Jennifer Lewis News

On Monday, April 28, 2014, Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV), under the direction of Michael McElroy (TONY Award Nominee, Big River), will be joining the The New York Pops as it marks its 31st birthday. It will be a grand gala evening celebrating the work of longtime friends and BIV supporters composer, lyricist, and arranger Marc Shaiman and director, lyricist, and writer Scott Wittman, as well as the leadership and mentorship work of corporate honoree Paul J. Massey, Jr., CEO and Founding Partner of Massey Knakal Realty Services. BIV features members from Motown: The musical, The Lion King, Wicked,Spider-Man, The Book of Mormon, Annie, Kinky Boots, After Midnight and more.

BroadwayWorld recently chatted with featured performer Jenifer Lewis about her upcoming appearance in the special celebration:

On Sunday January 26 divine singer Nita Whitaker brought her brand new show Love 'n Stuff to Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal. Looking positively stunning in a black and white pageant dress accentuated with sequins - she was Miss Louisiana in the Miss America Pageant some years ago - and displaying much more of her oh so glorious range than she has in the past, Whitaker gave an 80 minute knock out performance expertly accompanied on the piano by musical director Nelson Kole and on percussion by Walter Rodriguez. There were also a couple of exciting surprises in store for the packed house. In the audience were celebrity friends actress Jennifer Lewis and the one and only triple threat Ben Vereen, who came onstage and did a couple of unrehearsed but delicious duets with Whitaker.

During the summer of 2005, Dallas radio station reporter Marcus Franklin Agaston is stunned when his friend Catherine, a pregnant surrogate for a childless gay couple, goes missing. When Catherine's body appears on the shoreline of Lake Ray Hubbard seven days later, Marcus begins searching for her killer. While Marcus begins his hunt, his childhood friend's demands for money threaten Marcus's loyalty and propel Marcus's husband Sam, a successful lawyer, into action. As Marcus uncovers clues to the killer's identity, he must cope with betrayal from an unlikely source as a tragic event temporarily immobilizes him. When Marcus finally comes face-to-face with the real culprit, their meeting is shocking, but not as disturbing as Marcus's final discovery. 'A Murder Among Friends' is available in either eBook or print format at Amazon, and also available in eBook format at Apple iBooks, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo. Published by Williams Ink Publishing, PO Box 260036, Plano, TX 75026 eBook ISBN 978-0-9891441-1-7; Pgs-270; Price-$2.99 print ISBN 978-0-9891441-8-6, Pgs-267; Price-$8.95 About Jennifer Lewis Williams Jennifer Lewis Williams is an attorney for a Texas appellate court who has gleaned some of the reasons why individuals betray those closest to them, and what motivates criminals to do what they do. A Kansas native, she currently resides in a Dallas suburb with four furry girls: a Pug, two Chihuahuas, and a Shar-Pei. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Southwest Division; Sisters in Crime; and Cowtown Crimesolvers.

Dallas Theater Center presents the world premiere of Fly, a new musical based on J.M. Barrie's novel, Peter Pan. Three-time Tony Award-winning producer Jeffrey Seller (Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights) makes his directorial debut with this production.

Dallas Theater Center announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Fly, a new musical based on J.M. Barrie's novel, Peter Pan. Three-time Tony Award-winning producer Jeffrey Seller (Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights) makes his directorial debut with this production.

Since launching the series two years ago in Provincetown, Broadway @ The Art House's success has most recently spawned runs in New Orleans, Sydney, Melbourne, this June in London and this coming fall/winter in Santa Monica.

Who would have ever thought that the New York Cabaret scene would end up having almost as many awards shows as the film industry? The Nightlife Awards Show at Town Hall was presented on January 14, and the newly established BroadwayWorld.com New York Cabaret Awards Show filled the Metropolitan Room on February 21. The Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) will hold it's 27th Annual MAC Awards Show on March 21 at B.B. King's Blues Club. But next up is the 28th Annual Bistro Awards Gala, which recognizes outstanding achievement in New York cabaret, jazz, and comedy, on March 4 at 6:30pm at the Gotham Comedy Club (208 West 23rd Street, Between 7th & 8th Ave). The evening, under the direction of Shellen Lubin, will once again be co-hosted by comedian and actor Jim David, and will feature performances from most of this year's Bistro-winning artists.

After receiving more than 3,000 nominations once BroadwayWorld.com announced it's first-ever New York Cabaret Awards in early October, BWW is now pleased to announce it's final nominations ballot in 20 categories. Now it's time for all you cabaret performers and fans to vote for the best singers, musicians and shows of the year. Voting will continue until December 31 and winners will be announced in early January.

Following a twenty year absence from the New York cabaret scene, Jenifer Lewis returns to the Big Apple for seven performances only at 54 Below. From Broadway's Eubie to Hairspray, television's Jackie's Back to Strong Medicine, and film's What's Love Got to Do With It, Beaches, Cars and The Princess and the Frog, Jenifer Lewis, one of Bette Midler's most infamous Harlettes, is a force of nature whose voice is as distinctive as her take no prisoners sense of humor. Just yesterday, Lewis and Shaiman met the press, and you can check out full photo coverage below!

Following a twenty year absence from the New York cabaret scene, Jenifer Lewis returns to the Big Apple for seven performances only at 54 Below. From Broadway's Eubie to Hairspray, television's Jackie's Back to Strong Medicine, and film's What's Love Got to Do With It, Beaches, Cars and The Princess and the Frog, Jenifer Lewis, one of Bette Midler's most infamous Harlettes, is a force of nature whose voice is as distinctive as her take no prisoners sense of humor. Earlier today, Lewis and Shaiman met the press, and you can check out a photo preview from the festivities below. Be sure to check back later for full coverage!

Victoria Theatre Association's Second Annual Victoria's Spotlight Specials Online Auction net $29,000, benefitting the Physician's for Kids Discovery Series.

Victoria Theatre Association's Victoria's Spotlight Specials Online Auction, has added new premium auction items! The auction runs now through 9 PM, December 11, 2011.

Victoria Theatre Association's Victoria's Spotlight Specials Online Auction, has added new premium auction items! The auction runs now through 9 PM, December 11, 2011.

Victoria Theatre Association announces the return of Victoria's Spotlight Specials Online Auction, which begins Monday, November 21 through midnight December 11, 2011.

The Broadway production of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN officially opened last night, April 10. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the show's celeb-filled red carpet!

THROUGH THE NIGHT, a solo play written and performed by Obie-Award winner Daniel Beaty, will open off Broadway at The Riverside Theatre, 91 Claremont Avenue on Friday, May 7th (Previews begin on May 4th). THROUGH THE NIGHT, recently premiered as a co-production with the Crossroads Theatre (New Brunswick, NJ) and The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles to great acclaim.

THROUGH THE NIGHT, a solo play written and performed by Obie-Award winner Daniel Beaty, will open off Broadway at The Riverside Theatre, 91 Claremont Avenue on Friday, May 7th (Previews begin on May 4th). THROUGH THE NIGHT, recently premiered as a co-production with the Crossroads Theatre (New Brunswick, NJ) and The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles to great acclaim.