Spotlight On NYMF: Brenda Braxton & TRAV'LIN
by Robert Diamond
- Oct 6, 2010
Today we kick off our series on the 2010 New York Musical Theater Festival with the warm and fuzzy memories - as well as some less than fond remembrances - of the life and career of Broadway triple-threat leading lady Brenda Braxton. From the original company of DREAMGIRLS on Broadway under the direction of Michael Bennett to CATS and LEGS DIAMOND and George C. Wolfe's JELLY'S LAST JAM all the way up to her many stints in the Broadway revival of CHICAGO - as well as directing and recreating the original Bennett/Avian/Peters choreography for the post-9/11 star-studded DREAMGIRLS concert starring Audra McDonald, Lillias White and Heather Headley - we talk it all, plus all the exciting new musicals she is participating in - such as her NYMF starrer TRAVELIN' and another new musical reading, as well as projects of her own creation - both onstage and, now, behind-the-scenes! Ms. Braxton was generous enough to spend some time on a rainy afternoon earlier this week to discuss her career, the state of Broadway, the necessity of new musical theatre voices, working with Michael Bennett, and all the details on the new musical she is starring in that premieres this Friday at the NYMF, TRAVELIN' as well as some exciting news of what lies ahead!
Photo Coverage: 'Just A Piano' - A Benefit for Haiti
by Brian Estrada
- Feb 1, 2010
The Triad and Lee Summers hosted the 'Just A Piano Open Mic Launch: A Benefit For Haiti' last night, January 31st. The 'Just A Piano' concept broadened for this series inviting singers to also bring accompanists or pre-recorded tracks, musical instruments or play on The Triad's recently refurbished baby grand. All proceeds from the event were donated to The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund and The American Red Cross.
Haiti Benefit at Triad to Feature Lenox, White, Burgess and More, 1/31
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 31, 2010
The Triad and Lee Summers present the 'Just A Piano Open Mic Launch: A Benefit For Haiti' on Monday, January 31st 2010, at 7:30pm. The "Just A Piano" concept broadens for this series inviting singers to also bring accompanists or pre-recorded tracks, musical instruments or play on The Triad's recently refurbished baby grand.
Haiti Benefit at Triad to Feature Lenox, White, Burgess and More, 1/31
by Jeff Dennhardt
- Jan 20, 2010
The Triad and Lee Summers present the 'Just A Piano Open Mic Launch: A Benefit For Haiti' on Monday, January 31st 2010, at 7:30pm. The "Just A Piano" concept broadens for this series inviting singers to also bring accompanists or pre-recorded tracks, musical instruments or play on The Triad's recently refurbished baby grand.
The Triad Presents APRIL NIXON IS REBORN 11/2, 12/13
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 13, 2009
The Triad is pleased to announce APRIL NIXON IS REBORN on Monday night, November 2nd at 7pm and Sunday night December 13th at 9:30pm - on Lee Summers' JUST A PIANO Concert Series.
Photo Coverage: GayLifeNYC.org Launch Party!
by Walter McBride
- Nov 23, 2009
At Midnight, on Monday, November 16, Gaylifenyc.org hosted a celebration in honor of the launch of its website www.gaylifenyc.org at Splash Bar in New York City. The website is an informational, health, and entertainment outlet dedicated to newly diagnosed and people living with HIV/AIDS. Broadwayworld.com was there to capture the evening's excitement for you!
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