 12th (7:30PM) at The Triad Theater.

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words,' the acclaimed, long-running L.A-based comedy sensation has taken New York by storm and has extended its run to include two more performances on Mondays, May 5 & 12th (7:30PM) at The Triad Theater (158 West 72nd Street). Produced by Angelo Fraboni, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel and Peter Martin, the show continues to draw top talent to its rotating cast and bold -faced names to its sold-out audiences.

Alan Cumming,Richard Kind, Kristen Wiig, Kristen Johnston, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, and Sherri Shepherd are scheduled to appear Monday on 'Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words'.

'Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words,' the acclaimed, long-running L.A-based comedy sensation has taken New York by storm and has extended its run (Mondays at 7:30PM) through March 24 with two more performances on May 5th and 12th at The Triad Theater (158 West 72nd Street). Produced by Angelo Fraboni, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel and Peter Martin, the show continues to draw top talent to its rotating cast and bold -faced names to its sold-out audiences. Scheduled to appear Monday, March 24th: Alan Cumming, Jackie Hoffman, Judy Gold, Richard Kind, Kristen Wiig, Kristen Johnston, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Sherri Shepherd

This Monday evening, March 10th, Matthew Broderick, Sherri Shepard, Rick Holmes, and others joined a long list of stars performing in 'Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words' at the Triad Theater (158 W 72nd Street). Produced by Angelo Fraboni, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel and Peter Martin, the show continues to draw top talent to its rotating cast and bold -faced names to its sold-out audiences.

Scheduled to appear in 'Celebrity Autobiography' at The Triad on Monday, March 10 are Matthew Broderick, Kristen Johnston, Rachel Dratch, Rick Holmes, Kristen Wiig, Sherri Shepherd, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Richard Kind, Claudia Shear, and more!

'Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words,' the acclaimed, long-running L.A-based comedy sensation has taken New York by storm and has extended its run (Mondays at 7:30PM) through March 24 at The Triad Theater. Up-coming celebrity participants include Carson Kressley and Alan Cumming.