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Video: AI-Animated Hirschfeld Caricature Debuts as Amas Musical Theatre Revives CHARLOTTE SWEET
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

A foundation-approved AI video bringing Al Hirschfeld’s classic CHARLOTTE SWEET caricature to life will accompany Amas Musical Theatre’s benefit concert revival of the musical, which begins performances tonight.

CHARLOTTE SWEET THE MADCAP MUSICAL Adds Performance at Amas Musical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre will present an additional performance of the Benefit Concert of Charlotte Sweet - The Madcap Musical with a libretto by Michael Colby. Learn more!

Amas Musical Theatre to Present the Fourth Year of DARE TO BE DIFFERENT FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre will present the fourth year of 'Dare to Be Different,” a festival of new musicals and special events. Learn more and see how to attend!

Darius de Haas, Ann Harada and More to Star in CHARLOTTE SWEET Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre will present a Benefit Concert of Charlotte Sweet - The Madcap Musical with a libretto by Michael Colby. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

HOLIDAY REGARDS: A REVUE TO CELEBRATE' AT 'WINTER RHYTHMS Adds Performance At Urban Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024

Due to popular demand Winter Rhythms  have announced an added third performance of Holiday Regards: A Revue to Celebrate! part of its “2024 Winter Rhythms” series, the award-winning music festival at Urban Stages Theater (259 West 30th Street – between 7th & 8th Avenues), on Monday, December 16 at 7:00pm.

HOLIDAY REGARDS: A REVUE TO CELEBRATE Set for Winter Rhythms 2024 Series at Urban Stages
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2024

Winter Rhythms will present Holiday Regards: A Revue to Celebrate! as part of its “2024 Winter Rhythms” series, the award-winning music festival at Urban Stages Theater, on Saturday, December 7 at 3:00pm and Sunday, December 8 at 7:00pm.

Review: NIGHTS AT THE ALGONQUIN Opens Winter Rhythms Series with Class & Fun & Memories
by Rob Lester - Dec 8, 2023

It's all about music and memories and variety with different shows every day or night on West 30th Street for Urban Stages, with the opening program a good harbinger of more good entertainment to come.

Bridgetown Conservatory Unveils Cast Of LUDLOW LADD: The Poor Little Orphan Boy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2023

Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre announces the cast of the world premier of the revised/rewritten Off-Broadway holiday musical 'LUDLOW LADD: The Poor Little Orphan Boy.' Aidan Pulito will portray Ludlow Ladd, Camille Hildebrant as Prudence Grimble, and Jack Solari as Prescott Grimble, among others.

Bridgetown Conservatory Unveils 2024 Season Of Musicals Featuring a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2023

Discover the exciting 2024 season of musicals at Bridgetown Conservatory, featuring the world premiere of 'Ludlow Ladd: The Poor Little Orphan Boy' and a lineup of acclaimed shows. Don't miss out on this musical theatre extravaganza!

Bridgetown Conservatory to Present Premiere Production of LUDLOW LADD: The Poor Little Orphan Boy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023

After 44 years, Bridgetown Conservatory is finally bringing Michael Colby's 'LUDLOW LADD: The Poor Little Orphan Boy' to the stage in a fully realized new version. Find out when and where you can witness this unforgettable performance.

Original Off Broadway Cast Recording Of OTHER LIVES: The Story Songs Of Michael Colby Will Be Released This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023

The original Off Broadway cast recording of “Other Lives: The Story Songs of Michael Colby” (Jay Records), a cycle of story songs by lyricist Michael Colby (Charlotte Sweet, Ludlow Ladd), with music by a variety of composers, including Alex Rybeck, Larry Hochman, Joseph Thalken, Steven Silverstein, will be officially released on CD and all digital music platforms on Friday, June 16th.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals For OTHER LIVES: THE STORY SONGS OF MICHAEL COLBY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2022

See photos in rehearsals for 'OTHER LIVES: The Story Songs of Michael Colby' part of Urban Stages 'Winter Rhythms 2022.'

News: WINTER RHYTHMS at Urban Stages Releases Full Lineup
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 27, 2022

URBAN STAGE's annual Winter Rhythms cabaret series has announced the full run-down of shows and acts to play in the 2022 season

Janet Aldrich, Stephen Bogardus & More to Star in OTHER LIVES: THE STORY SONGS OF MICHAEL COLBY at Urban Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022

Other Lives: The Story Songs of Michael Colby, a mélange of melody and tour de force performances featuring lyrics by Michael Colby, will be presented as part of Urban Stages 2022 “Winter Rhythms” series, produced by Tom Toce and Sue Matsuki, on Sunday, December 11 at 3pm and Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7pm at Urban Stages Theater 

Maureen Taylor to Release 'Cosmic Connections: The Lyrics of Michael Colby'
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 5, 2022

Brainstorm Records announces the April 23rd release of Vocalist Maureen Taylor’s recording: Maureen Taylor: Cosmic Connections – The Lyrics of Michael Colby. The collaboration between Taylor and Colby will feature nineteen Colby songs. The album will be available for streaming and purchase on all the major music outlets (as well as a limited number of CDs for purchase at the release party).

Ludlow Ladd In Concert Joins Urban Stages WINTER RHYTHMS Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2021

Tickets are now available for Gerald Jay Markoe and Michael Colby's comic Christmas tale, Ludlow Ladd in Concert, part of the Winter Rhythms series at Urban Stages.

Maureen Taylor is Bringing COSMIC CONNECTIONS: SIX DEGREES OF MICHAEL COLBY to Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2019

New York based singer-actress, Maureen Taylor, brings an unusual cabaret to Don't Tell Mama this holiday season based on the lyrics of Michael Colby. Cosmic Connections: Six Degrees of Michael Colby will bow at Don't Tell Mama on Dec. 21st and is scheduled for four total performances on Dec. 21st, 27th and 28th at 7pm, and Dec. 29th at 2pm.

Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below: Desmond Child, Luann De Lesseps, Celebrating Leonard Bernstein, And More!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2018

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Bethe Austin Completes Starry CHARLOTTE SWEET Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Dec 22, 2017

As previously announced, Feinstein's/54 Below will welcome The Second Act Series back to their stage with a one-night-only concert of the much-loved musical Charlotte Sweet. Complete casting has been announced for the much-anticipated concert. Bethe Austin (Onward Victoria, Whoopee!, Noises Off, Raggedy Ann) will play Cecily Macintosh, with narration by Mara Beckerman, who originated the role of Charlotte in its original production.

Second Act Series & Feinstein's/54 Below Present Madcap Musical CHARLOTTE SWEET
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2017

Feinstein's/54 Below Salutes The Second Act Series which, on February 27, 2018, will present a one-night-only concert of the much-loved, madcap musical Charlotte Sweet (Music, Gerald Jay Markoe; Libretto, Michael Colby).