Ben Cameron News

Eight finalists have been chosen to compete in the Grand Finale of the 8th Annual NYMF Next Broadway Sensation competition this Friday, October 11th at 11pm at New World Stages. Over 200 talented hopefuls auditioned for a spot in this year's competition.

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano.

THE BOY WHO LOVED BASSEY, directed by Ben Cameron, will play a two performance limited engagement at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, Downstairs at the West Bank Cafe (407 W 42nd Street). Performances are on September 9th and 16th at 7:00 pm.

Theatre Development Fund (TDF) and Theatre Bay Area (TBA) are pleased to announce that they have received a grant in the amount of $78,750 from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation's Fund for National Projects to support a consortium project, Triple Play. Triple Play will explore the crucial relationship between playwrights and other generative artists, theatres and audiences. This exploration aspires to create a paradigm shift in the way the field thinks about audiences and the way audiences experience new work, and in so doing will help to restore theatre's relevance as a national art form.

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular 'Backstage' with Susie Mosher is 15:54, and more:

For those craving a show after the show, stop by 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. Loosen your tie and enjoy as Broadway's superclub expands its late night series. Joining Tuesday nights' popular Backstage with Susie Mosher are late night events featuring bright and upcoming New York talent:

Performers will include Broadway actors Ali Ewoldt, (Les Miserables, The Fantasticks), F. Michael Haynie (Wicked, Dogfight), Amber Iman (Soul Doctor), Janet Krupin (Hands on a Hardbody, Bring it On), Bryce Pinkham (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Love Labour's Lost), Kate Rockwell (Rock of Ages, Bring it On), Robb Sapp (Shrek, Wicked), and Tally Sessions (Big Fish, Yank), and rising star Melanie Burg. Ben Cameron (Wicked) will host.

RuPaul's Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon performed 'Everybody's Girl' at Broadway Sessions on July 18th, 2013. Watch her sing below!

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, is pleased to announce the grant phase of the Audience (R)Evolution program. Funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Audience (R)Evolution grant program will give approximately ten awards of up to $65,000 each, with an additional general operating support equivalent to 30% of the grant award, through two initiatives:

Kate Rockwell (Bring It On: The Musical, Hair, Rock of Ages, Legally Blonde) performed 'The Life of the Party' from THE WILD PARTY at Broadway Sessions on January 31st, 2013. Click below to watch her sing!

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. Tonight, July 18th Broadway Sessions will welcome Tom Deckman, Danette Holden, Erica Lustig and more. This weeks show will feature Broadway veteran Greg Reuter as special guest host.

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday, July 18th Broadway Sessions will welcome Tom Deckman, Danette Holden, Erica Lustig and more. This weeks show will feature Broadway veteran Greg Reuter as special guest host.

Scott Coulter and Jessica Hendy performed 'I Know Him So Well' at Broadway Sessions on April 18th, 2013. Click below to watch them sing!

The Nominating Committee attends all productions during the Broadway season and meets on the date designated by the Administration Committee to determine, by vote, the Tony Award nominees for that season. The committee of Tony Nominators, which has been expanded to 46 members for the 2013-2014 season, includes:

Ashley Park and Taylor Louderman (Bring It On: The Musical) performed 'Poker Face' at Broadway Sessions on June 13th, 2013 as part of the concert series' University of Michigan event. Click below to watch their rendition!

MAMMA MIA!'s Zak Resnick performed 'I'm Your Man' at Broadway Sessions on June 13th, 2013. Watch him sing below!

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano.

Brian d'Arcy James performed 'All Will Be Well' at Broadway Sessions on May 30th, 2013. Check out the video below!

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. v