Charles Karel

Photo Coverage: HELLO, DOLLY! Casts Gather for 50th Anniversary Reunion
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 21, 2014

Over the weekend, Richard Skipper kicked off a yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of HELLO, DOLLY! with members of the original Broadway cast! In attendence for the special reunion were Nicole Barth (Original cast), Paul Berne (dancer, Original Company), Carleton Carpenter and Johnny Beecher (Sheridan (Cornelius Hackl and Barnaby Tucker: Mary Martin International Company), Wayne Clark (first National Company with Carol Channing), John Anthony Gilvey, David Hartman (Rudolph and Stage Manager: Original Company), Charles Karel (Original cast), Jan LaPrad (Original Company dancer), Joan 'Buttons' Leonard (original company), Bob Lydiard (Cornelius Hackl, Carol's first Broadway Revival), Lee Roy Reams (Cornelius Hackl 1977 tour and Broadway Revival, director 1996 Broadway tour and Revival),Megan Thomas (Carol's last tour), Andrea Bell (started with Carol Channing, as Ermengarde at the age of seventeen, in Carol's FIRST national tour as well as other productions.) Ron Young (dancer original cast). BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out photos from the reunion below!

Luba Mason, Darren Ritchie & More Win NYMF 2013 Awards for Excellence
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 29, 2013

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the winners of the NYMF 2013 Awards for Excellence. Awards are voted on by the NYMF jury.

SILENCE Opens for Previews this Week - Lorraine Serabian Stars
by James T Harding - Apr 30, 2012

LIBRA 6 PRODUCTIONS is presenting SILENCE...., an original play by Herand Markarian, directed by Kevin Thompson and starring Lorraine Serabian from May 11 to 24. Previews open this week on the 4th of May.

The RRazz Room Announces June 2010 Concerts
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2010

The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premier nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo and Freda Payne. Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

The Rrazz Room Announces June 2010 Concerts, Features Leachman, Harrris & More
by Charlie Piane - May 8, 2010

The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko Announces June 2010 Concerts

Photo Flash: TROUBADOR 'Sings' at the Theater at the Church Of The Epiphany
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2009

HDM Productions presents TROUBADOUR, a new musical of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, now playing a limited-run October 9-November 2, 2009 at The Theater at The Church of the Epiphany (1394 York Avenue @ E. 74th Street).

Radio Talk Show Host Karel Returns To The Rrazz Room 7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2009

Karel, popular radio talk show host, returns to The Rrazz Room in the Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St., San Francisco, with 'Karel Stands Up,' at 10:00 PM, July 25. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at 866 468 3399 or at www.therrazzroom.com.

Radio Talk Show Host Karel Returns To The Rrazz Room 7/25
by Ali Leskowitz - Jul 9, 2009

Karel, popular radio talk show host, returns to The Rrazz Room in the Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St., San Francisco, with 'Karel Stands Up,' at 10:00 PM, July 25. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at 866 468 3399 or at www.therrazzroom.com.

Cast Announced for Benefit Performance of 'Hello Dolly'
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2008

The full cast and crew has been announced for ReVision Theatre's one night only benefit production of Richard Skipper as Carol Channing in 'Hello, Dolly!'