Rufus Wainwright News

On Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 7:30PM, in an exclusive New Jersey appearance, the world-renowned New York City Gay Mens' Chorus brings its hit concert, 'Take the A-Train: The Music of Billy Strayhorn,' to the Victoria Theatre at NJPAC - with special guest Lavender Light: The Black and People of All Colors Lesbian and Gay Gospel.

The New York City Gay Men's Chorus launches Gay Pride month in New York with 'Vibrate!' on Wednesday, June 4th and 5th at 8:00PM at F.I.T.'s Haft Auditorium.

On Monday, May 19 at 8:00 PM, the 92nd Street Y celebrates the music of The Beatles in 'Come Together,' the cultural center's annual Gala Benefit.

PS CLASSICS, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, will commence recording of Jason Danieley and The Frontier Heroes on Thursday, April 10 in a New York studio. The group's critically acclaimed concert, 'Love: A Work in Progress' was most recently performed at New York's famed Birdland Jazz Club in February 2008, and will now make its way to disc.

Jonathan Whitton (2008 Bistro Award Winner -Outstanding Debut) returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Thursday, March 27 with the debut of his new cabaret evening: 'Something Beautiful.'

Bret Shuford, currently appearing in Disney's newest musical, The Little Mermaid, made his solo cabaret debut this past Sunday, January 27, 2008, at The Laurie Beechman Theatre

Tonight Friday January 25 at 10:30PM, 'The After Party' is thrilled to welcome back Brandon and Ray! Also, Bret Shuford of The Little Mermaid, Johnny Niagra and Pepper Cole of Cashino and Hole-O-Matic's Karen Mack and Michael Holland. 'The After Party' is hosted by Brandon Cutrell and Alysha Umphress, featuring Lisa Asher and Ray Fellman at the piano, and held at The Laurie Beechman Theatre inside the West Bank Café (407 West 42nd Street). Admission is free!

Subversive stars Kiki & Herb (Justin Bond and Kenny Mellman, respectively) announce the release of their first-ever concert DVD, Kiki & Herb Live at the Knitting Factory.

Jonathan Whitton returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre on February 15 for a one-night-only musical event with an evening of new music.

The West Bank Café announces our January 2008 line-up of live entertainment, to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Bret Shuford, currently appearing in Disney's newest musical, The Little Mermaid, will make his solo cabaret debut on Sunday, January 27, 2008, at The Laurie Beechman Theatre at Westbank Café

Further casting has been announced for the two night only concert version of the smash hit London musical Jerry Springer The Opera which will play Carnegie Hall for two nights only on January 29 and 30, 2008. Joining Harvey Keitel are Max von Essen, Emily Skinner, Linda Balgord, Lawrence Clayton, Luke Grooms, Sean Jennes, Patricia Phillips, Sam Kitchin and Laura Shoop.

Kiki & Herb take the stage once again at the legendary Carnegie Hall for a one night only appearance Kiki & Herb: The Second Coming - A Christmas Concert. This not-to-be-missed holiday spectacular will take Wednesday, December 12 at 8PM.

The New Conservatory Theatre Center kicks off the Summer Cabaret Series with Connie Champagne as Judy Garland in 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' from July 13 - August 12.

New York Musical Theatre Festival concludes its first-ever Spring Concert Series with 'Undercover Showtunes' on Monday, June 18 at 7PM at The Zipper Factory. Christian Campbell is one of the many talented Broadway and screen stars set to perform.

New York Musical Theatre Festival concludes its first-ever Spring Concert Series with 'Undercover Showtunes' on Monday, June 18 at 7PM at The Zipper Factory. Manoel Felciano is one of the many talented Broadway and screen stars set to perform.

Happy Holidays Everyone! Well ... here it is ... our BIGGEST CD coverage EVER and just in time for some last minute 'stocking-stuffer' inspiration ... even though a few of these are better used as coal, if you know what I mean.

Obie Award-winner Nancy Opel, LoveMusik's Ann Morrison and Tony-nominee Stephanie D'Abruzzo have joined 'Undercover Showtunes' - the New York Musical Theatre Festival's finale of its Spring Concert Series on Monday, June 18 at 7pm

David Gurland and the Laurie Beechman Theatre are presenting Gurland Does Garland, an evening of songs made famous by Judy Garland. The show will take place Sunday, June 17th at 7PM, at the West Bank Cafe's Laurie Beechman Theatre, as part of the DGUR Concert series, and in celebration of Gay Pride Week in New York.