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The Skivvies are Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley, award-winning NYC singer/actor/musicians doing stripped down versions of eclectic covers and eccentric originals. Not only are the arrangements stripped down - cello, ukulele, glockenspiel, melodica - but the Skivvies literally strip down to their underwear to perform.
Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, July 29, 2012 - Sunday, July 29, 2012.
In New York City, we're fortunate enough to have access to a bevvy of theatre-related events -- many of which are free or low-cost -- to enjoy on the days we can't get to a show. Here are a few that I have hand-picked: the events about which I'm the most excited. These ones get the official BroadwayGirlNYC stamp of approval for the month of August.
The Skivvies are Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley, award-winning NYC singer/actor/musicians doing stripped down versions of eclectic covers and eccentric originals. Not only are the arrangements stripped down - cello, ukulele, glockenspiel, melodica - but the Skivvies literally strip down to their underwear to perform.
Brigid Harrington (Mary Poppins) has been cast to play the title role in Bellarine Theatre Company's production of Annie for three performances only, August 16th-18th.
Given Dance New Amsterdam's (DNA) recent legal victories regarding the renewal of its Lower Manhattan lease, it is all the more satisfying to announce an impressive roster of returning artists for the DNA PRESENTS 2012-2013 season, opening September 12, 2012.
The educational theatre company Stage Door Fine Arts offers two more exceptional master classes taught by Broadway performers: Ian Liberto and Telly Leung. Ian Liberto from Broadway's Promises, Promises, Billy Elliot, and How to Succeed, will offer a class today, July 11th from 3:00-5:00. Telly Leung from Broadway's Godspell, RENT, Flower Drum Song and FOX's hit TV Series GLEE will offer a class on July 13th from 1:00-4:00, and will work with actors from Stage Door Fine Arts' current production of Spring Awakening that evening in rehearsal.
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. It's the Top Ten Hot Topix for the first half of 2012! Is your favorite production on the list?
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's July 4th performance as part of the Ravinia Festival will feature vocalist Ashley Brown, who won rave reviews in the title role of Mary Poppins on Broadway and recently made her Lyric Opera debut in an acclaimed production of Show Boat. Brown appeared on Windy City Live for a preview of her Ravinia debut. Watch the interview and her performance in the video below!
The educational theatre company Stage Door Fine Arts will offer 3 exceptional master classes taught by 3 Broadway performers: Ashley Brown, Ian Liberto and Telly Leung. Ashley Brown, Broadway's original Mary Poppins will kick off the series with a class on July 3rd from 2:00-4:00. Ian Liberto from Broadway's Promises, Promises, Billy Elliot, and How to Succeed, will offer a class on July 11th from 3:00-5:00. Telly Leung from Broadway's Godspell, RENT, Flower Drum Song and FOX's hit TV Series GLEE will offer a class on July 13th from 1:00-4:00, and will work with actors from Stage Door Fine Arts' current production of Spring Awakening that evening in rehearsal.
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The new musicals 'Eastland' and 'Hero,' new and newish shows based on hats, songbooks, TV shows and recordings, 'Floyd Collins' and Ashley Brown, and more!
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the crown jewel of Ravinia's classical programming, kicks off its annual summer residency at the festival with a concert of American favorites at 5 p.m. on July 4.
Watch Ashley Brown performing in her PBS special, 'Call Me Irresponsible,' which won a Telly Award, below!
The 1984 hit movie dances its way onto the Colorado stage!
The second annual 'Night of A Thousand Judys' - the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center - will take place at Playwrights Horizons on Monday, June 18.
The second annual 'Night of A Thousand Judys' - the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center - will take place at Playwrights Horizons on Monday, June 18. The show is a special presentation of the variety show The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre.
The admirable mission of Gigi Naglak and MeghAnn Williams, writer/performers of Chlamydia Dell'Arte: A Sex Ed Burlesque, is to remove some of the awkwardness in open discussions about human sexuality by treating intimate issues with humor. Their modestly produced show, which just completed a week-long run at Los Kabayitos, is obviously built to travel, coming to Gotham via stints in Philly and DC, and the amiable pair pulls off their mission with endearing enthusiasm.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: SONS OF THE PROPHET wins big at DCC Awards, Town Hall celebrates 1975, THE NORMAL HEART cast preps for tour, and so much more!
The Town Hall's critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year's® 12th Season continued this week with The Broadway Musicals of 1975 on Monday, May 14th. 1975 was a year that brought us famous shows by musical theater icons including Marvin Hamlisch, (A Chorus Line), John Kander and Fred Ebb (Chicago), and Richard O'Brien (The Rocky Horror Show), among others. Produced by The Town Hall, The Broadway Musicals of 1975 was created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel. Casting for The Broadway Musicals of 1975 included Ashley Brown, Lari White, Bob Stillman, Maya Days, Scott Coulter, Carole J. Bufford, Patrick Page and more.
The Town Hall's (123 West 43rd Street) critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year's® 12th Season continues with The Broadway Musicals of 1975 tonight, May 14th at 8PM. 1975 was a year that brought us famous shows by musical theater icons including Marvin Hamlisch, (A Chorus Line), John Kander and Fred Ebb (Chicago), and Richard O'Brien (The Rocky Horror Show), among others. Produced by The Town Hall, The Broadway Musicals of 1975 is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel.
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