April Nickell News

Anika Larsen, star of the upcoming Off-Broadway musical SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL, will be this week's special guest on SIRIUS XM Live on Broadway Wednesday, June 3rd at noon at The Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center in The Times Square Information Center (Seventh Ave. between 46th & 47th St.)

Rehearsals are set to begin today (May 18th) for SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL, a new musical presented by Jaradoa Theater, beginning Friday, June 12 through June 28 at the Dimson Theatre at The Vineyard, 108 East 15th Street (between Union Square East & Irving Place). Written by Anika Larsen, SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL is co-conceived and directed by April Nickell.

Jaradoa Theater will present SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL, a new musical, beginning Friday, June 12 through June 28 at the Dimson Theatre at The Vineyard, 108 East 15th Street (between Union Square East & Irving Place). Written by Anika Larsen, SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL is co-conceived and directed by April Nickell.

Jaradoa Theater, a company of professional theater artists - actors, directors, designers, writers - who serve through performance, is celebrating the success of its first year with the 2nd Annual JARADOA JAM fundraiser onMonday, June 9 at 5 and 8 pm at the Vineyard Theatre.

Jaradoa Theater will present 'The Small of Her Back,' a new play by Russell Leigh Sharman, starting on May 9th.

Serenade, a new musical, opens Sunday, December 9 at Teatro La Tea (107 Suffolk Street, between Delancey & Rivington) with performances through December 15.

Serenade star Anika Larsen is set to perform a number from the show at the Union Square Holiday Market tomorrow, December 7 at 4PM.

'Serenade' by Jaradoa Theater is making two special matinees available at no cost to students participating in their outreach programs on December 5 and 12.

Jaradoa Theater presents Serenade, a new musical, beginning Saturday, December 1 through December 15 at Teatro La Tea (107 Suffolk Street, between Delancey & Rivington). The book and lyrics for Serenade are by Rachel Sheinkin, winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She also co-authored Off-Broadway's Striking 12, which recently launched a nationwide tour. The kinetic score for Serenade, composed by Nils Olaf Dolven, mixes electronica, pop and classical elements.

WGHT Radio (1500AM), North Jersey's oldies station, has just launched 'Curtain Call,' a new program covering the NY & NJ theater scene. Morning host Teisha Bader will be interviewing stars of Broadway, Off-Broadway and local theaters (including Paper Mill) every Wednesday at 9:30AM. Up this week on November 21 is Anika Larsen, currently appearing in the Broadway hit Xanadu, and soon to star Off-Broadway in Serenade.

Jaradoa Theater is throwing its first annual 'Jaradoa BOUNCE!,' a dance party to celebrate their debut season, this Thursday, November 1 at 8PM - 1AM at Libation. The evening will feature drink specials as well as fun prizes including Broadway tickets and backstage tours to Rent and Xanadu. Admission is $15.

Jaradoa Theater will present Serenade, a world premiere of an original musical, beginning Saturday, December 1 through December 15 at Teatro LA TEA (107 Suffolk Street, between Delancey & Rivington). The book and lyrics for Serenade are by Tony Award-winner Rachel Sheinkin.

Anika Larsen, who currently appears in Broadway's Xanadu, is among the co-founders of a new theatre company.