Ben Cameron News

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D welcomes 'The Men of Shrek' March 31st.....Justin Greer, David F M Vaughn, Dennis Stowe and Bobby Daye will all be on hand to perform, play games and interact with the audience this Tuesday night.

The music of Bobby Cronin will be showcased on Monday, March 30 at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The event which starts at 6pm will be hosted by Erica Ruff and John Zindarsic.

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D welcomes Michael Buchanan on March 24th. Buchanan made his Broadway debut last year in the John Waters inspired musical 'Cry-Baby'. Regionally Mr. Buchanan has been seen in Urinetown at Chicago's Mercury Theater (Bobby Strong), Mame at the Kennedy Center, and most recently starred in the Arizona Theater Companies hit staging of Hair

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D is described as an evening of music, games and comedy featuring a new Broadway guest each week. Broadway Sessions is hosted by actor Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose). The show takes place every Tuesday night at 11 pm at popular midtown nightclub Therapy (348 west 52nd street) at 11 pm.

Brynn O'Malley has appeared on Broadway in Beauty and the Beast (Belle u/s), Sunday in the Park with George, Hairspray (Amber Von Tussle) and most recently Wicked (Nessarose). Ms. O'Mlleys notable regional productions include Meet Me in St. Louis and Oklahoma (Laurie) both at the Papermill Playhouse. She also starred in the Las Vegas Production of Avenue Q at The Whynn.

The music of Bobby Cronin will be showcased on Monday, March 30 at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The event which starts at 6pm will be hosted by Erica Ruff and John Zindarsic.

BROADWAY SESSIONS W/ BEN D welcomes Tad Wilson and the music of Jeremy Schonfeld tonight, Tuesday February 24th. Tad Wilson will be appearing in March in the Broadway transfer of the Off-Broadway hit Rock of Ages. Mr. Wilsons other credits include include For the Glory (The Civil War) and he is working with composer Frank Wildhorn on 2 upcoming projects.

Manhattan Community Boards One, Two, Three, Four and Five are coming together for an unprecedented joint Public Forum on Small to Mid-Sized Theaters, which are an important part of the sustainability and resilience of NYC small businesses and local economies.

LIFE'S CHANGING TIDE: The music and lyrics of Bobby Cronin will be presented on Monday, February 16, 2009 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at The West Bank Cafe on 42nd and 9th. A night of Bobby Cronin's music featuring a bunch of his insanely talented friends...some of whom are heading out on tour for a while and some of whom just got back from tour! The cast includes: CARRIE MANOLAKOS (Mamma Mia, Wicked) JESSICA PATTY (9 to 5, A Chorus Line) ANNE BRUMMEL (Wicked) BEN CAMERON (Aida, B'way Sessions) STEPHEN BIENSKIE (Emmett Otter, Silence) JENNY DINOIA (Wicked, We Will Rock You) JARED GERTNER (Spelling Bee) KATE PAZAKIS (Jerry Springer) STANLEY BAHOREK (Spelling Bee) SEAN BRADFORD (The Lion King) JENN FURMAN (Wicked) TRACY MCDOWELL (Rent) BRIAN GALLAGHER (Tommy Euro tour) ROBYN LEE (Children of Eden) ERIC MICHAEL KROP

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D is thrilled to welcome Wicked's Julie Reiber and mac award winner Brandon Cuttrell February 10th. Julie Reiber is currently the stand-by for ELPHABA in Broadway's Wicked. She has also appeared on Broadway in 'All Shook Up', and BKLYN(standby for Eden). Julie has also appeared in the national tour of RENT and the Korean tour of Jekyll and Hyde.

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D welcomes Tony nominee/recording artist ORFEH and ANDY KARL February 3rd. Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D happens every Tuesday night at hot midtown nightclub Therapy. Therapy is located at 348 west 52nd street. There is no cover charge for this event. Attendess must be 21 with proper id.

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D is thrilled to welcome Bret Shuford and Emily McNamara January 27th. Bret Shuford can currently be seen on Broadway in Disney's The Little Mermaid( Prince Eric understudy). Mr. Shufords other Broadway credits included Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Beauty and the Beast. Bret has appeared in several Actors Fund benefit performances including The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Emily McNamara created the role of 'Inga' in the Off-Broadway hit The Awesome 80's Prom. She has also appeared in My First Time at New World Stages. The popular comedian/singer/actress was the winner of 'XL Star' and has appeared in Broadway Loves the 80's at Joe's Pub. Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D is described as an evening of music, games and comedy featuring a new Broadway guest each week. It is hosted by actor Ben Cameron (Aida, Footloose, Wicked). The weekly show takes place Tuesday evenings at midtown nightclub Therapy (348 west 52nd street) at 11 pm. There is no cover charge for this event. Attendess must be 21 or over with proper id. For more information on Broadway Sessions please visit www.BenCameron.net

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D welcomes Robin Baxter January 20th. Robin Baxter recently returned to New York after a 3 year stint as 'Rosie' in the Las Vegas production of Mamma Mia! Ms.Baxters Broadway credits include Mamma Mia, A Funny Thing...Forum, Footloose, A Christmas Carol and the concert of King David. Her off Bway credits include The Great American Trailer Park Musical. Robin has appeared on Law and Order and has toured Europe as a member of the USO. Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D is described as an evening of music, games and comedy featuring a new Broadway guest each week. Broadway Sessions is hosted by actor Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) and takes place every Tuesday evening at midtown nightclub Therapy. Therapy is located at 348 west 52nd street.

LIFE'S CHANGING TIDE: The music and lyrics of Bobby Cronin will be presented on Monday, February 16, 2009 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at The West Bank Cafe on 42nd and 9th. A night of Bobby Cronin's music featuring a bunch of his insanely talented friends...some of whom are heading out on tour for a while and some of whom just got back from tour! The cast includes: CARRIE MANOLAKOS (Mamma Mia, Wicked) JESSICA PATTY (9 to 5, A Chorus Line) ANNE BRUMMEL (Wicked) BEN CAMERON (Aida, B'way Sessions) STEPHEN BIENSKIE (Emmett Otter, Silence) JENNY DINOIA (Wicked, We Will Rock You) JARED GERTNER (Spelling Bee) KATE PAZAKIS (Jerry Springer) STANLEY BAHOREK (Spelling Bee) SEAN BRADFORD (The Lion King) JENN FURMAN (Wicked) TRACY MCDOWELL (Rent) BRIAN GALLAGHER (Tommy Euro tour) ROBYN LEE (Children of Eden) ERIC MICHAEL KROP

Carly Jibson (Cry Baby, Hairspray), Tony Yazbeck (Gypsy, On the Town, A Chorus Line) Sally Wilfert (Assassins, Make Me a Song), and Jonathan Rayson (Little Shop of Horrors, I Love You, You're Perfect...) will perform highlights from the songbook of the composing team David Dabbon and Tom Bruett at Manhattan's Metropolitan Room Sunday January 18th.

On Monday, January 12, from 7pm - 10pm, the New York Company of WICKED will host DEFYING INEQUALITY, a special benefit dance party and performance promoting equality and civil rights. Held at The Gershwin Theatre Lobby, 222 West 51st Street, and featuring cast members from WICKED as well as special guest performers, this special one-night-only event will benefit Empire State Pride Agenda, Equality California, Garden State Equality and Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force.

Carly Jibson (Cry Baby, Hairspray), Tony Yazbeck (Gypsy, On the Town, A Chorus Line) Sally Wilfert (Assassins, Make Me a Song), and Jonathan Rayson (Little Shop of Horrors, I Love You, You're Perfect...) will perform highlights from the songbook of the composing team David Dabbon and Tom Bruett at Manhattan's Metropolitan Room Sunday January 18th.

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D has announced his kick off of 2009 by welcoming Nikki Renee Daniels and Jeff Kready on January 6th.

On Monday, January 12, from 7pm - 10pm, the New York Company of WICKED will host DEFYING INEQUALITY, a special benefit dance party and performance promoting equality and civil rights. Held at The Gershwin Theatre Lobby, 222 West 51st Street, and featuring cast members from WICKED as well as special guest performers, this special one-night-only event will benefit Empire State Pride Agenda, Equality California, Garden State Equality and Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force.

Broadway Sessions with Ben D will present a holiday concert December 16th featuring a host of Broadway talents. Scheduled to perform are Paige Davis (Boeing-Boeing), Carly Jibson (Hairspray, Cry Baby), Nick Adams (A Chorus Line, Guys and Dolls), Kacie Sheik (Hair), Tory Ross (9 to 5), Sara Schmidt (Jersey Boys), Carrie Manolakos (Mamma Mia), Eddie Pendergraft (Wicked), Kathy Deitch (WIcked), Jessica Dillan (Thouroughly Modern Millie), Molly Pope (The Diva-lution of Molly Pope) and Jenn Furman (Wicked).