SPARKLE & CIRCULATE with JUSTIN SAYRE - the official monthly podcast of the International Order of Sodomites - has posted its new episode, which features an interview with Julian Fleisher. The sophisticated vocalist, composer, bandleader, producer, actor and author discusses his albums "Rather Big" and "Finally," his book 'The Drag Queens of New York: An Illustrated Field Guide'... and why he needs a boyfriend. Plus, he spills secrets about his musical collaborations with Kiki & Herb and Ana Gasteyer. And Justin sends us his best for the new year, if slightly belatedly. SPARKLE & CIRCULATE was recently named among the "10 Comedy Podcasts You Should Listen To" by Backstage. All episodes are available on iTunes HERE.
On Saturday, January 20, the Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum was the elegant setting for Jim Caruso's Cast Party! Host Caruso and musical director Billy Stritch created a concert version of their usually-impromptu open mic with a dazzling cast of (mostly) local performers. The sold-out house was entertained by Lucie Arnaz, Alix Korey, Karina Nuvo, David Zippel, Iris Williams, Jane Monheit, Julie Garnye, and Travis Cloer. The Cast Party Symphony Orchestra was helmed by Stritch at piano, as well as bassist Jeff Stover and Rick Montalbano on drums.
Jim Caruso's Cast Party returned to the West Coast for the twelfth time on Wednesday, January 17. The extreme open mic took place Upstairs at Vitello's, located in Studio City.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) will present Tony nominee SHARON McNIGHT and RUBY RIMS with its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 32nd Annual MAC Awards to be held Tuesday, March 27 at 7:00 pm at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City.
SPARKLE & CIRCULATE with JUSTIN SAYRE the official monthly podcast of the International Order of Sodomites has posted its new episode, which features an interview with the chanteuse and songwriter Lady Rizo. The Grammy Award winner discusses her sophomore album 'Indigo recorded at the legendary Royal Studios in Memphis and her annual concert tribute to the legendary Nina Simone. Rizo comes to the IOS studio to talk about growing up in a theatrical hippy family in Oregon and how motherhood has affected her as a performer.
In a new show based on her memoir 'Growing Up Fisher,' Joely Fisher invites you backstage into the intimate world of her family and career. Below, BroadwayWorld has photos from Joely's show at the Catalina Bar & Grill on December 6!
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
SPARKLE & CIRCULATE with JUSTIN SAYRE the official monthly podcast of the International Order of Sodomites has posted its new episode, which features an interview with Kenny Mellman. One of the minds behind Kiki & Herb and Our Hit Parade, Mellman discusses his band The Julie Ruin with punk icon Kathleen Hanna, how he and Justin Vivian Bond met and developed characters for their famous duo, and his upcoming solo record. Also, Justin shares personal stories of how Kenny's various projects influenced his own life and work. SPARKLE & CIRCULATE was recently named among the 10 Comedy Podcasts You Should Listen To by Backstage. All episodes are available on iTunes HERE.
As the son of an opera singer and a jazz musician, Holmes grew up singing and acting all throughout his childhood, playing in rock bands in high school and studying music in college. Even after joining the army, Holmes sang for a military chorus during his service. In 1972, Holmes released his breakthrough hit Playground in My Mind, which reached No. 2 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, selling more than one million copies.
As the son of an opera singer and a jazz musician, Holmes grew up singing and acting all throughout his childhood, playing in rock bands in high school and studying music in college. Even after joining the army, Holmes sang for a military chorus during his service. In 1972, Holmes released his breakthrough hit Playground in My Mind, which reached No. 2 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, selling more than one million copies.
Celebrities, lovers, fun seekers, and glamorous sophisticated New Yorkers can be found at The Carlyle's Bememlmans Bar on Sunday nights from 9-12 getting a major dose of great music and wit as Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch hold court on Bobby Short street. There was a hurricane in Florida but everything was Sunny inside the Carlyle last night and Broadwayworld was there.
Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts opens the 2017-18 Jazz series with the Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio, featuring Dr. Lonnie Smith, Hammond B3 organ, Jonathan Kreisberg, guitar, and Johnathan Blake, drums.
A mainstay in the Indianapolis arts and culture scene for nearly two decades, the annual Indy Jazz Fest returns in 2017 with a 10-day lineup celebrating the legacy of jazz, modern masters and the discovery of new jazz stars.
Scott Dreier's award-winning solo show Doris and Me will play five performances only at Downstairs Cabaret Theatre in Rochester, New York from Today, July 20 through Sunday, July 23.
Scott Dreier's award-winning solo show Doris and Me will play five performances only at Downstairs Cabaret Theatre in Rochester, New York from Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23.
Doris and Me is a joyful celebration of the music, life and career of Doris Day - and one man's quirky obsession with America's sweetheart. In his Eddon Award-winning (Best Solo Show) and BroadwayWorld Critic's Pick performance, Scott Dreier takes audiences through a nostalgic sentimental journey of Doris Day's music.
They rank among the top high school-age vocalists in the nation, hailing from Los Angeles, Portland, Houston, Miami, New York City, Detroit, St. Louis and right here in central Indiana. For one week this summer, they will experience a rigorous, exciting, expert-led introduction to the world of professional performing arts.
