Jean-Claude Baker
Latest News on Jean-Claude Baker:
Eric Yves Garcia Will Return to Crazy Coqs in October (Sep 30, 2025)
Sunday Morning Michael Dale (Nov 14, 2021)
Richard Jay-Alexander Chats With Theatre Legend Albert Poland About His Book STAGES, Judy Garland, The Biz and More (Jun 26, 2020)
Eric Yves Garcia Will Return to Crazy Coqs in October (Sep 30, 2025)
Sunday Morning Michael Dale (Nov 14, 2021)
Richard Jay-Alexander Chats With Theatre Legend Albert Poland About His Book STAGES, Judy Garland, The Biz and More (Jun 26, 2020)
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Eric Yves Garcia Will Return to Crazy Coqs in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
NYC singer/pianist Eric Yves Garcia will return to Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel in London with a rousing new solo show this week. Learn more about the performance here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
NYC singer/pianist Eric Yves Garcia will return to Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel in London with a rousing new solo show this week. Learn more about the performance here!
BWW Review: At Metropolitan Room, Singing Raconteur Eric Yves Garcia Gets Down and Revealing While Pouring Out Spirits and Stories From His Piano Bar Days
by Remy Block - Nov 16, 2015
Eric Yves Garcia has stepped away from the piano. I repeat, stepped away from the piano. The performer strides into the center stage light, his dark eyes twinkling, his jaw defined by just the right amount of stubble. This guy could be a movie star. I was excited. For the Metropolitan Room audience, Garcia's November 5 opening night of his new show Pour Spirits was about to be a down and dirty tell-all of some of New York's bacchanalian carousers as related by the handsome, attentive piano man of Chez Josephine, Bemelmans Bar, and other NYC nightspots. Garcia remained center stage for the better part of the show, allowing his inner storyteller and actor to take the reins, punctuating his alcohol-soaked dispatches from the wrong side of midnight with songs far afield of the traditional American Songbook.
by Remy Block - Nov 16, 2015
Eric Yves Garcia has stepped away from the piano. I repeat, stepped away from the piano. The performer strides into the center stage light, his dark eyes twinkling, his jaw defined by just the right amount of stubble. This guy could be a movie star. I was excited. For the Metropolitan Room audience, Garcia's November 5 opening night of his new show Pour Spirits was about to be a down and dirty tell-all of some of New York's bacchanalian carousers as related by the handsome, attentive piano man of Chez Josephine, Bemelmans Bar, and other NYC nightspots. Garcia remained center stage for the better part of the show, allowing his inner storyteller and actor to take the reins, punctuating his alcohol-soaked dispatches from the wrong side of midnight with songs far afield of the traditional American Songbook.
THEATER TALK Spotlights AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, Josephine Baker This Weekend
by TV News Desk - Apr 3, 2015
This week's THEATER TALK celebrates composer George Gershwin and his 1928 symphonic poem, An American in Paris, now coming to Broadway as an adaptation of the 1951 Academy Award-winning film. THEATER TALK welcomes musical theater historian Robert Kimball (author of the bestselling coffee-table book The Gershwins), and Rob Fisher, musical director of the show, to discuss the composer and how his work is being adapted anew.
by TV News Desk - Apr 3, 2015
This week's THEATER TALK celebrates composer George Gershwin and his 1928 symphonic poem, An American in Paris, now coming to Broadway as an adaptation of the 1951 Academy Award-winning film. THEATER TALK welcomes musical theater historian Robert Kimball (author of the bestselling coffee-table book The Gershwins), and Rob Fisher, musical director of the show, to discuss the composer and how his work is being adapted anew.
THEATER TALK to Spotlight AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, Josephine Baker This Weekend
by TV News Desk - Apr 1, 2015
This week's THEATER TALK celebrates composer George Gershwin and his 1928 symphonic poem, An American in Paris, now coming to Broadway as an adaptation of the 1951 Academy Award-winning film. THEATER TALK welcomes musical theater historian Robert Kimball (author of the bestselling coffee-table book The Gershwins), and Rob Fisher, musical director of the show, to discuss the composer and how his work is being adapted anew.
by TV News Desk - Apr 1, 2015
This week's THEATER TALK celebrates composer George Gershwin and his 1928 symphonic poem, An American in Paris, now coming to Broadway as an adaptation of the 1951 Academy Award-winning film. THEATER TALK welcomes musical theater historian Robert Kimball (author of the bestselling coffee-table book The Gershwins), and Rob Fisher, musical director of the show, to discuss the composer and how his work is being adapted anew.
CHEZ JOSEPHINE in NYC Celebrates Valentine's Day
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 11, 2015
Chez Josephine on Theater Row in NYC has two Valentine's Day seatings, one at 5:00 pm and one at 8:00 pm. Reserve now for your special day out on February 14th.
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 11, 2015
Chez Josephine on Theater Row in NYC has two Valentine's Day seatings, one at 5:00 pm and one at 8:00 pm. Reserve now for your special day out on February 14th.
Photo Coverage: Jessye Norman, Vivian Reed, KT Sullivan at Requiem Mass for Jean-Claude Baker
by Stephen Sorokoff - Feb 1, 2015
Some of the best musical experiences have taken place in houses of worship. Sadly, Holy Cross Church in Times Square was the location of such an occurrence on Saturday as a Requiem Mass for Jean-Claude Baker who committed suicide on January 15th 2015 was held at the historic church. The Romanesque Revival style building was constructed in 1870 and is the oldest building on 42nd Street. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the performances below!
by Stephen Sorokoff - Feb 1, 2015
Some of the best musical experiences have taken place in houses of worship. Sadly, Holy Cross Church in Times Square was the location of such an occurrence on Saturday as a Requiem Mass for Jean-Claude Baker who committed suicide on January 15th 2015 was held at the historic church. The Romanesque Revival style building was constructed in 1870 and is the oldest building on 42nd Street. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the performances below!
Photo Flashback: Remembering Jean-Claude Baker
by Walter McBride - Jan 19, 2015
As BroadwayWorld reported last week, Jean-Claude Baker, cable-television pioneer, biographer, historian and internationally known restaurateur of Theatre District hotspot Chez Josephine, died on January 15, 2015. He was 71. His death was a suicide. BroadwayWorld remembers Baker below.
by Walter McBride - Jan 19, 2015
As BroadwayWorld reported last week, Jean-Claude Baker, cable-television pioneer, biographer, historian and internationally known restaurateur of Theatre District hotspot Chez Josephine, died on January 15, 2015. He was 71. His death was a suicide. BroadwayWorld remembers Baker below.
Choreographer Jacques D’amboise to Receive Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 16, 2011
The Fred and Adele Astaire Awards will once again recognize excellence in dance on both stage and film. This year's Awards gala will take place May 15,2011 at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at New York University, 566 LaGuardia Place) New York City 10019.
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 16, 2011
The Fred and Adele Astaire Awards will once again recognize excellence in dance on both stage and film. This year's Awards gala will take place May 15,2011 at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at New York University, 566 LaGuardia Place) New York City 10019.
Josephine Baker's Son To Speak At Museum Exhibit Honoring His Mother & Black History Month
by Beau Higgins - Jan 14, 2010
JEAN-CLAUDE BAKER, ADOPTED SON OF FAMED INTERNATIONAL ICON, JOSEPHINE BAKER, TO BE GUEST SPEAKER AT THE WORLD EROTIC ART MUSEUM, FEBRUARY 8, AT A MAJOR EXHIBIT HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF THE LEGENDARY AMERICAN-BORN ENTERTAINER WHO DANCED AT THE 'FOLIES BERGERE' AND BECAME THE 'TOAST OF PARIS'
by Beau Higgins - Jan 14, 2010
JEAN-CLAUDE BAKER, ADOPTED SON OF FAMED INTERNATIONAL ICON, JOSEPHINE BAKER, TO BE GUEST SPEAKER AT THE WORLD EROTIC ART MUSEUM, FEBRUARY 8, AT A MAJOR EXHIBIT HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF THE LEGENDARY AMERICAN-BORN ENTERTAINER WHO DANCED AT THE 'FOLIES BERGERE' AND BECAME THE 'TOAST OF PARIS'
Anne Steele Wins First Prize At MetroStar Talent Challenge
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 20, 2008
Last night, in the exciting finale of the first annual 'MetroStar Talent Challenge' at The Metropolitan Room, Anne Steele was picked as the event's first grand prize winner.
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 20, 2008
Last night, in the exciting finale of the first annual 'MetroStar Talent Challenge' at The Metropolitan Room, Anne Steele was picked as the event's first grand prize winner.
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