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Rhea, La Fosse & DeCaro Join Roster for Grand St.'s FOLLY Benefit 2/27
by Eddie Varley - Feb 21, 2009

TWEED Theaterworks and God's Love We Deliver are excited to announce that Caroline Rhea, Robert La Fosse as Isadora Duncan, Frank DeCaro and Gina Vitro's Flopera! will be joining the already stellar line up at FOLLY: The Grand Street Follies 2009, being held at Abrons Arts Center on Friday February 27 and Saturday February 28.

Whitton's 'SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL' Returns to the Beechman for Final Encore on 3/30
by Eddie Varley - Feb 16, 2009

2008 Back Stage Bistro Award & MAC Award Winner Jonathan Whitton brings his celebrated cabaret SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL back to the Laurie Beechman for a final encore performance on Monday, March 30 @ 7PM.

Vaudeville Follies Benefits God's Love We Deliver 2/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 11, 2009

TWEED TheaterWorks, in association with Robbi Kearns, will bring back the vaudeville Follies when such beloved artists as Rufus Wainwright, Lypsinka, Jackie Hoffman, Julie Halston, David Ilku, Brenda Bergman and Lady Bunny participate in 'FOLLY: The Grand Street Folles, 2009,' a fundraiser for God's Love We Deliver and TWEED Theaterworks on February 27 and 28, 2009 at 8pm at the Abrons Arts Center (466 Grand St.) in Manhattan. 'FOLLY: The Grand Street Follies, 2009', inspired by the follies of the 20's -- but billed as a 'Vaudeville for the New Depression' -- will be an 'old school' vaudeville show featuring live acts: comedy, intriguing skits, unusual musical numbers, spectacle extravaganzas and more than a few surprises.

Rufus Wainwright Performs At Count Basie Theater 2/12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2009

Rufus Wainwright is one of the most interesting singer/songwriters of his generation. Rolling Stone called his 1998 debut one of the Best Albums of the Year, and named him Best New Artist of the Year. He has recorded five albums of original music, several EPs, and contributed to numerous soundtracks (Brokeback Mountain, Moulin Rouge, Shrek) and compilations (Live at the World Caf?). His latest, Release the Stars, debuted at #23 and went Gold. He has toured with Tori Amos, Sting, Ben Folds, and Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Tour. The Metropolitan Opera has commissioned him to write an opera. In 2006 he sold out Carnegie Hall twice, performing the entire Judy Garland concert album recorded there in 1961. His music, described as 'popera' and 'baroque pop,' often features just his beautiful tenor with piano or guitar (he plays both), but increasing employs full rock band instrumentation as well as symphony orchestra to deal with themes like love and unrequited love ('This Love Affair'), family ('Dinner at Eight'), religion ('Agnus Dei,' 'Gay Messiah'), distant places ('Sanssouci') substance abuse ('Go Or Go Ahead') school ('Millbrook') and celebrity and its consequences ('Matinee Idol'). This is a special, solo acoustic evening.

The Cast of HAIR Just Added for 2/4's HAPPY ENDING MUSIC & READING SERIES
by Reynard Loki - Feb 3, 2009

Members from the upcoming Broadway cast of Hair were just added as special guests for Happy Ending Music and Reading Series. Affliction Night stars authors Jayne Anne Phillips and Sarah Manguso with musical guest Daniel Knox on February 4 at 7:00 PM.

Foster, Menken And More In American Songbook Week Four
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 2, 2009

Week four of Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook brings to The Allen Room a hot new composer, Broadway's most popular ing?nue, a Disney film and Broadway composer in a rare concert appearance, and a celebration of the music of Richard Rodgers by an acclaimed guitarist/vocalist. On February 18th, young composer Nico Muhly, who wrote the haunting score to the Oscar-nominated film 'The Reader', will collaborate with Thomas Bartlett, alternative folk/country artist Sam Amidon, and designer/illustrator Maira Kalman.

Rufus Wainwright Performs At Count Basie Theater 2/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 23, 2009

Rufus Wainwright is one of the most interesting singer/songwriters of his generation. Rolling Stone called his 1998 debut one of the Best Albums of the Year, and named him Best New Artist of the Year. He has recorded five albums of original music, several EPs, and contributed to numerous soundtracks (Brokeback Mountain, Moulin Rouge, Shrek) and compilations (Live at the World Caf?). His latest, Release the Stars, debuted at #23 and went Gold. He has toured with Tori Amos, Sting, Ben Folds, and Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Tour. The Metropolitan Opera has commissioned him to write an opera. In 2006 he sold out Carnegie Hall twice, performing the entire Judy Garland concert album recorded there in 1961. His music, described as 'popera' and 'baroque pop,' often features just his beautiful tenor with piano or guitar (he plays both), but increasing employs full rock band instrumentation as well as symphony orchestra to deal with themes like love and unrequited love ('This Love Affair'), family ('Dinner at Eight'), religion ('Agnus Dei,' 'Gay Messiah'), distant places ('Sanssouci') substance abuse ('Go Or Go Ahead') school ('Millbrook') and celebrity and its consequences ('Matinee Idol'). This is a special, solo acoustic evening.

Cumming, Loveless and Szot Featured in Lincoln Center's 'American Songbook' 2009 Season, Runs 1/14 - 3/6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2009

Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook returns in January for its eleventh season celebrating the diversity of American popular song. For 17 nights of pop, folk, cabaret, R&B, country, rock, show tunes, bluegrass and multimedia, the series will explore the best of the golden age of musical standards through to today's most dynamic contemporary songwriting. The 2009 season - January 14 through March 6 - will bring to the stage some of today's most gifted interpreters of song, including top vocalist Kurt Elling and country's winning Patty Loveless. It will feature the rare opportunity to hear Paulo Szot, star of Broadway's South Pacific, and film and stage star Alan Cumming, in intimate concert settings.

No More SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW; Show Closes January 4
by Robert Diamond - Jan 4, 2009

The Olivier Award-winning SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW On Broadway officially begins its Broadway run tonight at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street). The limited holiday engagement must end its Broadway run on Sunday, January 4, 2009.

The Zipper Factory Announces Events For January 2009
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2009

THE ZIPPER FACTORY THEATER (336 West 37th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) will present the following entertainment events in January 2009. For advance tickets to all Zipper events call OvationTix at 212-352-3101 or buy online at www.thezipperfactory.com (For IN-PERSON purchases, The Zipper Box Office opens one hour prior to curtain for all events).

The Zipper Factory Announces Events For January 2009
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 18, 2008

THE ZIPPER FACTORY THEATER (336 West 37th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) will present the following entertainment events in January 2009. For advance tickets to all Zipper events call OvationTix at 212-352-3101 or buy online at www.thezipperfactory.com (For IN-PERSON purchases, The Zipper Box Office opens one hour prior to curtain for all events).

Chartwell Booksellers 'HOLIDAY TEA AT THREE' 12/13
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2008

To celebrate its 25th Anniversary as an independent bookstore, Chartwell Booksellers is delighted to announce the return of free music, dancing and refreshment at HOLIDAY TEA AT THREE for one afternoon only, December 13 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Chartwell Booksellers in the Park Avenue Plaza building, 55 East 52nd Street, between Park and Madison Avenues with music by Vince Giordano's Nighthawks. Admission is free. For more information, call (212) 308-0688.

'The Fab Faux' Performs Final Three BEATLES Albums Live, 12/26-12/27
by Eddie Varley - Dec 10, 2008

On December 26th and 27th, The Fab Faux will perform The Beatles' final three albums, Abbey Road, Let It Be and The White Album, in their entirety. Spread out over the course of two nights, the 'And, In The End...' concerts will recreate the final chapter in the legendary album output of The Beatles, and will offer fans a chance to hear songs performed live that The Beatles themselves never played in concert (the exception being part of Let It Be, which was performed on the 'rooftop' of Apple Corp, with spectators crowding the street, eventually forcing police to shut the whole operation down...).

Spencer Day Previews 'VAGABOND' At Rrazz Room 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2008

Spencer Day will preview new songs from his upcoming album, Vagabond, at the Rrazz Room, December 9th through the 14th. The show will spotlight Day's unique style of American contemporary music, a blend of jazz, blues, soul and folk with a touch of humor and pathos. Day's performance at the Rrazz Room will give music lovers a chance to hear these amazing songs before Vagabond's release next spring.

SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW Opens on Broadway Tonight, 12/7
by Eddie Varley - Dec 7, 2008

The Olivier Award-winning SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW On Broadway officially begins its Broadway run tonight at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street). The limited holiday engagement must end its Broadway run on Sunday, January 4, 2009.

Grammy Nominations Announced; Gypsy, In the Heights, The Little Mermaid, South Pacific and Young Frankenstein Nominated
by Robert Diamond - Dec 3, 2008

The list of nominations has been announced for the 51st annual Grammy Awards. The Grammy Awards will be presented on February 8, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW Begins Previews Tonight 12/2
by Eddie Varley - Dec 2, 2008

The Olivier Award-winning SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW begins preview performances at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street)on Tuesday, December 2; opening night is Sunday, December 7. The production must end its Broadway run on Sunday, January 4, 2009.

Spencer Day Previews 'VAGABOND' At Rrazz Room 12/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 28, 2008

Spencer Day will preview new songs from his upcoming album, Vagabond, at the Rrazz Room, December 9th through the 14th. The show will spotlight Day's unique style of American contemporary music, a blend of jazz, blues, soul and folk with a touch of humor and pathos. Day's performance at the Rrazz Room will give music lovers a chance to hear these amazing songs before Vagabond's release next spring.

'FAMILY GUY SINGS!' Opens At Carnegie Hall 11/24 And 11/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2008

Family Guy Sings!, a new stage show featuring the entire cast of Seth MacFarlane's Emmy Award-winning animated television series 'Family Guy,' promises to bring the house down at New York's legendary Carnegie Hall on Monday, November 24 & Tuesday, November 25. Catch this live theatrical event as it lands in NYC for 2 NIGHTS ONLY. Shows at 8:00 PM.

SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW Box Office Opens Monday 11/24
by Eddie Varley - Nov 22, 2008

The Box Office will officially open for the Olivier Award-winning SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW On Broadway this Monday, November 24 at 10:00am at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street). The limited holiday engagement begins on Tuesday, December 2; opening night is Sunday, December 7. The production must end its Broadway run on Sunday, January 4, 2009Tickets are available through www.Telecharge.com or www.snowshowonbroadway.com or by calling 212-239-6200.

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