Karen Mason News

The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation is proud to present HELP IS ON THE WAY XVI: That's Entertainment - 16th Annual Gala. This year's all-star benefit concert features celebrities from Broadway, TV, Film and the recording industry. It's jazz, pop and live performance, up close and personal, from some of your favorite performers.

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 7, 8, 9, The Mabel Mercer Foundation comes of age by presenting its 21st annual Cabaret Convention at The Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Performances begin each evening at 6 o'clock, and more than forty exemplary vocalists and musicians are scheduled to appear in three diverse programs.

SHINE! The Horatio Alger Musical with a Book by Richard Seff; Music by Roger Dean Anderson and Lyrics by Lee Goldsmith is being presented by Other Side Productions (Peter Mercurio, Chuck Blasius - Co-Artistic Directors) as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival at The Theater at St. Clements, 423 West 46th Street. The director is Peter Flynn and the choreographer is Devanand Janki. With a highly melodic, hummable and bouncy score with bright lyrics, "SHINE the Horatio Alger Musical", has tons of period atmosphere, nostalgic charm, comedy and entertainment. It is a hope and dreams musical with a touch of "Annie", a smidgen of "Oliver", a dash of "Tintypes" as well as a smattering of musical joys that will delight! A multi-talented cast of 18 makes this one of the largest of the festival productions. Performances will be: Thurs. 10/7 at 8pm; Sat. 10/9 at 5pm; Mon. 10/11, at 9pm; Fri. 10/15, at 1pm; Sat. 10/16, at 9pm and Sun. 10/17 at 3pm.

Karen Mason, Broadway & recording star will be heading to Queens this summer to direct students in a Cabaret Workshop Camp for teens produced by the Theatre Arts Center in Bayside. On Broadway Ms. Mason starred in Sunset Boulevard, Mama Mia, Hairspray, and most recently, the Queens of Hearts in Frank Wildhorn's new musical, Wonderland.

Tampabay.com has published an article that gives further casting information about Wonderland: A New Musical Adventure, including

Last night, August 2, audiences at Joe's Pub took a musical road trip across the country in Free to Dream, an evening devoted to the songs of Katsaros and Schermerhorn. Featuring an all-star Broadway cast including Rent star Anthony Rapp and Avenue Q's John Tartaglia and Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Free to Dream showcased the people and places that make up the fabric of America; from country, rock and pop, to swing and the blues. Proceeds from Free to Dream benefit The New York Pops' education programs, which bring music to thousands of public schoolchildren across the five boroughs of New York City. The evening was hosted by The New York Pops Music Director Steven Reineke, and featured the Camp Broadway Kids, as well as the voice of Willard Scott as ‘DJ Sam.'

Liz Callaway and Bill Schermerhorn talk about their upcoming concert, young artists and the future of music and musical theater.

Carly Ozard Brings BEWITCHED, BOTHERED AND BIPOLAR To Rrazz Room 7/30

Joe's Pub has announced several upcoming performances. Among these is UP TILL NOW, featuring Lilli Cooper along with family members Alex and Eddie Cooper.

There is still time to catch Summer Stock NYC: 'A Celebration of the Broadway Musical,' starring Broadway luminaries Karen Mason and Colleen Zenk.

Following the successes of Love Exposed in both London (Pizza on the Park) and New York (Don't Tell Mama), Harold Sanditen returns with Thoughts ‘Round Midnight, a brand new show of songs, exploring the those innermost thoughts we all can fall into late at night - loneliness, gratitude, jealousy, joy, love, fantasies, lost opportunities, and even revenge.

This summer, the great American tradition of summer stock theatre is being brought to New York City by CAP21: America's Musical Theatre Conservatory & Theatre Company. The inaugural season will celebrate the women of Broadway.

Award-winning Broadway actresses Liz Callaway and Karen Mason have announced that they will join the lineup for 'Free to Dream', an evening devoted to the songs of Katsaros and Schermerhorn, August 2 at Joe's Pub. The program, which will have two performances at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, showcases the people and places that make up the fabric of America; from country, rock and pop, to swing and the blues. Previously announced artists include Rent star Anthony Rapp and Avenue Q's John Tartaglia and Stephanie D'Abruzzo. Proceeds from Free to Dream benefit The New York Pops' education programs, which bring music to thousands of public schoolchildren across the five boroughs of New York City. The evening will be hosted by The New York Pops Music Director Steven Reineke, and will feature the Camp Broadway Kids, as well as the voice of Willard Scott as ‘DJ Sam'.

The Mabel Mercer Foundation has announced the performers for The 21st New York Cabaret Convention. Among the performers for this celebration of cabaret will be Elaine Stritch and Christine Ebersole.

This summer, the great American tradition of summer stock theatre is being brought to New York City by CAP21: America's Musical Theatre Conservatory & Theatre Company. The inaugural season will celebrate the women of Broadway.

The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation is proud to present HELP IS ON THE WAY XVI: That's Entertainment - 16th Annual Gala. This year's all-star benefit concert features celebrities from Broadway, TV, Film and the recording industry. It's jazz, pop and live performance, up close and personal, from some of your favorite performers.

Singer and recording artist Russ Lorenson brings his award winning tribute to Tony Bennett back to SF for five weeks beginning May 27th at The Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco. Performances are Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 6:00pm, and Sundays at 3:00pm.

Carly Ozard, voted 'Best Cabaret Performer 2009', presents six diverse showcases and will co-host four evenings of open mics featuring talented performers from professional Bay Area musical theatres and groups including 42nd Street Moon, Lamplighters, The SF Gay Men's Chorus and vocal artists from the local cabaret and performance oeuvre. This is part of the SOMETHING C.O.O.L. - THE SUMMER CABARET FESTIVAL, which runs MAY 27 - JUNE 27, 2010. All shows are at the Eureka Theatre - 215 Jackson St. in SF 94102.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport announces its next special event in their ongoing Broadway Concert Series on Saturday, June 26th at 8 PM with Broadway Ladies Night.

If you had to choose just one song to represent an entire Broadway year, what would you pick?