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Chartwell Booksellers 'HOLIDAY TEA AT THREE' 12/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 21, 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.

Jonathan Whitton's SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL Runs November 13 and 20
by Robert Diamond - Nov 6, 2008

Jonathan Whitton (2008 Bistro & MAC Award Winner) continues the encore run of his acclaimed cabaret evening, SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL, at the Laurie Beechman Theatre Thursdays, November 13 & 20 @ 7PM.

Michael Arden to Perform Joni Mitchell's BLUE at Joe's Pub Starting 10/28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2008

In the tradition of Rufus Wainwright's Judy Garland Carnegie Hall concert,and Leslie Kritzer as Patti Lupone at Les Mouches, Joe's Pub is thrilled to present Michael Arden covering Joni Mitchell's seminal album 'Blue' in it's entirety, with new arrangements by Todd Almond and a incredible 5-piece band including Michael Aarons, Jim Hershman, Trey Files and Ruth Bennett.

Cumming, Loveless and Szot Featured in Lincoln Center's 'American Songbook' 2009 Season, Runs 1/14 - 3/6
by Eddie Varley - Oct 27, 2008

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.

Michael Arden to Perform Joni Mitchell's BLUE at Joe's Pub Starting 10/28
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 24, 2008

In the tradition of Rufus Wainwright's Judy Garland Carnegie Hall concert,and Leslie Kritzer as Patti Lupone at Les Mouches, Joe's Pub is thrilled to present Michael Arden covering Joni Mitchell's seminal album 'Blue' in it's entirety, with new arrangements by Todd Almond and a incredible 5-piece band including Michael Aarons, Jim Hershman, Trey Files and Ruth Bennett.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Concert Raises Over 1 Million Dollars For Charity
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 21, 2008

Last night Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, a benefit concert celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's legendary double album held at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theater raised over $1,000,000 in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Friends in Deed

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Benefit Concert to Take Place 10/20
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 20, 2008

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, a benefit concert celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's legendary double album, will be performed one night only, Monday, October 20, at 8pm, at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theater (214 West 42nd Street). Goodbye Yellow Brick Road will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Friends in Deed.

'Slava's Snowshow' Comes to Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre; Opening Night 12/7
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 15, 2008

The Olivier Award-winning SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW On Broadway is coming to the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street) for a limited holiday engagement. Previews begin on Tuesday, December 2; opening night is Sunday, December 7. The production must end its Broadway run on Sunday, January 4, 2009. Tickets are available through www.Telecharge.com or www.snowshowonbroadway.com or by calling 212-239-6200.

Joe's Pub 10th Anniversary Gala to Honor Judy Collins
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2008

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and Joe's Pub (Director, Shanta Thake; General Manager Kevin Abbott) are proud to announce the Joe's Pub 10th Anniversary Weekend featuring 10 for the 10th, a two-day series of 10 free concerts at Joe's Pub, and an anniversary Gala paying tribute to legendary musician, champion of emerging artists, and New Yorker Judy Collins.

Entire Cast of 'Family Guy' to 'Sing' At Carnegie Hall November 24th and 25th
by Eddie Varley - Oct 10, 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.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Benefit Concert to Take Place 10/20
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 9, 2008

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, a benefit concert celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's legendary double album, will be performed one night only, Monday, October 20, at 8pm, at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theater (214 West 42nd Street). Goodbye Yellow Brick Road will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Friends in Deed.

Michael Arden to Sing Joni Mitchell's 'Blue' 10/28-30
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 1, 2008

Michael Arden will sings the Joni Mitchell Blue CD on Tuesday - Thursday, October 28 - 30 at 11:30 PM.

Stew, HAIR, Krakowski and MORE to Perform at ' Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' Benefit
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 16, 2008

On Monday, October 20, 2008, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), and Friends in Deed will present a special benefit event, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, exactly 35 years after the classic double album was released in the USA.

Finley To Perform 'Make Love' At Cutting Room 9/10,11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2008

Internationally acclaimed performance artist KAREN FINLEY honors the 7th Anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center with an encore engagement of her critically acclaimed piece MAKE LOVE.

Jonathan Whitton Returns to the Beechman for 'Something Beautiful'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 8, 2008

Jonathan Whitton (2008 Bistro & MAC Award Winner) returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre throughout October & November for four encore performances of his acclaimed cabaret evening: SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL

OUT Magazine Features '100 Greatest Gayest Albums'; RENT, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and HAIR ('68) Make it in the Original Cast or Soundtrack Division
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 4, 2008

Out.com is currently featuring a list of 'The 100 Greatest, Gayest Albums of All Time.' Surprisingly, the only theater albums to make the list were the Soundtracks to RENT, Rocky Horror Picture, and the Original Cast Recording of HAIR.

Joe's Pub 10th Anniversary Gala to Honor Judy Collins
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 4, 2008

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and Joe's Pub (Director, Shanta Thake; General Manager Kevin Abbott) are proud to announce the Joe's Pub 10th Anniversary Weekend featuring 10 for the 10th, a two-day series of 10 free concerts at Joe's Pub, and an anniversary Gala paying tribute to legendary musician, champion of emerging artists, and New Yorker Judy Collins.

Ars Nova Announces 2008-09 Season
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 4, 2008

UNCHARTED blasts through industry blockades, providing a forum for burgeoning singer/songwriters to perform their original music in front of a live audience. Focusing on emerging talents who have yet to break the Billboard 100, this series sets out to cover a wide range of styles while providing music lovers and industry taste-makers an introduction to exciting new music.

Stew Songbook, 'Hair' Cast and More Part of Joe's 10 for the 10th Lineup
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 3, 2008

- The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew Hamingson) and Joe's Pub (Director, Shanta Thake; General Manager Kevin Abbott) are proud to announce the Joe's Pub 10th Anniversary Weekend featuring 10 for the 10th, a two-day series of 10 free concerts at Joe's Pub, and an anniversary Gala paying tribute to legendary musician, champion of emerging artists, and New Yorker Judy Collins.

'Stars in the Margin' Huge Hit at the Zipper Factory
by Charles Shubow - Aug 22, 2008

SRO crowd includes stars in the audience as well as onstage

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