John Boswell News

Below, check out video for NEW GIRL's 'Kiss Me Like a Man' Auto-Tune Mash-up remix by DJ John Boswell. The last two episodes of the season air Tuesday May 7 & 14 at 9/8c on FOX!

Too Marvelous for Words presents some of the much-loved songs of Johnny Mercer - one of America's great lyricists- and captures them at their most intimate. Linda Purl and Lee Lessack return to Three Stages in a powerhouse evening, dedicated to the heartwarming music of Georgia's favorite son. Four-time Academy Award-winning songwriter Johnny Mercer comes to life as the two artists weave heretofore little-known stories with his timeless tunes, including Moon River, Autumn Leaves, Black Magic, My Shining Hour, Come Rain or Come Shine, and more.

When it comes to the number of award shows staged in a given season, the film, TV and recording industry no longer leave New York Cabaret in the stardust. Kicking off a 10-week period during which the Big Apple cabaret scene will now feature four award ceremonies (including the first-ever BroadwayWorld.com Awards on February 21, the 28th annual Bistro Awards on March 4, and the 27th annual MAC Awards on March 21), the 11th annual Nightlife Awards (voted on by a select group of cabaret and nightlife writers and critics) was staged at The Town Hall on January 14 and, for the most part, was a pleasantly entertaining event. Co-produced by Max Weintraub and nightlife impresario Scott Siegel (Broadway by the Year, 11 O'Clock Numbers at 11 O'Clock, Broadway Ballyhoo, et al), this year's show featured the usual mix of nightclub singing legends, budding cabaret stars, solid veterans of musical theater, outstanding jazz vocalists, stellar instrumentalists, and quirky comedians, almost all delivering the goods under the smooth direction of Scott Coulter.

Actor/singer Cortes Alexander debuted his delightful Swell Party at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal on Monday August 13, and as I wrote then 'What a uniquely fun evening of anecdote and song!' Alexander worked with Liza Minnelli in Liza at the Palace, but she met him years before when his group The Tonics had a regular gig in NYC. Alexander sings many of his own compositions and has a fine, smooth, easy-going style that pulls you in the minute he opens his mouth. On Monday December 10, Alexander came back to the Federal for the Christmas version of his show called Have a Swell Holiday. His Swell girls were also on hand Melissa Bailey and this time Julie Garnye with musical director John Boswell at piano, Norman Ludwin on bass, Terry Schoenig on percussion, and Paul Landry on guitar. The total effect of these stellar musicians made for a jazzy, swinging evening of musical mirth.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY will continue its Spring 2012 season with Maude Maggart and her new show "Into The Garden." Inspired by the recent centennial of the Titanic, the evening will focus on landmark events, music, cultural shifts one hundred years ago.

On Saturday, April 21st, Broadway's top rated revue 3 MEN AND A BABY...GRAND comes to the Palladium. Three Broadway stars, Brian Lane Green, Lee Lessack, and John Boswell, present their signature collection of show tunes and Rat Pack favorites. The show will take place at 8 p.m.

The Palladium and St. Petersburg College will present A Grand Night for Broadway Gala on Saturday, April 21, featuring Brian Lane Green, Lee Lessack and John Boswell. Tickets for the gala event are $125 and benefit the Friends of the Palladium. To purchase tickets, contact Cory Adler-Leidersdorff, (727) 341-7918.

On Saturday, April 21st, Broadway's top rated revue 3 MEN AND A BABY...GRAND comes to the Palladium. Three Broadway stars, Brian Lane Green, Lee Lessack, and John Boswell, present their signature collection of show tunes and Rat Pack favorites. The show will take place at 8 p.m.

It will be a "Grand Night for Broadway" at the historic Palladium Theater on Saturday, April 21st. when Three Men and a Baby…Grand! comes to our stage. Brian Lane Green, Lee Lessack, and John Boswell present their signature collection of show tunes and Rat Pack favorites in a spirited performance.

The Palladium and St. Petersburg College will present A Grand Night for Broadway Gala on Saturday, April 21, featuring Brian Lane Green, Lee Lessack and John Boswell. Tickets for the gala event are $125 and benefit the Friends of the Palladium. To purchase tickets, contact Cory Adler-Leidersdorff, (727) 341-7918.

Stepping Out With My Baby-The Songs of Irving Berlin will perform in Three Stages on March 17, 8 pm and March 18, 2 pm & 7 pm. Tickets are $39-$45; they are available online at www.threestages.net or from Three Stages Ticket Office at 916-608-6888 from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday, and two hours before show time. Three Stages is located on the west side of Folsom Lake College campus in Folsom, CA, facing East Bidwell Street.

Stepping Out With My Baby-The Songs of Irving Berlin will perform in Three Stages on March 17, 8 pm and March 18, 2 pm & 7 pm. Tickets are $39-$45; they are available online at www.threestages.net or from Three Stages Ticket Office at 916-608-6888 from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday, and two hours before show time. Three Stages is located on the west side of Folsom Lake College campus in Folsom, CA, facing East Bidwell Street.

Drop by or call the Box Office (727) 822-3590, or visit The Palladium for more information and tickets for upcoming shows and season highlights. Visit PalladiumPaul's Blog and subscribe to receive emails updating you on the latest shows. Group, student, senior and St. Petersburg College family discounts are available for many shows - contact Cory Adler-Leidersdorff.

Palladium Theater announced March/April shows.

Jason Graae returns to NYC with his acclaimed tribute to Jerry Herman, "PERFECT HERMANY" for two performances only on Wednesday, December 7 at 7 PM and Thursday, December 8 at 10 PM at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street.

JASON GRAAE, the L.A. DRAMA CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD winner and Broadway and cabaret star who debuted his acclaimed tribute to Jerry Herman, "PERFECT HERMANY" in NYC in October, returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre in West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, on December 7th for two more performances: Wednesday, December 7 at 7 PM and Thursday, December 8 at 10 PM.

JASON GRAAE, the L.A. DRAMA CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD winner and Broadway and cabaret star who debuted his acclaimed tribute to Jerry Herman, "PERFECT HERMANY" in NYC in October, returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre in West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, on December 7th for two more performances: Wednesday, December 7 at 7 PM and Thursday, December 8 at 10 PM.

Willows Theatre Company and Esses Productions conclude their third and final presentation of their SING FOR YOUR SUPPER Concert Series benefiting The Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano with a Gala Variety Show featuring singers and performers from Television, Theatre, and Cabaret.

'Atmosphere is more real than truth,' explains Michael Evans, the narrating character recalling his childhood days in Brian Friel's thickly atmospheric Dancing At Lughnasa, now enjoying a warm and lovely mounting by Charlotte Moore at the Irish Rep.

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