Billy Porter News

The PIPPIN concert will take place on Nov. 29th to commemorate World AIDS Day.

THE ARTISTS SHOWCASE SERIES is pleased to present a reading of PIECE, a new musical with music and lyrics by SCOTT ALAN and book by TARA SMITH, and directed by Broadway actress SCHELE WILLIAMS (Rent, Aida).

ight Records founder Kurt Deutsch will gather the all-star cast of the recent Actors Fund of American benefit concert of the Galt MacDermont-Gerome Ragni-James Radio musical HAIR for a marathon all-day recording session on Friday, October 1. The recording, to be produced by Deutsch and Joel Moss, will feature the complete score and original orchestrations of the classic '60's musical. Benefit producer and musical director Seth Rudetsky will conduct the recording.

Join us Monday, October 4, 7PM, for Queer Songbook: A New Generation of Broadway Composers. Queer Songbook hosts this special concert benefiting the Center.

Photos from the Hair concert and party on September 20th...

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the casting for its 16th Annual Festival of New Musicals, which will be held at the new DODGER STAGES on Sunday, October 3 and Monday, October 4, 2004.

Some recent guests at Cast Party - Monday nights at Birdland.

Currently scheduled to appear: Bryan Batt, Laura Benanti, Laura Bell Bundy, Matt Cavenaugh, Melissa Errico, Cheyenne Jackson, Michael McKean, Raymond McLeod, Larry O'Keefe, Michele Pawk, Erin Leigh Peck, Billy Porter, Alice Ripley, Jai Rodriguez, Marc Shaiman, Toxic Audio, Eddie Varley, and also featuring appearances and new music by Scott Alan, Neil Berg and Brian Lowdermilk, all hosted by Scott Nevins. Additional stars will be announced shortly.

Brian Nash, who performed on R Family Vacation's Maiden Voyage, describes his adventures at sea...

Jamie McGonnigal took to the high seas with Rosie and R Family Cruises. Read excerpts from his journal and his adventures on the Norwegian Dawn...

John talks with BroadwayWorld about the upcoming revue of his music.

Appearing at Joe's Pub on May 9, 10, and 17th to perform a mix of Broadway, soul and gospel tunes as well as recording his second solo album will be Broadway star Billy Porter.

Fresh from his sold-out two show Showcase debut at the Duplex Theater, and on the heels of the news that his song 'Home' performed by Shoshana Bean, was picked by NBC for the official Olympic commercial spot, BroadwayWorld sat down with up and coming composer Scott Alan to discuss his background, influences and more... If you haven't heard of him yet, you will soon.

Scott Alan's songs were showcased on April 11th at the Duplex by a talented cast including Shoshana Bean, Billy Porter, Cheyenne Jackson, Schele Williams, Kate Wetherhead and Courtney Balan. Alan accompanied the cast on piano, with Stephen Oremus stepping in during a solo performed by Billy Porter.

Tune in to the archives of stars like John Tartaglia, Max von Essen, Jim Caruso, Billy Porter talking about the latest online discussions, and more.

Michael McElroy sits down and talks about his career and the upcoming Broadway Inspirational Voices concert.