Jonathan Groff News

The Leading Men III concert was performed on Monday, April 21, 2008 at 7:00pm, as part of the long-running concert series Broadway at Birdland.The concert was a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. John Tartaglia, the Tony-nominated star of Avenue Q, again hosted this annual celebration of stellar male singers and actors from Broadway and cabaret. Seth Rudetsky, the Emmy-nominated writer, host and comic, also returned as its musical director as did director Alan Muraoka (NAATCO's Falsettoland).

Don't Quit Your Night Job, the critically acclaimed comedy variety show featuring a revolving cast of Broadway's brightest performing without a net, welcomes the Spring at their monthly home The Zipper Factory (336 West 37th Street, between 8th & 9th Avenues) on Thursday, April 24 at 11:30PM. Special guests include Julie White, Jonathan Groff, Lin-Manuel Miranda with hosts Steve Rosen, David Rossmer, Sarah Saltzberg and Dan Lipton.

The Actors Fund presented the one and only Seth Rudetsky in Seth's Broadway 101 on April 14 at New World Stages in New York.

The Actors Fund is proud to present the one and only Seth Rudetsky in Seth's Broadway 101 on April 14 at New World Stages in New York. Using a full orchestra, audio/visual aids and the talents of some amazing Broadway guest stars, the always hilarious Seth Rudetsky shows - up close and personal - what is brilliant about Broadway, how the whole thing works and why it can sometimes be a splitting headache!

The Actors Fund is proud to present the one and only Seth Rudetsky in Seth's Broadway 101 on April 14 at New World Stages in New York. Using a full orchestra, audio/visual aids and the talents of some amazing Broadway guest stars, the always hilarious Seth Rudetsky shows - up close and personal - what is brilliant about Broadway, how the whole thing works and why it can sometimes be a splitting headache!

The Actors Fund is proud to present the one and only Seth Rudetsky in Seth's Broadway 101 on April 14 at New World Stages in New York. Using a full orchestra, audio/visual aids and the talents of some amazing Broadway guest stars, the always hilarious Seth Rudetsky shows - up close and personal - what is brilliant about Broadway, how the whole thing works and why it can sometimes be a splitting headache!

The new season on Broadway will begin with fireworks the day after July 4th when the musical [title of show] begins previews at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W. 45 St) on Saturday, July 5th prior to its official opening night on July 17th. [title of show] -- a most original American musical about the making of an original musical -- will be produced on Broadway by Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller, Laura Camien, Roy Miller, Kris Stewart and The Vineyard Theatre, where [title of show] had its Off-Broadway debut in 2006.

Musicals Tonight!continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys and Understudies with its next edition of At This Performance…™ to be held on Sunday, April 6th and Monday, April 7th at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre, 2162 Broadway, (above the Promenade Theatre- Broadway at 76th Street), 3rd Floor at 8 PM.

Norm Lewis joined Broadway Artists Alliance to lead a Little Mermaid-themed master class on Monday March 24, 2008.

Composer Scott Alan will be featured on the LOGO channels CBS News on Logo on March 31st in a news story interviewed by reporter Rachel Roark.

NORM LEWIS of Broadway's The Little Mermaid mentors youth of Broadway Artists Alliance.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus) announced additional casting today for the 2008 Shakespeare in the Park summer season. Andre Braugher and Lily Rabe will join the company as Claudius and Ophelia, respectively, in Oskar Eustis' production of HAMLET. They join the previously announced Michael Stuhlbarg as Hamlet and Richard Easton as Polonius. HAMLET will begin previews on Tuesday, May 27 and run through Sunday, June 29.

'The Leading Men II' concert will take place on Monday, April 21, 2008 at 7:00pm, as part of the long-running concert series Broadway at Birdland hosted by John Tartaglia. Tickets: $50.00 + $10.00 Food/Drink Minimum (Per Person) VIP tickets are available for $100.00 + $10.00 Food/Drink Minimum (Per Person) Tickets can be purchased online only: www.BIRDLANDJAZZ.com. ABOUT BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND

Last night, the newly renovated Renaissance New York Hotel Times Square, in partnership with Gotham Magazine, unveiled the future of Renaissance Hotels & Resorts to over 200 VIP guests and celebs including Cheyenne Jackson, co-star of the Broadway musical Xanadu, and Lindsay Price of NBC's Lipstick Jungle. The evening's hosts were designer Jordan Mozer and hotelier David Marriott with special guest Kerry Butler, star of Broadway's hit show, Xanadu. This grand 'discovery' celebration showcased Renaissance's latest innovations in design and décor, technology, culinary arts and signature cocktails. The Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel recently completed a $24 million makeover. Last evening's event showcased artist designer Jordan Mozer's provocative new design, inspired by the pulsating neighborhood of Times Square. Gues s mingled in the hotel's newly completed lobby bar and great room space, an area designed specifically for today's travelers, who transition smoothly between work and play. Consulting chef Zak Pelaccio's Asian-inspired foo was served throughout the evening, from the hotel's Chop Suey restaurant. Guests also enjoyed signature 'Cocktail Culture' cocktails, the brand's new twist on drink mixology that brings the guest into the creative process.

Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown returned to Broadway Artists Alliance last week to lead a master class, working with talented young people from across the country

The Actors Fund is proud to present the one and only Seth Rudetsky in Seth's Broadway 101 on April 14 at New World Stages in New York. Using a full orchestra, audio/visual aids and the talents of some amazing Broadway guest stars, the always hilarious Seth Rudetsky shows - up close and personal - what is brilliant about Broadway, how the whole thing works and why it can sometimes be a splitting headache!

Broadway Artists Alliance is the dynamic not-for-profit educational organization that is quickly gaining a reputation for ensuring the future of great Broadway talent by bringing together Broadway artists and promising young performers. They will present their annual Winter Intensive February 16-18. Jason Robert Brown returns as a special guest master class instructor to mentor the talented young performers (ages 10-21).

The Original Broadway Cast album of 'Spring Awakening' won the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album during the pre-televised 50th Annual Grammy Awards today, Sunday February 10. Tune-in for all the winners tonight on CBS at 8PM.

The Public Theater announced today that, after the successful 40th Anniversary staged-concert of Hair last summer, it will stage a full production of the legendary musical July 22-August 17, to star Jonathan Groff and Will Swenson.

Screenwriter / Director Martin McDonagh attended the screening of his new film In Bruges at the IFC Center on Monday, February 4, 2008. Also in attendance were film stars Colin Farrell and Clémence Poésy.