Genevieve News

Brad Little, famous for his lead role in the Broadway tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Phantom of the Opera,' will star in a benefit concert for California Musical Theatre alongside his wife Barbara McCulloh, on May 9, 2010 at the intimate Cosmopolitan Cabaret.

MICHAEL RISPOLI ('Kick Ass'), MARIO CANTONE ('Sex and the City'), ROBERT CUCCIOLI ('Jekyll & Hyde') lead a star studded cast in a special industry reading of VINCENT GOGLIORMELLA & CHARLES MESSINA'S screenplay ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE A BROOKLYN CHRISTMAS on May 1 at 45 BLEECKER STREET

Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Golden Globe Award-nominated actress Lorraine Bracco will appear on May's episode of Sharing Miracles -- a 30-minute public affairs television program that tells the compelling and inspirational stories of real patients. Sharing Miracles airs on more than 300 television stations nationwide.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Last night, May 4, the Board of Directors of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs presented the 2010 MAC Awards at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill in Times Square. The awards ceremony and show, produced by Julie Miller and directed by Lennie Watts, was hosted by Sharon McNight. Tracy Stark musical directed. BroadwayWorld celebrated backstage with the evening's winners and participants.

Last night, May 4, the Board of Directors of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs presented the 2010 MAC Awards at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill in Times Square. The awards ceremony and show, produced by Julie Miller and directed by Lennie Watts, was hosted by Sharon McNight. Tracy Stark musical directed. BroadwayWorld celebrated backstage with the evening's winners and participants.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Yesterday evening, May 4, David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish, Tony winners for their performance as Billy in the hit musical Billy Elliot, reunited to support TrueChild in their Celebrity Cook-Off event. TrueChild is a leading national organization that helps all children break through stereotypes so they can be true to themselves and reach their full potential. Alvarez, Kowalik and Kulish were joined by 'Top Chef' season five finalists Carla Hall and Fabio Viviani. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the event.

Tom Jones, the lyricist and book writer of The Fantasticks, will reprise the role of Henry (The Old Actor) in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, in celebration of the show's 50th anniversary. Jones originated the role in 1960 when The Fantasticks premiered at The Sullivan Street Playhouse.

Senior Repertory students will take the stage in May 2010 for Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's hilarious comedy You Can't Take It With You. NHTP's award-winning Senior Repertory Company presents this much beloved comedy about the crazy Sycamores, whose youngest daughter Alice has fallen in love with a boy from a very proper family.

Senior Repertory students will take the stage in May 2010 for Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's hilarious comedy You Can't Take It With You. NHTP's award-winning Senior Repertory Company presents this much beloved comedy about the crazy Sycamores, whose youngest daughter Alice has fallen in love with a boy from a very proper family.

From 31 May 2010 Genevieve Lemon will join the London cast of the multi-award winning Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre to play Billy's dance teacher Mrs Wilkinson. Lemon, a seasoned musicals performer in her native Australia, will make her West End debut as Mrs Wilkinson as the show enters into its sixth year in London.

Richard Stevens presents two staged readings of Stephen Calmson's new play GOOD PEOPLE on Wednesday April 21 (4-6pm) and Thursday April 22 (5-7pm) at St. Luke's Theatre (308 W. 46th St.).

As part of its three-week, nine-concert schedule at The Mann, The Philadelphia Orchestra will share the stage with a star studded line-up of special guest artists - from the king of daytime TV, Regis Philbin and his wife Joy narrating 'Peter and the Wolf' to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in an unforgettable night of her greatest hits and opera arias. Special guest and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will accompany 'The Queen' at the piano and perform with the orchestra.

Richard Stevens presents two staged readings of Stephen Calmson's new play GOOD PEOPLE on Wednesday April 21 (4-6pm) and Thursday April 22 (5-7pm) at St. Luke's Theatre (308 W. 46th St.).

On Monday, April 19, the stars came out to celebrate the 11th Anniversary of WET Productions, a non-profit dedicated to empowering women in the arts and media, at their Love Gala. Love was a one night only benefit performance of short plays on love, written by some of the hottest women writers in film, theater and TV and performed by celebrated actors. WETs notorious annual Gala followed the presentation. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration.

Two-time Golden Globe and three-time Emmy Award-winner Edie Falco and Tony nominee Alison Pill will star in the Naked Angles-produced American premiere of This Wide Night, by Blackburn Prize-winning playwright Chloe Moss, directed by Anne Kauffman. Previews begin May 8, 2010 and the play will officially open at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre on May 16, 2010. This Wide Night will run through June 20, 2010. Today, the cast met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the photo op.

Single Carrot theater presents CRUMBLE (LAY ME DOWN, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE) by Sheila Callaghan from April 28 - May 23, 2010.

According to reports from EW.com, Academy Award winning actress Rachel Weisz will star in the upcoming film 'Jackie.'

Last night, Monday April 12, the National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction (NFFR) presented Cabaret for Medicine, an intimate evening of musical entertainment produced by Carl Andress featuring Karen Akers, Jim Caruso, Barb Jungr, Linda Lavin, Christine Pedi, Billy Stritch and more.