BWW Review: Todd Murray & Sean Harkness Deliver a Swoony (and Croony) Valentine's Day Show at the Metropolitan Room
by Alix Cohen - Feb 16, 2016
When vocalist Todd Murray discovered several of the musicians for his excellent show Croon were unavailable for their scheduled Valentine's Day appearance last Sunday afternoon at the Metropolitan Room, he asked Sean Harkness (the guitarist in the show) to join him for a two-hander. The fortuitous accident yielded a terrific presentation of romantic material from sentimental to ardent, a pared down sharing of unadulterated heart and high musical craft that deserves wider audience. “It's our goal to put you in the mood,” Murray tells us. They do.
Luigi Creatore, Elvis Hitmaker, Dies at 93
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2015
Luigi Creatore, who with his cousin Hugo Peretti wrote and produced iconic hits for such stars as Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, Perry Como, Sarah Vaughan, Della Reese, Jimmie Rodgers, Patti Page and many others, including the Tokens' “Lion Sleeps Tonight,” Presley's “Can't Help Falling in Love” and “Wild in the Country,” and Cook's “Another Saturday Night” and “Twistin' the Night Away,” died of pneumonia at a Boca Raton hospice on Sunday, Dec. 13. He was 93.
BWW Reviews: James Snyder Charms Birdland
by David Clarke - May 8, 2015
James Snyder got this week off to a great start when he brought James Snyder: Prince Charming to Birdland as part of the venue's ongoing Broadway at Birdland concert series. Existing partly as a way to promote the upcoming production of Ever After at Paper Mill Playhouse, this intimate cabaret concert was really just a great excuse to get to hear one of Broadway's favorite leading men sing a collection of songs.
STAGE TUBE: Anita Darian Dies at Age 87
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 2, 2015
Anita Darian, a soprano whose four-octave voice earned her the nickname “The Armenian Yma Sumac” and spawned an eclectic 50-year career that ranged from performances with the New York City Opera, Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic to big-band jazz concerts, co-starring roles with Barbara Cook, and hit pop recordings that included “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” is dead at 87. A longtime resident of East Atlantic Beach, L.I., she died Sunday, Feb. 1 at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside of complications from surgery.
AN ERROR OF THE MOON Hosts Benefit for The Trevor Project At Beckett Theater
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 30, 2010
The producers of AN ERROR OF THE MOON have announced that this Thursday's performance, September 30th will benefit The Trevor Project, the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth
AN ERROR OF THE MOON Hosts Benefit for The Trevor Project At Beckett Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 28, 2010
The producers of AN ERROR OF THE MOON have announced that this Thursday's performance, September 30th will benefit The Trevor Project, the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth
Andrew Veenstra to Discuss AN ERROR OF THE MOON On WVOX Radio 9/15
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 15, 2010
Andrew Veenstra, currently appearing as John Wilkes Booth in Luigi Creatore's new play "AN ERROR OF THE MOON," is set to do a live interview with Dan Miller on Westchester's WVOX Radio (1460 AM) this Wednesday, September 15th at 6:10 p.m.
Andrew Veenstra to Discuss AN ERROR OF THE MOON On WVOX Radio 9/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 14, 2010
Andrew Veenstra, currently appearing as John Wilkes Booth in Luigi Creatore's new play "AN ERROR OF THE MOON," is set to do a live interview with Dan Miller on Westchester's WVOX Radio (1460 AM) this Wednesday, September 15th at 6:10 p.m.
Photo Flash: AN ERROR OF THE MOON Opens at The Beckett Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2010
AN ERROR OF THE MOON, a speculation of jealousy, madness and the brothers Booth, began Off-Broadway performances August 13th at The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street. The new play by Luigi Creatore will officially open on Monday, August 30th for a limited engagement through October 10th. Under the direction of Kim Weild, the cast of AN ERROR OF THE MOON features Margaret Copeland, Erik Heger, Andrew Veenstra, and BrIan Wallace.
AN ERROR OF THE MOON Opens 8/30 At The Beckett
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 30, 2010
AN ERROR OF THE MOON, a speculation of jealousy, madness and the brothers Booth, began Off-Broadway performances August 13th at The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street. The new play by Luigi Creatore officially opened on Monday, August 30th for a limited engagement through October 10th. Under the direction of Kim Weild, the cast of AN ERROR OF THE MOON features Margaret Copeland, Erik Heger, Andrew Veenstra, and Brian Wallace.
