Carrie Manolakos News

Kearns Artist Services and COMIX Present a continuation of their cabaret series 'Out of the Ensemble' on April 26th at 8pm in COMIX's new The Copper Room. Out of the Ensemble highlights the talent of the unsung heroes of Broadway shows - members of the Ensemble.

An amazing ensemble of Broadway talent will assemble on April 26th to perform the music of Will Reynolds, including: Jeannette Bayrdelle (Hair, The Color Purple) Sara Jean Ford (Finian's Rainbow, Anyone Can Whistle',) Jeremy Jordan (West Side Story, Rock of Ages), Carrie Manolakos (Wicked, Mama Mia) and Zachary Prince (Jersey Boys).

Kearns Artist Services and COMIX Present a continuation of their cabaret series 'Out of the Ensemble' on April 26th at 8pm in COMIX's new The Copper Room. Out of the Ensemble highlights the talent of the unsung heroes of Broadway shows - members of the Ensemble.

The 21st Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION announced an all time record total of $4,630,695 had been raised by the 60 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This year's total breaks the previous record when $3,927,000 was raised for the 2007 GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION.

The 2nd National Tour of Wicked will welcome a new Boq and a new Wizard beginning December 9 in Schenectady, New York. Don Amendolia will step into the role of Wizard following Tom McGowan's exit, while Zach Hanna assumes the part of Boq from Ted Ely.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presented the 21st Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION over a two day event yesterday, December 7 and today, December 8 at the Palace Theatre on Broadway. The proceeds from the event benefit BC/EFA. This year's event raised more than $4,639,000 dollars. And the winners are in!

The National Alliance of Musical Theatre has announced additions to its 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals, taking place October 19-20 at New World Stages.

The National Alliance of Musical Theatre has announced additions to its 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals, taking place October 19-20 at New World Stages.

The National Alliance of Musical Theatre has announced additions to its 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals, taking place October 19-20 at New World Stages.

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) and Executive Director Kathy Evans announced the writers for the Songwriters Showcase, which will be Co-hosted by David Zippel & Dee Hoty as well as additional casting for the eight musicals in the 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals at New World Stages (340 West 50th St) on Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20, 2009.

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) and Executive Director Kathy Evans announced the directors, music directors and preliminary casts for the eight musicals being presented as 45-minute staged readings for its 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals at New World Stages (340 West 50th St) on Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20, 2009.

The 2nd North American tour of the worldwide smash WICKED will land at the Tulsa Chapman Music Hall from July 15-August 9, 2009.

Ars Nova Announces two upcoming concerts, both featuring exciting emerging musical theater talents Going... Going... Gwon: Songs by Adam Gwon Tuesday, June 16 @ 8pm, $15

Ars Nova Announces two upcoming concerts, both featuring exciting emerging musical theater talents Going... Going... Gwon: Songs by Adam Gwon Tuesday, June 16 @ 8pm, $15

The 2nd North American tour of the worldwide smash WICKED will land at the Tulsa Chapman Music Hall from July 15-August 9, 2009.

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jon Steingart and Jenny Wiener Steingart, Executive Producers) announces an eclectic, jam-packed Spring/Summer lineup designed to showcase exciting emerging artists through its four successful development series: Out Loud, Residency Encores, Tragedy Tomorrow and Uncharted, as well as unmissable Special Events and two World Premiere Feature Presentations.

The 2nd North American tour of the worldwide smash WICKED launches at the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, FL on March 7, and runs through March 29, 2009. A limited number of seats are still available for all performances and can be purchased at the box office, by calling (239) 481-4849 or online at www.bbmannpah.com. Stephen Schwartz discusses the story behind the story of WICKED with Florida Weekly Online, you can read it by clicking here.

The 2nd North American tour of the worldwide smash WICKED launches at the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, FL on March 7, and runs through March 29, 2009.

The 2nd North American tour of the worldwide smash WICKED launches at the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, FL on March 7, and runs through March 29, 2009. A limited number of seats are still available for all performances and can be purchased at the box office, by calling (239) 481-4849 or online at www.bbmannpah.com.

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