Shonn Wiley News

Mr. Broadway 2008, Marty Thomas (Wicked, Xanadu) has joined the lineup of readers for Mark Brennan Rosenberg's book launch at The Snapple Theatre on May 19th for his new memior Blackouts and Breakdowns.

Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Julianne Boyd, Artistic Director, and Richard M. Parison, Jr., Producing Director, have announced major casting for the 2010 summer season at Barrington Stage Company, the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA.

Broadway's Kevin Crewell will be producing Sing For My Sister: A Benefit Concert on May 10. The event is to feature the talents of Donna McKechnie, Mary Beth Peil, Paige Davis, Will Chase, Aaron Lazar, Felicia Finley, Dan Reichard, Christiane Noll, Robert Petkoff, Steven Goldsmith, Shonn Wiley, Michael Cunio, and Michael Ingersoll.

The Town Hall's critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year's®10th Anniversary Season presents The Broadway Musicals of 1966, a year that brought us renowned musicals such as, Cabaret, Mame, I Do! I Do!, and more.

Mark Brennan Rosenberg has penned his first book Blackouts & Breakdowns, a no holds bar look into the life of a 20 something very gay, very fabulous, very alcoholic, young man. Mark tells his hysterical tale by giving the reader 11 short stories ranging from kids pooping in cars to the lady who looks like Sex & the City's Bunny McDougal at an AA meeting.

The Off-Broadway premiere of LOOKING FOR BILLY HAINES, a new comedy with dance by Suzanne Brockmann and Will McCabe, with music by Barry Singer, opened on Thursday March 25th at the Lion Theatre on Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street)h. The limited engagement is set to run through May 22nd.

Drama Desk nominated star of HAIR, Bryce Ryness joins the lineup for The Other Side of Broadway, on March 21st at Space on White. Bryce Ryness will be performing along with his band RYNESS.

On Sunday, March 21, Broadway Speaks OUT will present a benefit concert entitled The Other Side of Broadway at Space on White to raise funds and awareness for LGBT issues. Among the Broadway stars who will be performing songs from their own albums will be Meredith Patterson, Shonn Wiley, and The Joe Iconis Band.

Drama Desk nominated star of HAIR, Bryce Ryness joins the lineup for The Other Side of Broadway, on March 21st at Space on White. Bryce Ryness will be performing along with his band RYNESS.

Next month, Broadway Speaks OUT! Will be kicking off their new educational outreach program featuring a bevy of industry leaders.

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!

STEPPIN' OUT! An Evening with Michael Ingersoll will play a one-night only engagement at the Paramount Theatre Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

Katie Thompson has joined the lineup of stars performing at The Other Side of Broadway on March 21st. Katie is known for her recording work and her presence in the theatre community. Her new album Private Page is now available on iTunes.

The Chicago Company of JERSEY BOYS will say 'Bye, Bye Baby' to the Windy City on January 10, 2010, after an incredible run of over two years at the Bank of America Theatre. JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, premiered in Chicago initially as a limited engagement on October 5, 2007. After opening to rave reviews, adding additional performance weeks and setting four new box office records, JERSEY BOYS became a resident production on February 27, 2008. The final performance on January 10, 2010, at 2 p.m. will be the Chicago Company's 951st. The final block of tickets for performances from November 24, 2009 - January 10, 2010 will go on sale on Friday, September 11 at 10 a.m.

On Sunday, March 21, Broadway Speaks OUT will present a benefit concert entitled The Other Side of Broadway at Space on White to raise funds and awareness for LGBT issues. Among the Broadway stars who will be performing songs from their own albums will be Meredith Patterson, Shonn Wiley, and The Joe Iconis Band.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadwy. The Mosh Pit 'Top Ten Hot Topics' for the latter half of 2009: 10. 'Yeast Nation,' 9. 'Cabaret,' 8. 'In The Heights,' 7. 'South Pacific,' more....

Tune-in tomorrow, Friday, December 18 to catch the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.' Oprah re-airs her September 21st episode where she takes a trip back in time to the '60s!

STEPPIN' OUT! An Evening with Michael Ingersoll will play a one-night only engagement at the Paramount Theatre Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

Musicals Tonight! Continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next editions of At This Performance...TM to be held on Sunday, November 8th and Monday, November 9th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre, 2162 Broadway, (above the Promenade Theatre- Broadway at 76th Street), 3rd Floor at 8 PM.

Musicals Tonight! Continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next editions of At This Performance...TM to be held on Sunday, November 8th and Monday, November 9th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre, 2162 Broadway, (above the Promenade Theatre- Broadway at 76th Street), 3rd Floor at 8 PM.