Fred Astaire News

Broadway Tony-Award winning star Donna McKechnie enjoyed one of her greatest triumphs as Sally, in the acclaimed revival of the Stephen Sondheim - James Goldman musical, Follies, in the spring of 1998. "She defined the art of torch singing with 'Losing My Mind,' raved Variety, joining the New York Times and other critics in unstintingly praising her performance. She is now coming to Australia for the first time in a new show directed by Richard Jay-Alexander.

Black Rep to present ART by Yasmina Reza May 5 - 23, 2010, a play which takes a profound look at the nature of friendship. When well-to-do Serge purchases an expensive painting it causes his best friend to question not only his taste, but his moral fiber as well. What do we really know about our friends and can friendship survive when we discover an unexpected, hard to believe truth about someone we think we know?

Nominations for the 2010 Fred & Adele Astaire Awards were announced tonight by Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas.

Jim Caruso is proud to present singer/pianist BILLY STRITCH in 'I've Got My Standards' as part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series, on Monday, May 3 at 7pm. Birdland is located at 315 West 44 Street in NYC.

The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko announces their upcoming events and shows. The Rrazz Room is located at 222 Mason Street (between Ellis and O'Farrell) San Francisco, California 94102

Steve Ross, who has been dubbed The 'Crown Prince of New York Cabaret,' will present a witty musical tribute to Indiana's own beloved composer, Cole Porter. But what good is a party of one? Other dapper guests who may join the soireé include; Noel Coward, Fred Astaire, and more!

Steve Ross, who has been dubbed The 'Crown Prince of New York Cabaret,' will present a witty musical tribute to Indiana's own beloved composer, Cole Porter. But what good is a party of one? Other dapper guests who may join the soireé include; Noel Coward, Fred Astaire, and more!

The American Film Institute and TV Land announced today that American film's finest performers Cher, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep are among the many in the arts and entertainment community who are scheduled to appear when AFI honors beloved film, television and stage director Mike Nichols with the AFI Life Achievement Award. The gala will take place on Thursday, June 10th in the historic Stage 15 on the Sony Studios lot in Culver City, CA. 'TV Land Presents: The AFI Life Achievement Awards Honoring Mike Nichols' premieres on TV Land in June.

Jim Caruso is proud to present singer/pianist BILLY STRITCH in 'I've Got My Standards' as part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series, on Monday, May 3 at 7pm. Birdland is located at 315 West 44 Street in NYC.

IT TAKES TWO will be performed Tuesday, April 27 at On Broadway in Cape Town, Ireleand. The show will run Tuesdays thru Saturdays. Starring Francois Lliam and Caely-Jo Levy, the pair will take you through the decades of duos and duets in their own way. Francois Lliam is back at On Broadway for the first time since 2008, performing alongside someone who might just upstage him!

Top artists from the entertainment community will come together on June 10, 2010 as AFI presents the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award - the highest honor for a career in film -- to acclaimed director Mike Nichols. The 25 artists from film, television and the stage who have confirmed their participation on the AFI Benefit Committee in support of the event are: Amy Adams, Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Candice Bergen, Cher, Nora Ephron, Harrison Ford, Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Hanks, Dustin Hoffman, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Shirley MacLaine, Steve Martin, Elaine May, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, Mary-Louise Parker, Natalie Portman, Robert Redford, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Elizabeth Taylor, Emma Thompson, Sigourney Weaver and Robin Williams. 'TV Land Presents: The AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Mike Nichols' will air on TV Land on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Top artists from the entertainment community will come together on June 10, 2010 as AFI presents the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award -- the highest honor for a career in film -- to acclaimed director Mike Nichols.

Kenny Ortega will be awarded the Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award on June 7th when the Fred and Adele Astaire Awards are presented in a ceremony at the Gerald Lynch Theatre at John Jay College. The ceremony will also include performances by Robin Cofer and Ronald K. Brown's Evidence Dance Company, there will also be a spercial tribute to Ortega.

Northwestern University's 79th Waa-Mu production marks the final time, after nearly 20 years, that 'the greatest college show in America' will be directed by Joseph Jefferson Award-winning Northwestern theater faculty member Dominic Missimi.

The Cast and Creative Team are set for the Asolo Repertory Theatre production of Backwards in High Heels: the Ginger Musical, opening on the Asolo Rep mainstage on May 7,2010. Rehearsals began at New York City's Chelsea studios and will continue at Asolo Rep's studios in Sarasota, Florida, beginning April 21.

Black Rep to present ART by Yasmina Reza May 5 - 23, 2010, a play which takes a profound look at the nature of friendship. When well-to-do Serge purchases an expensive painting it causes his best friend to question not only his taste, but his moral fiber as well. What do we really know about our friends and can friendship survive when we discover an unexpected, hard to believe truth about someone we think we know?

This Stage Limited is delighted to announce three upcoming dates for its new piano bar event Show Off! Show Off!, which had its debut on 6 March 2010 at Cafe Koha, is inspired by the piano bars of New York City. The next three dates for Show Off! will be Saturday 27 March 2010, Friday 16 April 2010 and Saturday 29 May 2010, at Cafe Koha in Covent Garden. The doors will open at 8 p.m. each night, with the live music starting at 9 p.m. Food an drink will be available from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. each night.

The Cast and Creative Team are set for the Asolo Repertory Theatre production of Backwards in High Heels: the Ginger Musical, opening on the Asolo Rep mainstage on May 7,2010. Rehearsals began at New York City's Chelsea studios and will continue at Asolo Rep's studios in Sarasota, Florida, beginning April 21.

The American Theatre Network is proud to announce the launch of Great Entertainers on Broadway, a new summer series of live performances by some of today's most talented and well known stage, television and cabaret entertainers. The series will be presented in late July and early August at the Times Square Arts Center (TSAC) in the heart of New York City's world famous theatre district.

IT TAKES TWO will be performed Tuesday, April 27 at On Broadway in Cape Town, Ireleand. The show will run Tuesdays thru Saturdays. Starring Francois Lliam and Caely-Jo Levy, the pair will take you through the decades of duos and duets in their own way. Francois Lliam is back at On Broadway for the first time since 2008, performing alongside someone who might just upstage him!