Lee Summers News

Zakiya Young Mizen, currently making her Broadway debut in 'The Little Mermaid,' will perform 'Faith, Hope & Love' presented by Lee Summers' Just A Piano SM Concert Series. Taking place at The Triad on April 27, 2009 at 9:30 p.m., this evening of soul-stirring melodies performed purely to piano accompaniment will be an opportunity to see one of Broadway's brightest up-close and personal.

Zakiya Young Mizen, currently making her Broadway debut in 'The Little Mermaid,' will perform 'Faith, Hope & Love' presented by Lee Summers' Just A Piano SM Concert Series. Taking place at The Triad on April 27, 2009 at 9:30 p.m., this evening of soul-stirring melodies performed purely to piano accompaniment will be an opportunity to see one of Broadway's brightest up-close and personal.

Lee Summers' Just A Piano SM Concert Series continues in an all-star line up over the next few months. The artists performing purely to piano accompaniment alone include stars from Broadway, recording, TV and film.

Lee Summers stars in an encore performance of Winds of Change - on March 9 at 9:30pm at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street (between Broadway & Columbus). Winds of Change, will feature standards, pop, R&B and Broadway, along with original songs by Summers. The show features Timothy Graphenreed (The Wiz) on piano, directed by Leslie Dockery with featured guest vocalist, recording artist Alyson Williams ('Just Call My Name') and guest instrumentalist, Daniel Shevlin.

Melba Moore stars in 'Still Standing' - on March 6th and March 13th at 9:30pm at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street (between Broadway & Columbus). Co-Produced by the Triad and Lee Summers, Still Standing, will feature standards, pop, R&B and Broadway. Ms. Moore began her career in the ground breaking musical 'Hair,' where she originated the role of Dionne. During her 18 months in the show, she eventually replaced Dianne Keaton; becoming the first black actress to replace a white actress is a lead role on Broadway.

Lee Summers stars in an encore performance of Winds of Change - on March 9 at 9:30pm at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street (between Broadway & Columbus). Winds of Change, will feature standards, pop, R&B and Broadway, along with original songs by Summers. The show features Timothy Graphenreed (The Wiz) on piano, directed by Leslie Dockery with featured guest vocalist, recording artist Alyson Williams ('Just Call My Name') and guest instrumentalist, Daniel Shevlin.

Melba Moore stars in 'Still Standing' - on March 6th and March 13th at 9:30pm at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street (between Broadway & Columbus). Co-Produced by the Triad and Lee Summers, Still Standing, will feature standards, pop, R&B and Broadway. Ms. Moore began her career in the ground breaking musical 'Hair,' where she originated the role of Dionne. During her 18 months in the show, she eventually replaced Dianne Keaton; becoming the first black actress to replace a white actress is a lead role on Broadway.

Lee Summers' 'JUST A PIANO' Concert Series Presents Broadway's Shoshana Bean on Monday February 9th at 930pm at the Triad Theatre. The Triad is located at 158 West 72nd Street, just east of Broadway. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and can be reserved by calling 212-362-2590 or visiting www.triadnyc.com.

Lee Summers' 'JUST A PIANO' Concert Series Presents Broadway's Shoshana Bean on Monday February 9th at 930pm at the Triad Theatre. The Triad is located at 158 West 72nd Street, just east of Broadway. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and can be reserved by calling 212-362-2590 or visiting www.triadnyc.com.

Roz Ryan performs at the Triad Theatre before ending her run as Mama Morton in Broadway's Chicago.

Creators of the eight NAMT New Works musicals as well as performers and industry professionals turned out for a reception at Marseilles on September 27th

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Hunter Foster, Stephanie D'Abruzzo and other stars have been cast in the eight National Alliance for Musical Theatre Festival of New Musicals, which will be held on September 25th and 26th

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) and Executive Director Kathy Evans announced the Directors Slate for its 17th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, to be held at Dodger Stages.

Musicals by Andrew Lippa and Brian Crawley and by Marsha Norman, Beth Blatt and Jenny Giering are two of the eight selections of this year's NAMT Festival of New Musicals

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the songwriting teams and performers for the Songwriter Showcase on Sunday,October 3rd, as part of its 16th Annual Festival of New Musicals, which will be held at the new DODGER STAGES this coming Sunday and Monday.