Karin Baker News

The 15th Annual Dancers Over 40 Legacy Awards and holiday dinner will honor DO40 members Joe Ahumada, Jill Cook, Gene Foote, Jean Preece and Joanna Rush on Monday, December 4th, 2023, 6-9pm at Lips Restaurant, 227 East 56th Street, NYC.

See photos from Dancers over 40's special and intimate salute to Dame Angela Lansbury, Monday, May 15th at 8pm at the Actors’ Temple Theatre in NYC.

DO40 celebrated the life of board member Lawrence Merritt (Larry Merritt) on May 7th, 2023, who passed away in January. See photos from inside the event. 

Members of the original Broadway cast and company of 42ND STREET, the Tony Award-winning “song & dance extravaganza” gathered on August 25, 2022 to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the glorious musical comedy that made Broadway history, produced by David Merrick, directed and choreographed by Gower Champion.

Dancers over 40 presents a one-night-only special event: COME AND MEET THOSE DANCING FEET:  THE 42ND ANNIVERSARY AND REUNION OF 42ND STREET, Wednesday, August 24th, 6 – 9pm at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72nd Street.  

Dancers Over 40 returned to 'live' events this Fall with the 13th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Dancers Over 40's celebration of Tommy Tune and DO40 author Kevin Winkler’s book, Everything is Choreography: The Musical Theater of Tommy Tune! Sold out! Over 120 in attendance at the Actors’ Temple Theatre in NYC. Two panels, three performances, videos, and a premiere video from ADM21 rounded out the evening.

Dancers Over 40 continues to bring together the artistic community with the 12th Annual Legacy Awards Monday, December 14th, 8pm.

Dancers Over 40 will welcome a bushel full of performers, surprise guests and a gaggle of… wandering dancers from every discipline for a tribute to theatre impresario David Merrick on Monday, April 29, 7pm at St. Luke's Theater, 308 West 46th Street in NYC. 

Melody Lingers On will be presented at The Actors' Temple today, November 8th, 7:00 P.M. A musical revue written and directed by Karin Baker Kayne, based on the book, Irving Berlin, A Daughter's Memoir, by Mary Ellen Barrett, this is a 20-year cast reunion of a great show with music by Irving Berlin, and a benefit for the temple. Scroll down for a look at some of the works featured in the show, plus photos of the original cast and Ellin MacKay and Irving Berlin!

Melody Lingers On, Today, November 8th, 7:00 P.M, A Musical Revue written and directed by Karin Baker Kayne, based on the book, Irving Berlin, A Daughter's Memoir, by Mary Ellen Barrett. A 20-year cast reunion of a great show with music by Irving Berlin, a benefit for the temple.

Melody Lingers On will be presented at The Actors' Temple on Wednesday, November 8th, 7:00 P.M. A musical revue written and directed by Karin Baker Kayne, based on the book, Irving Berlin, A Daughter's Memoir, by Mary Ellen Barrett, this is a 20-year cast reunion of a great show with music by Irving Berlin, and a benefit for the temple. Scroll down for a look at some of the works featured in the show, plus photos of the original cast and Ellin MacKay and Irving Berlin!

Melody Lingers On, Wednesday, November 8th, 7:00 P.M, A Musical Revue written and directed by Karin Baker Kayne, based on the book, Irving Berlin, A Daughter's Memoir, by Mary Ellen Barrett. A 20-year cast reunion of a great show with music by Irving Berlin, a benefit for the temple.

Complete casting has been announced for the starry 70, Girls, 70 concert at Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club. 

Two-time Tony Award winner Helen Gallagher has joined the cast of the previously announced 70, Girls, 70 concert at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club. Ms. Gallagher, who will serve as the evening's narrator, joins a starry cast of Broadway veterans in the 1971 Kander and Ebb-tuner, set for April 17th, 2017 at 7:00pm and 9:30pm. A portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit The Lillian Booth Actor's Home. 

The 1971 Kander and Ebb-tuner, set for 54 Below on April 17th at 7:00pm, has added a second performance due to popular demand. A portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit The Lillian Booth Actor's Home. 

As previously announced, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present 70, Girls, 70: In Concert. Jim Brochu (Zero Hour, The Last Session), Frank Root (42nd Street, Mack & Mabel) and Penny Worth (Irene, Annie, Grand Hotel) have joined the evening's starry cast. 

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents 70, Girls, 70: In Concert on Monday, April 17th, 2017 at 7:00PM.

A tapestry of songs from the era recreates its history; letters written from the front lines, poetry and visuals; newspaper clippings, posters, sheet music and sounds from that time add to the drama.

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (ADM21) will present 15 show-stopping musical theater dance numbers performed by stars from the musical theater and dance worlds during its Joyce Theater debut today, November 11-16, announced Nikki Feirt Atkins, Founder and Executive Artistic Director and Margo Sappington, Artistic Director. All performances will feature live music and will be directed by Margo Sappington with musical direction by Eugene Gwozdz.