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Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams (On Golden Pond, King Headley II, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, Jerry's Girls, Her First Roman, Hallelujah, Baby! and television's Roots) has launched her new CD Uptown Downtown, now available online at CDBaby.com. This 2-CD cast album includes 21 tracks (24 songs) from her one-woman autobiographical musical that charts her career from Harlem (Uptown) to Broadway (Downtown), and everywhere in between.

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams (On Golden Pond, King Headley II, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, Jerry's Girls, Hallelujah, Baby!) launched her new CD Uptown Downtown "Live at Barnes & Noble" before a standing room only crowd on Thursday, March 8 at 7 p.m. Ms. Uggams sang eight selections from her cast album, a two-CD set which contains 24 songs from her musical autobiography Uptown Downtown. She was accompanied by Don Rebic on piano, Steve Bargonetti on guitar, and Ray Kilday on bass. Following the performance Uggams also signed copies of her CD for her many fans.

On November 18 at 8:00pm, The New York Pops orchestra, conducted by Music Director Steven Reineke, took audiences back to the Mad Men era, when Bossa Nova was new and dance music was smooth and hip. The performance featured guest artist Cheyenne Jackson, star of Broadway, 30 Rock, and Glee, in a cool, swinging program that included 'Feeling Good,' 'Luck Be a Lady,' and 'Sway' at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage.

Tony Nominee Melissa Errico joined a slate of outstanding artists from the worlds of Broadway, television, film and other mediums for 'The Bridge: Where Hope and Respect Come Together,' a benefit concert celebrating the work of the Crime Victims Treatment Center starting at New World Stages. Performers and volunteers for this amazing evening came together to ensure that the Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC)-located at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center-can continue its groundbreaking work empowering survivors of violent crimes including sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence. The event was conceived of and organized by former clients of CVTC who were moved to give back to the program that helped them heal.

'Uptown, Downtown' is a polished autobiographical stroll down a musical memory lane with a genuine Broadway star

Last night, August 2, audiences at Joe's Pub took a musical road trip across the country in Free to Dream, an evening devoted to the songs of Katsaros and Schermerhorn. Featuring an all-star Broadway cast including Rent star Anthony Rapp and Avenue Q's John Tartaglia and Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Free to Dream showcased the people and places that make up the fabric of America; from country, rock and pop, to swing and the blues. Proceeds from Free to Dream benefit The New York Pops' education programs, which bring music to thousands of public schoolchildren across the five boroughs of New York City. The evening was hosted by The New York Pops Music Director Steven Reineke, and featured the Camp Broadway Kids, as well as the voice of Willard Scott as ‘DJ Sam.'

Tony Award-winner Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!) concludes an exclusive three-week engagement - her first New York cabaret appearance in 18 years - at the Café Carlyle April 17. 'Leslie Uggams: Uptown Downtown' began performances on Tuesday, March 30.

Tony Award-winner Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!) opened her exclusive three-week engagement - her first New York cabaret appearance in 18 years - at the Cafe Carlyle last night, March 30. 'Leslie Uggams: Uptown Downtown' will play through Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the famed night spot. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night celebration, as were friends Celisse Henderson, Capathia Jenkins, Chuck Cooper, Tommy Tune, Karen Akers and more.

Erich Steinbock (Managing Director) is pleased to welcome Tony Award-winner Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!) to the Café Carlyle in an exclusive three-week engagement - her first New York cabaret appearance in 18 years. 'Leslie Uggams: Uptown Downtown' will begin performances on Tuesday, March 30 and play through Saturday, April 17, 2010.

The title of this YouTube video simply says, 'Three year-old 'Hair' tribe member.' And that is all it needs to tell you, as this video is pure joy.

In celebration of the Tony-winning revival of Hair's cast recording release, company members performed numbers from the show at Barnes & Noble. The creators also discussed the groundbreaking musical and production. The event took place at 5pm on Thursday, August 20 at the Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway at 66th St), 3rd Floor. BroadwayWorld.com cameras were there to cheer the Hair gang on!

In celebration of the Tony-winning revival of Hair's cast recording release, company members will perform from and the creators will discuss this groundbreaking musical. The event will take place at 5pm on Thursday, August 20 at the Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway at 66th St), 3rd Floor. The event is free and open to the public. Priority seating with CD purchase.

In celebration of the Tony-winning revival of Hair's cast recording release, company members will perform from and the creators will discuss this groundbreaking musical. The event will take place at 5pm on Thursday, August 20 at the Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway at 66th St), 3rd Floor. The event is free and open to the public. Priority seating with CD purchase.

WhatsOnStage.com is reporting that the hit Broadway revival of HAIR is eyeing a West End transfer. The site indicates the show is hoping for a run at either the Piccadilly or Cambridge Theatre.

HAIR stars Gavin Creel and Will Swenson, both 2009 Tony Award nominees, were honored with a Tony's DiNapoli 'Broadway Wall of Fame' portrait on Thursday, August 6th, 2009 at the Times Square restaurant (147 West 43rd Street at Broadway).

Variety reports that the Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR has announced has recouped its investment cost of $5.76 million. The production recouped in less than six months, after opening on Broadway March 31. HAIR began preview performances March 6, 2009.

The complete cast, all-star band and crew of HAIR gave a performance from the Tony Award-winning musical live on ABC's 'The View' on Wednesday, August 5th. The performance was the largest Broadway cast appearance in the history of 'The View,' and took place during season finale week before the show breaks for its summer hiatus.

The complete cast, all-star band and crew of HAIR will give a performance from the Tony Award-winning musical live on ABC's 'The View' on Wednesday, August 5th. This performance will be the largest Broadway cast appearance in the history of 'The View,' and will take place during season finale week before the show breaks for its summer hiatus.

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The complete cast, all-star band and crew of HAIR will give a performance from the Tony Award-winning musical live on ABC's 'The View' on Wednesday, August 5th. This performance will be the largest Broadway cast appearance in the history of 'The View,' and will take place during season finale week before the show breaks for its summer hiatus.