With tremendous sadness, it was announced today that David Gurland, the multi-award winning singer and recording artist, passed away on January 1, 2011 at 4:52 PM as the result of a massive brain hemorrhage. David passed at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhattan surrounded by friends and family. David is survived by his partner, actor Rob Maitner, his parents Evelyn and Gerry Gurland, his brother James Gurland and James' wife Leslie, his nephew Ariel and by countless friends and a lifetime of music that will be enjoyed forever.
Eric Michael Gillett will host a benefit for the AEA Scholarship Fund for the Singers Forum on Monday, January 3, 2011, at 7pm at Don't Tell Mama. Joining him as special guests are Tony nominee & Broadway star, Karen Akers & Big Apple Circus Ringmaster Kevin Venardos. Musical Direction is by Don Rebic & Jeff Cubeta.
Eric Michael Gillett will host a benefit for the AEA Scholarship Fund for the Singers Forum on Monday, January 3, 2011, at 7pm at Don't Tell Mama. Joining him as special guests are Tony nominee & Broadway star, Karen Akers & Big Apple Circus Ringmaster Kevin Venardos. Musical Direction is by Don Rebic & Jeff Cubeta.
BroadwayWorld.com can sadly report that David Gurland, award-winning cabaret singer and longtime beloved part of the BroadwayWorld.com community was stricken suddenly on December 29, 2010 from a fatal cerebral hemorrhage. Our thoughts and prayers are with his partner, Rob Maitner, his family, friends and all those who loved him.
Originally from Canada, (she's big in Winnipeg) Vicki Knight moved to the Desert area in the early eighties and wasted no time making a name for herself in Southern California, quickly being dubbed 'The Desert's Songbird'. On Sunday, January 16, 2011, Ms. Knight will present her latest cabaret show, Song From The Heart, featuring her fans most requested songs: 'Put On A Happy Face', 'Make Someone Happy', 'On A Clear Day', 'As Long As He Needs Me', 'Mame', 'If He Walked Into My Life', 'Where Do You Start?'. 'Little Girl Blue', 'How Deep Is The Ocean?', 'Kretchma', 'Don't Tell Mama', 'Maybe This Time', and more, along with stories and patter delivered in the comedic style that's become her trademark.
According to Time Out New York, Broadway favorite Seth Rudetsky will conclude his weekly Broadway Chatterbox at Don't Tell Mama. The series, which has been entertaining theatre lovers since 1999, benefited Broadway Cares/Equity Fight AIDS.
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) is proud to announce casting for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Directed by Marc Bruni, with choreography by Wendy Seyb, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will run at the Millburn theatre from January 19 through February 13, 2010.
Susannah Mars returns with the warmth, charm and authentic humor that audiences know to expect. This year she explores the expectations of what the holiday home is 'supposed to be' - the havoc, the harmony, and the universal challenges the season can mean for each of us. The show is conceived by and features Susannah Mars and special guests, and is directed by Grant Byington. Runs November 16-December 19 at Artists Repertory Theatre, Alder Stage, 1515 SW Morrison. See below for NO SHOW dates when Ms. Mars will be performing with Oregon Ballet Theatre. Tickets are $20-$47 at 503.241.1278; www.artistsrep.org.
Eileen Fulton, star of the beloved CBS-TV soap opera, 'As The World Turns' is returning for one night only to Don't Tell Mama on Friday, December 17th at 7:00 PM with a holiday show titled: I Remember... or At Least I Try. The show will be directed by Diana Basmajian. Bob Goldstone is the Music Director with Tom Hubbard on Bass.
Philadelphia Theatre Company spells F-U-N when it opens its 35th Anniversary mainstage season with the multiple Tony Award winner The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, and conceived by Rebecca Feldman, running November 12-December 12 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).
Dramatic Soprano Shirley Ritenour will make her Merkin Concert Hall debut on December 5, 2010 in: 'Let My Song Fill Your Heart -Inspired by Eileen Farrell'. Broadway composer/director Barry Kleinbort directs Ms. Ritenour, and also contributes the premiere of 'The Dream is Done,' with music by Robert Farnon (the instrumental is known as 'Song For Eileen').
In her new show, Some People's Lives, singer Moira Danis gives audiences a glimpse into the lives of those around us - friends, lovers, relatives, and strangers.
NYC's well-known wacky musical comedy sister duo of Vickie and Nickie, played by real life sisters Lisa and Lori Brigantino, are returning to Don't Tell Mama for one night only on Saturday December 4th to perform their new holiday show, Vickie & Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride! - a celebration of the holiday season Minnesotan-style!
In her new show, Some People's Lives, singer Moira Danis gives audiences a glimpse into the lives of those around us - friends, lovers, relatives, and strangers.
