The Palace Theatre. An engagement to appear before an audience at that aptly named showplace, where the kings and queens of vaudeville would hold court on a 2-a-day schedule, was once the Holy Grail of show business. 'Playing The Palace' was the dream of every vaudeville performer and the term is still used today to describe someone who has reached the top of their profession. And for those who headlined at The Palace… Well, having top billing at The Palace used to mean that you were among the best stage performers that American entertainment had to offer.
The Carlyle Hotel announces return engagements of Judy Collins and Barbara Cook and one very exciting debut engagement of Christopher Cross for the 2008 Winter/Spring season in the newly restored Café Carlyle.
Happy Holidays Everyone! Well ... here it is ... our BIGGEST CD coverage EVER and just in time for some last minute 'stocking-stuffer' inspiration ... even though a few of these are better used as coal, if you know what I mean.
Sebastian Arcelus will join the Broadway cast of Jersey Boys, the Tony Award winning Best Musical, in the role of Bob Gaudio on Thursday, January 10. Daniel Reichard, who originated the role at La Jolla Playhouse and on Broadway, will play his final performance on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
Julia McKenzie is the latest West End star to join the line-up honoring Tony Award winner and Broadway legend Barbara Cook at the London Coliseum on Sunday December 2.
Soprano Barbara Cook, who turns 80 years-old today, Thursday, October 25, will celebrate this milestone birthday with three special concerts in Los Angeles, New York and London.
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A memorial tribute for Betty Comden, 'Great Women Salute A Great Woman: Betty Comden - in the words of Comden and Green,' was held Tuesday September 18 at 2PM, at Broadway's Majestic Theater.
In Neva Small's solo show her career full of meaty roles in unsuccessful musicals is glossed over in such a pixyish, upbeat manner that you might find yourself perpetually wondering what she's leaving out.
A memorial tribute for Betty Comden, 'Great Women Salute A Great Woman: Betty Comden - in the words of Comden and Green,' will be held Tuesday September 18 at 2PM, at Broadway's Majestic Theater.
On Wednesday, August 8 at 7:30 pm, filmmaker Rick McKay appeared live in the WLIW studio with behind-the-scenes stories about the making of Broadway: The Golden Age and its upcoming sequels.
