Amy Shaughnessy News

Producer Daryl Roth welcomed Mary Birdsong, Lisa Joyce, Jane Lynch and Mary Louise Wilson to the rotating company of Love, Loss, and What I Wore, an intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, and directed by Karen Carpenter, on Wednesday, October 21st. The actresses join current company member Tyne Daly.

Composer John Kander and Bookwriter Terrence McNally participated in a pre-show discussion about the creation and history of their musical Kiss of the Spider Woman. The event took place at New York University's Frederick Loewe Theatre on Monday, October 5 at 6:30pm and was held in conjunction with that evening's 8pm performance. That evening also marked 'Industry Night' at the NYU performance of the musical.

On Monday night, September 21, Jim Caruso's Cast Party presented the Birdland debut of award-winning composing team Scott Burkell and Paul Loesel.

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, the hit show that won the coveted 2009 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, returned to New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, on Monday, September 14th with a cast that included Scott Adsit, Rachel Dratch, Kristen Johnston, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel,Michael Urie, Alan Zweibel, and more!

9 To 5: The Musical star Stephanie J. Block is set to release her debut CD, 'This Place I Know' on Tuesday, June 2nd on the PS Classics label. The CD is now available on iTunes beginning today May 12th. Stephanie J. Block performed at a special Good Housekeeping Mother's Day lunch on Friday, May 8th, and BroadwayWorld.com was there to celebrate the festive afternoon.

Sofía Vergara, one of the hottest Hispanic TV stars and one of the most beloved personalities of the Latino world, made her Broadway stage debut as Matron 'Mama' Morton, the reigning cellblock diva of the hit musical CHICAGO for a five-week limited engagement.

THE THERESA FOUNDATION presented a concert performance of 'EXTRAORDINARY' to benefit the Theresa Academy of Performing Arts. 'EXTRAORDINARY' was performed at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street (between West 4th and Astor Place) on Monday, March 30th at 7:00pm.

Upright Cabaret, the popular Los Angeles theatrical showcase featuring an eclectic mix of artists from stage, screen and the recording world, is presenting Broadway star Eden Espinosa as she debuts her solo show, Eden Espinosa- ME, in New York City.

Atlantic Theater Company and Druid's celebrated production of Academy Award winner and four-time Tony Award nominee Martin McDonagh's dark comedy THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN will celebrate its 100th performance on Thursday, March 5th, 2009.

Melora Hardin, star of the hit NBC comedy 'The Office,' made her Broadway stage debut this winter as fame-hungry murderess Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical CHICAGO. Hardin played a seven-week limited engagement which began Monday, December 29, 2008 at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). Melora Hardin performed her final show as 'Roxie' on on Thursday, February 12th and BroadwayWorld was there to cheer her on as she 'Razzle Dazzled' the crowd one last time!

Here's To The Ladies Who CARE: A Benefit for CARE took place on February 9th at New World Stages. Becca Ayers, Heather Ayers, Lauren Kennedy, Kristy Cates, Erin Davie, Lori Eure, Lauren Kennedy, Lindsay Mendez, Cary Michele Miller, Keira Naughton, Julie Reiber, Jenny Powers, and Megan Sikora all sang some of their favorite songs for an eclectic evening of music to raise money and awareness for CARE. BroadwayWorld's cameras took in the night of tuneful celebration.

The director and star of The Cripple of Inishmaan, Martin McDonagh's funny, heart-wrenching comedy/drama about life in a small Irish village when it becomes the location for a Hollywood movie. Garry Hynes, the first woman to win a Tony Award for Best Director and Mullen, a Tony-winning actress, also discuss their early years as struggling theater artists in their native country of Ireland.

The director and star of The Cripple of Inishmaan, Martin McDonagh's funny, heart-wrenching comedy/drama about life in a small Irish village when it becomes the location for a Hollywood movie. Garry Hynes, the first woman to win a Tony Award for Best Director and Mullen, a Tony-winning actress, also discuss their early years as struggling theater artists in their native country of Ireland.

We at BroadwayWorld are proud to bring you this small reminder of all that we gained and lost in 2008, during the video you'll see the expert work of our photographers. Every opening night, every special event and every final performance you'll find them, active and alive with excitement as they capture each and every moment.

SPRING AWAKENING, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical is returning to Joe's Pub for an encore of the sold out Holiday Celebration benefit concert. The December 29th concert will feature the current cast of the Broadway show 'Spring Awakening' as well as OBC member Lilli Cooper.

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN began previews Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 and officially opened December Thursday 18th, 2008; and plays a limited engagement through Sunday, February 1st, 2009 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company at the Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street). BroadwayWorld's cameras caught all action of opening night!

SPRING AWAKENING, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical is returning to Joe's Pub for an encore of the sold out Holiday Celebration benefit concert. The December 29th concert will feature the current cast of the Broadway show 'Spring Awakening' as well as OBC member Lilli Cooper.

The Path Fund / Rockers on Broadway presented The Who's TOMMY: 15th Anniversary Benefit Concert. Directed by Donnie Kehr, this one-night-only milestone event featuring the original cast of the groundbreaking Broadway musical took place Monday, December 15 at 8:00 PM at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). BroadwayWorld's cameras were there for the historic event.

Spring Awakening, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical held a special benefit concert to support SafePlace. The December 15th concert featured the current cast of the Broadway show as well as special guests, original cast members Tony-Award nominee Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele and Lili Cooper.

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words continued its sit-down, open-ended at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, on Monday, November 17th, at 7:30pm. (Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words will play a Monday night only schedule with performances at 7:30pm.)