Catherine Russell News

Student Blog: Off-Broadway is Open!

by Student Blogger: Sydni Dichter — July 28, 2021

Many people seem to be under the impression that, because Broadway is still mostly closed, all live entertainment in NYC is closed.

Irvine Barclay Theatre Announces New Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 13, 2021

Irvine Barclay Theatre will kick off a new season on September 9 with an array of renowned artists including country chart-topping trio The Gatlin Brothers; multi-Grammy-winning jazz artist Pat Metheny; internationally-acclaimed song stylist Michael Feinstein; and author and social commentator Fran

Mark Campbell Joins The Cast Of Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME

by Stephi Wild — July 13, 2021

The Perfect Crime company also features David Butler as W.

Melissa Errico and Edmund Bagnell Join Provincetown's Crown & Anchor 2021 Summer Lineup

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 1, 2021

Edmund Bagnell, 1st Violinist & vocalist of the internationally acclaimed group Well-Strung, will bring his new solo show Happy Days Are Here Again, directed by and co-written with Michael Schiralli, to the Crown & Anchor’s P-Town lineup for a summer-long run this season from July 6 - August 31.

Broadway, Recording Stars To Mentor At Songbook Academy 2021

by A.A. Cristi — June 30, 2021

Grammy-winning vocalist Catherine Russell and stage and screen stars Telly Leung and Solea Pfeiffer will join Michael Feinstein as professional mentors at this year's Songbook Academy summer intensive, the nation's leading youth music program focused on the timeless standards of jazz, pop, Broadway

Student Blog: Welcome Back to Live Theater!

by Student Blogger: Sydni Dichter — June 24, 2021

Everyday, more and more Broadway shows announce that they are opening again in the Fall.

VOCAL GUMBO AFTER DARK to Return June 17

by A.A. Cristi — June 11, 2021

Brainchild of respected and trusted singers - arrangers - producers Janis Siegel (The Manhattan Transfer) and Lauren Kinhan (New York Voices), Vocal Gumbo is a virtual music festival created to bring the vocal music community together to inspire and entertain during uncertain times.

BWW Review: A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF MISS PEGGY LEE From The Mabel Mercer Foundation

by Stephen Mosher — May 29, 2021

Broadway World Cabaret welcomes a new correspondent who will focus, solely, on virtual content, and for his first outing Jarrod Cafaro got a doozy of a show.

Report Says Regenerating Streatham Hill Theatre Can Kickstart Local High Street Revival

by A.A. Cristi — April 21, 2021

An independent study published today says that restoring the dormant historic building as a centre for arts and culture “could play a major role in leading the post-Covid high-street recovery, developing the 15-minute neighbourhood, increasing localised co-working opportunities and ultimately maki

Alysha Umphress, Isaac Mizrahi and More Join TAKE ME BACK TO MANHATTAN Tribute to the American Songbook

by A.A. Cristi — April 15, 2021

A virtual tribute to New York City, Take Me Back to Manhattan filmed at the famed Carlyle Hotel in New York, will be available to stream beginning Saturday, May 1, 2021.

LITTLE WARS Returns To Stream.theatre

by Stephi Wild — March 25, 2021

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.

Catherine Russell Performs Steven Carl McCasland's CIGARETTE TREES

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 17, 2021

After her critically acclaimed turn as Alice B.

VIDEO: Chita Rivera, Bebe Neuwirth, and More Perform 'All That Jazz' During SAVE BIRDLAND Fundraiser

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 25, 2021

Notables from President Bill Clinton and Whoopi Goldberg to musicians Wynton Marsalis and Sting joined together on Sunday, Jan 24th to “Save Birdland”.

Final Lineup Announced For SAVE BIRDLAND: A Celebration Of Music, History, And Community

by Stephi Wild — January 24, 2021

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.

LITTLE WARS & FALLING STARS to Stream in February

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 22, 2021

Juliet Stevenson leads an all-star female cast in this streamed production of Steven Carl McCasland’s dinner party drama, Little Wars.

News: Additional Cast Announced For SAVE BIRLDAND Benefit Concert January 24th

by Stephen Mosher — January 20, 2021

And the hits just keep on coming!

Audra McDonald, Stephanie J. Block, and More Join Starry SAVE BIRDLAND Concert

by A.A. Cristi — January 19, 2021

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.

BWW Feature: Birdland Jazz Club Plans Starry Benefit Concert Featuring Chita Rivera, Leslie Odom Jr., and Bill Clinton

by Stephen Mosher — January 15, 2021

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

Leslie Odom, Jr., Matthew Broderick and More Set for Save Birdland Streaming Concert

by A.A. Cristi — January 14, 2021

Former President Bill Clinton, Tony Award-winner Leslie Odom, Jr.

Duran Duran Pays Tribute to David Bowie With 'Five Years' Cover

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 8, 2021

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.