Alexa Ray News

Joel will make a triumphant return on June 24 and play at the iconic venue through June 28.

Cass Dillon, the highly sought after musician/actor from Long Island, NY is announcing several concert appearances in the New York area and movie roles set for release in Spring/Summer 2014.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Alexa Ray Joel, the 28-year-old singer/songwriter and daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, fainted onstage during a show at Cafe Carlyle on April 14. Now, Showbiz411 writes that Joel will return to the venue on June 24 and 28 to make up for the lost performance.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Billy Porter's new solo album is out today, Chloe Grace Moretz stars in THE LIBRARY, opening at the Public and more!

Alexa Ray Joel, the 28-year-old singer/songwriter and daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, is recovering after fainting onstage during a show at Cafe Carlyle, according to The New York Times.

Alexa Ray Joel, daughter of legendary artist Billy Joel, collapsed while performing at her her sold-out closing-night show at New York's Cafe Carlyle on Saturday night

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel has announced the legendary Cafe Carlyle's spring 2014 season, which features a number of celebrated artists playing the Cafe for the first time, as well as the return of audience favorites Buster Poindexter and Steve Tyrell.

Alexa Ray Joel, while being the daughter of American icons Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, has managed to forge a distinct path with elements of both parents' careers. Since she was 15, Joel has been writing complete songs and complementing those songs with piano accompaniment, and writing poetry. Newsday has described her music as 'instantlyhummable' and praised its 'carefree braininess.' Recently, Joel was featured in The Gap's 'Back to Blue' ad campaign, performing a cover of Billy Joel's 'Just The Way You Are.' She reveals her unique artistry in a two-week engagement at the legendary Cafe Carlyle, April 1-12.

Alexa Ray Joel shared her own rendition of the classic holiday tune, 'Santa Baby' live on Tuesday's fourth hour of TODAY on NBC. Check out the performance below!

Alexa Ray Joel stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC and treated fans to her version of the Billy Joel classic, 'Just the Way You Are.' Check out the appearance below!

Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Cass Dillon announced today that his new single “I Love You” is available right now (with video accompaniment) through his website.

The Arc Theatre returns to Ridgeville after three successful years to present its fourth show in residence at 'Shakespeare on the Ridge' in Evanston: 'Twelfth Night.' 'Twelfth Night' will be performed beginning tonight, July 13th, through August 4th, 2013, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7pm at Ridgeville Park, 908 Seward St in Evanston, IL. Admission is free. There will be a preview performance specifically for press on Friday, July 12th at 7pm. The show will run approximately 90 minutes. Check out a first look below!

The Brown Paper Box Co. presents ALOHA, SAY THE PRETTY GIRLS by award-winning playwright Naomi Iizuka. The play will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM, now through June 16 at the Heartland Studio in Rogers Park (7016 North Glenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626). Tickets can be purchased through www.brownpaperbox.org. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces William Shakespeare's Henry VIII, the first professional Chicago production in 400 years since its debut at Shakespeare's Globe in London. Staged by Artistic Director Barbara Gaines in CST's Courtyard Theater April 30-June 16, 2013, Henry VIII features a celebrated company of artists that includes Gregory Wooddell in the title role and Christina Pumariega as Anne Boleyn. The Acting Company features an ensemble of veteran CST actors which includes Kate Buddeke, David Darlow, Kevin Gudahl, Scott Jaeck, Ora Jones, David Lively and Mike Nussbaum. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production highlights below.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces William Shakespeare's Henry VIII, the first professional Chicago production in 400 years since its debut at Shakespeare's Globe in London. Staged by Artistic Director Barbara Gaines in CST's Courtyard Theater April 30-June 16, 2013, Henry VIII features a celebrated company of artists that includes Gregory Wooddell in the title role and Christina Pumariega as Anne Boleyn. The acting company features an ensemble of veteran CST actors which includes Kate Buddeke, David Darlow, Kevin Gudahl, Scott Jaeck, Ora Jones, David Lively and Mike Nussbaum. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production shots below.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces William Shakespeare's Henry VIII, the first professional Chicago production in 400 years since its debut at Shakespeare's Globe in London. Staged by Artistic Director Barbara Gaines in CST's Courtyard Theater April 30-June 16, 2013, Henry VIII features a celebrated company of artists that includes Gregory Wooddell in the title role and Christina Pumariega as Anne Boleyn. The acting company features an ensemble of veteran CST actors which includes Kate Buddeke, David Darlow, Kevin Gudahl, Scott Jaeck, Ora Jones, David Lively and Mike Nussbaum.

Alexa Alexa Alexa... I don't even know where to begin. I feel like I am on an episode of E!'s Fashion Police and we're playing 'Starlet or Street Walker.' For me, there is nothing that works about this outfit. There are conflicting styles and blah colors and overall terrible styling. I am just lost.

Beginning tomorrow, find Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel's daughter Alexa Ray Joel all grown up and walking the red carpet at New York Fashion Week with a camera and crew in tow for the social network JULIB.com

Celebrity Autobiography with Scott Adsit, Alec Baldwin, Christie Brinkley, Illeana Douglas, Jerry O'Connell, Eugene Pack, and Dayle Reyfel played to sold-out houses at The John Drew Theater in Guild Hall over the weekend of August 24th. Check out photos of the performers and more at the event below!

After her critically-acclaimed debut as Roxie Hart on Broadway and in London's West End, Christie Brinkley will make her Broadway tour debut this spring as she reprises her killer role in the six-time Tony Award-winning musical smash hit CHICAGO. Also joining the cast is star of 'Seinfeld' and 'Family Feud', John O'Hurley as Billy Flynn. This killer show will play at the San Diego Civic Theatre tonight, May 8 through May 13, 2012. Tickets are available now.