In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1982 broadcast of the Tony-winning musical 'Ain't Misbehavin',' starring Nell Carter, André DeShields, Armelia McQueen, Ken Page, and Charlayne Woodard. 'Ain't Misbehavin'' is a tribute to the black musicians of the 1920s and 30s, and uses the music of Fats Waller to celebrate the creativity of the Harlem Renaissance and the Golden Age of hotspots like the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom. The musical was directed by Richard Maltby Jr., with choreography and musical staging by Arthur Faria.
Late last year Dobama invited a dozen or so people to do a series of interviews meant to focus a spotlight on the theatre's 60th anniversary. As an original member of the Dobama community I was one of those honored to be asked to participate. Here is my interview:
You may know T. Oliver Reid as an in demand Broadway performer, TV actor, MAC Winning Cabaret singer, a MetroStar Challenge winner and a Professor at NYU. He is an artist that wears his heart on his sleeve in all that he does on stage or screen.
In 2014, BroadwayWorld gathered a slew of stars to celebrate our 10th Anniversay in BroadwayWorld Visits Oz, a special concert event at Joe's Pub benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. Below, watch as Ken Page is joined by Olivia Hardy to sing 'be a Lion' from The Wiz!
J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company announced today that performances for the company's final production of its inaugural 2020 season have been rescheduled.
The newly formed J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company ends its inaugural season with the 2001 musical, A Class Act, with book by Linda Kline and Lonny Price, and music and lyrics by Edward Kleban. Performances will begin TOMORROW Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 7:30pm and continue through March 22, 2020 at Theatre Row
On Sunday, March 8th, 46 metro area high school acts competed in the Semi-final round of the 10th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition. St. Louis performing arts professionals judged the performances and narrowed the field to 16 acts (25 students) who will move on to the finals on Saturday, April 4th at 8pm at The Fabulous Fox Theatre .
Drama Desk Nominee Sydney James Harcourt (GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, HAMILTON) joins Award-winning singer and actor Steven Brinberg (Simply Barbra) as a guest performing in a show especially created for the elegant Streicker Center within The Temple Emanu-El (1 East 65th Street a?" off 5th Avenue) NYC on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:00 pm. Steven Brinberg brings his acclaimed international hit show as part of the venue's ongoing Streisand celebration which includes an exhibit of memorabilia. Christopher Denny is the show's musical director and Tom Hubbard is on bass. Tickets are only $25 general admission or $75 reserved section and post reception with the artist. Tickets can be purchased at https://emanuelskirballnyc.ticketleap.com/hello-gorgeous-the-entertainer/dates/Mar-17-2020_at_0700PM.
More of Broadway's biggest stars have just been added to the lineup for Broadway Backwards, where they'll celebrate the LGBTQ community through beloved show tunes on Monday, March 16, 2020. It's a show where gender doesn't matter but love does.
The newly formed J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company (Jim Jimirro, Executive Producer/Co-Founder; Robert W. Schneider, Artistic Director/Co-Founder) has announced the cast and creative team for the last of the three productions in the company's inaugural 2020 season: the 2001 musical, A Class Act, with book by Linda Kline and Lonny Price, and music and lyrics by Edward Kleban.
Steven Brinberg makes a rare West coast (Los Angeles) appearance at Feinstein's at Vitello's Supperclub (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City CA 91604) on Friday, February 28 at 8:00 pm as SIMPLY BARBRA in THE LEAP YEAR CONCERT with musical director Michael Ferreri and a special guest Ben Palacios.
Michael Childers' presents One Night Only benefitting the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center. a?oeThe Way We Were: Songs of the '70'sa?? features the best of Broadway and pop music from that era, for one performance only on April 22 at 6:30 pm, at The McCallum Theatre. With Direction & Choreography by Scott Coulter and Music Direction by Todd Schroeder, the cast features the best of Broadway and Hollywood performers. I had the chance to catch up with director, Scott Coulter, as he was preparing the production for rehearsal. Here are a few excerpts from that conversation:
The newly formed J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company (Jim Jimirro, Executive Producer/Co-Founder; Robert W. Schneider, Artistic Director/Co-Founder) has announced the cast and creative team for the second of the three productions in the company's inaugural 2020 season: the 1962 hit musical, No Strings, with book by Samuel Taylor, and music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers.
Celebrated Tony Award winners, emerging stars and beloved Broadway favorites are among the first to join the lineup for this year's Broadway Backwards on March 16, 2020.
The newly formed J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company (Jim Jimirro, Executive Producer/Co-Founder; Robert W. Schneider, Artistic Director/Co-Founder) announced today a bonus series of programs for its inaugural 2020 season. Opening the season is Seesaw, which will play February 13-23, 2020, followed by No Strings (February 27 - March 8, 2020) and A Class Act (March 12-22, 2020) at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Free and open to ticket holders, Lagniappes, from the Louisiana French meaning a bonus or gift, are designed to enhance audience appreciation of classic works with cast talkbacks, visits with the producers, and interviews with the cast and personnel of the original productions.
J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has announced the cast and creative team for the first of the three productions in the company's inaugural 2020 season. Seesaw, with book by Michael Bennett, music by Cy Coleman, and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, will begin performances Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 7:30pm and continue through February 23, 2020 at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street a?' between 9th and Dyer Avenues). Seesaw is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. Based on the play Two for the Seesaw by William Gibson. Opening Night is Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 7:30pm.
The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2020 season, which opens June 15 with Kander and Ebb's internationally-acclaimed Chicago. Among the talented list are a mix of Muny favorites and newcomers. In addition to casting, a comprehensive list of design teams for each production will be released later this spring. Telsey + Company is the official casting partner for Muny.
Award-winning singer and actor Steven Brinberg (Simply Barbra) to perform a show especially created for the elegant Streicker Center within The Temple Emanu-El (1 East 65th Street a?" off 5th Avenue) NYC on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:00 pm. With musical director Christopher Denny backing several other musicians, the show promises the best of SIMPLY BARBRA which has traveled the world since 1993. A special surprise guest star from Broadway will join 'Barbra' for a duet. This is the musical show - a?oeThe Entertainera?? in the a?oeHello Gorgeousa?? (Barbra Streisand) Celebration and Exhibit salute. Tickets are only $25 general admission or $75 reserved section and post reception with the artist.
