Jane Lanier News

Though it features a solid Stephen Schwartz score, the principal success of Pippin was the dynamic staging provided by Bob Fosse. Fosse was able to elevate Roger O. Hirson's paper-thin book far above its mediocrity with inventive movement and a heavy dose of style. 5th Avenue Theatre's gaudy new staging, under the direction of David Armstrong, is further proof that Fosse shows are not to be tinkered with. Much like the recent revival of Sweet Charity, this production suffers greatly when Fosse's influence is removed.

A photo preview of 5th Avenue's upcoming Pippin...

Broadway veterans Mimi Hines, Keith Byron Kirk, Kim Huber and Jane Lanier have been lined up for the 5th Avenue Theatre's upcoming production of the Stephen Schwartz musical Pippin, which will be presented at the Seattle Theatre from May 2nd through May 21st

On March 4th, Jane Lanier and Valarie Pettiford will appear in the West Coast Singers benefit Front Row Center

Michael John LaChiusa will provide both songs and piano accompaniment for the female stars of The Girly Show at the Blank Theatre Company's 15th Anniversary Gala on August 15th

S.T.A.G.E. brings together some of the biggest stars to celebrate the music of legendary Broadway composers.

The 21st Annual AIDS benefit celebrated the work of two great American composers-Marvin Hamlisch and Harry Warren.

The Actors' Fund of America presented its 5th annual S.T.A.G.E. too event - THE BEST IS YET TO COME: THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN on November 6th in LA. At the event, the Actors' Fund President, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Larry Gelbart as well as Marilyn and Alan Bergman presented Mr. Coleman with the Nedda Harrigan Logan Award.

The Actors' Fund of America presented its 5th annual S.T.A.G.E. too event - THE BEST IS YET TO COME: THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN on November 6th in LA. At the event, the Actors' Fund President, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Larry Gelbart as well as Marilyn and Alan Bergman presented Mr. Coleman with the Nedda Harrigan Logan Award.

The Actors' Fund of America presented its 5th annual S.T.A.G.E. too event - THE BEST IS YET TO COME: THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN on November 6th in LA. At the event, the Actors' Fund President, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Larry Gelbart as well as Marilyn and Alan Bergman presented Mr. Coleman with the Nedda Harrigan Logan Award.

The Actors' Fund of America presented its 5th annual S.T.A.G.E. too event - THE BEST IS YET TO COME: THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN on November 6th in LA. At the event, the Actors' Fund President, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Larry Gelbart as well as Marilyn and Alan Bergman presented Mr. Coleman with the Nedda Harrigan Logan Award.

Just a few days away for the Career Transition For Dancers - the10th Gala Anniversary - Rolex presents DANCING ON AIR: A Dance Tribute to Television this coming Monday, October 25th at 7:00 pm at City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Ave) New York City.

The Actors' Fund of America's highly anticipated 5th annual S.T.A.G.E. too event will present another of its all-star cast spectacles entitled THE BEST IS YET TO COME: THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN. The Actors' Fund President, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Larry Gelbart as well as Marilyn and Alan Bergman will present Mr. Coleman with the Nedda Harrigan Logan Award. Proceeds to benefit The Actors' Fund of America

The stars are coming out to honor Cy Coleman for the Actor's Fund.