Urban Stages' Award Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS Begins Performances Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 11, 2018
Continuing its 35th Anniversary season, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director; Tom Toce Producer) proudly announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2018, which will begin Wednesday, December 12 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday,December 22, 2018 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street, just East of 8th Avenue).
Photo Flash: Carole J. Bufford Takes The Stage At Birdland Theater
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 13, 2018
Birdland Theater is proud to present singer Carole J. Bufford in 'All By Myself' last night and tonight, November 12 and 13 at 7pm. Carole J. Bufford returns to the Birdland stage with a concert featuring songs from her first solo album, 'All By Myself.'
Kelli Rabke Brings 'Feels Like Home' to The Green Room 42
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 27, 2018
Kelli Rabke, who was the 'Narrator' in Broadway's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 'Eponine' in Les Miserables on Broadway, and 'Yonah' in the American Premiere of Stephen Schwartz's Children of Eden , makes her Green Room 42 debut in Feels Like Home. A deeply personal show, it traces her journey from stage to motherhood and back again, sprinkled with a healthy dose of humor and honesty. Featuring music from both the worlds of musical theatre and pop, it has everything from Laura Nyro to Sara Bareilles, from Working to Wicked, also including the iconic songs that were highlights in her career. Feels Like Home is a musical melting pot, performed by her phenomenal 6 piece band made up of some of the best, award-winning musicians that NYC has to offer. Join her for an unforgettable journey!
Photo Flash: Billy Stritch Returns to the Birdland Theater Stage!
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 19, 2018
Acclaimed singer/pianist Billy Stritch returned to the Birdland Theater stage on Wednesday, October 17, with two shows. The Grammy-nominated performer entertained with a selection of jazz, popular standards and bossa nova by a range of songwriters including Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen, Michel Legrand and the Bergmans, and Brazilian composers Antonio Carlos Jobim and Ivan Lins.
Raissa Katona Bennett Makes Her Green Room 42 This November
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 16, 2018
Broadway actress-singer Raissa Katona Bennett has a very full and exciting calendar of performances getting underway this week, beginning with the premiere of Spoolie Girl, a new and original fractured rock fairytale by Rosemary Loar. Spoolie Girl runs Oct. 17th through Oct. 27th at Actors Temple Theatre.
Kelli Rabke Brings 'Feels Like Home' to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild
- Oct 10, 2018
Kelli Rabke, who was the 'Narrator' in Broadway's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 'Eponine' in Les Miserables on Broadway, and 'Yonah' in the American Premiere of Stephen Schwartz's Children of Eden , makes her Green Room 42 debut in Feels Like Home. A deeply personal show, it traces her journey from stage to motherhood and back again, sprinkled with a healthy dose of humor and honesty. Featuring music from both the worlds of musical theatre and pop, it has everything from Laura Nyro to Sara Bareilles, from Working to Wicked, also including the iconic songs that were highlights in her career. Feels Like Home is a musical melting pot, performed by her phenomenal 6 piece band made up of some of the best, award-winning musicians that NYC has to offer. Join her for an unforgettable journey!
Photo Coverage: Billy Stritch Brings 'Late Summer Songs' at Birdland
by Stephen Sorokoff
- Sep 9, 2018
Most times when Billy Stritch is at the keyboard he is WITH somebody. Liza, Tony, Marilyn (Maye), Linda (Lavin), Christine (Ebersole), Klea (Blackhurst), Ann Hampton Callaway and of course Jim Caruso. Every major music performer has at one time or another availed themselves of Billy's unique creativity as their pianist,arranger, vocalist, or conductor.
Photo Coverage: Marilyn Maye Thrills at Mr. Finn's Cabaret
by Stephen Sorokoff
- Aug 20, 2018
The Berkshires is one of the most beautiful and cultural geographical places in the United States. It's hills have been the playpen of artists, actors, and musicians since the 1920's. The area welcomed one of our generations finest pop/jazz vocalists this weekend in Mr. Finn's Cabaret at Barrington Stage Co.
The Skipper Returns to the Beechman
by Julie Musbach
- Aug 13, 2018
Russ Woolley once again joins with the leader of cabaret entertainment, Richard Skipper, to present the third season of the wildly popular musical series, Richard Skipper Celebrates.
Photo Flash: Marilyn Maye Makes Birdland Theater Debut
by Julie Musbach
- Jul 26, 2018
Marvelous Marilyn Maye has moved into the brand-new Birdland Theater for two weeks, much to the delight of the club's staff, as well as Marilyn's legion of fans. The "Queen of Cabaret" will be in residence for two weeks, running Tuesday to Saturday through August 4, with shows at 7pm each night.
Photo Coverage: Raissa Katona Bennett - Back To Her Future at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Sorokoff
- Apr 27, 2018
It was January 25 2011 and Raissa Katona Bennett brought her new show, exploring the music of Jerome Kern to Feinstein's at The Regency Hotel. It got rave reviews from the critics at that time. Amazingly looking and sounding even better, Raissa returned to the cabaret stage last night at The Laurie Beechman Theatre's West Bank Cafe' and Broadwayworld was there. Check out the photos.
Raissa Katona Bennett Is Back With Jerome Kern And A New CD!
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 24, 2018
Broadway actress-singer, MAC and Bistro Award winner, Raissa Katona Bennett, returns to the cabaret stage in April celebrating the release of her third recording, CAN'T HELP SINGING - THE MUSIC OF JEROME KERN. This romantic celebration of Kern's greatest hits, including 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,' 'All the Things You Are' and 'The Way You Look Tonight,' will play April 26th & May 3rd at 7pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Pianist, Jon Weber, joins Katona Bennett as Musical Director for this engagement. The Laurie Beechman Theatre is in the rear and downstairs at the West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, NYC 10036. For tickets/reservations call 212.695.6909 or visit: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/986039.
Photo Coverage: Marilyn Maye Returns to Feinstein's/54 Below with 90 AT LAST
by Kevin Alvey
- Apr 16, 2018
Marilyn Maye proudly celebrated her 90th birthday on April 10th by starting the run of her latest show at Feinstein's/54Below. It would be an understatement to say she blew the roof off the sold out room on opening night. (people said it was the loudest cheering they'd ever heard in the club).
Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Presents Natalie Douglas' Tribute to Elvis Presley
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 12, 2018
The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present award-winning singer Natalie Douglas with another one of her very special "Tributes!" On Monday, April 9, she threw an onstage celebration of the music and magic of the one and only Elvis Presley. Songs included "Blue Suede Shoes," "Viva Las Vegas," and "If I Can Dream."
Raissa Katona Bennett Celebrates Release Of Jerome Kern CD At The Laurie Beechman
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 29, 2018
Broadway actress-singer, MAC and Bistro Award winner, Raissa Katona Bennett, returns to the cabaret stage in April celebrating the release of her third recording, CAN'T HELP SINGING - THE MUSIC OF JEROME KERN. This romantic celebration of Kern's greatest hits, including "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "All the Things You Are" and "The Way You Look Tonight," will play April 26th & May 3rd at 7pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Pianist, Jon Weber, joins Katona Bennett as Musical Director for this engagement.
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