Joanne Furshpan News

MetropolitanZoom Will Host Free Online Fan Appreciation Party

by Stephen Mosher — January 13, 2022

MetropolitanZoom creator Bernie Furshpan will be joined by Mrs.

Photo Coverage: Showbiz Legend Miss Rose Marie Gets Caricature at Sardi's

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — November 3, 2017

Sardi's Restaurant unveiled a long-awaited caricature of showbiz legend, Miss Rose Marie, Friday, Nov.

Marissa Mulder And Furshpan Management Team Up

by A.A. Cristi — October 26, 2017

Furshpan Associates, a talent management and marketing firm has taken on a new client, Marissa Mulder.

Photo Coverage: Barry Levitt 1947-2017 Pianist, Conductor, Composer, Arranger & 'Mensch'

by Stephen Sorokoff — September 24, 2017

Barry Levitt the acclaimed pianist, conductor, composer, musical director and mensch passed away on September 21 after suffering a massive heart attack at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Sept 21st.

Photo Coverage: Marilyn Maye Kicks It Up At The Friars Club Metropolitan Room Show

by Stephen Sorokoff — June 20, 2017

Bernie Fusrhpan, managing partner of the Metropolitan Room moved his club into the Friars Club last night and BroadwayWorld was there for the entertainment super special.

Photo Coverage: Remembering Fyvush Finkel at the Metropolitan Room

by Stephen Sorokoff — October 10, 2016

Ian Finkel, the World's Greatest Xylophonist and Elliot Finkel, concert pianist extraordinaire offered a first-hand account of the incredible career of their father Fyvush Finkel last night in a touching memorial at the Metropolitan Room.

Photo Coverage: Bill Boggs Sings At Le Cirque's Musical Mondays

by Stephen Sorokoff — July 12, 2016

Usually the microphone he holds is used for talking, but Emmy winning talk show host and interviewer supreme Bill Boggs sang to a packed house at Le Cirque last night.

Adriana Napolitano Brings MAKING WAVES to the Metropolitan Room Tonight

by BWW News Desk — June 25, 2016

Join soulful siren, Adriana Napolitano, as she effortlessly navigates an eclectic range of musical waters from classical, to the blues and a selection of self-written songs.

Adriana Napolitano to Bring Show MAKING WAVES to the Metropolitan Room on 6/25

by Louisa Brady — June 4, 2016

Join soulful siren, Adriana Napolitano, as she effortlessly navigates an eclectic range of musical waters from classical, to the blues and a selection of self-written songs.

Photo Flash: THIS IS YOUR NIGHT Celebrates James Gavin at The Metropolitan Room

by BWW News Desk — May 18, 2016

James Gavin, author of the definitive cabaret history Intimate Nights: The Golden Age of New York Cabaret as well as acclaimed biographies of Peggy Lee, Chet Baker, and Lena Horne, was honored at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W.

Photo Coverage: Fyvush Finkel Opens at The Metropolitan Room

by Stephen Sorokoff — March 8, 2016

Fyvush Finkel, 93 year old Broadway veteran, Yiddish Theater star, movie and TV actor was accompanied by his two sons Ian and Elliot Finkel and opened at the Metropolitan Room last night.

Photo Coverage: Alysha Umphress Plays Mr. Finn's Cabaret at Barrington Stage Company

by Stephen Sorokoff — July 21, 2015

Alysha Umphress has a special relationship with Barrington Stage Company and William Finn so it wasn't a surprise that on her day off  from On The Town she came to Pittsfield and sang in Mr.

Photo Coverage: Metropolitan Room Hosts Reception for Julie Budd's Residency

by Stephen Sorokoff — May 6, 2015

Bernie Furshpan, operating partner of the Metropolitan Room served up Champagne at a reception to celebrate Julie Budd's Residency at the Cabaret.

Photo Coverage: T. Oliver Reid Gets A Surprise After DROP ME OFF IN HARLEM at The Metropolitan Room

by Stephen Sorokoff — February 23, 2015

During World War ll actors were among the very few who were left untouched to do their craft in Germany.

Photo Coverage: 'This Is Your Night' Bobbie Horowitz at The Metropolitan Room

by Stephen Sorokoff — November 26, 2014

Photo Flash: Chuck Cooper, Bob Ari & More Join Randie Levine-Miller for BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVOS

by Tyler Peterson — September 22, 2014

On Monday, September 15, Randie Levine-Miller presented and hosted Broadway Showstopper Divos --'A Swell Party' at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street.

Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams, Marilyn Maye & Christine Andreas Perform in HOLIDAY BELLES

by Stephen Sorokoff — December 20, 2013

Last night, December 19, Town Hall overflowed with the musical joys of the season when three extraordinary talents, Leslie Uggams, Marilyn Maye and Christine Andreas took the stage for Holiday Belles.

Photo Flash: Stephen Bogardus, Marilyn Sokol, and More at '2013 Best of Broadway & Cabaret' Actors' Temple Benefit

by BWW News Desk — November 22, 2013

A star-studded musical celebration, the 4th Annual Best of Broadway & Cabaret to benefit the Actors' Temple [339 West 47th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenue], the historic theater district landmark that has been a welcoming home to show business Jews, their family, and friends, took place on N

Richard Kind & More Set for 'Bright Stars of Broadway' Concert Tonight

by BWW News Desk — November 14, 2013

The concert event tonight, November 14th is titled, 'Bright Stars of Broadway' and, because there are multiple blessings accounted for, the concert is dedicated to Zahava Furshpan, Bernie's mom, who died almost three years ago.