Symphony Space News

On June 21 and June 22, Jomama Jones returns to NYC on the heels of her critically-acclaimed show RADIATE, presented at Soho Rep last December.

Singers Forum, a non-profit musical oasis committed to providing the highest quality vocal training for New York City residents, will be offering a weekend intensive Teen Cabaret Workshop from Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 25.

Jai Ho! Jai Ho! It's off to work we go! blue13 dance company (blue13), the Southland's leading Bollywood dance ensemble, under the direction of Achinta S. McDaniel, returns this summer to the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Boulevard East, Hollywood, CA 90068, for the company's fourth appearance.

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called "a riotously funny and campy variety show" by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their second annual Pride benefit for The Ali Forney Center at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 13 at 7:00 PM.

Juliette Bennett has won 'Best Actor in a Comedy' and 'Best Actor in a Short Film' at San Francisco's 'The Best Actor in a Film Festival' for her performance in THE COUPLE. Named 'a beautiful New York actor to watch,' Bennett walked the red carpet before accepting her dual acting awards. (www.juliettebennett.com)

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called 'a riotously funny and campy variety show' by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their second annual Pride benefit for The Ali Forney Center at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 13 at 7:00 PM. 'Night of A Thousand Judys' - which will honor the legendary singer and actress with special skits, tributes and songs from her storied career - will be directed by Christian Coulson. The show will feature appearances by Jackie Hoffman (The Addams Family, Hairspray), Kim Smith (Bistro Award for 'Outstanding Performer on the Rise'), Cole Escola (Logo TV's 'Jeffery & Cole Casserole'), Lady Rizo (Grammy winning singer and chanteuse) and Summer & Eve (the folk-musical comedy band featuring Nadia Quinn of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), with more to be added soon. The acclaimed monthly comedy/variety show is a gay romp through politics - sexual and otherwise - social news, music, skits, and other important life-changing information. Justin Sayre and The Meeting* were nominated for a 2011 MAC Award for Best Male Comedy Performance.

Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance presents its 8th annual season, including the World Premiere of Body Talk, on June 1 - 2, 2011 (Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30pm) at the 5th Floor Theater at NYU Tisch Department of Dance, 111 Second Avenue, between East 6th and 7th Streets, NYC.

American Lyric Theater is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Composer Librettist Development Program (CLDP), open to eligible composers, librettists and playwrights.

On June 21 and June 22, Jomama Jones returns to NYC on the heels of her critically-acclaimed show RADIATE, presented at Soho Rep last December.

We are delighted to welcome American audiences to the 3rd Annual Divinamente NYC Festival, which will take place in New York from May 18th and 22nd.

In his debut performance with the Highland Park Strings, pianist Matthew Hagle will perform Liszt's Piano Concerto, No. 1 in E-Flat Major under the baton of Francesco Milioto at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 22, at Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave.

For the first time in New York, the Gilbert and Sullivan community will come together to celebrate the incredible G & S canon of legendary songs and perform a "G & S Sing-Along" on Sunday, May 22nd (5PM) at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2535 Broadway at 95th Street).

Rebecca Stenn Company - Fantasy, Lie, Hubris and Voyeurism - will perform a special New York City engagement May 19-22, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the West End Theatre, 263 West 86th Street (bet Broadway & West End Ave.).

The Story Pirates (Benjamin Salka, CEO; Lee Overtree, Artistic Director), a national arts and literacy organization, will host its Third Annual "After School Special" Fundraiser on Friday, May 20, 2011 at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2537 Broadway).

Cole Escola, acclaimed for his inspired musical performances in Joe's Pub's recurring smash Our Hit Parade and Casserole Live, the live performance component of his hit television series, Jeffery & Cole Casserole, returns to Joe's Pub following eagerly anticipated solo debut there in January. With Cole's broad showmanship and sweetheart charm, his act hearkens back to a time when the great ladies of stage and screen dazzled the crowds in smoky rooms all over town. An exciting bill of standards, showtunes, Motown and original material brought to life by Cole's decidedly fresh perspective and raw energy under the direction of Ben Rimalower (Leslie Kritzer is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches) and featuring a band led by Bistro Award-winner Ray Fellman. Cole Escola premieres at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on FRIDAY, MAY 20th at 11:30 PM and FRIDAY, MAY 27th at 11:30 PM.