Daniel Reichard News

In the glory days of the movie musical, folks joked that MGM stood for 'Makes Great Musicals' and it boasted more stars than in the heavens.

THE HAPPY EMBALMER -- a World-Premiere new musical with book, music and lyrics by Mark Noonan and Nick Oddy, directed and choreographed by Kelly Devine -- is presented by The New York Musical Theatre Festival, starting October 6, 2009 at Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre (410 West 42nd Street, btw 9th and 10th Avenues) in New York City.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST will begin performances at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) on Saturday, August 15th at 2:15pm. Additional performances will be held Wednesday, August 19th at 10pm, Friday, August 21st at 5pm, Monday, August 24th at 3pm, Friday, August 28th at 7pm. The musical's book, music, and lyrics are by Ben Knox with additional book by Heather Collins and Karen Weatherwax and additional lyrics and arrangements by Brian J. Nash. For tickets, visit www.fringenyc.com.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST will begin performances at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) on Saturday, August 15th at 2:15pm. Additional performances will be held Wednesday, August 19th at 10pm, Friday, August 21st at 5pm, Monday, August 24th at 3pm, Friday, August 28th at 7pm.

Composers Scott Burkell and Paul Loesel will host the premiere of their new musical revue, 'Sorta Love Songs' in an evening comprised of their best songs sung by Stephanie J. Block, Jason Danieley, Marin Mazzie. Sebastian Arcelus, Megan Hilty, Kate Baldwin & Daniel Reichard, with Allison Seidner on cello.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST will begin performances at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) on Saturday, August 15th at 2:15pm. Additional performances will be held Wednesday, August 19th at 10pm, Friday, August 21st at 5pm, Monday, August 24th at 3pm, Friday, August 28th at 7pm. The musical's book, music, and lyrics are by Ben Knox with additional book by Heather Collins and Karen Weatherwax and additional lyrics and arrangements by Brian J. Nash. For tickets, visit www.fringenyc.com.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST will begin performances at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) on Saturday, August 15th at 2:15pm. Additional performances will be held Wednesday, August 19th at 10pm, Friday, August 21st at 5pm, Monday, August 24th at 3pm, Friday, August 28th at 7pm.

Sebastian Arcelus returns to the role of Bob Gaudio in the Broadway cast of JERSEY BOYS tonight July 14th, 2009. Arcelus, who was most recently seen in the Lincoln Theater Center production of Happiness, replaces Andrew Rannells, who replaced him in the hit show at the August Wilson Theatre.

Jay Leno once coined the phrase Plaidheads, referring to fans (such as himself) of the hit stage production, Forever Plaid. Well on July 9th, Plaidheads nation wide gathered to celebrate the screening of one of Off-Broadway's most popular and critically acclaimed musicals, as it made its first appearance on the big screen in the Forever Plaid 20th Anniversary Special event on Thursday, July 9th. Select members from the original ?Forever Plaid?cast with narration provied by David Hyde Pierce for the pre-taped anniversary performance, as they introduce the event live from the red carpet at Los Angeles' Club Nokia to fans in 500 movie theaters across the country and Canada, followed by a specially-taped 20th Anniversary performance of ?Forever Plaid.? Audiences across the country experienced a memorable evening, combining the 20th Anniversary event classic production with new and interactive twists, including a first-ever live, coast-to-coast in-theater sing-a-long with ?The Plaids.?

Back from the grave by popular demand, 'Forever Plaid' is coming to your local movie theater. One of Off-Broadway's most popular and critically acclaimed musicals, the Forever Plaid 20th Anniversary Special one night only event is set for Thursday, July 9th at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 6 p.m. MT and 8 p.m. PT (tape delay).

'Forever Plaid,' one of Off-Broadway's most popular and critically acclaimed musicals, is making its first appearance on the big screen in the Forever Plaid 20th Anniversary Special event on Thursday, July 9th.

NCM Fathom and ?Forever Plaid? Productions (FPP) partner to present one of Off-Broadway?s most popular and critically acclaimed musicals, ?Forever Plaid.? This event will feature a Live introduction by the original cast, including Daniel Reichart, Larry Raben, Stan Chandler, David Engle, Stuart Ross and under the musical direction of David Snyder will be followed by a pre-taped performance of the musical, ?Forever Plaid?. The night will conclude with a Live ?bouncing ball? sing-a-long with the cast and theatre audiences. This event will be entertaining for people of all ages - One night only ? Thursday, July 9th.

The first BROADWAY BARES in 1992 featured seven dancers stripping on a bar and raised over $8,000. Since then, the 19 editions of BROADWAY BARES have collectively raised over $6.5 million to benefit BC/EFA. BROADWAY BARES 19.0: 'CLICK IT!' was produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, created and executive produced by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Catch Me If You Can, Legally Blonde, Peepshow in Las Vegas), and was conceived and directed by Peter Gregus (Jersey Boys).

BROADWAY BARES 19.0: 'CLICK IT!' was an astounding success raising $808,819 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Both performances of BROADWAY BARES sold out faster than any previous edition with all 5,902 available tickets being sold by Friday, June 19th.

BROADWAY BARES 19.0: 'CLICK IT!' was an astounding success raising $808,819 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Both performances of BROADWAY BARES sold out faster than any previous edition with all 5,902 available tickets being sold by Friday, June 19.

BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' was held Sunday, June 21, featuring two performances (9:30 PM & Midnight) at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street). BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' was produced by and benefited Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. BroadwayWorld.com's camera covered every square inch of Roseland to bring you all the 'Bare' action.

BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' was held Sunday, June 21, featuring two performances (9:30 PM & Midnight) at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street). BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' was produced by and benefited Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.

BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' was held Sunday, June 21, featuring two performances (9:30 PM & Midnight) at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street). BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' was produced by and benefited Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.

BROADWAY BARES 19.0: 'CLICK IT!' team SHOES is pleased to announce a very special online auction as part of their STRIP-A-THON fundraising efforts. STRIP-A-THON is an online fundraising tool where supporters can make a donation to sponsor their favorite dancer(s).

BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' Team Shoes Announces Special Online Auction & Benefit Cocktail Party!!!!