In November 2009, the historic structure once known as the Lane Mansion celebrated its centennial. On Jan 2nd, 1963 that same structure became known as the world famous Magic Castle, whose membership has grown to over 20,000 strong. This week fans and fanatics of the mystical and mysterious world of illusion gathered to reaffirm the facilities dedication to the theatrical art form that has it's very roots in the foundation of entertainment itself.
On Dec 13th Cabaret at the Castle presented an amazing musical line-up of first-class talent in HOLIDAY MAGIC: A Cabaret Benefiting Toys For Tots featuring Nita Whitaker, Alli Mauzey, Julie Garnye, Ty Taylor, and Jason Graae, with audiences attending the late show (10:00pm) receiving an unscheduled additional surprise with performances by Alan Cumming and Ricky Lake.
Cabaret at the Castle celebrates the holidays with an amazing musical line-up of first-class talent. Featuring: Nita Whitaker, Alli Mauzey, Julie Garnye, David Burnham, Ty Taylor, and Jason Graae, under the direction of Scott Nevins and hosted by Shawn Pelofsky.
The never 'BOOOORRRIIINNNGGGG,' JoAnne Worley opened her one-woman show entitled 'KEEP LAUGHIN!' on Sunday Oct 4th at the Cabaret at the Castle to an audience that was clearly there to bask in the brilliant light that is Miss Worley's Star.
Los Angeles, CA - On Sun, Oct 18th New York comedy personality Poppi Kramer and Broadway belter Kate Pazakis will be joining forces with LA's own comedienne Erin Foley and cabaret favorite Julie Garnye for CITY SWAP, a night of music, laughter, and friendly cross-coastal rivalry. The M Bar is located at 1253 N. Vine St., Los Angeles, CA 90038.
The Grammy nominated, Ilene Graff and her husband, ASCAP Award-winning composer Ben Lanzarone, gave sold out audiences at Los Angeles' Cabaret at the Castle a night to remember.
On Sunday, Aug 23rd 2009, Upright Cabaret's incredibly popular 'Wicked Summer Nights' series at the Ford Amphitheatre drew to a close with a spectacular concert entitled 'Stephen Schwartz: Making Good' which set out to celebrate the works of the man who inspired the series, Mr. Stephen Schwartz.
Wondering where all the new talent is? Come to Scott Nevins' 'The Late Night Review' at The Rrazz Room at The Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, San Francisco CA. Saturday, July 11 at 10:30 PM. Tickets are $25 with a few VIP tickets available at $30, and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through ticketweb.com or at 866 468 3399.
Wondering where all the new talent is? Come to Scott Nevins' 'The Late Night Review' at The Rrazz Room at The Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, San Francisco CA. Saturday, July 11 at 10:30 PM. Tickets are $25 with a few VIP tickets available at $30, and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through ticketweb.com or at 866 468 3399.
On Fri, April 24, Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel presented Art of Lyric - An Evening with the Effervescent Nathan Lee Graham, as part of Upright Cabaret's One Night Stand series.
The winner of the Academy for New Musical Theatre's 2008 Search for New Musicals is The Water, with book by Tim Werenko and Jeff Hylton, music by Georgia Stitt, and lyrics by Jeff Hylton. It will be presented in concert at the Colony Theatre on Monday evening April 27th at 7:30 p.m.
This past weekend, Broadway and recording star Billy Porter brought his new hit one man show 'The Standard' to Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant for two sold-out SRO engagements. Upright Cabaret producers Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel in association with Lenny Beer and Suzi Dietz proudly presented Porter to Los Angeles audiences, with those in attendance including Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson and 'Dreamgirls' film director Bill Condon.
After nearly three months off the stage, We are very proud to say that L.A.'s famed Upright Cabaret returns to Los Angeles with a brand spanking' new version of their 'Revue' which will debut with a star-studded line-up of talent directed by Upright's new Artistic Director and Broadway/Recording star Billy Porter.
Upright Cabaret transformed into a winter wonderland of song last week as producers/hosts Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel presented their 4th Annual HOLIDAY BLOWOUT 2008. This highly anticipated yearly event featured over 40 of Los Angeles' most talented performers, three Music Directors including Upright's Chris Bratten and guests Ben Toth and Gerald Sternbach, and welcomed over 700 patrons who came to be entertained on these four incredible evenings of cuisine, style and song.
Liza's at the Palace...! opened on Broadway last night, December 3rd and BroadwayWorld.com was invited to the star-studded Opening Night party so we could share the celebration with you!
Alan Cumming and Alice Ripley lead a star-studded cast for Lance Horne's L.A. Debut on Fri & Sat, Sept 19-20, 2008. Upright Cabaret presented OPEN ALL NIGHT: The Songs of Lance Horne starring Alice Ripley, Jennifer Leigh Warren and Tracie Thoms with Tom Lowe and Julie Garnye and special guest Alan Cumming featuring the composer at the piano.
Well, here it is folks ?the LES MIZ finale - footage from the Opening Night performance at The Hollywood Bowl. From the overwhelming e-mail response we've received re: the LES MIZ pieces on BWW, we know it was clearly worth the trip to the West Coast to bring you comprehensive coverage.
BroadwayWorld.com is proud to present photos from the cameras of Les Miserables (and NBC's The Office) star Melora Hardin and fellow cast member Ethan LePhong (Montparnasse) shot backstage at the Hollywood Bowl. They also sneak us into the fun-filled Cast Party too!
In this exclusive video, Les Miserables in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl director, Richard Jay-Alexander reveals what it takes to put such a unique event together and the how art of theatrical collaboration can bring about something truly special. You'll also have a front row seat as the Final Dress Rehearsal, a 10:00 am annual tradition open to the public, takes place, and witness how 'anything can happen' during a live performance!
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