Amra-Faye Wright Makes NYC Concert Debut at the Met Room This December
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 27, 2010
This month, celebrated Broadway and West End star Amra-Faye Wright (Velma Kelly in Chicago) will make her long-awaited New York City concert debut with "Sittin' on Top of the World," an all-new evening of songs and stories, for five performances only at the Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street, between 5th and 6th Aves).
BWW Exclusive InDepth InterView Part 3: Raul Esparza Talks LEAP OF FAITH & More
by Robert Diamond
- Dec 25, 2010
In a conversation encapsulating everything from Albee and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF to Aristophanes and Virginia Woolf herself - and even a little Stephen King - this concluding portion of this exclusive interview with this remarkably gifted actor ends with a look ahead to LEAP OF FAITH. Plus, what's on his iPod, what books he's reading, and a whole lot more!
Clark, Lewis et al. Lead Lincoln Center's American Songbook in Jan.
by Jessica Lewis
- Dec 15, 2010
Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook, which explores the best of the golden age of musical standards through to today's most dynamic songwriting, will bring to the stage some of today's most gifted interpreters of song. Week Two starts on January 26th with a tribute to arguably the greatest songwriting team in American Songbook history: the brothers George and Ira Gershwin. Conductor, arranger and pianist (as well as Artistic Director of the Gershwin centenary) Rob Fisher will lead Victoria Clark (Tony winner for Light in the Piazza) and Norm Lewis (Les Miserables, The Little Mermaid) in a night of gorgeous Gershwin. On January 27th singer/songwriter Shara Worden (from the group My Brightest Diamond) performs her unique blend of vocal music that has her pegged as a star to watch. Week Two closes out with gritty veteran John Doe singing 'real' country, with all its understated empathy and rough poetry.
Pfizer is a proud sponsor of Lincoln Center's American Songbook 2011.
Photo Flash: John Lloyd Young Performs At Actors Fund Benefit
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 15, 2010
Theo Bikel and the Los Angeles theatrical community joined Tony Award Winner John Lloyd Young along with Musical Director Michael Orland as they took center stage for the Actors Fund concert series entitled MUSICAL MONDAYS, a series of Cabaret events in the lobby of the historic Pantages Theatre on December 13th.
Photo Flash: Bikel, Young Do MUSICAL MONDAYS at Pantages
by BWW Photo Special
- Dec 14, 2010
Stage and screen legend, Theodore Bikel, was on hand to introduce his colleague, friend and Tony Award Winner John Lloyd Young to the Los Angeles theatrical community for the Actors Fund concert series entitled MUSICAL MONDAYS, held in the lobby of the historic Pantages Theatre, where WESTSIDE STORY is currently playing.
WOMEN ON THE VERGE, FREE MAN OF COLOR Will Not Extend Runs
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 14, 2010
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Lincoln Center Theater's productions of WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN and A FREE MAN OF COLOR will not extend their limited engagement runs. WOMEN ON THE VERGE will close on January 23 as previously scheduled, and FREE MAN OF COLOR on January 9.
Amra-Faye Wright Makes NYC Concert Debut at the Met Room This December
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 13, 2010
This month, celebrated Broadway and West End star Amra-Faye Wright (Velma Kelly in Chicago) will make her long-awaited New York City concert debut with "Sittin' on Top of the World," an all-new evening of songs and stories, for five performances only at the Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street, between 5th and 6th Aves).
John Lloyd Young Set for MUSICAL MONDAYS, 12/13
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 13, 2010
Join host, Theo Bikel and the Los Angeles theatrical community as Tony Award Winner John Lloyd Young along with Musical Director Michael Orland take center stage for the Actors Fund concert series entitled MUSICAL MONDAYS, a series of Cabaret events in the lobby of the historic Pantages Theatre. Produced by John Bowab and Martin Wiviott, the intimate concerts has featured some of theatre's finest performers including Brian Stokes Mitchell, Melissa Manchester, Peter Gallagher, Valarie Pettiford, Alice Ripley, Emily Skinner, Sam Harris and Stephen Schwartz. Proceeds from this evenings benefit will go towards The Actors Fund's comprehensive programs and services.
Photo Coverage: NY Pops and Brian Stokes Mitchell at Carnegie Hall
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- Dec 12, 2010
On Friday, December 10, and Saturday, December 11, Music Director Steven Reineke lead The New York Pops in a celebration of the season with a concert program of timeless carols and holiday favorites, featuring Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell.
Broadway Stars Headline At 'Prelude By Barton G Presents' At The Arsht
by Beau Higgins
- Dec 11, 2010
Stepping up to a new arena of entertainment which now counts three successful restaurants, The Villa By Barton G (former Versace Mansion) and a corporate events division that services national and international clients, New Year's Eve will mark the entry of restaurateur/hotelier Barton G. Weiss' newest venture, PRELUDE BY BARTON G PRESENTS nabbing major star power in Chayenne Jackson as his inaugural attraction. Jackson performs Friday, December 31, and Saturday, January 1, at Prelude By Barton G presented by Barton G. Weiss and The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.
Brian Stokes Mitchell Celebrates The Holidays With The NY Pops 12/10-11
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 11, 2010
On Friday, December 10, and Saturday, December 11, Music Director Steven Reineke leads The New York Pops in a celebration of the season with a concert program of timeless carols and holiday favorites, featuring Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell.
Brian Stokes Mitchell Celebrates The Holidays With The NY Pops 12/10-11
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 10, 2010
On Friday, December 10, and Saturday, December 11, Music Director Steven Reineke leads The New York Pops in a celebration of the season with a concert program of timeless carols and holiday favorites, featuring Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell.
BWW Interviews: Christmas at Carnegie Hall with Steven Reineke
by Kelly Cameron
- Dec 9, 2010
It's Christmas at Carnegie Hall, and this year there are three very special performances being conducted by Steven Reineke with the New York Pops. Two holiday concerts featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell and a special family feature of How The Grinch Stole Christmas all take place this weekend to help NYC usher in the holiday spirit! BWW spoke with Steven Reineke about the concerts, the holidays and the spirit of Christmas.
David Hyde Pierce Stars as Scrooge in WQXR's Reading of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 12/9
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 9, 2010
This year, a six-year-long WQXR tradition will continue with a little help from WNYC - and a Tony Award winner, too. On Thursday, December 9 at 5pm, the annual WQXR reading of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL will take place in the station's live performance venue, The Greene Space. WQXR personalities, including Jeff Spurgeon and Midge Woolsey, will be joined by WNYC hosts, including Kurt Andersen and Jad Abumrad, in a version re-imagined for stage and directed by WQXR's Elliott Forrest. Stage and screen actor DAVID HYDE PIERCE will star in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
The Greene Space at WNYC presents T is for Tom: Stoppard’s Radio Works 12/6
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 6, 2010
Tom Stoppard, one of the most celebrated dramatists of his time, cut his dramatic teeth on radio dramas at the BBC in the 1960s and 1970s. This December, The Greene Space at WNYC kicks off "T" is for Tom, a four-part series of rarely performed early works by England's intellectually nimble playwright.
The Greene Space at WNYC presents T is for Tom: Stoppard’s Radio Works
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 1, 2010
Tom Stoppard, one of the most celebrated dramatists of his time, cut his dramatic teeth on radio dramas at the BBC in the 1960s and 1970s. This December, The Greene Space at WNYC kicks off "T" is for Tom, a four-part series of rarely performed early works by England's intellectually nimble playwright.
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