Celia Keenan-Bolger News

Musical theatre, at least in the popular denominations practiced here in Gotham, has long been known to preach a message of gay rights to an eagerly accepting congregation, and those who would deny the natural occurrence or the legal acceptance of homosexuality have been generally depicted as hateful, ignorant or, at the very gentlest, misguided. Now we have Saved, a buoyant new musical that tackles issues of friendship, trust and adolescent homosexuality among students at a Christian high school. And while I wouldn't say its message of 'love the judgmental, hate the judgment' would be completely appreciated by those who would fight for what they believe to be the sanctity of marriage, Saved removes the satirical fangs of its source 2004 movie and comes out a musical that can celebrate gay acceptance without making those who put their faith in a church that preaches otherwise look completely heartless or foolish. For all its snap and cleverness, Saved is refreshingly square in that, aside from a few spurts of adolescent nastiness, it depicts a community where everyone is truly concerned with what they believe to be the well-being of their neighbor.

Supertossers has created a special video tribute to The Cast of [title of show], using their song 'Nine People's Favorite Thing.' People from all across the world, including theater, television and film stars Jonathan Groff, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Neil Patrick Harris, Jimmy Kimmel, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Mara Davi, T.R. Knight, Andrea Martin, Seth Rudetsky and more participated.

The season finale of the showbiz-themed web series 'The Battery's Down,' which chronicles the life of a young performer in New York City, will feature Alice Ripley (Next To Normal, Side Show), John Gallagher, Jr. (Spring Awakening, Rabbit Hole), Celia Keenan-Bolger (Spelling Bee, Saved), Tyler Maynard (The Little Mermaid, Altar Boyz), Deidre Goodwin (A Chorus Line, 30 Rock), Susan Blackwell (title of show), Ana Nogueira (Perez Hilton Saves The Universe), and more. The episode also features a special appearance by famed gossip blogger Perez Hilton.

The season finale of the showbiz-themed web series 'The Battery's Down,' which chronicles the life of a young performer in New York City, will feature Alice Ripley (Next To Normal, Side Show), John Gallagher, Jr. (Spring Awakening, Rabbit Hole), Celia Keenan-Bolger (Spelling Bee, Saved), Tyler Maynard (The Little Mermaid, Altar Boyz), Deidre Goodwin (A Chorus Line, 30 Rock), Susan Blackwell (title of show), Ana Nogueira (Perez Hilton Saves The Universe), and more. The episode also features a special appearance by famed gossip blogger Perez Hilton.

New York Musical Theatre Festival's Next Broadway Sensation, formerly known as Broadway Idol, returns for 2008. The top ten finalists are Frances Bordlee, Joe Enderson, Shawna M. Hamic, Mike Harrison, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Barbi McCulloch, Ariela Morgenstern, Jennifer Sánchez, Nesha Ward, and Jamaal Wilson.

The Town Hall has announced the return of the October Cabaret Festival

The Zipper Factory is proud to present Stars in the Margin: An Evening of Special Guests . . . brought to you by Martha Plimpton, Lucy Wainwright Roche and Dan Lipton on Monday, August 11 at 9:30 p.m.

SPARE SOME CHANGE: NYC ARTISTS FOR BARACK OBAMA will be held on the campus of New York University on Monday, August 11th at 8 p.m. In keeping with the inclusionary spirit of Senator Obama's revolutionary campaign, artists from all walks of life will take part in the call for change - from subway musicians and soap opera stars to Broadway luminaries.

SPARE SOME CHANGE: NYC ARTISTS FOR BARACK OBAMA will be held on the campus of New York University on Monday, August 11th at 8 p.m. In keeping with the inclusionary spirit of Senator Obama's revolutionary campaign, artists from all walks of life will take part in the call for change - from subway musicians and soap opera stars to Broadway luminaries.

The Town Hall presents the Fourth Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival! All Broadway Music! All Broadway Stars! All Weekend Long! October 17- 19, 2008.

Town Hall Presents the Third Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival.

'Broadway Stands Up for Freedom', a concert to benefit the Youth Programs of the NYCLU, took place on Monday, July 21 at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center. Hosted by Seth Rudetsky, the event featured opening remarks by playwright Tony Kushner, both of whom also participated in last years event.

Broadway Stands Up for Freedom, a concert to benefit the Youth Programs of the NYCLU, will take place on Monday, July 21 at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center.

'Broadway Stands Up for Freedom!,' a benefit concert to support the youth programs of the NYCLU, returns Monday, July 21 at 7:30PM in the NYU Skirball Center to shine-light on the NYCLU's dedication to reproductive rights and other civil liberties issues relevant to young people. Jen Bender directs a star-studded cast through a night of musical treats, superb story-telling and poetry, with musical direction by Seth Rudetsky. BroadwayWorld spoke to Donna Lieberman (Executive Director of NYCLU), Jen Bender (Director), Daniel Goldstein, Todd Buonopane and Celia Keenan-Bolger about this special event!

The Zipper Factory is proud to present Stars in the Margin: An Evening of Special Guests . . . brought to you by Martha Plimpton, Lucy Wainwright Roche and Dan Lipton on Monday, August 11 at 9:30 p.m.

Broadway Stands Up for Freedom, a concert to benefit the Youth Programs of the NYCLU, will take place on Monday, July 21 at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center.

Transport Group, the winner of 2007 Drama Desk and Obie awards, will offer the Diva Master Classes, its second series of master classes taught by some of the biggest divas in Broadway musicals.

Mary Faber is currently starring in Saved, a new musical based off of the popular film of the same title. In Saved, Faber plays the popular girl Hilary Faye. Hilary and her best friend Mary (Celia Keenan-Bolger) are starting their senior year at the top of the social food chain at American Eagle Christian High School when series of events happens that throws Hilary's world into a tail spin. Here, Mary sits down with BWW and and talks about the important issues presented in this new adaptation and showing the good side of Hilary Faye.

SAVED features music & lyrics by Obie Award winner Michael Friedman (The Civilians' Gone Missing and the recent Paris Commune) and book & lyrics by 2-time Olivier Award nominee John Dempsey (The Witches of Eastwick) & Obie Award winner Rinne Groff (The Ruby Sunrise, writer on Showtime's 'Weeds'), based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Brian Dannelly & Michael Urban.

The Civilians held a benefit last Monday, May 12th.