Catherine Russell News

Following critical-acclaim, and due to popular demand, the digital revival of Steven Carl McCasland's Little Wars, will once again return for a limited streaming season.

After her critically acclaimed turn as Alice B. Toklas in Steven Carl McCasland’s celebrated LITTLE WARS, Catherine Russell is turning to a new work by the playwright. In this world premiere audio drama, Cigarette Trees, Russell stars as Lynette, an Appalachian mother hiding a dark secret.

Notables from President Bill Clinton and Whoopi Goldberg to musicians Wynton Marsalis and Sting joined together on Sunday, Jan 24th to “Save Birdland”.  During the fundraising concert the Broadway community was treated to “All That Jazz” starring the original Velmas of Chicago, Chita Rivera and Bebe Neuwirth.

The fundraising campaign for Birdland Jazz Club will conclude on January 24th with a free streaming concert titled Save Birdland: A Celebration of Music, History and Community.

Juliet Stevenson leads an all-star female cast in this streamed production of  Steven Carl McCasland’s dinner party drama, Little Wars.  Joining Stevenson are Linda Bassett Debbie Chazen, Natasha Karp, Catherine Russell, Sarah Solemani and Olivier-recipient Sophie Thompson.

And the hits just keep on coming!

The fundraising campaign for Birdland Jazz Club will conclude on January 24th with a free streaming concert titled Save Birdland: A Celebration of Music, History and Community.

Gianni Valenti, Jim Caruso and Tom D'Angora go into overtime trying to save Birdland from closure.

Former President Bill Clinton, Tony Award-winner Leslie Odom, Jr., Tony-nominee Jeff Daniels, Clive Davis, Elvis Costello, and more have signed on for a concert fundraiser to save iconic New York venue Birdland.

Today, internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum and award-winning pop legends Duran Duran kick-off their 2021 40th anniversary celebrations by going back to where it all began for them, with a stunning stand-alone cover of David Bowie's timeless classic, 'Five Years.'

Tony-winner Lena Hall, Michael C. Hall, Adam Lambert, and more will honor the late, great David Bowie in a global streaming event this Friday, January 8th.

With theatres unable to operate under most tier restrictions, Thomas Hopkins and Michael Quinn of Ginger Quiff Media, the producers behind We Need A Little Christmas with Dame Maureen Lipman which is currently running on Stream.Theatre, remain committed to ensuring we get our culture fix online. 

The holiday season is upon us and that means it’s time for Big Band Holidays! Join Kentucky Performing Arts for a virtual, family-friendly concert featuring big band arrangements of holiday classics. Enjoy performances by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Catherine Russell, Kurt Elling, Rubén Blades, Ashley Pezzotti & more.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, earlier this month, a group of 12 Off Broadway theaters and comedy club owners went to court arguing that small venues with enhanced air filtration systems should be allowed to open at 25% capacity. The defends are now required to provide their response by November 20, 2020.

Gabrielle Stravelli welcomes acclaimed vocalist, pianist and composer Ann Hampton Callaway to 'The Early Set' this Wednesday, November 11, at 6PM EDT, to discuss her music and career.

'And The Beat Goes On' will air via livestream on Saturday, November 14, 6-7PM and promises entertainment and lots of opportunity to bid on exciting prizes while supporting New Jersey's 'Favorite Small Performing Arts Center.'

Due to popular demand, the digital revival of Steven Carl McCasland's 'dinner' party drama Little Wars, will be extending its run for three weeks to provide entertainment during the lockdown.

On Thursday, November 12, Attorney Jim Mermigis and a group of 12 Off Broadway theaters and comedy club owners will argue that by allowing small venues with enhanced air filtration systems to open at 25% capacity, countless artists and theater professionals will be able to go back to work – enabling venues to earn revenue, so they can begin paying rent to landlords also hit hard by the pandemic – a move they say will also provide customers for the thousands of retail stores, restaurants and garages that surround their venues. 

New York City's gyms, schools, restaurants and even bowling alleys are open – yet small independent theaters remain closed – with no planned reopening date proposed by city and state leaders. 

Gabrielle Stravelli welcomes Camila Meza to 'The Early Set' this Wednesday, October 14, at 6PM EDT, to discuss her career and music.