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Director/Choreographer Tony Charmoli Writes New Memoir STARS IN MY EYES
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2016


Tony Charmoli's new memoir, 'Stars In My Eyes,' covers his Emmy- and DGA-winning career on television and on Broadway.

Photo Flash: Broadway Pups Celebrate BROADWAY BARKS Birthdays
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2016


In anticipation of this year's BROADWAY BARKS event in New York City later this month, Broadway's Lena Hall and Lawrence Leritz celebrated the birthdays of puppies Ziggy and Lacey, adopted one year ago at BROADWAY BARKS. Check out a festive photo of them below!

Photo Flash: The School Of American Ballet Hosts Alumni Cocktail Reception at Lincoln Center
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 9, 2016


The School Of American Ballet (SAB) is one of the most famous classical ballet schools in the world and is the school of George Balanchine's New York City Ballet, a leading international ballet company based at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. The school trains students from the age of six, with professional vocational ballet training for students aged 11-18.

The School Of American Ballet to Host Alumni Cocktail Reception at Lincoln Center, 6/3
by Tyler Peterson - May 31, 2016


The School Of American Ballet (SAB) is one of the most famous classical ballet schools in the world and is the school of George Balanchine's New York City Ballet, a leading international ballet company based at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. The school trains students from the age of six, with professional vocational ballet training for students aged 11-18.

Photo Flash: Donna McKechnie, Tony Sheldon and More at Dancers Over 40's 2015 Legacy Awards
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2015


Dancers Over 40's last event of 2015, the 7th Annual Legacy Awards presentation, was its most joyous. This holiday celebration and awards event was held last night, December 7th, at LIPS Restaurant, 227 East 56th Street. This year's event was hosted by Richard Skipper, with live entertainment by cabaret legend Barbara Minkus and Dames at Sea star Danny Gardner along with other surprise guests. Scroll down for photos!

Photo Flash Exclusive: Inside the Madeline Kahn Tribute at The Metropolitan Room
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 16, 2015


On Saturday, September 12, 2015, William V. Madison, author of Madeline Kahn: Being the Music, A Life (University Press of Mississippi, 2015), hosted a musical tribute to the late singing actress as part of Metropolitan Room's GONE TOO SOON series, produced by Joseph Macchia. Directed by three-time MAC Award-winner Peter Napolitano, The Music of Madeline Kahn, with music director Jeff Cubeta on piano, featured friends & colleagues of the comic legend, as well as performers who have been inspired by her.

Ann Harada and More Set for Madeline Kahn Tribute at the Met Room Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2015


Tonight, September 12, 2015, William V. Madison, author of Madeline Kahn: Being the Music, A Life (University Press of Mississippi, 2015), will host a musical tribute to the late singing actress as part of Metropolitan Room's GONE TOO SOON series, produced by Joseph Macchia.

Copeland, Willison, Harada, Rice & Leritz Set for Madeline Kahn Show at Metropolitan Room, 9/12
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 9, 2015


On Saturday, September 12, 2015, William V. Madison, author of Madeline Kahn: Being the Music, A Life (University Press of Mississippi, 2015), will host a musical tribute to the late singing actress as part of Metropolitan Room's GONE TOO SOON series, produced by Joseph Macchia. Directed by three-time MAC Award-winner Peter Napolitano, The Music of Madeline Kahn, with music director Jeff Cubeta on piano, will feature friends & colleagues of the comic legend, as well as performers who have been inspired by her.

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for September 7-13, Featuring Linda Lavin, Nicholas Guest, and More!
by Louisa Brady - Sep 6, 2015


Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Darius de Haas: 'Something to Live For: Celebrating Strayhorn & More;' Linda Lavin: Starting Over; Carter Calvert at 54 Below; Nicholas Guest: Finding Nick; and Madeline Kahn Tribute.

Ann Harada and More Set for Madeline Kahn Tribute at the Met Room This Month
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2015


On Saturday, September 12, 2015, William V. Madison, author of Madeline Kahn: Being the Music, A Life (University Press of Mississippi, 2015), will host a musical tribute to the late singing actress as part of Metropolitan Room's GONE TOO SOON series, produced by Joseph Macchia. Directed by Peter Napolitano, THE MUSIC OF MADELINE KAHN will feature several friends & colleagues of the comic legend, including her co-stars from Richard Rodgers' Two by Two, Walter Willison and Joan Copeland, with Lawrence Leritz, guest star on 'Cosby'. They will be joined by performers from theatre, cabaret & opera who have been inspired by Kahn, including Ann Harada (Avenue Q, "Smash"). Jeff Cubeta serves as music director. 

Broadway's Lawrence Leritz Joins Uma Thurman in THE BRITS ARE COMING
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 24, 2015


Broadway's Lawrence Leritz (Fiddler On The Roof) has joined the cast of the upcoming film, The Brits Are Coming, starring Uma Thurman and Tim Roth. 

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 7/11-7/12/2015
by - Jul 12, 2015


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, July 12, 2015 - Sunday, July 12, 2015.

Photo Flash: Lena Hall & Lawrence Leritz Adopt Sisters at Broadway Barks
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jul 12, 2015


The 17th annual Broadway Barks fundraiser was held July 11 in Shubert Alley. Broadway's brightest were in attendance, including Tony Award-winner Lena Hall. Below, check out a photo of Hall with Lawrence Leritz with their newly-adopted pups!

Photo Flash: Robert Klein, Martin Charnin & More Celebrate Madeline Kahn at Drama Book Shop
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 15, 2015


New York City's Drama Book Shop hosted a panel discussion on the life & career of Madeline Kahn (1942-99), the Oscar-nominated, Emmy & Tony-winning actress on June 11, 2015. Star of such hit films as Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Paper Moon & Clue & Broadway shows On the Twentieth Century, The Sisters Rosensweig & Two by Two, Kahn is the subject of a new biography, MADELINE KAHN: Being the Music • A Life (University Press of Mississippi) by William V. Madison, moderated the panel.

Robert Klein, Martin Charnin, Scott Ellis and More Celebrate Madeline Kahn at Drama Book Shop Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2015


New York City's Drama Book Shop will host a panel discussion on the life & career of Madeline Kahn (1942-99), the Oscar-nominated, Emmy & Tony-winning actress, at 6pm tonight, June 11, 2015. Star of such hit films as Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Paper Moon & Clue & Broadway shows On the Twentieth Century, The Sisters Rosensweig & Two by Two, Kahn is the subject of a new biography, MADELINE KAHN: Being the Music • A Life (University Press of Mississippi) by William V. Madison, who will moderate the panel.

Robert Klein, Martin Charnin, Scott Ellis and More to Celebrate Madeline Kahn at Drama Book Shop, 6/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2015


New York City's Drama Book Shop will host a panel discussion on the life & career of Madeline Kahn (1942-99), the Oscar-nominated, Emmy & Tony-winning actress, at 6pm on June 11, 2015. Star of such hit films as Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Paper Moon & Clue & Broadway shows On the Twentieth Century, The Sisters Rosensweig & Two by Two, Kahn is the subject of a new biography, MADELINE KAHN: Being the Music • A Life (University Press of Mississippi) by William V. Madison, who will moderate the panel.

Photo Coverage: Sheldon Harnick Celebrates 50 Years of Fiddler at 92Y
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 31, 2015


Generations around the world have grown up with Fiddler on the Roof and such unforgettable, iconic songs as 'If I Were a Rich Man' and 'Sunrise, Sunset.' But getting to the 'final Fiddler' was a fascinating process, and last night at the 92Y's last presentation of the Lyrics & Lyricists season-lyricist Sheldon Harnick took the 92Y audience inside the creation and history of this cultural landmark. Check out photos from the event below!

Photo Flash: Dancers Over 40's Tribute to Ruth Page
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 26, 2015


Monday's Dancers Over 40's Tribute honored Chicago Ballet's superstar Ruth Page in 'A World Apart' at Off-Broadway's St. Luke's Theatre, March 23, 2015. Check out photos below!

Patricia McBride and Karen Brown Join Ruth Page Tribute at St. Luke's Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2015


A special tribute from New York City Ballet's ballerina Patricia McBride and Dance Theatre of Harlem's Karen Brown will join the Dancers Over 40's Tribute to honor Chicago Ballet's superstar Ruth Page, 'A World Apart' at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th St., NYC at 7PM.

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