Emily Skinner News

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) have announced the full cast of Paper Mill's premiere of Disney High School Musical.

On Friday, October 10th, THE AFTER PARTY hosts the fifth annual Brandon and Ray's Birthday Bash. This annual event celebrates the birthdays of The After Party's own Brandon Cutrell and Ray Fellman. Now going strong its third year, THE AFTER PARTY is billed as 'a weekly schmoozefest for the theatrically inclined.'

A New York revival of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens will be presented by Sweet &Tart Productions in association with Summoners Ensemble Theatre at the Laurie Beechman Theater on October 10, 11, 17, and 19. In keeping with the company's mission of giving back to the community, 25 percent of all proceeds will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

The Signature Theatre concluded their production of ACE on Sunday, September 28th. The show opened on August 27th, 2008 With music by Richard Oberacker and book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker, ACE was directed by Signature's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer with choreography by Karma Camp. Set just after WWII, ACE is an epic story of a young boy's search to come to terms with his past and unlock his future. A tale of triumph, humor, and heart as seen through a child's eyes, ACE magically explores the heroic lives and unforeseen legacies of the men and women of America's Greatest Generation.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Café (407 West 42nd St.), is pleased to continue our Friday night soiree, THE AFTER PARTY.

Flamingo Court, the off-Broadway comedy by Luigi Creatore starring Jamie Farr (television's 'M*A*S*H,' Guys & Dolls) and Tony Award nominee Anita Gillette (Chapter Two, They're Playing Our Song), will play its final performance on Sunday, September 28th at 3:00PM after 68 performances (including 17 previews).

Take a wild ride through the eyes of a child who wants to know where he comes from

The New York Musical Theatre Festival, in association with TPTE LLC, will present the New York premiere of TO PAINT THE EARTH, music by Jonathan Portera and words by Daniel Frederick Levin, directed by Michael Bush (Stormy Weather, Based on a Totally True Story), as part of the 5th Annual NY Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Performances will run September 22nd-Oct 1st.

On Friday, September 12th, THE AFTER PARTY will welcome Obie Award winner and [title of show]'s HUNTER BELL as well as Rent's TELLY LEUNG. Both will be on hand to greet fans and perform as only they can.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Café (407 West 42nd St.), is pleased to continue our Friday night soiree, THE AFTER PARTY. Now going strong it's second year, THE AFTER PARTY is billed as 'a weekly schmoozefest for the theatrically inclined.' Every Friday from 10:30 pm until the wee hours, pros from Broadway and aspiring stars alike belt it out on the stage of The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Join hosts BRANDON CUTRELL (MAC & Bistro Award winner) and ALYSHA UMPHRESS (XL Star) with RAY FELLMAN (Captain Louie) at the piano for this weekly party in the theatre district. There is no cover charge for this event.

ACE, a new musical, plays at Virginia's Signature Theatre through September 28.

Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner, last seen on Signature's stage in the critically acclaimed production of The Witches of Eastwick, is featured in the new musical adventure Ace. On Thursday, September 4th, 2008 she will participate in Signature Theater's free event 'Thursday Brown Bag Lunch'. The first Thursday of the month patron can sit down for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Signature productions. 'Enjoy your lunch while you engage in an informal discussion with some of the artists our their 2008-2009 season,' says the theater's website.

The glorious experiment that began five years ago with a concert featuring great singers, singing great songs, but without microphones in a 1,500 seat theater, has blossomed into a annual celebration. The concert is attended every year by musical theater lovers who crave the sound of the pure human voice and the opportunity to hear great Broadway music the way it was originally performed, with nothing between the singer and the audience except the truth.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Café (407 West 42nd St.), is pleased to continue our Friday night soiree, THE AFTER PARTY. Now going strong it's second year, THE AFTER PARTY is billed as 'a weekly schmoozefest for the theatrically inclined.' Every Friday from 10:30 pm until the wee hours, pros from Broadway and aspiring stars alike belt it out on the stage of The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Café (407 West 42nd St.), is pleased to continue our Friday night soiree, THE AFTER PARTY. Now going strong it's second year, THE AFTER PARTY is billed as 'a weekly schmoozefest for the theatrically inclined.' Every Friday from 10:30 pm until the wee hours, pros from Broadway and aspiring stars alike belt it out on the stage of The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Signature Theatre is pleased to announce complete casting for the opening show of its 2008-2009 season, ACE. With music by Richard Oberacker and book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker, ACE will be directed by Signature's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer with choreography by Karma Camp. Set just after WWII, ACE is an epic story of a young boy's search to come to terms with his past and unlock his future. A tale of triumph, humor, and heart as seen through a child's eyes, ACE magically explores the heroic lives and unforeseen legacies of the men and women of America's Greatest Generation.

Alice Ripley,well known Tony Award-nominated actress for Side Show and Arena Stage's Shakespeare in Hollywood, joins the Arena Stage Next to Normal cast as Diana.

Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner, last seen on Signature's stage in the critically acclaimed production of The Witches of Eastwick, is featured in the new musical adventure Ace. On Thursday, September 4th, 2008 she will participate in Signature Theater's free event 'Thursday Brown Bag Lunch'. The first Thursday of the month patron can sit down for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Signature productions. 'Enjoy your lunch while you engage in an informal discussion with some of the artists our their 2008-2009 season,' says the theater's website.

THE ICE PALACE, located within the Grove Hotel in Cherry Grove, is pleased to continue the third season of BRANDON & RAY'S BROADWAY AT THE BEACH, an open-mic musical theatre party on Fire Island featuring Broadway's best!

Friday, August 8th, we're pleased to welcome No, No, Nanette's NANCY ANDERSON and The Marvelous Wonderettes' FARAH ALVIN. Special guest appearances will also be made by BEN RIMALOWER, Diva-Lution's MOLLY POPE, VGL Boys' COLE ESCOLA and JEFFREY SELF, the cast of Perez Hilton Saves the Universe, and The Dreams. All will be on hand to perform a few numbers as only they can.