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Columbia University announces the appointment of Melissa Smey as the new Director of Miller Theatre, effective immediately. Ms. Smey has been in the role of Acting Director of Miller since October 1, 2008.
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The Siegels brought their acceptance-speechless awards ceremony back to Town Hall for a delightful sampling of the best nightlife New York has to offer.
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On Monday, January 26 at 7 PM, the 7th Annual Nightlife Awards Concert took place at Town Hall. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were everywhere to bring you the excitement of the night! The Nightlife Awards are sponsored, in part, by ASCAP, TheaterMania.com, Thoroughbred Records, Jill & Irwin Cohen, The Edythe Kenner Foundation, Trattoria Dopo Teatro, Edith & Ervin Drake, Barbara & Peter Leavy, Ghostlight Records, Steve Ernst, Lynn DiMenna, Jamie DeRoy & Friends, Fred Landau, Stuart E. Bloom & Robert L. Aaron: Lightstyles, LLC.
On Monday, January 26 at 7 PM, the 7th Annual Nightlife Awards Concert took place at Town Hall. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there for the starry event! The Nightlife Awards are sponsored, in part, by ASCAP, TheaterMania.com, Thoroughbred Records, Jill & Irwin Cohen, The Edythe Kenner Foundation, Trattoria Dopo Teatro, Edith & Ervin Drake, Barbara & Peter Leavy, Ghostlight Records, Steve Ernst, Lynn DiMenna, Jamie DeRoy & Friends, Fred Landau, Stuart E. Bloom & Robert L. Aaron: Lightstyles, LLC.
It was announced today that the award-winning comedienne Judy Gold would, for the first time, host the Nightlife Awards, which takes place on Monday, January 26th at 7 PM at The Town Hall. Also announced was Nightlife Legend Honoree Karen Akers who will, as trumpeted by the Nightlife Awards, make no acceptance speech but, instead, perform! And yet another winner has been found and agreed to come to Town Hall to perform: Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra (Outstanding Jazz Combo). Also announced today were guest stars Keith Carradine and Jim Caruso. So far, eleven of the thirteen award categories will be represented with a performance by their winners! Among those previously announced winners slated to perform are Christine Ebersole & Billy Stritch, Marilyn Maye, Mike Birbiglia, Freddy Cole, Helen Baldassare, Allan Harris, Baby Jane Dexter, Brandon Cutrell, The Improvised Shakespeare Company, Daryl Glenn and Jo Lynn Burks. Among the previously announced guest stars that will be performing are Stephanie J. Block, Larry Gatlin, Euan Morton, Noah Racey and The New York Tap Ensemble. And more soon to be announced!
It was announced today that the award-winning comedienne Judy Gold would, for the first time, host the Nightlife Awards, which takes place on Monday, January 26th at 7 PM at The Town Hall. Also announced was Nightlife Legend Honoree Karen Akers who will, as trumpeted by the Nightlife Awards, make no acceptance speech but, instead, perform! And yet another winner has been found and agreed to come to Town Hall to perform: Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra (Outstanding Jazz Combo). Also announced today were guest stars Keith Carradine and Jim Caruso. So far, eleven of the thirteen award categories will be represented with a performance by their winners! Among those previously announced winners slated to perform are Christine Ebersole & Billy Stritch, Marilyn Maye, Mike Birbiglia, Freddy Cole, Helen Baldassare, Allan Harris, Baby Jane Dexter, Brandon Cutrell, The Improvised Shakespeare Company, Daryl Glenn and Jo Lynn Burks. Among the previously announced guest stars that will be performing are Stephanie J. Block, Larry Gatlin, Euan Morton, Noah Racey and The New York Tap Ensemble. And more soon to be announced!
This past year's most outstanding performances in cabaret, comedy, and jazz have been chosen by more than two-dozen critics and experts who concluded their voting over the holidays (see below).
Barnes and Noble has announced the January Calendar of Music and Theatre Related Events at the Lincoln Triangle location. Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle is located at 66th St. and Broadway, New York City. All events are free and open to the public. For large events, B&N gives seating priority to those who purchase the promoted book or CD.
The popular Cabaret & Performance Conference returns for ten exciting nights of the best Cabaret Theater in America
Stars from the worlds of Broadway, television, R & B, cabaret, comedy, jazz, and country convened at The Town Hall on Monday, January 28 at 7PM to celebrate The 2008 Nightlife Awards.
The 2008 Nightlife Awards, the only All-Performance Award show in the world, announced its winners as a first step in preparation for an all-star celebration of the best in cabaret, comedy and jazz at The Town Hall on Monday, January 28 at 7:PM.
Tomorrow evening, January 9 at 6PM, Any Wednesday at Barnes & Noble in Lincoln Center, is excited to present the return of jazz singer, Allan Harris. Also of interest this week: Thursday, January 10, at 5:30PM, the cast of Broadway huge hit, Xanadu, will appear to perform highlights from the newly released cast recording and sign copies of the CD.
January is overflowing with musical and theater events at Barnes & Noble. Below are the Any Wednesday events for the month, followed by some musical theater events, and then other music events of interest.
This evening Monday November 26 at 7PM; Barnes & Noble presenting highlights from a delightful Hanukkah musical/CD: The Odd Potato.
This week, at Any Wednesday November 14, Barnes & Noble is pleased to present Broadway tenor, David Burnham, just returned from starring in the national tour of The Light in the Piazza, which he also appeared in at Lincoln Center. He will be sharing some of his favorite songs from his new self-titled album.
This week on October 23, 'Any Wednesday' presents New York cabaret veteran, and 2007 MAC Award nominee, Cynthia Crane celebrating the release of her new album, 'If I Knew Now'. This delightful entertainer will perform highlights from the recording.
Linda Kosut has been earning great acclaim across the company for her new album and show that celebrates the works of Oscar Brown Jr. Now's your chance to discover what all the excitement is about. Join 'Any Wednesday' at Barnes & Noble (at the Lincoln Center Triangle at 66th) this evening, October 17 at 6PM for this tribute to a great songwriter and poet.
This Wednesday, October 3 at 6PM, 'Any Wednesday' at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center present Judy Kuhn, Tony-nominated Broadway star (Rags, Les Miserables, She Loves Me), as she celebrates the release of her newest album, 'Serious Playground,' devoted to the songs of Laura Nyro.
This week, Wednesday September 24 at 6PM, Any Wednesday has the pleasure of presenting the elegant songstress Leslie Orofino who is currently holding forth at the Metropolitan room on Sundays. She'll be giving us some of the highlights from her current show, plus some songs from her enchanting album 'Moonlight Cocktails.'
