Genevieve News

On Monday, January 31, The Nightlife Awards were hosted by Bruce Vilanch. The evening has no acceptance speeches -- it's just pure entertainment provided by the winners and special guest stars. The show has been hailed by The New York Times as 'The equivalent of The Tony Awards for New York Nightlife.' As always, the vast majority of the winners, chosen by the press, agreed to come to Town Hall and perform.

The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre continues to celebrate its successful 21st season with two cabaret shows in February that highlight the voices of the award-winning singer/actress Katie Thompson (Signature's Giant) and the acclaimed Scottish performer Euan Morton (Broadway's Taboo; Signature's Chess). The performance dates for Mr. Morton - who has been called 'sensational' by The New York Times - are February 10th and 11th, followed by Ms. Thompson and her 'shiveringly good' voice (The Washington Times), from February 22nd through the 26th.

Jim Caruso is proud to present the return of Broadway star James Barbour in "Love Songs" at Birdland on Sunday, March 6 at 6pm.

Tony Award-winning producer Andy Sandberg , Whitney Hoagland Edwards and Neal-Rose Creations present the world premiere of the provocative new play, A Perfect Future, by David Hay (The Maddening Truth) with direction by Tony Award-nominee Wilson Milam (The Lieutenant of Inishmore).

On Sunday, Abingdon Theatre Company (312 West 36th Street) celebrated the opening of its latest hit HOW I FEEL IN LOVE, a new romantic comedy by Joel Fields ('Ugly Betty' and 'Raising the Bar'), Directed by Jules Ochoa, the New York premiere stars Mark Doherty, Polly Lee, Tommy Schrider, and Roya Shanks.

The full cast is Dean Charles-Chapman (13 years old from Romford, Essex), Scott McKenzie (13 years old from Dumbarton, Scotland), Aaron Watson (12 years old from Kings Lynn, Norfolk) and Rhys Yeomans (12 years old from Oldham, Lancashire) who alternate the role of Billy, Reece Barrett (12 years old from Exeter), Connor Kelly (12 years old from Scunthorpe), Connor Lawson (12 years old from Shotton, County Durham) and Joe Massey (11 years old from South Wirrell) who alternate the role of Billy's best friend Michael, Francesca Mango (11 years old from Northumberland), Emily Smith (11 years old from County Durham) and Emily Williams (9 years old East Wingate, County Durham) who alternate the role of Debbie.

Legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim will make a rare appearance at Kingsbury Hall in February, commemorating Kingsbury Hall's 80th Anniversary.

After the success of Brief Encounter in the West End and on Broadway, Kneehigh's new adaptation of Jacques Demy and Michel Legrand's The Umbrellas of Cherbourg will arrive at the Gielgud Theatre following a limited run at Curve, Leicester.

Broadway veteran Claire Danes has won a Screen Actors Guild Award for 'Outstanding Performance by a Female Actress in a TV Movie or Mini-Series' for her portrayal of the title character in HBO's TEMPLE GRANDIN.

Abingdon Theatre Company -- which has produced more than 60 new American plays in its 17-year history -- continues its 2010-2011 Season with the New York premiere of HOW I FELL IN LOVE by Joel Fields, a writer for TV's 'Ugly Betty' and 'Raising the Bar' and winner of Abingdon's 2009 Christopher Brian Wolk Award for excellence in playwriting, with previews set to begin January 21, prior to its official press opening on January 30 at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan.

The Baltimore Playwrights Festival (www.baltplayfest.com) announces the fourth public reading 'Marathon' to take place on Saturday, 29 January at the Single Carrot Theater, 120 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Abingdon Theatre Company -- which has produced more than 60 new American plays in its 17-year history -- continues its 2010-2011 Season with the New York premiere of HOW I FELL IN LOVE by Joel Fields, a writer for TV's 'Ugly Betty' and 'Raising the Bar' and winner of Abingdon's 2009 Christopher Brian Wolk Award for excellence in playwriting, with previews set to begin January 21, prior to its official press opening on January 30 at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street) in Manhattan.

Gingold Theatrical Group -- which made history as the first company ever to present every play (including full-length works, one-acts and sketches) written by George Bernard Shaw -- continuedits fifth year of PROJECT SHAW with George Bernard Shaw's beloved classic ANDROCLES AND THE LION, starring a cast of New York theater journalists -- on January 24 at The Players Club. David Staller produced and directed. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

Five-time Emmy Award winner and 2010 Tony Award nominee Kelsey Grammer, currently starring on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, will be a guest tomorrow, Thursday, January 27 on "Live with Regis & Kelly".

Talk Show Listings for Thursday, January 27, 2011

Five-time Emmy Award winner and 2010 Tony Award nominee Kelsey Grammer, currently starring on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, will be a guest tomorrow, Thursday, January 27 on "Live with Regis & Kelly".

Directed by Marc Bruni, with choreography by Wendy Seyb, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee opened January 23 at the Paper Mill Playhouse. The production began performances on January 19 and runs through February 13, 2010.

Directed by Marc Bruni, with choreography by Wendy Seyb, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee opened last night at the Paper Mill Playhouse. The production began performances on January 19 and runs through February 13, 2010. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening and brings you photo coverage below.

Talk Show Listings for Thursday, January 27, 2011

Infamous Commonwealth Theatre (ICT) opens the first production of their 2011 season dedicated to the topic Sacrifice with Henrik Ibsen's A Dolls House, directed by ICT Artistic Director Chris Maher.