Jeff Bowen News

[title of show] -- the original new musical that began previews on July 5 and opened at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W. 45 St.) on July 17 -- will conclude its critically acclaimed run at the Lyceum tonight, Sunday October 12th.

Tonight on 'That's Kentertainment!,' host Ken Kleiber brings you the cast of [title of show] in an encore airing celebrating their run on Broadway which concludes October 12.

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's 14th Anniversary Gala, It's All About the Art, took place on October 6, 2008 at Caroline's on Broadway in New York City. Rattlestick celebrated the many artistic talents involved in their productions with this year's Gala, It's All About the Art, which featured a cocktail reception, dinner and a luxury auction of unique items and experiences in the company of Rattlestick alumni and friends. There was also be special entertainment, and proceeds went directly to support Rattlestick's pioneering theatrical work.

On Sunday October 5, 2008 Gypsy star and Tony Award winner Laura Benanti and her husband, stage and screen star Steven Pasquale caught a performance of [title of show]. Also visiting that night was actress Katie Finneran, a Tony Winner herself for 'Noises Off' as well as cast members from the new musical 'A Tale of Two Cities', after the performance the whole gang stopped by backstage to visit the cast and crew.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) concludes its fifth year which featured 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events tonight 10/5th.

Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, named for the legendary gay activist Jim Owles, will present awards to nightlife activists and Broadway stars at their 'Salute To Nightlife' on Sunday, October 5th at 9pm at Chelsea's Elmo's Restaurant, 156 7th Ave.

Lucy fans get ready. The new play I Loved Lucy by Lee Tannen has been adapted by the author from his best-selling memoir of the same name for a special (invitation only) staged reading on Friday, October 10th. Directed by Sheryl Kaller, the new play features Tony Award-winner Michele Pawk (Hollywood Arms) as the zany iconic comedienne, Lucille Ball, and Jeff Bowen ([title of show]) as Lee Tannen

This week, Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen and Michael Berresse stopped by Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab to watch themselves be spoofed.

On Thursday September 25th, as part of The ASCAP Foundation's NYMF Seminar Series, the cast of [title of show] discussed the highs and lows of guiding their musical from the New York Musical Theatre Festival to Broadway, there was also a performance and cd sigining as part of the evening. The event took place at Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Square which is located at 1972 Broadway at 66th Street.

The creators of [title of show] talk about creating an original Broadway musical.

On Tuesday September 22nd 2008 actress Bebe Neuwirth caught a performance of [title of show]. After the show she stopped backstage to visit the cast and crew.

The 22nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction held yesterday Sunday, September 21, raised a grand total of $496,380 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA).

The 22ND ANNUAL BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION was held this Sunday, September 21 from 10 AM - 7 PM in Shubert Alley (225 West 45th Street). Celebrities of theater and daytime television came out to show their support. As in previous years, Broadway and daytime fans had the opportunity to get their photo taken with various celebrities at the Celebrity Photo Booths.

Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, named for the legendary gay activist Jim Owles, will present awards to nightlife activists and Broadway stars at their 'Salute To Nightlife' on Sunday, October 5th at 9pm at Chelsea's Elmo's Restaurant, 156 7th Ave.

[title of show] -- the original new musical that began previews on July 5 and opened at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W. 45 St.) on July 17 -- will conclude its critically acclaimed run at the Lyceum on October 12, it has been announced by the show's producers.

The Tony Award Administration Committee met today for the first time to decide the eligibility of two Broadway productions for the 2009 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®, presented by The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing.

Celebrities from the Broadway, film, music and TV worlds have been posing for photos with elephants for a charity project called the Elephant Project to benefit the Alzheimer's Association.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) celebrates its fifth year with 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events. NYMF is an annual three-week event that has premiered over 130 musicals in its first four years - many of which have gone on to award-winning productions in New York, in regional theaters and on tour in 38 states, and nine countries worldwide.

Broadway favorite Jenn Colella (High Fidelity, Urban Cowboy) stopped by to catch a performance of [title of show] and say 'howdy' to the cast and crew backstage, BroadwayWorld.com was there to make sure you were too! [title of show] has music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen, book by Hunter Bell and is directed by Michael Berresse. [title of show] stars Jeff Bowen, Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell and Heidi Blickenstaff. Larry Pressgrove is musical director.

On Sunday September 7, 2008 the curtain came down on Broadway for the final performance of the landmark musical Rent. After the curtain came down, the party started at Chelsea Piers on Manhattan's West Side, the celebration attracted a starry crowd who partied into the night.