Jenn Gambatese, the star of All Shook Up, Tarzan, and School of Rock, among others, took some time off from rehearsals of her new show Once Upon a Melody (APRIL 17, 2018 at Feinstein's/54 Below) to share her journey as an artist with the students at The BSP's Callback Challenge.
The Women's Board of Lyric Opera of Chicago is pleased to announce the Lyric Opera Wine Auction catalogue is now live for viewing and online bidding online at www.lyricopera.org/wineauction2018. The triennial fundraiser's digital platform offers wine enthusiasts across the globe the ability to access some of the world's most sought-after wines as well as one-of-a-kind travel and dining experiences.
Of the many great parts of the Broadway community and the performing arts community at large, perhaps the greatest is its ability to come together and provide support for one another. BROADWAY BABY MAMAS, held at Feinstein's/54 Below on March 15 little more than a week after the unthinkable tragedy involving Ruthie Ann Miles, was an incredible example of just how deep that support runs.
This April, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
On April 17th, Jenn Gambatese will take the 54 Below stage again. This time the show, titled Once Upon a Melody, will combine Rodgers & Hammerstein with the melodies of Disney songwriters among the ranks of Alan Menken and Phil Collins. As she prepares for her upcoming solo show, Gambatese spoke with BroadwayWorld about her past projects (Hairspray, Tarzan, and Wicked to name a few), and the why Rodgers & Hammerstein have appeared in her work again and again.
On March 12, Broadway Belts for PFF! featured a "Sweet Sixteen" reunion of the Tony Award winning musical Hairspray. Broadway's Julie Halston emceed the evening, joined by Broadway stars Bryan Terrell Clark, Robert Creighton, Stephanie Gibson, Lesli Margherita and New York Yankees legend and Latin Grammy-nominee Bernie Williams.
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Celia Keenan-Bolger, Stephanie J. Block, Nikki Renee Daniels and more in Broadway Baby Mamas Benefit Ruthie Ann Miles (formerly to benefit Planned Parenthood) on March 15, 2018.
Stephanie Gibson (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and Chester Gregory (Motown: The Musical) will join the star-studded list of performers at this year's Broadway Belts for PFF!, hosted by Broadway's Julie Halston. The event will take place on Monday, March 12 at The Edison Ballroom. This once-in-a-lifetime event is sold out. Click here to make a donation to the event.
Joining the previously announced women performing in Broadway Baby Mamas in support of Planned Parenthood on March 15th, 2018 at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, are two time Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block, and Broadway favorites, Sara Jean Ford, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Garrett Elise Long, Megan McGinnis and Natasha Yvette Williams.
Joining the previously announced women performing in Broadway Baby Mamas in support of Planned Parenthood on March 15th, 2018 at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, are two time Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block, and Broadway favorites, Sara Jean Ford, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Garrett Elise Long, Megan McGinnis and Natasha Yvette Williams.
After her sold-out engagement of A Rodgers & Hammerstein Valentine last February, Broadway leading lady Jenn Gambatese will return to FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW with a brand new solo show entitled, Once Upon a Melody.
This year's Broadway Belts for PFF!, hosted by Broadway's Julie Halston, will be an even bigger celebration as Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman bring together members of the original Broadway cast of Hairspray to celebrate its 'Sweet 16.' The HairspraySweet 16 segment will honor Margo Lion, a lead producer on the original production, for her theatrical career and her support for Broadway Belts for PFF! and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). This once-in-a-lifetime event is exclusively available through sponsorship opportunities that can be purchased at www.BroadwayBeltsforPFF.org.
Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.
Many of Broadway's hottest divas are working two full-time jobs: Broadway star by night and tireless Mama by day.
One night only! 'Broadway on Main Street' returns to Landmark today, January 6 at 8 PM.
Jenn Gambatese (Tarzan, School of Rock) has joined the two concert presentations of the Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster's musical Calamity Jane at Feinstein's/54 Below on Monday, January 29th, 2018, at 7:00pm and 9:30pm.
After the Fair, the award-winning musical written by Kleban Award winner Stephen Cole and Mac Award winner Matthew Martin Ward, will perform a one-night-only 20th Anniversary Concert at Urban Stages as part of their Winter Rhythms Series on December 21st at 7:00 p.m.
Multi-award winner Rick Faugno will add his singing and dancing talents to the all-star cast of Broadway on Main Street 2018, coming to the Jeanne Rimsky Theater on Saturday, January 6.
After the Fair, the award-winning musical written by Kleban Award winner Stephen Cole and Mac Award winner Matthew Martin Ward, will perform a one-night-only 20th Anniversary Concert at Urban Stages as part of their Winter Rhythms Series on December 21st at 7:00 p.m.
Urban Stages presents this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2017, which begins tonight, December 12, featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street, just East of 8th Avenue).
