Rex Reed News

Stars from the worlds of Broadway, television, R & B, cabaret, comedy, jazz, and country convened at The Town Hall on Monday, January 28 at 7PM to celebrate The 2008 Nightlife Awards.

American song-man Tony Bennett was a special guest at Jim Caruso's Cast Party on Monday, January 28 at Birdland.

Luke Yankee, son of Broadway and Hollywood actress Eileen Heckart, presents 'Diva Dish!' his one-man show playing at White Plain Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 16 at 8PM.

Scores of the brightest lights on stage and screen will turn out in red carpet finery for a celebration of classic Hollywood, Hooray for Hollywood honoring the legendary Oscar winner Patricia Neal, Smith Barney's Shirl Penney and The Count and Countess de Lesseps, Stage 6 at Steiner Film Studios, 15 Washington Avenue at the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard. The gala evening is slated for November 1, with all proceeds going to The Auditory Oral School of New York, a non profit organization which specializes in teaching deaf and hard of hearing children to listen, talk, think and socialize.

The American premiere production of Coram Boy opened at Broadway's Imperial Theatre on May 2nd, and BroadwayWorld was there for the star-studded event!

Vocalists Scot Albertson, Mychelle Colleary, John DeMarco, Laurie Krauz, Ejaye Tracey, and Alysha Umphress will perform with the Barry Levitt Trio at Iridium Jazz Club, Wednesday, April 25 at 10PM. All slated performers are 2007 MAC Nominees for Jazz Vocalist.

On April 4th, Tammy Grimes opened in her new show at the Metropolitan Room, where she will also perform tonight, April 5th, at 8 PM.

Legendary pop/jazz vocalist Keely Smith opened at the Cafe Carlyle on April 3rd

Project Shaw, the Gingold Theatre Group's series which features readings of every one of George Bernard Shaw's plays, will continue with Androcles and the Lion, on April 23 at 7PM.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs will celebrate the 21st Annual MAC Awards on May 1, 2007 at B.B. King Blues Club in New York City.

Project Shaw's presentation of the classic The Doctor's Dilemma will be presented at the Player's Club on March 19th at 7 PM.

Marilyn Maye, acclaimed the acclaimed RCA recording star who holds the record for singer's appearances on 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' (76 times!) is returning to New York for an exclusive engagement of 14 shows at the Metropolitan Room.

Casting for the Project Shaw staged reading of the classic The Doctor's Dilemma has been announced.

Jazz legend Marilyn Maye and Broadway favorite Lauren Kennedy join previously announced stars for Broadway Backwards 2.

The Metropolitan Room has announced its March schedule of cabaret performers.

Ben Vereen is making his cabaret debut at Feinstein's at the Regency.

Marilyn Maye, who has been a respected jazz and cabaret singer for decades, appeared at the Metropolitan Room on Thursday, October 18th with her show 'Marilyn Maye with Billy Stritch'

On June 25th, Liza Minnelli, Linda Lavin, Stephanie J. Block and more will pay tribute to Jim Caruso as part of the series 'Roasts, Toasts and Tributes'

Nominations for the 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards will be announced on Thursday, April 27 at the New York Friars Club