Sean McDermott News

Born in the Bronx New York, Jan Abrams' singing talent was influenced by her father and two uncles who were all piano tuners with an exceptional pitch and an affinity for the Great American Songbook.

Born in the Bronx New York, Jan Abrams' singing talent was influenced by her father and two uncles who were all piano tuners with an exceptional pitch and an affinity for the Great American Songbook.

A number of stars perform songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber in a new recording that pays tribute to the acclaimed musical theatre composer.

BroadwayWorld's 2010 Valentine's Day gift to you, the 5th Annual 'What's the Most Romantic Broadway Love Song Ever?' brings you over 500 stars, industry professionals, and personalities from across the globe, and this year Barbra Streisand, Susan Boyle, Bernadette Peters, Cameron Mackintosh, HAIR, GLEE and many, many more!

Last night, the theater community came out in force to support the New York nightclub debut of CAROLINE O'CONNOR, who has been knocking 'em dead in musicals in the West End and Australia. The sold-out house cheered when Caroline announced that, by popular demand, she would be adding another show next Monday, January 25 at 7pm.

Casting has been announced for a 'first look' at select scenes and songs from the new musical adaptation of Katherine Anne Porter's classic novel, Ship of Fools, which will be presented May 12th to industry at a private residence in Manhattan. Pam Tate pens the book and score, and Tate and Erv Raible share duty on the lyrics. Hubert 'Tex' Arnold is the musical director and arranger. David Glenn Armstrong will direct the presentation.

Casting has been announced for a 'first look' at select scenes and songs from the new musical adaptation of Katherine Anne Porter's classic novel, Ship of Fools, which will be presented May 12th to industry at a private residence in Manhattan. Pam Tate pens the book and score, and Tate and Erv Raible share duty on the lyrics. Hubert 'Tex' Arnold is the musical director and arranger. David Glenn Armstrong will direct the presentation.

JERSEY MEN starring Kevin Spirtas and Sean McDermott will take place on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 7:30 PM at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 4800 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles CA 90027.

JERSEY MEN starring Kevin Spirtas and Sean McDermott will take place on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 7:30 PM at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 4800 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles CA 90027.

Ronn Goswick, Executive Producer of The Valley Musical Theatre (now in its second season of operation), announced today that original cast members of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning Broadway production of A Chorus Line will co-star Monday, June 23, 2008 in The Line… A Salute to A Chorus Line. Such original Broadway cast members include Kay Cole, Patricia Garland, Sammy Williams (Tony Award), Ronnie Dennis and Nancy Lane who will be joined by join other Broadway A Chorus Line alumni Matt Zarley, Christina Saffran Ashford, Kathryn Wright, Kevin Spirtas and DeLee Lively, as well as cast members Alisan Porter and Brad Anderson from the 2006 Broadway revival, plus touring and regional cast members Theresa Hayes, Tara Radcliffe, Jill Townsend, Geoffrey Kidwell, Laura Nickerson, Russell Nickerson, Luis Avilla, Craig Donnelly, Ty West, Brittany Carson and many more. Los Angeles Ovation Award winner Gerald Sternbach serves as Musical Director.

Melora Hardin of NBC's 'The Office' performed at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, CA on January 5, 2008.

'Broadway Unplugged at The Ford' was held on October 15, 2007 at the John Anson Ford Theatre in Los Angeles; serving as a Benefit for the Valley Musical Theatre's programming.

Co-stars of Stephen Schwartz's hit Broadway and Los Angeles companies of Wicked will perform in 'Broadway Unplugged at The Ford' on Monday, October 15 at 8PM at the outdoor John Anson Ford Amphitheatre.

BroadwayWorld is proud to present (as promised) an update from Barbra Streisand's Broadway guys. They have indeed 'phoned home,' and we've got the pictures to prove it, in an exclusive SCRAPBOOK commemorating stage, screen and music legend Barbra Streisand's historic European tour, which marks her first time ever touring the Continent!

Broadway is being represented by 4 of its favorite guys appearing alongside the iconic star on her European concert tour. For this very special 'Upstairs at Sardi's' we sat down for a live interview just before they left town.

Broadway is being represented 'in the house' by 4 of Broadway's favorite guys appearing alongside the iconic Barbra Streisand on her European concert tour which kicked off in Zurich on June 18th. We sat down at Sardi's for a live interview, just a few days before they left for Europe.

Broadway will be represented 'in the house' by 4 of Broadway's favorite guys and the iconic Barbra Streisand when her European concert tour kicks off in Zurich on June 18th. We sat down at Sardi's on Wednesday, June 6th, for a live interview, which will air on BroadwayWorld.com TV on the night that the European tour opens. You won't want to miss it...and here are some photos from Walter McBride who was there to capture the interview and the antics.

UPRIGHT Cabaret celebrates two years of providing vibrant entertainment in West Hollywood. Producers Chris Isaacson, Shane Scheel and music director Trapper Felides walk down memory lane, along with Sean McDermott, Stephen Spinella and Tracie Thoms who pick their favorite memories from the show.

It was announced earlier today that the much 'rumored about' European concert tour of the star became 'official.' Talk of this trans-Atlantic tour had been circulating ever since Streisand's enormously successful 2006 concert tour ended. The other rumor that's been buzzing, mostly among the Broadway community, and as far as L.A., was that four Broadway actor/singers would be going with her. We've spoken to them all...

UPRIGHT Cabaret, on March 9, was up to their unique musical celebration of up and coming performers along with the Broadway and Hollywood stars who frequent the monthly event at La Boheme restaurant in West Hollywood...