Ken Davenport News

Through a robust conversation at the intersection of art and policy, co-moderated by Broadway’s Maria Torres (On Your Feet!, Swing!) and New York Theatre Barn’s own Héctor Flores Jr., acclaimed Latinx leaders of the entertainment industry will take up space to collectively investigate, inspire, and ignite the future of the performing arts.

Uncle Function continues their run at Asylum NYC on Friday September 10th at 7:30pm. The Uncle's celebratory performance will feature their signature brand of original sketch comedy, live musical performance and a special guest appearance by comedian Kyle Gordon.

The musical tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, an ensemble of six talented young men in 1920s Germany who took the world by storm with their signature blend of sophisticated close harmonies and uproarious stage antics, until their inclusion of Jewish singers put them on a collision course with history.

Season seven, episode six stars Gabriel Croom (Broadway's The Lion King and Broadway National Tour of The Lion King, The Little Mermaid: An Immersive Live-to-Film Concert Experience at the Hollywood Bowl, Beauty and the Beast in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl ).

The Uncle's celebratory performance will feature their signature brand of original sketch comedy, live musical performance and a special guest appearance by comedian Johanna Hausman (Bill Nye Saves the World/Hyphenated).

Mark Vogel and Lara Cody took home Theater Maker's Top Award for Song of the  Year with “I CAN SHINE” from S.A.T The Musical.

According to an Equity casting notice, Lonny Price will direct a production of Kismet this October at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, California. With Broadway producer Ken Davenport attached as Executive Producer, the production will be presented in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Symphony and State Street Ballet.

Celebrating its 75th Anniversary as 'The Miracle of the Forest,' Forestburgh Playhouse, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Franklin Trapp, will present in Rep: the heavenly musical hit ALTAR BOYZ and the 60s salute to girl groups BEEHIVE with performances July 13-25.

Uncle Function, 'one of NYC's premier sketch comedy troupes' will celebrate their 5th (and 6th--because no one celebrated anything in 2020) Anniversary Show at Asylum NYC on Friday July 9th at 7:30pm.

Joshua Turchin will host and accompany a special virtual concert of The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin this Friday, July 2 at 8pm (viewable through www.theearlynightshow.com) to support victims and families impacted by the Surfside Building Collapse.

Actors' Equity Association released updated guidance naming Arts & Science's COVID Safety Training & CCO Certificate acceptable for COVID Compliance Officers on all AEA productions.

Stars of stage and screen participated in the week-long festival. Keynote presenters included Jeff Calhoun, Ken Davenport, Frank Galati, Kristofer Geddie, Philip Hernandez, Chilina Kennedy, Rob McClure, and Mandy Moore.

The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin- Virtual Edition Podcast has released a new episode today. Season seven, episode four stars Audrey Bennett, Bonale Fambrini, and Jeffrey Gallup.

The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin- Virtual Edition Podcast has released a new episode today celebrating the release of In the Heights starring three of its young cast members.

Today, Monica Hammond announced the launch of Big Leap Brands, a marketing consulting firm catering to entertainment brands and entrepreneurs.

The producers of the international hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong have announced that the New York production will resume performances on the Tony Award winning set at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on October 15, 2021.

The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin- Virtual Edition Podcast has released a new episode today. Season seven, episode two stars Lana Schwartz (Nxt Generation Theatrics, Off Broadway's Endangered!), and Kristin Yates.

The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin- Virtual Edition Podcast's 7th season begins with the release of a new episode today. Season seven, episode one stars Alexa Lasanta (Broadway National Tour of Sound of Music), Emily Jewel Hoder (Broadway National Tour of Les Miserables), and Callie Chae Pyken (Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Radio Play).

The Uncle's triumphant return to the stage will feature their signature brand of original sketch comedy, live musical performance, and special guest appearance by stand-up comedian Jon Laster (BET's Comic View, Comedy Central's Premium Blend).

The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin- Virtual Edition Podcast released a new episode today. Season six, episode fourteen stars Sway Bhatia from The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers and The Green Room 42's Daniel Dunlow.