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Legrand, Shindle, Bucchino, Stitt, Pedi & More Come to Birdland Jazz in March
by Robert Diamond - Feb 20, 2009

Birdland (315 West 44th Street ? between 8th & 9th Aves.) is pleased to announce an exciting line-up of extraordinary entertainment for the month of March.

Photo Flash: THE STORY OF MY LIFE Opens 2/19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2009

THE STORY OF MY LIFE, starring Will Chase and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets will be Broadway's first new musical of 2009 when it begins performances this February at the Booth Theatre. Tony Award winner and Broadway veteran Richard Maltby, Jr. (Ain't Misbehavin', Song & Dance) directs this original story about friendship, success and the choices we make at the turning points in our lives. THE STORY OF MY LIFE is written by Broadway newcomers Neil Bartram (score) and Brian Hill (book). Previews begin Tuesday, February 3rd with opening night set for Thursday, February 19th at 7:30PM.

Photo Coverage: Eden Espinosa Sells Out at L.A's Upright, Brings 'ME' to Joe's Pub 3/22-24
by LA News Desk - Feb 16, 2009

After three sold out SRO engagements at Upright Cabaret in Los Angeles, Eden Espinosa brings her hit solo debut to Joe's Pub in NYC

Celebrate Valentines Day At Laurie Beechman W/ Lisa Asher
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2009

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is pleased to celebrate Valentine's Day on Saturday, February 14th with a special evening that includes a three course dinner (specially prepared by Executive Chef Joe Marcus) and special musical performance, featuring acclaimed vocalist LISA ASHER. Please join us at 7:30pm for dinner and show (house opens at 6:30). Show only tickets are also available.* The Laurie Beechman Theatre, a sophisticated yet casual venue, is located within The West Bank Caf? at 407 West 42nd St. (@9th Ave).

Gusty Winds To Perform At Tonights THE AFTER PARTY 2/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 13, 2009

Celebrate nightlife tonight Friday, February 13th with THE AFTER PARTY. The After Party is thrilled to welcome Glammy Award Winner GUSTY WINDS and The Duplex's MELISSA DRISCOL with the return of Professor RAY FELLMAN at the piano! GUSTY WINDS' television appearances include 'Queer Eye For The Straight Guy,' 'Primetime Live with Diane Sawyer' and 'The Rikki Lake Show.' She also starred in a commercial for MTV's 'Jackass 2.' In addition to her titles of 2005 Miss Fire Island Entertainer of the Year and 2001 Miss Grove Hotel, Gusty is the recipient of the 2005 GLAMMY Award for Best Performance of the Year.

Eden Espinosa Makes East Coast Solo Debut with 'ME' at Joe's Pub 3/22 - 3/24
by Eddie Varley - Feb 11, 2009

After three sold out standing room only engagements at Upright Cabaret in Los Angeles, Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel proudly present Broadway star and Los Angeles native Eden Espinosa (Broadway: Wicked, Brooklyn, Rent) in her hit solo debut entitled Eden Espinosa - Me.

Osnes and Sands to Star in Roundabout Reading of Wildhorn's BONNIE & CLYDE February 8 and 10
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2009

BroadwayWorld.com has learned that The Roundabout Theatre Company will be presenting a reading of the new Broadway-bound musical BONNIE & CLYDE on February 8 and 10, 2009. The show features a book by Ivan Menchell, music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black, direction by Jeff Calhoun and music direction by John McDaniel. Starring in the reading will be Laura Osnes as Bonnie and Stark Sands as Clyde.

Osnes and Sands to Star in Roundabout Reading of Wildhorn's BONNIE & CLYDE February 8 and 10
by Robert Diamond - Feb 5, 2009

BroadwayWorld.com has learned that The Roundabout Theatre Company will be presenting a reading of the new Broadway-bound musical BONNIE & CLYDE on February 8 and 10, 2009. The show features a book by Ivan Menchell, music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black, direction by Jeff Calhoun and music direction by John McDaniel. Starring in the reading will be Laura Osnes as Bonnie and Stark Sands as Clyde.

Celebrate Valentines Day At Laurie Beechman W/ Lisa Asher
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2009

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is pleased to celebrate Valentine's Day on Saturday, February 14th with a special evening that includes a three course dinner (specially prepared by Executive Chef Joe Marcus) and special musical performance, featuring acclaimed vocalist LISA ASHER. Please join us at 7:30pm for dinner and show (house opens at 6:30). Show only tickets are also available.* The Laurie Beechman Theatre, a sophisticated yet casual venue, is located within The West Bank Caf? at 407 West 42nd St. (@9th Ave).

THE STORY OF MY LIFE With Will Chase, Malcolm Gets Starts Previews 2/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2009

THE STORY OF MY LIFE, starring Will Chase and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets will be Broadway's first new musical of 2009 when it begins performances this February at the Booth Theatre. Tony Award winner and Broadway veteran Richard Maltby, Jr. (Ain't Misbehavin', Song & Dance) directs this original story about friendship, success and the choices we make at the turning points in our lives. THE STORY OF MY LIFE is written by Broadway newcomers Neil Bartram (score) and Brian Hill (book). Previews begin Tuesday, February 3rd with opening night set for Thursday, February 19th at 7:30PM.

Photo Coverage: Nightlife Awards: Backstage and After Party
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 28, 2009

On Monday, January 26 at 7 PM, the 7th Annual Nightlife Awards Concert took place at Town Hall. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were everywhere to bring you the excitement of the night! The Nightlife Awards are sponsored, in part, by ASCAP, TheaterMania.com, Thoroughbred Records, Jill & Irwin Cohen, The Edythe Kenner Foundation, Trattoria Dopo Teatro, Edith & Ervin Drake, Barbara & Peter Leavy, Ghostlight Records, Steve Ernst, Lynn DiMenna, Jamie DeRoy & Friends, Fred Landau, Stuart E. Bloom & Robert L. Aaron: Lightstyles, LLC.

Photo Coverage: 7th Annual Nightlife Awards Concert
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 28, 2009

On Monday, January 26 at 7 PM, the 7th Annual Nightlife Awards Concert took place at Town Hall. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there for the starry event! The Nightlife Awards are sponsored, in part, by ASCAP, TheaterMania.com, Thoroughbred Records, Jill & Irwin Cohen, The Edythe Kenner Foundation, Trattoria Dopo Teatro, Edith & Ervin Drake, Barbara & Peter Leavy, Ghostlight Records, Steve Ernst, Lynn DiMenna, Jamie DeRoy & Friends, Fred Landau, Stuart E. Bloom & Robert L. Aaron: Lightstyles, LLC.

HAPPY DAYS - A NEW MUSICAL Plays April 14-19th at Progress Energy Center for the Arts
by Shane Hudson - Jan 20, 2009

Goodbye gray skies, hello blue HAPPY DAYS A New Musical is coming to the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, April 14-19. Tickets are on sale now!

Espinosa & Hilty 'DEFY GRAVITY' One Last Time, LA WICKED Ends Run 1/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2009

Eden Espinosa and Megan Hilty, who originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda in the Los Angeles production of WICKED, returned to the production on Friday, October 31, to play through the end of the engagement on Sunday, January 11th at the Pantages Theatre.

Photo Flash: THE STORY OF MY LIFE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 8, 2009

THE STORY OF MY LIFE, starring Will Chase and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets will be Broadway's first new musical of 2009 when it begins performances this February at the Booth Theatre. Tony Award winner and Broadway veteran Richard Maltby, Jr. (Ain't Misbehavin', Song & Dance) directs this original story about friendship, success and the choices we make at the turning points in our lives. THE STORY OF MY LIFE is written by Broadway newcomers Neil Bartram (score) and Brian Hill (book). Previews begin Tuesday, February 3rd with opening night set for Thursday, February 19th at 7:30PM.

THE STORY OF MY LIFE With Will Chase, Malcolm Gets Opens 2/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 8, 2009

THE STORY OF MY LIFE, starring Will Chase and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets will be Broadway's first new musical of 2009 when it begins performances this February at the Booth Theatre. Tony Award winner and Broadway veteran Richard Maltby, Jr. (Ain't Misbehavin', Song & Dance) directs this original story about friendship, success and the choices we make at the turning points in our lives. THE STORY OF MY LIFE is written by Broadway newcomers Neil Bartram (score) and Brian Hill (book). Previews begin Tuesday, February 3rd with opening night set for Thursday, February 19th at 7:30PM.

Happy Days Comes to PPAC January 23rd - 25th
by Randy Rice - Jan 7, 2009

The new musical features a book written by the TV series' creator Garry Marshall. Music and Lyrics are by Academy Award-winning composer Paul Williams.

Porter Joins Espinosa Solo Debut as Special Guest at Upright Cabaret Starting 12/15
by Eddie Varley - Dec 12, 2008

Upright Cabaret producers/hosts Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel proudly present Broadway star and Los Angeles native Eden Espinosa in her first solo effort entitled EDEN ESPINOSA - ME to be directed by Broadway & recording star Billy Porter with Ben Toth taking over Music Direction. During the last month of Wicked's run at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, where she is currently starring as Elphaba, Espinosa will take off the green to perform four solo concerts which will feature a different special guest each night. Special guests T.B.A.

Espinosa Appears In Benefit Concert at the Hudson Mainstage 12/8
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2008

A Benefit Concert will take place tonight, Monday, December 8th, at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre in Hollywood. The concert will benefit the Musical Theatre of Los Angeles. The event will feature selections from this past season of shows: Chicago (nominated for two Ovation Awards), The Last Five Years, Ragtime, West Side Story, plus Les Miserables. Eden Espinosa of Wicked will make a special appearance, singing a song from RENT.

Espinosa Appears In Benefit Concert at the Hudson Mainstage 12/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2008

A Benefit Concert will take place next Monday night, December 8th, at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre in Hollywood. The concert will benefit the Musical Theatre of Los Angeles. The event will feature selections from this past season of shows: Chicago (nominated for two Ovation Awards), The Last Five Years, Ragtime, West Side Story, plus Les Miserables. Eden Espinosa of Wicked will make a special appearance, singing a song from RENT.

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