Stephen Schwartz, the acclaimed Academy Award and Grammy Award-winning composer of the blockbuster musical Wicked, turns 60 years old today, Thursday, March 6, 2008. Mr. Schwartz was recently nominated for three Academy Awards for three songs he co-wrote with Alan Menken for the hit film Enchanted.
The 4th Annual Broadway Purim Shpiel at the Hudson Theatre on Monday, March 17 will be hosted by Jackie Hoffman with stars Richard Kind, Skylar Astin, John Tartaglia, David Burnham, Annie Golden and more!
On February 9, 'Saturday Night Underground' with Ben Rimalower welcomed an array of New York talent, including: David Burnham (Wicked) and Annie Golden (Xanadu).
Brent Barrett, Diana Canova, Tyne Daly, and David Garrison are all set as guest artists for 'Life Is a Cabaret: A Tribute to Fred Ebb,' to be presented as part of the 92nd Street Y's Lyrics and Lyricists series running February 23-25. Rob Fisher will be the guest artistic and musical director for the evening, which will salute Ebb, the lyricist of such shows as Cabaret, Chicago, Zorba!, and Kiss of the Spider Woman.
On January 26, 'Saturday Night Underground' with Ben Rimalower welcomed an array of New York talent, including: Anthony Rapp, Andrew Singer and Bret Shuford.
The Laurie Beechman Theatre is pleased to announce the return of the new talk/variety evening, 'Saturday Night Underground.' The next event on Saturday, February 9 (11PM-2AM), special guests include David Burnham (Wicked), Annie Golden (Xanadu)! Also new to the show is the 'Shot to Sing' promotion where, each evening, audience members can win a free shot by singing a song from a particular theme. The theme on February 9 is 'Stephen Sondheim.'
Well known to film audiences for roles as varied as Professor Sprout from the Harry Potter films and her BAFTA Award-winning performance in Martin Scorsese's The Age of Innocence, acclaimed stage and screen actress Miriam Margolyes will make her Broadway debut as Madame Morrible in the musical Wicked, beginning performances January 22.
Beginning performances Tuesday, January 8, David Burnham will play Fiyero in the Broadway musical Wicked.
Concerts and cabarets keep Broadway music alive for other generations to enjoy and share, but the Siegel concerts do a bit more.
The fourth annual 'Broadway Unplugged' concert - featuring Broadway stars performing without microphones - was presented Monday, November 19 at 8PM at The Town Hall
The fourth annual 'Broadway Unplugged' concert - featuring Broadway stars performing without microphones - will be presented Monday, November 19 at 8PM at The Town Hall.
This week, at Any Wednesday November 14, Barnes & Noble is pleased to present Broadway tenor, David Burnham, just returned from starring in the national tour of The Light in the Piazza, which he also appeared in at Lincoln Center. He will be sharing some of his favorite songs from his new self-titled album.
Los Angeles City College Theatre Alumni & Associates presented 'Two's Company - An All-Star Event Celebrating The Songs of Alan Menken & Stephen Schwartz' at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA on Monday evening, November 5.
Los Angeles City College Theatre Alumni & Associates (LACCTAA) will present 'Two's Company - An All-Star Event Celebrating The Songs of Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz.' Under the direction and executive produced by Bruce Kimmel, hosted by Cindy Williams, produced by Cason Murphy, with choreography by Adam Cates and musical direction by Richard Berent, the show will feature an All-Star Cast. The event will be presented at the Alex Theatre on Monday, November 5 at 7:30PM.
This week on October 23, 'Any Wednesday' presents New York cabaret veteran, and 2007 MAC Award nominee, Cynthia Crane celebrating the release of her new album, 'If I Knew Now'. This delightful entertainer will perform highlights from the recording.
Jane Olivor, Karen Akers, Marc Kudisch, Liz Callaway, Lari White, Scott Coulter, Jason Graae, Lisa Howard, Steven Lutvak, Chris DiCristo, Julie Garnye, and Carole Schwartz were among the Broadway and cabaret stars honoring famed composer Stephen Schwartz in 'A Tribute to Stephen Schwartz' on Friday, October 19 at 8PM at The Town Hall as part of the Third Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival October 19-21, 2007. The evening was directed by Scott Coulter with musical direction by Alex Rybeck.
Linda Kosut has been earning great acclaim across the company for her new album and show that celebrates the works of Oscar Brown Jr. Now's your chance to discover what all the excitement is about. Join 'Any Wednesday' at Barnes & Noble (at the Lincoln Center Triangle at 66th) this evening, October 17 at 6PM for this tribute to a great songwriter and poet.
Stephanie J. Block and Destan Owens will be joining David Burnham as special guest stars for his CD Launch Celebration concert, Sunday October 7 at 9:30PM, at Manhattan's Metropolitan Room for one performance only.
This Wednesday, October 3 at 6PM, 'Any Wednesday' at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center present Judy Kuhn, Tony-nominated Broadway star (Rags, Les Miserables, She Loves Me), as she celebrates the release of her newest album, 'Serious Playground,' devoted to the songs of Laura Nyro.
Upright Cabaret's always sold-out audience was greeted a special treat on Monday, September 24th when producers Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel along with music director Trapper Felides welcomed Stephen Oremus and friends to Eat on Sunset...
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