The new musical SHIDA, written and performed by Jeannette Bayardelle -- whose Broadway appearances include leading roles in THE COLOR PURPLE and HAIR -- will receive its world-premiere this summer Off-Broadway as an Ars Nova Summer Fling (511 W. 54 St. in Manhattan). Previews began July 19 and SHIDA's official opening night was this Wednesday, July 31. The Off-Broadway limited engagement runs through August 28. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night curtain call and festivities below!
The new musical SHIDA, written and performed by Jeannette Bayardelle -- whose Broadway appearances include leading roles in THE COLOR PURPLE and HAIR -- will receive its world-premiere this summer Off-Broadway as an Ars Nova Summer Fling (511 W. 54 St. in Manhattan). Previews began July 19 and SHIDA's official opening night is Wednesday, July 31. The Off-Broadway limited engagement runs through August 28. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Bayardelle in action below!
The new musical SHIDA, written and performed by Jeannette Bayardelle -- whose Broadway appearances include leading roles in THE COLOR PURPLE and HAIR -- will receive its world-premiere this summer Off-Broadway as an Ars Nova Summer Fling (511 W. 54 St. in Manhattan). Previews begin July 19 prior to SHIDA's official opening night on July 31. The Off-Broadway limited engagement runs through August 28.
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular 'Backstage' with Susie Mosher is the '54 Piano Bar,' a new vocal competition - 'The Callback,' and more:
Coming up at 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular "Backstage" with Susie Mosher is the "54 Piano Bar," a new vocal competition - 'The Callback," and more, including: stage and television star Laura Benanti, High Fidelity in Concert, WGBO Jazz Series: Karrin Allyson Quartet, Tony winner Frances Ruffelle, Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band, Sondheim Unplugged and Simply Streisand.
Golden Globe and Emmy Award® nominated Singer, Actress, Producer and Writer Lorna Luft along with Broadway's Constantine Rousouli and Kate Rockwell join the previously announced Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein as part of the star-studded cast for the New York City debut of SPARKLE: An All-Star Holiday Concert at XL Cabaret (XLCabaret.com) on Monday, December 17th, 2012 at 7:30pm with proceeds benefiting the programs and services of The Actors Fund (www.actorsfund.org).
Futureleap Media and KHRONA Present 'BROADWAY FOR SANDY', a holiday concert benefiting those severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, tonight, December 10th, 2012 at 8 p.m. at the Elbo Room.
9-piece R&B/Pop band Nick Blaemire and the Hustle returns to Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 for an evening of holiday songs, re-invisioned in their signature 'nerd soul' style. Expect hits like 'This Christmas,' 'What Christmas Means to Me' and 'All I Want for Christmas is You,' as well as a few original holiday tunes written for the occasion.
Futureleap Media and KHRONA Present 'BROADWAY FOR SANDY', a holiday concert benefiting those severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, on Monday, December 10th, 2012 at 8 p.m. at the Elbo Room.
In the video below, BroadwayWorld brings brings you an exclusive first look at Broadway favorite Lea Salonga singing Alan's 'Look (A Rainbow),' as recorded at the dress rehearsal on April 30th. Check out her performance below!
The New York Musical Theatre Festival, LC Productions and Julie Miller will present the world premiere of ZAPATA! The Musical, a revolutionary musical that tells the story of Emiliano Zapata, hero of the Mexican revolution, who appears in the 21st century to inspire a member of the Occupy Wall Street movement.
The New York Musical Theatre Festival, LC Productions and Julie Miller present the world debut of ZAPATA! The Musical, at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, Pershing Square Signature Center.
Scott Alan's newest CD, which was recorded live in April at Birdland, has been released today, June 26 on a two-disc recording, which is simply titled 'Live.' The album can be purchased via iTunes, CDbaby, Amazon, Dress Circle and everywhere digital music is available.
On Wednesday evening, June 20th, a private reading of QUILT - A Musical Celebration at Rosie O'Donnell's Maravel Arts Center, home of Rosie's Theater Kids in New York, took place to mark the 25th anniversary of The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt in advance of its planned summer return to the nation's capital. Check out photos from the event below, featuring Elizabeth Hubbard, Carrie Manolakos, Morgan Karr, Steven Cupo, Julia Murney, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Stephanie Gibson, Leah Hocking, Mike Evariste, Stephanie Umoh, Matthew Naclerio and more!
Cover art has been released for Scott Alan's newest CD, which was recorded live in April at Birdland. The two-disc recording, which is simply titled 'Live,' will be released physically and digitally June 26 via iTunes, CDbaby, Amazon, Dress Circle and everywhere digital music is available.
One of the entertainment highlights of the Holiday Season returns to Palm Springs on Wednesday, December 7th, at 7:00PM as Producers Scott Nevins and Mark Jones present SPARKLE: An All-Star Holiday Concert (www.SparklePalmSprings.com) to benefit Desert AIDS Project (www.desertaidsproject.org) at the Annenberg Theater inside the Palm Springs Art Museum.
Broadway star Christiane Noll, Tony nominated for her role as Mother in the revival of Ragtime, and Composer/Lyricist Scott Alan have released a brand new Christmas song which is now available on iTunes.
Created stitch by loving stitch, The AIDS Memorial Quilt remains an uplifting symbol of hope and a stirring memorial to lives cut short from the ongoing disease, which has become a major staple of our generation. On the heels of World AIDS Day, a new star-studded theatrical gala will commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and the 25th Anniversary of The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt.
One of the entertainment highlights of the Holiday Season returns to Palm Springs on Wednesday, December 7th, at 7:00PM as Producers Scott Nevins and Mark Jones present SPARKLE: An All-Star Holiday Concert (www.SparklePalmSprings.com) to benefit Desert AIDS Project (www.desertaidsproject.org) at the Annenberg Theater inside the Palm Springs Art Museum.