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Baby Jane Dexter Returns To The Metropolitan Room, Opens July 8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2011

Baby Jane Dexter returns to Metropolitan Room for a special summer encore engagement celebrating the release of her new live CD, 'The Real World' on Quannacut Records.

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Honors Billie Holiday, 6/10-12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2011

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL is a mesmerizing tribute to Billie Holiday.

The Town Hall Presents Easy To Love June 9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 6, 2011

On what would have been Cole Porters 120th Birthday, The Town Hall (123 West 43 Street), Times Square's landmark concert venue, will present Easy To Love: Andrea Marcovicci and Jeff Harnar Sing Cole Porter, on Thursday, June 9, at 8:00 P.M.

Town Hall Hosts 'An Evening With Kelli O'Hara' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2011

On June 3, 2011, for one night only, The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) will present Broadway star and Tony Award nominee, Kelli O'Hara in 'An Evening with Kelli O'Hara.' With this concert, Ms. O'Hara is launching an album for Ghostlight records, 'Always.'

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Honors Billie Holiday, 6/10-12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2011

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL is a mesmerizing tribute to Billie Holiday.

Karen Ziemba, Christine Andreas Join BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: 1997, 6/20
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2011

The Town Hall (123 W 43rd Street), New York's landmark concert venue will conclude the 11th season of the acclaimed Broadway By The Year® Series with The Broadway Musicals of 1997 on Monday, June 20th at 8PM. Performers already announced from the 1997 hit Jekyll & Hyde include Robert Cuccioli (Tony Nominee), Linda Eder (Drama Desk Nominee), and Christiane Noll (who will also be directing the concert). From 1997's The Life, Lillias White (Tony Winner) and Chuck Cooper (Tony Winner) will perform, along with the newly announced Karen Ziemba (Tony Nominee) from 1997's Steel Pier (Tony Nominee), and The Scarlet Pimpernel's acclaimed star Christine Andreas. Tickets are $55 & $50 and are on sale through TicketMaster at 800-982-2787 , www.ticketmaster.com, or the Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6 PM (except Sundays) (212) 840-2824 .

Billie Holiday Theatre Presents The Right Reverend Dupree in Exile Thru 6/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2011

The AUDELCO and Obie Award-winning Billie Holiday Theatre concludes its 39th season and trilogy of new Jackie Alexander plays with the world premiere of The Right Reverend Dupree in Exile.

Sandra Bernhard to Bring New Show to Town Hall, 6/8
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2011

Broadway veteran Sandra Benhard is set to debut her new show, I LOVE BEING ME, DON'T YOU, at New York's Town Hall on June 8 at 8PM. The event will feature special guests Liza Minnelli, Justin Bond, and Rufus Wainwright.

Lillias White, Chuck Cooper Join BWAY MUSICALS OF 1997 at Town Hall, 6/20
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2011

he Town Hall (123 W 43rd Street), New York's landmark concert venue will conclude the 11th season of the acclaimed Broadway By The Year® Series with The Broadway Musicals of 1997 on Monday, June 20th at 8PM. In addition to the previously announced reuniting of the three stars of the famous 1997 hit show, Jekyll & Hyde, Robert Cuccioli (Tony Nominee), Linda Eder (Drama Desk Nominee) and Christiane Noll (who will also be directing the concert), The Broadway Musicals of 1997 will also present two stars of 1997 ‘s The Life, Lillias White (Tony Winner) and Chuck Cooper (Tony Winner). Tickets are $55 & $50 and are on sale through TicketMaster at 800-982-2787, www.ticketmaster.com, or the Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6 PM (except Sundays) (212) 840-2824.

Focused Survey of Installation Art by Biggers Held at Brooklyn Museum
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2011

Sanford Biggers: Sweet Funk-An Introspective challenges and reinterprets symbols and legacies that inform contemporary America in a focused selection of eight installations and five additional artworks created by the New York-based artist.

Linda Eder, Christiane Noll, Robert Cuccioli Set for BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: 1997, 6/20
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2011

The Town Hall (123 W 43rd Street), New York's landmark concert venue will conclude the 11th season of the acclaimed Broadway By The Year® Series with The Broadway Musicals of 1997 on Monday, June 20th at 8PM. The concert will reunite the three stars of the famous 1997 hit show, Jekyll & Hyde, Robert Cuccioli (Tony Nominee), Linda Eder (Drama Desk Nominee) and Christiane Noll (who will be directing the concert as well as starring). This is the first time the three stars of the show have appeared together on a New York stage in more than a decade.

Town Hall Presents AN EVENING WITH LINDA EDER May 20
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2011

The Town Hall presents 'AN EVENING WITH LINDA EDER' on May 20

Linda Eder to sign CDs at Barnes & Noble Today
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2011

Broadway and pop star Linda Eder will be sining her new CD "Now" at Barnes and Noble (150 East 86th Street) on Wednesday, May 18th at 5PM.

Photo Coverage: Town Hall Presents THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1982
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 17, 2011

The Town Hall, New York's landmark concert venue presented The Broadway Musicals of 1982 on Monday, May 16th at 8PM. Now in its 11th season, The Broadway By The Year ® Series is created written and hosted by Scott Siegel and produced by The Town Hall. In the series, Scott Siegel takes the audience on a musical travelogue, exploring the history of the Great White Way and providing social anecdotes while showcasing the beloved hits and lesser-known gems from the golden age of Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the concert and brings you photo coverage below.

Theater Works and Black Theatre Troupe Present LADY DAY... in June
by Kelsey Denette - May 17, 2011

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL is a mesmerizing tribute to Billie Holiday. Proudly produced by Theater Works and Black Theatre Troupe audiences will spend an evening with Billie Holiday as she captivates one of her last audiences. Listen to a collection of her best know music interlaced with salty, often humorous memories. LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL is a riveting portrait of a gifted musician whose very soul was shaped by pain and anguish. Performing in the Mary Jane Gyder theater LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL will run June 10, 11 and 12. Tickets are only $25 / person and are on sale now!

Liz Callaway, Karen Akers, et al. Set for BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: 1982, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2011

The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street), New York's landmark concert venue presents The Broadway Musicals of 1982 on Monday, May 16th at 8PM. Now in its 11th season, The Broadway By The Year ® Series is created written and hosted by Scott Siegel and produced by The Town Hall. Tickets are $55 & $50 and are on sale through TicketMaster at 800-982-2787, www.ticketmaster.com, or The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6 PM (except Sundays) 212-840-2824

Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile Join Forces For Harlem Jazz Shrine Fest
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2011

Three esteemed Harlem cultural organizations - the Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile - have joined forces to present the first Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival May 9-15, 2011.

Peter Yarrow and Friends Perform at Town Hall 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2011

The Town Hall (123 West 43 Street), New York's landmark concert venue will present Peter Yarrow and Friends, a family concert, on Sunday, May 15th at noon.

Billie Holiday Theatre Presents The Right Reverend Dupree in Exile
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011

The AUDELCO and Obie Award-winning Billie Holiday Theatre concludes its 39th season and trilogy of new Jackie Alexander plays with the world premiere of The Right Reverend Dupree in Exile.

Court Theatre Presents PORGY AND BESS 5/12-6/19
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011

Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert present the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell, with Artistic Consultant Ron OJ Parson and Music Direction by Doug Peck. Porgy and Bess will run May 12-June 19, 2011 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. Press Opening is Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 8PM.

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