Tracy McDowell News

Fresh from the January 2009 inaugural working-visit to South Africa, the new not-for-profit Broadway in South Africa announces its Second Annual Benefit Concert. This star-studded evening will feature a guest performance by South African hit recording artist and producer Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse. Like the first, this concert will also feature world-premiere songs created by Broadway and New York composers, like Jeff Bowen, performed by Broadway stars like Shoshana Bean and Eden Espinosa. Through the support of honorary chairs and board members, like award-winning singer-songwriter-actress Deborah Cox, this benefit concert will raise awareness of and celebrate the work Broadway in South Africa does to provide artistic and educational opportunities for underprivileged youth. The concert will take place on Monday, October 5, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at Peter Norton Symphony Space, located at 2537 Broadway at 95th Street. VIP guests will enjoy pre- and post-concert events.

R&B singer, songwriter and actress Deborah Cox will headline Broadway in South Africa's second annual benefit concert on Monday, October 5th, at 7:30 PM at New York City's Peter Norton Symphony Space.

TADA! Youth Ensemble has been invited to perform along side Broadway and recording star Shoshana Bean at the 2nd Annual Benefit for Broadway in South Africa. Together they will perform an original song written by Ms. Bean entitled 'A Little Hope.' The event will take place at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th Street) on Monday, October 5th at 7:30pm.

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D is thrilled to welcome Robert Pendilla and Leslie McDonnel September 29th. Also performing this evening will be final Rent cast member and Broadway in South Africa teaching artist Tracy McDowell.

Fresh from the January 2009 inaugural working-visit to South Africa, the new not-for-profit Broadway in South Africa announces its Second Annual Benefit Concert. This star-studded evening will feature a guest performance by South African hit recording artist and producer Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse. Like the first, this concert will also feature world-premiere songs created by Broadway and New York composers, like Jeff Bowen, performed by Broadway stars like Shoshana Bean and Eden Espinosa. Through the support of honorary chairs and board members, like award-winning singer-songwriter-actress Deborah Cox, this benefit concert will raise awareness of and celebrate the work Broadway in South Africa does to provide artistic and educational opportunities for underprivileged youth. The concert will take place on Monday, October 5, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at Peter Norton Symphony Space, located at 2537 Broadway at 95th Street. VIP guests will enjoy pre- and post-concert events.

Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum and Allan S. Gordon have announced that Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp and Gwen Stewart will reprise the roles they originated on Broadway in RENT: The Broadway Tour when it visits the Orange County Performing Arts Center for a special one-week only engagement October 20 - 25.

The Muny is presenting a very good production of GODSPELL that's buoyed by a talented and energetic cast. Even if you're not a particularly religious person, you'll still find plenty to appreciate in this family-friendly show.

'BORN TO SWING: AN EVENING OF HITS FROM THE BIG BAND ERA AND BEYOND' A fundraising event for A Contemporary American's Guide to a Successful Marriage (c) 1959 which will have its world premiere at the 2009 New York Fringe Festival (Written by Robert Bastron, Directed by Adam Fitzgerald, Produced by Sean Bradford and Adam Kantor), will take place tonight, Monday, June 29th, 2009 8-10PM at Swing 46 / 349 West 46th Street, NYC, NY.

Broadway in South Africa will be the featured entertainment for tonight's opening dinner for the US Fund for UNICEF's 2009 Annual Meeting entitled 'Believe in Zero.' CNN's Anderson Cooper, of Anderson Cooper 360, is the guest speaker. The event takes place tonight, Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 6:30 p.m at the Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street.

Take Two will run at Northern Stage from April 22-May 17. Showtimes are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays (April 26, May 10 and May 17 at 5:00 p.m., May 3 at 7:30 p.m.); and 2:00 matinees on Thursday, April 30 and Sat., May 9. For tickets and information, call 802-296-7000. Tickets are also available through the Northern Stage website, www.northernstage.org.

Take Two will run at Northern Stage from April 22-May 17. Showtimes are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays (April 26, May 10 and May 17 at 5:00 p.m., May 3 at 7:30 p.m.); and 2:00 matinees on Thursday, April 30 and Sat., May 9. For tickets and information, call 802-296-7000. Tickets are also available through the Northern Stage website, www.northernstage.org.

The music of Bobby Cronin will be showcased on Monday, March 30 at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The event which starts at 6pm will be hosted by Erica Ruff and John Zindarsic.

The music of Bobby Cronin will be showcased on Monday, March 30 at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The event which starts at 6pm will be hosted by Erica Ruff and John Zindarsic.

The Duplex is proud to present Learn It, Live It, Love It- An Evening of Songs by 2008 Jonathan Larson Award Winners Jeff Thomson and Jordan Mann. The evening will feature Broadway regulars and newcomers including: Adam Fleming (WICKED), Colin Hanlon and Tracy McDowell (RENT), Liz Griffith (SHOW BOAT AT CARNEGIE HALL), Anne Fraser Thomas (LES MISERABLES-Regional), and Marty Thomas (XANADU). The evening will be directed by Connor Gallagher (PEREZ HILTON SAVES THE UNIVERSE! THE MUSICAL), with musical direction by Aaron Jodoin.

LIFE'S CHANGING TIDE: The music and lyrics of Bobby Cronin will be presented on Monday, February 16, 2009 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at The West Bank Cafe on 42nd and 9th. A night of Bobby Cronin's music featuring a bunch of his insanely talented friends...some of whom are heading out on tour for a while and some of whom just got back from tour! The cast includes: CARRIE MANOLAKOS (Mamma Mia, Wicked) JESSICA PATTY (9 to 5, A Chorus Line) ANNE BRUMMEL (Wicked) BEN CAMERON (Aida, B'way Sessions) STEPHEN BIENSKIE (Emmett Otter, Silence) JENNY DINOIA (Wicked, We Will Rock You) JARED GERTNER (Spelling Bee) KATE PAZAKIS (Jerry Springer) STANLEY BAHOREK (Spelling Bee) SEAN BRADFORD (The Lion King) JENN FURMAN (Wicked) TRACY MCDOWELL (Rent) BRIAN GALLAGHER (Tommy Euro tour) ROBYN LEE (Children of Eden) ERIC MICHAEL KROP

The 'RENT: Filmed Live on Broadway' DVD release party was held at Life Cafe on February 2nd, 2009 in New York City. 'RENT' stars Renee Elise Goldsberry, Andrea Goss, Tracy McDowell, Rodney Hicks, Jay Wilkison and Adam Kantor attended the event and BWW joined in on all the action.

The Duplex is proud to present Learn It, Live It, Love It- An Evening of Songs by 2008 Jonathan Larson Award Winners Jeff Thomson and Jordan Mann. The evening will feature Broadway regulars and newcomers including: Adam Fleming (WICKED), Colin Hanlon and Tracy McDowell (RENT), Liz Griffith (SHOW BOAT AT CARNEGIE HALL), Anne Fraser Thomas (LES MISERABLES-Regional), and Marty Thomas (XANADU). The evening will be directed by Connor Gallagher (PEREZ HILTON SAVES THE UNIVERSE! THE MUSICAL), with musical direction by Aaron Jodoin.

LIFE'S CHANGING TIDE: The music and lyrics of Bobby Cronin will be presented on Monday, February 16, 2009 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at The West Bank Cafe on 42nd and 9th. A night of Bobby Cronin's music featuring a bunch of his insanely talented friends...some of whom are heading out on tour for a while and some of whom just got back from tour! The cast includes: CARRIE MANOLAKOS (Mamma Mia, Wicked) JESSICA PATTY (9 to 5, A Chorus Line) ANNE BRUMMEL (Wicked) BEN CAMERON (Aida, B'way Sessions) STEPHEN BIENSKIE (Emmett Otter, Silence) JENNY DINOIA (Wicked, We Will Rock You) JARED GERTNER (Spelling Bee) KATE PAZAKIS (Jerry Springer) STANLEY BAHOREK (Spelling Bee) SEAN BRADFORD (The Lion King) JENN FURMAN (Wicked) TRACY MCDOWELL (Rent) BRIAN GALLAGHER (Tommy Euro tour) ROBYN LEE (Children of Eden) ERIC MICHAEL KROP

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Rent Filmed Live on Broadway' to Blu-ray on February 3rd along with the DVD release. The cover art for both the DVD and Blu-ray releases has been revealed.

Help give the gift of art to the children of South Africa today! Broadway in South Africa is a nonprofit organization that brings professional performers to South Africa, teaching arts to children in impoverished areas and giving concerts around the Rainbow Nation to promote awareness and raise funds for our programs.