Jim Caruso's Cast Party is thrilled to present the return of composer John Bucchino, along with some very talented associates, in 'John Bucchino & Friends,' part of the Nightlife Award-winning series Broadway at Birdland. The event will take place on Monday, March 9 at 7pm. Joining John onstage will be Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ann Hampton Callaway, Daisy Prince, Brian Lane Green, Jessica Phillips, Lucas Steele, Jamison Stern, Joan Almedilla, Jacqueline Hester, cellist Yair Evnine, and composers Justin Paul and Benj Pasek.
Jim Caruso's Cast Party presents John Bucchino & Friends in concert, as part of the Nightlife Award-winning series Broadway at Birdland. The event will take place on Monday, March 9 at 7pm.
Back by popular demand, Steven Brinberg (Winner of New York City Mac and Bistro Award for Best Cabaret) returns to the Rising Action as everyone's favorite diva, Barbra Streisand -- with a NEW show that salutes Oscar-winning songs. The show takes place at the Rising Action Theatre Co. at 840 E. Oakland Park Blvd in Ft. Lauderdale.
Herbie Hancock calls her 'a wonderful song stylist,' Melba Moore says that 'She's a reincarnation of Ella Fitzgerald,' and Aretha Franklin proclaims 'If you're looking for good entertainment and very hip music, be sure to check out Nnenna Freelon.' Following up on its sold-out January concert by Tony winner Christine Ebersole and its wildly popular first-time collaboration with City Arts and Lectures in December when Barbara Cook appeared in concert and in conversation with Steve Winn, Bay Area Cabaret continues its 5th season on Sunday, March 8 at 5pm with Nnenna Freelon and her jazz quartet at the Marines Memorial Club Crystal Ballroom (609 Sutter Street@ Mason). Individual tickets to this show, and to a May 17th show by multi-platinum jazz singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway, are available at www.bayareacabaret.org or City Box Office (415) 392-4400.
Jim Caruso's Cast Party presents John Bucchino & Friends in concert, as part of the Nightlife Award-winning series Broadway at Birdland. The event will take place on Monday, March 9 at 7pm.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced the Center and the National Symphony Orchestra's complete season for 2009- 2010. In wide ranging programming that covers theater, dance, classical music, jazz and productions for young people, the Center continues its commitment, as the nation's center for the performing arts, to producing and presenting the best of national and international arts.
CAROL HALL'S 'HALLWAYS: The Songs of Carol Hall' WINS 2009 BISTRO AWARDS'ASCAP AWARD FOR OUSTANDING CD
The 2009 BISTRO AWARDS have been announced.
This year's ASCAP Award for Outstanding CD has been given to composer/lyricist CAROL HALL'S
'HALLWAYS, The songs of Carol Hall' which LML Music released nationally in stores and online at iTunes and Amazon.com on March 11th, 2008.
The Kurt Weill Project, an innovative new quartet created to explore the music of Kurt Weill will debut in a prime time engagement at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, from March 25 to March 29.
Consisting of four highly accomplished musicians -- Hilary Gardner (vocals), Frank Ponzio (piano), Pete Donovan (bass) and Vito Lesczak (drums) -- The Kurt Weill Project premieres 'A Song About Forever' featuring songs from the group's debut CD of the same name which was put out last year (Consolidated Artists Productions).
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus (NYCGMC) held their 2009 benefit gala, 'Laugh Out Loud,' on Tuesday, February 24th at the Westside Loft in Manhattan. The gala was a night celebrating music, comedy, diversity and support for the LGBT community.
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM(ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org
Sunday, March 1st, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM
This Sunday on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN we feature the music of BLOSSOM DEARIE
Also a 'Live On-Air' Panel Discussion on the Art, Career, & Life of the late Blossom Dearie with: JAMES GAVIN, REX REED, DONALD SCHAFFER & DARYL SHERMAN
EINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its 10th Anniversary season with the nightclub debut of Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson, and concerts with stage legend Barbara Cook and more!
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus (NYCGMC) today announced their 2009 benefit gala, ?Laugh Out Loud,' on Tuesday, February 24th from 6:30-10:00 p.m. at the Westside Loft in Manhattan.
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is thrilled to present the return of composer John Bucchino, along with some very talented associates, in 'John Bucchino & Friends,' part of the Nightlife Award-winning series Broadway at Birdland. The event will take place on Monday, March 9 at 7pm. Joining John onstage will be Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ann Hampton Callaway, Daisy Prince, Brian Lane Green, Jessica Phillips, Lucas Steele, Jamison Stern, Joan Almedilla, Jacqueline Hester, cellist Yair Evnine, and composers Justin Paul and Benj Pasek.
The 92nd Street Y continues its 2009 season of Lyrics & LyricistsTM, the Y's legendary American Songbook series, with It Started with a Dream, an evening with David Zippel (Shows: City of Angels, The Goodbye Girl, The Woman in White, Pamela's First Musical. Films: Mulan, Hercules). An acclaimed and sought-after lyricist, David Zippel won a Tony Award? for the score to 1990's innovative City of Angels. His other credits include The Woman in White and The Goodbye Girl as well as crafting songs for the legendary Barbara Cook. He's also a two-time Oscar? nominee for the Disney films Hercules and Mulan.
Join Mr. Zippel as he presents highlights from his own scores and shares his inspirations and personal favorites from the American Songbook canon.
The 92nd Street Y has made a block of premium tickets available for BC/EFA supporters. Each ticket purchased through BC/EFA will include an exclusive and intimate post-performance wine and cheese reception with Mr. Zippel and the evening's performers.
Birdland (315 West 44th Street ? between 8th & 9th Aves.) is pleased to announce an exciting line-up of extraordinary entertainment for the month of March.
The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization is now home to a newly launched podcast series on iTunes. The Sweetest Sounds, hosted by R&H President Ted Chapin (except where noted), and produced by award-winning NPR documentarian Jeff Lunden, will be an ongoing series of audio podcasts highlighting the musicals and authors we proudly represent.
Back by popular demand, Steven Brinberg (Winner of New York City Mac and Bistro Award for Best Cabaret) returns to the Rising Action as everyone's favorite diva, Barbra Streisand -- with a NEW show that salutes Oscar-winning songs. Simply Barbra Salutes the Oscars plays February 19, 2009 to March 15, 2009
The producers of ROCK OF AGES announced the complete, awesome cast for Broadway's new, smash hit musical today. Constantine Maroulis, ('American Idol' Season 4, Broadway's The Wedding Singer, RENT) reprising his critically acclaimed role as 'Drew', is now joined by Broadway's best 1970's & 1980's period actors Amy Spanger (The Wedding Singer, Kiss Me Kate) as 'Sherrie' and James Carpinello (Saturday Night Fever, VH1's 'So NoTORIous') as 'Stacee Jaxx'.
Romance will be in the air at The Metropolitan Room in February when one of the dreamiest voices in the music business takes the stage on Feb. 14 and 15 for a Valentine's Day engagement. Craig Pomranz, ?One of New York's most critically-acclaimed saloon singers,? (New York Magazine) will return to the 'Best Cabaret in New York' (New York Magazine-Best of New York 2008) with two evenings of songs celebrating love in all its guises. Enduring love, passion, lost love, lust--nothing is spared in an evening that promises to produce as many laughs as sighs. His shows will include selections from his highly anticipated new CD. Musical Director: Stephen Bocchino
Craig Pomranz
The Metropolitan Room
Feb 14 at 9:45pm
Feb 15@ 9:30pm
34 West 22nd Street, between 5th and 6th Ave, NYC
Call for reservations: 212/206-0440
Zip Code: 10010
Closest Subways: R, W, 1
Venue Website: www.metropolitanroom.com
** The Metropolitan Room has a limited menu
COST: $20.00 Cover - 2 drink minimum
HOW: RESERVATIONS 212/206-0440
This will mark Pomranz's third engagement at the popular New York club. His July 2008 engagement at The Metropolitan Room in NYC garnered universal critical praise, and packed houses for the four-show run. He has headlined at Manhattan and L.A.'s most celebrated nightspots and internationally at London's famous Pizza on the Park.
