MAMMA MIA!'s Andrew Chappelle Crowned Winner at BROADWAY BEAUTY PAGEANT
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 21, 2012
Andrew Chappelle, Mr. Mamma Mia!, was crowned as winner of the sold out, sixth annual Broadway Beauty Pageant held Monday evening at Symphony Space. The event raised $75,000 to benefit the Ali Forney Center, which provides shelter to homeless LGBT youth in New York City.
Tovah Feldshuh Set to Host Broadway Beauty Pageant, 3/18
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 17, 2012
Four-time Tony nominated and Drama Desk Award-winning actress Tovah Feldshuh has been announced as host of The Broadway Beauty Pageant. Tickets go on-sale today for Broadway's sixth annual beauty contest, set for Monday evening, March 19th, 8p.m., at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St.). The popular event is the annual benefit of New York's Ali Forney Center.
WHITE NOISE Streams Live From The Theatrical Stage May 11
by BWW
News Desk - May 11, 2011
White Noise, the provocative and powerhouse new musical produced by Whoopi Goldberg playing at The Royal George, announces a first time event from the theatrical stage----a live broadcast concert on Wednesday, May 11 at 3:00pm (CST) featuring cast commentary and six musical numbers from the show, including the show-stopping "Mondays Suck," "Hip Hop Country," pop/hip hop tuners "Welcome to Eden," "Life, Liberty & Happiness," and "W.T.F.", and the newly added romantic ballad "Fireworks."
WHITE NOISE Streams Live From The Theatrical Stage May 11
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 6, 2011
White Noise, the provocative and powerhouse new musical produced by Whoopi Goldberg playing at The Royal George, announces a first time event from the theatrical stage----a live broadcast concert on Wednesday, May 11 at 3:00pm (CST) featuring cast commentary and six musical numbers from the show, including the show-stopping "Mondays Suck," "Hip Hop Country," pop/hip hop tuners "Welcome to Eden," "Life, Liberty & Happiness," and "W.T.F.", and the newly added romantic ballad "Fireworks."
Michael Cusumano Wins Broadway Beauty Pageant
by Robert Diamond - Mar 22, 2011
The Broadway Beauty Pageant crowned Michael Cusumano (Mr. Chicago) the winner last evening, Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 8:00 PM, at the benefit for The Ali Forney Center, NYC's primary housing resource for homeless LGBT youth. Michael received standing ovations for his brilliant interpretation of his Russian prima ballerina version of the film 'Black Swan' dancing on pointe. A capacity crowd enjoyed the annual show again at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street). The award-winning Tovah Feldshuh hosted the not-to-be-missed event The other multi-talented contestants were: Matt Anctil, La Cage aux Folles; Raymond J. Lee, Anything Goes; Brandon Rubendall, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark; and James Tabeek, Mary Poppins. Lee Roy Reams opened the show with a long boa singing and dancing with the contestants in a special number 'Beautiful Boys' created by Gerard Alessandrini.. Conceived by Jeffery Self and directed by Ryan J Davis, musical direction by Christopher Denny, choreography by Erin Porvaznika; lighting design by Brian Tovar. The evening was produced by Wil Fisher, Ryan J. Davis, Jeffery Self and Matthew Oberstein.
Lee Roy Reams Joins Broadway Beauty Pageant
by Robert Diamond - Mar 15, 2011
The Broadway Beauty Pageant adds Lee Roy Reams to open the show in a special number 'Beautiful Boys' created by Gerard Alessandrini. The award-winning Tovah Feldshuh will be the host for this not-to-be-missed event on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 8:00 PM, benefiting The Ali Forney Center, NYC's primary housing resource for homeless LGBT youth. The annual show will again be at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street). This year's contestants are: Matt Anctil, La Cage aux Folles; Michael Cusumano, Chicago; Raymond J. Lee, Anything Goes; Brandon Rubendall, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark; and James Tabeek, Mary Poppins. Conceived by Jeffery Self and directed by Ryan J. Davis, The Broadway Beauty Pageant is musically directed by Christopher Denny, choreographer is Erin Porvaznika. Brian Tovar is the lighting designer The evening is produced by Wil Fisher, Ryan J. Davis, Jeffery Self and Matthew Oberstein.
Photo Flash: Douglas Sills Joins The Cast Of WHITE NOISE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 11, 2011
Whoopi Goldberg and her fellow producers for the provocative new rock musical White Noise, announce that Tony-nominated actor Douglas Sills has joined the cast of White Noise and will play the role of the top-selling record producer, Max.