Karen Mason News

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?

Acclaimed, award winning pop vocal group Uptown Express ® celebrates the release of their new CD 'Take You There' with a concert performance on Wednesday, June 23 at 6:00pm at Barnes & Noble's Lincoln Triangle location, 1972 Broadway, New York. They will be joined and accompanied by their musical director and arranger James Followell and his band. After the performance, they will be selling and signing CDs. For further information call (212) 595-6859 or visit www.bn.com or www.UptownExpressNYC.org. The group is the winner of Backstage Magazine's Bistro Award for Outstanding Vocal Group and the recipient of multiple MAC Award nominations.

FIRE ISLAND - THE ICE PALACE, located within the Grove Hotel in Cherry Grove, is pleased to announce the fifth season of BRANDON & RAY'S BROADWAY AT THE BEACH, an open-mic musical theatre party on Fire Island featuring Broadway's best! On Monday, June 21st, from 9pm till 11pm, join host BRANDON CUTRELL (Bistro, three-time MAC, and Nightlife Award winner) with RAY FELLMAN (Bistro Award winner) at the piano for opening night of this weekly party on Fire Island. There is no cover charge and no minimum.

FIRE ISLAND - THE ICE PALACE, located within the Grove Hotel in Cherry Grove, is pleased to announce the fifth season of BRANDON & RAY'S BROADWAY AT THE BEACH, an open-mic musical theatre party on Fire Island featuring Broadway's best! On Monday, June 21st, from 9pm till 11pm, join host BRANDON CUTRELL (Bistro, three-time MAC, and Nightlife Award winner) with RAY FELLMAN (Bistro Award winner) at the piano for opening night of this weekly party on Fire Island. There is no cover charge and no minimum.

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

The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Café (407 West 42nd St.), is pleased to continue our Friday night soiree, THE AFTER PARTY. Now going strong it's third, THE AFTER PARTY is billed as 'a weekly schmoozefest for the theatrically inclined.' Every Friday from 10:30 pm until the wee hours, pros from Broadway and aspiring stars alike belt it out on the stage of The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Last night, June 14, The Town Hall celebrated the Broadway By The Year® 10th Anniversary Celebration - Broadway By The Year 1990-2010, Created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for the Town Hall, the Broadway performers included Norm Lewis (The Little Mermaid, Sondheim on Sondheim), Karen Mason (Mama Mia!), Astaire Award-winner Spencer Liff (Cry- Baby), Michael Winther (Mama Mia!), Douglas Ladnier (Jekyll & Hyde), Ann Harada (Avenue Q), four-time Tony® Award nominee Gregg Edelmann (Tale of Two Cities), Alexander Gemignani (Les Miserables), Tony® Award winner Debbie Gravitte, Kendrick Jones (The Scottsboro Boys), three-time Tony® Award nominee Mark Kudisch (9 to 5), Tony® Award nominee Bobby Steggert (Ragtime), Julia Murney (Wicked), Max Von Essen (Xanadu national tour), Tony ® Award nominee Barbara Wash (Company) and Lari White (Ring of Fire). Broadway by the Year 1990-2010 was directed by Nightlife Award winner Scott Coulter, who also performed in the show.

Six more performers join the cast of The Town Hall's Broadway By The Year® 10th Anniversary Celebration - Broadway By The Year 1990-2010 on Monday, June 14th at 8PM. Created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for the Town Hall, the new Broadway performers include Norm Lewis (The Little Mermaid), Karen Mason (Mama Mia!), Astaire Award-winner Spencer Liff (Cry- Baby), Michael Winther (Mama Mia!), Douglas Ladnier (Jekyll & Hyde) and Ann Harada (Avenue Q).

Six more performers join the cast of The Town Hall's Broadway By The Year® 10th Anniversary Celebration - Broadway By The Year 1990-2010 on Monday, June 14th at 8PM. Created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for the Town Hall, the new Broadway performers include Norm Lewis (The Little Mermaid), Karen Mason (Mama Mia!), Astaire Award-winner Spencer Liff (Cry- Baby), Michael Winther (Mama Mia!), Douglas Ladnier (Jekyll & Hyde) and Ann Harada (Avenue Q).

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.

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. Benedetto/Blessed: Celebrating the Life and Music of Tony Bennett, is part of the 2010 Something C.O.O.L. Summer Cabaret Festival.

Austin Cabaret Theatre is thrilled to present the return of the inimitable Jim Caruso in his open mic extravaganza, CAST PARTY! A weekly event at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club in New York, Jim has been 'taking the show on the road' to great success in cities across the country.

Austin Cabaret Theatre is thrilled to present the return of the inimitable Jim Caruso in his open mic extravaganza, CAST PARTY! A weekly event at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club in New York, Jim has been 'taking the show on the road' to great success in cities across the country.

Acclaimed, award winning pop vocal group Uptown Express ® celebrates the release of their new CD 'Take You There' with a concert performance on Wednesday, June 23 at 6:00pm at Barnes & Noble's Lincoln Triangle location, 1972 Broadway, New York. They will be joined and accompanied by their musical director and arranger James Followell and his band. After the performance, they will be selling and signing CDs. For further information call (212) 595-6859 or visit www.bn.com or www.UptownExpressNYC.org. The group is the winner of Backstage Magazine's Bistro Award for Outstanding Vocal Group and the recipient of multiple MAC Award nominations.

Karen Mason and Gregg Edelman will perform at the Metropolitan Room, filling the dates left empty after Julie Wilson was forced to cancel due to health issues.