Colin Freeman News

GREASE is the world's #1 rock 'n roll musical and it will be hand-jivin' across the stage at Bill Hanney's award winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) for two weeks only. GREASE begins performances on Tuesday, August 12 and plays thru Sunday, August 24. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13 at 7:30 pm

I'm almost certain I've said this before about a Coyote Stageworks production - but it bears repeating! 'Run, don't walk' to the box office to see this highly polished, highly entertaining and anything but 'high brow' musical comedy before it's too late. I offer a few critical thoughts below, in addition to heaps of praise -- but nothing to impede you from running out and spending a thoroughly enjoyable evening in the theatre with an absolutely irresistible quartet of actors. Founder and Artistic Director, Chuck Yates, has once again assembled a 'dream team' of actors, directors and designers who deliver at every turn. The Andrews Brothers is all fluff, to be sure, but it is presented with such panache, polish and style that the diversion from anything with more depth is just what the doctor ordered. I can't think of a better description than a very old-fashioned word - 'delightful'! It was absolutely delightful. I LOVED THIS SHOW and you will too.

The Crazy Coqs December schedule brings back two very popular artists to The Crazy Coqs. The versatile and vibrant Lorna Luft with her new show Back in Business (tonight, December 3-7 and 10 - 14) and the talenTed Gary Williams with his show A Swingin' Christmas (December 17- 21). On December 31, the comedy cabaret chanteuse and very popular Miss Hope Springs will be seeing in the New Year with her New Year's Eve Soiree. Scroll down for more details!

The Crazy Coqs December schedule brings back two very popular artists to The Crazy Coqs. The versatile and vibrant Lorna Luft with her new show Back in Business (December 3-7 and 10 - 14) and the talented Gary Williams with his show A Swingin' Christmas (December 17- 21). On December 31, the comedy cabaret chanteuse and very popular Miss Hope Springs will be seeing in the New Year with her New Year's Eve Soiree. Scroll down for more details!

For the second week in a row, Lorna Luft brought her fund-raising 'Pink Party' to the Broadway at Birdland stage with thrilling results. After a recent bout with breast cancer, the award-winning performer decided to 'give back' with two sold-to-the-walls events benefitting The Actors Fund's Phyllis Newman Womens Health Initiative and the Tower Cancer Research Foundation's Dr. Philomena McAndrew Fund. BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive highlights from the evening below, including performances from Liza Minnelli, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nick Adams, and more!

For the second week in a row, Lorna Luft brought her fund-raising "Pink Party" to the Broadway at Birdland stage with thrilling results. After a recent bout with breast cancer, the award-winning performer decided to 'give back' with two sold-to-the-walls events benefitting The Actors Fund's Phyllis Newman Womens Health Initiative and the Tower Cancer Research Foundation's Dr. Philomena McAndrew Fund. Check out a look back!

The word "iconic" is bandied about with frequency these days, but last night's premiere installment of "Lorna's Pink Party" at Birdland was the happy scene for several recreations of historic showbiz moments. They'll all do it again next Monday, October 21 - but last night, hostess Lorna Luft and sister Liza Minnelli joined forces in a thrilling blast-from-the-past performance that left the jam-packed crowd cheering, stomping and begging for more. Check out a look back at the evening below!

Singer Lorna Luft has been absent from the New York nightclub scene since the closing of Rainbow & Stars at the top of Rockefeller Center, so it was a historic comeback-of-sorts when she returned to town as part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series for two very special nights. Check out photos from the concert below!

Broadway actor and singer, Max von Essen announced today the release of his new holiday single, 'Just in Time for Christmas.' 100% of the proceeds from the single will benefit The Trevor Project. It is the perfect gift of giving this holiday season by providing aid to LGBT youth in crisis.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, opens its 2011 season with the debut engagement of acclaimed entertainer Lorna Luft through January 9. In 'Songs My Mother Taught Me: The Judy Garland Songbook,' Ms. Luft melds one of the world's most familiar songbooks with personal memories of a loving daughter. The show, which Variety called 'a rousing, dramatically riveting musical event,' was awarded two Los Angeles Theatre Alliance Ovation Awards and the Los Angeles Times called her performance 'heart-stopping and thrilling. An incandescent revelation not to be missed.' All shows take place in the Feinstein's at Loews Regency Ballroom at the Loews Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, opens its 2011 season with the debut engagement of acclaimed entertainer Lorna Luft through January 9. In 'Songs My Mother Taught Me: The Judy Garland Songbook,' Ms. Luft melds one of the world's most familiar songbooks with personal memories of a loving daughter. The show, which Variety called 'a rousing, dramatically riveting musical event,' was awarded two Los Angeles Theatre Alliance Ovation Awards and the Los Angeles Times called her performance 'heart-stopping and thrilling. An incandescent revelation not to be missed.' All shows take place in the Feinstein's at Loews Regency Ballroom at the Loews Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

Lorna Luft will appear as a special guest star in 'Broadway Meets Hollywood--In Concert,' the New West Symphony has announced. Luft will appear with conductor Steven Goldstein and the New West Pops, as well as music director and conductor Colin Freeman and vocalists Tobi Foster and Blake Ginther.

Lorna Luft will appear as a special guest star in 'Broadway Meets Hollywood--In Concert,' the New West Symphony has announced. Luft will appear with conductor Steven Goldstein and the New West Pops, as well as music director and conductor Colin Freeman and vocalists Tobi Foster and Blake Ginther.

Lorna Luft will appear as a special guest star in 'Broadway Meets Hollywood--In Concert,' the New West Symphony has announced. Luft will appear with conductor Steven Goldstein and the New West Pops, as well as music director and conductor Colin Freeman and vocalists Tobi Foster and Blake Ginther.

Laughter, song, and dance rule the evening when Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore present their newest comedy, High School Reunion: The Musical at the Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center in Lincroft. Weekend performance dates for the premiere engagement are May 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 at 8:00 p.m., and May 24 & 30 at 3:00 p.m. A special 8:00 p.m. performance on Thursday, May 28 will be followed by a Q&A session with the authors and cast. Parking Lot #2 is most convenient.

The Melody Lingers On, a new musical based on the life of Irving Berlin, will premiere at LA's El Portal Theatre on June 21st for a limited run