Valerie Smaldone News

Following the Off-Broadway smash Girls Night: The Musical, comes a new show that continues the party!

Last night, September 23, the stars of Memphis were honored with a Wall of Fame painting at Tony di Napoli's restaurant to kick off the new Broadway season and celebrate the cast's one year anniversary on Broadway. The painting was created by Dan May. Valerie Smaldone produced and emceed the event, which was hosted by Tony di Napoli's Bruce Dimpflmaier.

Author of SECRETS OF VOICE-OVER SUCCESS, JOAN BAKER and Late Night with David Letterman announcer, ALAN KALTER host an entertaining evening of information, an American Idol-styled audition (complete with industry executives as judges) and a chance for job seekers to meet the industry buyers who provide the jobs.

Last night, September 20th the Bleecker Street Theater Company presented a reading of Charles Messina's new Broadway-bound comedy, A ROOM OF MY OWN as part of that theater's Play Development Series. Messina directed the reading, which featured Ralph Macchio, Mario Cantone, Lynne Koplitz, Gina Ferranti, Valerie Smaldone, Kendra Jain, Johnny Tammaro and John Barbieri. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the reading and brings you photo coverage below.

On Monday, September 20th at 8:00pm, the Bleecker Street Theater Company will present a reading of Charles Messina's astoundingly hilarious new Broadway-bound comedy, 'A ROOM OF MY OWN' as part of that theater's Play Development Series.

On Monday, September 20th at 8:00pm, the Bleecker Street Theater Company will present a reading of Charles Messina's astoundingly hilarious new Broadway-bound comedy, 'A ROOM OF MY OWN' as part of that theater's Play Development Series.

BroadwayWorld.com is excited to continue our coverage of Broadway on Broadway, the annual free outdoor concert at the crossroads of the world brings together stars and performances from current and upcoming Broadway productions to celebrate the beginning of the new Broadway season with our backstage photos!

Author of SECRETS OF VOICE-OVER SUCCESS, JOAN BAKER and Late Night with David Letterman announcer, ALAN KALTER host an entertaining evening of information, an American Idol-styled audition (complete with industry executives as judges) and a chance for job seekers to meet the industry buyers who provide the jobs.

On Monday, September 20th at 8:00pm, the Bleecker Street Theater Company will present a reading of Charles Messina's astoundingly hilarious new Broadway-bound comedy, 'A ROOM OF MY OWN' as part of that theater's Play Development Series.

On Monday August 30, T. Oliver Reid proved his mettle by winning the exciting finale of the third annual 'MetroStar Talent Challenge' at The Metropolitan Room, beating out Cindy Marchionda (the first runner-up) and Amy Beth Williams, the second runner-up.

On Monday, September 20th at 8:00pm, the Bleecker Street Theater Company will present a reading of Charles Messina's astoundingly hilarious new Broadway-bound comedy, 'A ROOM OF MY OWN' as part of that theater's Play Development Series.

On Monday, September 20th at 8:00pm, the Bleecker Street Theater Company will present a reading of Charles Messina's astoundingly hilarious new Broadway-bound comedy, 'A ROOM OF MY OWN' as part of that theater's Play Development Series.

On Monday, August 23, Valerie Smaldone, award winning radio personality and current host of Valerie's New York on WOR710.com will get Naked in a Fishbowl.

Playwright Luigi Creatore, currently represented Off-Broadway with his new play AN ERROR OF THE MOON, will be Valerie Smaldone's special guest on her new WOR Radio program 'Valerie's New York' this Wednesday, August 18th at 11 a.m.

Playwright Luigi Creatore, currently represented Off-Broadway with his new play AN ERROR OF THE MOON, will be Valerie Smaldone's special guest on her new WOR Radio program 'Valerie's New York' this Wednesday, August 18th at 11 a.m.

On Monday, August 23, Valerie Smaldone, award winning radio personality and current host of Valerie's New York on WOR710.com will get Naked in a Fishbowl.

Celebrated playwright Mark St. Germain, currently represented Off-Broadway with FREUD'S LAST SESSION, will be Valerie Smaldone's special guest on her new WOR Radio program 'Valerie's New York' this Tuesday, July 13th at 11:20 a.m.

Broadway favorite Mary Testa, currently appearing in the new Off-Broadway musical I'LL BE DAMNED at The Vineyard's Dimson Theatre, will be Valerie Smaldone's special guest on her new WOR Radio program 'Valerie's New York' this Friday, July 9th at 11:20 a.m.

Broadway favorite Mary Testa, currently appearing in the new Off-Broadway musical I'LL BE DAMNED at The Vineyard's Dimson Theatre, will be Valerie Smaldone's special guest on her new WOR Radio program 'Valerie's New York' this Friday, July 9th at 11:20 a.m.

On Tuesday, June 1, Tony's di Napoli Restaurant in Times Square honored Broadway's LEND ME A TENOR with the 'Bartha, LaPaglia, Shalhoub' portrait - the newest addition to their prestigious Broadway Wall of Fame, created by Dan May. Poster copies signed by the stars will be auctioned off at a future event to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.