Whidbey Island Fringe Festival Presents OUTSIDER, 7/27-8/5
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 16, 2012
Whidbey Island Fringe Festival presents an evocative new play written and directed by local playwright and actor Gail Fleming. Outsider, opens July 27 and runs through August 5, 2012, with an art show on July 27.
Photo Flash: Jeremy Kushnier Brings Solo Show to Birdland!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 20, 2012
On Monday night, the Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present Jeremy Kushnier in concert. His special musical guests included former leading ladies Jennifer Laura Thompson, Tarea Campbell, wife Jenny Lee Stern and his co-star in the current Broadway production of Jesus Christ Superstar, Paul Nolan. Sonny Paladino was musical director for the evening.
Photo Flash: Jenn Colella, Christiane Noll, et al. Visit CAST PARTY!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 14, 2012
On Monday night, Jim Caruso's Cast Party was a hotbed of activity, and not just because of the summer temperature! The jam-packed house was thrilled to celebrate the cast of Closer Than Ever, the Matlby-Shire musical review starring Jenn Colella, Christiane Noll, Sal Viviano and George Dvorskey, accompanied by Andrew Gerle. A few lucky (and knowledgeable) audience members even won tickets to the show.
Photo Flash: William Blake Brings ECHOES OF ETTA to Birdland!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 5, 2012
On Monday, June 4, singer William Blake brought down the house in his third R&B-infused concert at for the Broadway at Birdland series. The show, 'Echoes of Etta,' celebrated the musical legacy of Etta James, and included her first #1 hit, 'The Wallflower (Roll With Me, Henry),' her quintessential 'At Last,' and rare interview recordings of the star. The band included Michael Thomas Murray on piano and Fender Rhodes, Oscar Bautista on guitar, Mike Preen on bass, Steve Kelly on drums, Matthew Polashek on sax. 'The Peaches' included Shira Elias, Ashley Betton and Stephany Mora.
Andrea McArdle, Constantine Maroulis, et al. Set for LOST IN LOVE Reading at the Triad Tonight, 6/5
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 5, 2012
LOST IN LOVE - a new musical based on the hit songs of Air Supply, which held an industry-only reading in April, plays again at the Triad Theatre tonight, June 5. The cast includes Tony-nominated actor Constantine Maroulis ('Rock of Ages,' 'American Idol') and Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original 'Annie.' Graham Russell of Air Supply will be performing on guitar and Russell Hitchcock will also be in attendance.
Nicholas Rodriguez Joins Cast of LOST IN LOVE Reading, 6/5
by Nicole Rosky
- May 30, 2012
Nicholas Rodriguez, known to soap audiences as Nick Chavez on ABC's 'One Life to Live' for which he received a GLAAD Media Award, has joined the cast of 'LOST IN LOVE' the Air Supply musical for the sold-out staged reading on June 5 to benefit The Actors Fund. Rodriguez replaces Justin Matthew Sargent, who had a scheduling conflict.
Photo Flash: Miranda Sings, Joshua Ledet, & More Visit Birdland!
by Nicole Rosky
- May 29, 2012
On Monday, May 28, YouTube sensation, chanteuse and high-end vocal coach Miranda Sings made her tenth sold-out concert appearance as part of the Broadway at Birdland series. Seth Rudetsky acted as musical director/pianist, jazz violinist Aaron Weinstein got some brush-up suggestions from 'violimnist' Miranda, and Adam Pascal, currently starring on Broadway in Memphis, subjected himself to the diva's sensitive and pitch-perfect critiques. As always, the show was filled with improvisation, a few hit songs, magic tricks, and dramatic readings of the lady's own hate mail. The wacked-out superstar (in reality, California native Colleen Ballinger) continues to perform her one-woman show in sold-out nightclubs and theaters in New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Dublin, and Sydney.
The Cabaret Chronicles: Spotlight on William Blake!
by Jenna Esposito
- May 29, 2012
Cabaret chronicles author Jenna Esposito interviews rising star William Blake about his upcoming tribute to Etta James, his performance in the new Air Supply musical and more in a cabaret chronicles exclusive article!
Photo Flash: Georgia Stitt, Susan Egan et al. Perform at Birdland!
by Nicole Rosky
- May 22, 2012
The Broadway at Birdland series was proud to present both Susan Egan, Tony-nominated for her performance as Belle in Beauty and the Beast, and Georgia Stitt, the award-winning theatrical composer, in concert together. The duo sang about and discussed their shared passions in an evening of new music and re-conceived classics that touched upon every aspect of their modern, multi-tasking lives! Susan was even subjected to an impromptu voice lesson from renowned and reviled vocal coach/YouTube superstar, Miranda Sings.
Andrea McArdle Joins Cast of Air Supply's LOST IN LOVE Reading, 4/23-24
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 19, 2012
Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original 'Annie,' joins Tony-nominated actor Constantine Maroulis ('Rock of Ages,' 'American Idol') and Justin Matthew Sargent ('Rock of Ages,' 'Bonnie & Clyde') for the April 23- 24 industry-only reading of 'LOST IN LOVE,' a new musical based on the hit songs of Air Supply. McArdle sprang to fame in early 1977 when she became the youngest performer ever to be nominated for a Tony Award as Best Lead Actress in a Musical. She has continued to perform as an actress and singer and is well-known for her alto range and strong vocal belt.
Calliope Theatre Company's CHILDREN OF THE FUTURE AGE Closes
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 1, 2012
Calliope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Children of the Future Age, a new play with music. Set in an abandoned building, the play follows three runaways as they compete to usher the second coming of the poet William Blake through vision and songs.
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