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Composer Andrew Byrne brings his unique brand of musical parody to The Zipper Factory Theater on Sunday, October 5, 2008 with the premiere of EXPOSED: THE SONGS OF AN ANDREW BYRNE. Tagged as 'Forbidden Broadway for trashy sluts,' EXPOSED has music and lyrics by Mr. Byrne, additional lyrics by Mark Blankenship and Lisa Rothauser, and is directed by Amy Rogers.
Beginning October 1, Design-her Gals, designhergals.com launches its 2nd annual interactive virtual walk to benefit the Gal to Gal Foundation, the non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Stage IV breast cancer patients and their families.
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.
Combining the irreverence of Forbidden Broadway with the daring of Kiki and Herb, Andrew Byrne brings his unique brand of musical parody to the Zipper. Taking on everything from Sarah Palin to bathroom mishaps, Andrew and his special guests will leave you humming, cheering, and blushing...in sixteen bars or less
The eighth episode of the showbiz-themed web series 'The Battery's Down,' which chronicles the life of a young performer in New York City, will feature Tony Award winner John Gallagher, Jr. (Spring Awakening, Rabbit Hole), Deidre Goodwin (A Chorus Line, 30 Rock), Eric Roediger (Spelling Bee), Jay Russell (Around The World In 80 Days), Emily Walton (Saved), Matthew Nardozzi (Inherit The Wind), and Tyler Maynard (The Little Mermaid, Altar Boyz) who is reprising the role of Pepe.
On August 10th, 2008 Charlotte d'Amboise will play her last performance as Cassie, and Jessica Lee Goldyn will play her last performance at Val in the Broadway musical A Chorus Line.
On August 10th, 2008 Charlotte d'Amboise will play her last performance at Cassie, and Jessica Lee Goldyn will play her last performance at Val in the Broadway musical A Chorus Line.
On July 24th, 2008 Mario Lopez had his very own portrait unveiled at the popular theater district Italian eatery, Tony Di Napoli's. Tony DiNapoli's is located at 147 43rd Street
A Chorus Line, currently playing at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W 45th St) will starting Monday June 23rd play a new schedule. The schedule will be as follows: Monday - Dark, Tuesday - Dark, Wednesday - 2pm& 8pm, Thursday - 8pm, Friday - 8pm, Saturday - 2pm & 8pm, Sunday - 1:30pm & 6:30pm.
Grant Turner to play the role of Zack in Broadway's A Chorus Line from May 13 through June 1 while Mario Lopez is on scheduled hiatus. Grant Turner usually plays the role of cut dancer Frank, and understudies Zack, Larry, Don and Greg.
'Extra' airs exclusive two-part behind the scenes journey with Mario and the cast - From Broadway to Hollywood Monday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 6
Mario Lopez will be making his Broadway Debut in the musical A Chorus Line on April 15th. Mr. Lopez is an 'Extra TV' host and was a finalist on 'Dancing with the Stars'. His first performance will be on Tuesday April 15th, 2008 and he is scheduled to run until Sunday, September 7, 2008. He will be on hiatus from the show from Sunday, May 11, 2008 through Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008.
The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical A Chorus Line celebrates its 500th performance at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, on Friday January 4, 2008
To celebrate the glory and wonder of Broadway, and to mark the end of a 19-day work-stoppage, the Great White Way's biggest and brightest packed the stage of the Marriott Marquis in a very special free public concert 'Broadway's Back!' on Friday, November 30 at 12PM.
The cast of the hit revival of A Chorus Line took to the streets of Times Square, with the New York Post's happy headlines in hand to celebrate being Back on Broadway!
The range of opinions on the strike from affected tourists, Broadway actors and crew, and New Yorkers ranged from disappointed, to understanding, to angry, to humorous. Here's a brief sampling of what BroadwayWorld.com heard on the street (with more to come).
Last night, the League of American Theatres and Producers, Inc. launched a new initiative - 'Ladies Night Out on Broadway' - a special evening on Broadway created for Broadway's most loyal group of theatregoers. An important charitable tie-in which raised thousands of dollars in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative of The Actors Fund
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