Lena Horne News

The Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston presents Tony and Emmy Award winner Leslie Uggams in concert for two shows only October 16 and 17 at 2 p.m.

Few stars - or even legends, like this one - boast a resume that includes a Tony Award, the leading role on one of the most cherished sitcoms of the early eighties, a star-making film debut in one of the greatest horror films ever made (with one of the most exciting casts ever assembled), as well as an unparalleled career on the concert and cabaret stages around the world - in addition to a dozen or so leading roles in musicals on Broadway and in the West End, and just as many notable film roles, ranging from intimate indies to big-budget behemoths. Yes, Betty Buckley has conquered every arena of entertainment and it is a rare thrill to reveal such exciting news as Ms. Buckley revealed to me in our comprehensive conversation last week. In this BroadwayWorld Exclusive InDepth InterView we discuss her upcoming albums, BOOTLEG: BOARD MIXES FROM THE ROAD and GHOSTLIGHT - the latter produced by Oscar and Grammy-winning producer extraordinaire T Bone Burnett - both in connection to her Town Hall concert on October 16th. Here you will also find the first news of working with Jason Moore, Jake Shears and the rest of the cast and crew of the hotly anticipated new musical based on Armistead Maupin's TALES OF THE CITY premiering next Spring in San Francisco where Ms. Buckley is creating the lead role of Anna Madrigal. We also talk the recent big Emmy-winner out of all of TV this year, HBO's miniseries THE PACIFIC. In this illuminating conversation, Ms. Buckley bares all and reveals that it is the supreme dedication to excellence and unwavering commitment to craft that has helped her to become one of the biggest Broadway names of our age with an astoundingly accomplished career almost beyond any comparison. And if all of this breaking news weren't enough, this is the complete unedited conversation where we also look back and talk about everything from CARRIE to TENDER MERCIES, CATS to SUNSET BLVD, William Finn to WYATT EARP, Roman Polanski to Robert Duvall, cabaret to country concert stage and much, much more. Now is the very best time of all to let the memory live again, so it's all eyes (feline and otherwise) on the extraordinary future in the life and career of the legendary Betty Buckley!

Fresh off its acclaimed hit August Wilson's Women, Juneteenth Legacy Theatre continues to highlight the African-American female experience with the Juneteenth Blues Cabaret, a tribute to five very special 'Queens of the Blues.'

Today we talk to the world's foremost authority on twentieth-century music, the incomparable cabaret artist and Broadway performer known for his countless albums and appearances on film, television and stages worldwide, the affable and well-spoken - and encyclopedic - Michael Feinstein! In this SOUND OFF Special Interview he does BroadwayWorld the special honor of diagramming a lesser known gem - in this case, one of Cole Porter's final compositions - in his inimitable and illuminating style, as well as opening up about his new PBS reality series. We simultaneously speak to acclaimed directed Amber Edwards (WORDS & MUSIC: JERRY HERMAN) who also provides her insights on how to approach documentation of a life as rich, varied and hectic as Feinstein's. Lest we forget, he also owns and operates the premier cabaret club in Manhattan, Feinstein's At The Regency! Talking everything from Ira and George to iPods and Glee, Feinstein and Edwards share their insights and experiences in championing the twenty-first century Great American Songbook on television and on the internet in 2010 and bringing Feinstein's formidable talents to a whole new generation. All of that, and more show tunes than you can shake a stick at! Be sure to tune into your local PBS station next Wednesday at 8 PM for the premiere episode of MICHAEL FEINSTEIN'S AMERICAN SONGBOOK!

The multiple Emmy and Grammy winning Composer, Charles Fox, may not receive accolades for his melodic vocal abilities, but his story telling and skills on the piano are worthy of his iconic status in the music industry, as witnessed at his cabaret début on Sept 28th at Cabaret At The Castle.

'When Rosemary Clooney recorded her first album for Concord Records, Tony Bennett wrote a one-word liner note. I thought of that word when the performance by Joyce Breach and Richard Rodney Bennett at The Metropolitan Room ended... and that word is perfect.

You may not instantly recall his name, but music lovers and TV audiences everywhere will immediately recall the work of Charles Fox.

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director), is pleased to announce their upcoming 2010 fall productions.

American Stage Theatre Company's Susan R. Hough Cabaret and "After Hours" series in the Raymond James Theatre continue with eight productions in Aug. and Sept., DAMAGE CONTROL, VIVE LA PIAF, A COUPLE OF BLAGUARDS, THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, THE DUMB SHOW, JAYNE SINGS: MY TRIBUTE TO LENA HORNE, LOVE WITH THE LIGHTS ON and JAZZ ON THIRD.

The Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston presents Tony and Emmy Award winner Leslie Uggams in concert for two shows only October 16 and 17 at 2 p.m.

William Shakespeare's comedy All's Well That Ends Well kicks-off the fall portion of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's 2010 Season beginning with performances on September 15 and continuing through October 10 at the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre.

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director), is pleased to announce their upcoming 2010 fall productions.

Coming off of a streak of some of the most successful seasons to date, Theatre at the Center Artistic Director William Pullinsi, announces their 2011 season.

'When Rosemary Clooney recorded her first album for Concord Records, Tony Bennett wrote a one-word liner note. I thought of that word when the performance by Joyce Breach and Richard Rodney Bennett at The Metropolitan Room ended... and that word is perfect.

William Shakespeare's comedy All's Well That Ends Well kicks-off the fall portion of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's 2010 Season beginning with performances on September 15 and continuing through October 10 at the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre.

American Stage Theatre Company's Susan R. Hough Cabaret and 'After Hours' series in the Raymond James Theatre has amended its September schedule of events affecting THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, THE DUMB SHOW (now 321), JAYNE SINGS: MY TRIBUTE TO LENA HORNE and JAZZ ON THIRD (now BROADWAY ON THIRD).

You may not instantly recall his name, but music lovers and TV audiences everywhere will immediately recall the work of Charles Fox.

On August 24, Sony Masterworks releases The Essential Lena Horne, which spans thirty years of the legendary artist's career, from her first recordings in 1941 to her live recordings of the 1950s and '60s. This 39-song, 2-CD collection of golden standards includes six tracks previously unavailable on CD and begins and ends with irreplaceable versions of her signature song, 'Stormy Weather.'

After a career on Broadway and at Radio City Music Hall, New Jersey wardrobe & hair professional Vince Esoldi is retiring along with his unique Autograph Suit with over 300 famous signatures. Where else would you find Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward sitting next to Debbie Reynolds and Johnny Cash? The answer is...on the incredible Autograph Suit with over 300 famous signatures that have been collected over the last 35 years by Vincent Esoldi who is now retiring from a career on Broadway.

After a career on Broadway and at Radio City Music Hall, New Jersey wardrobe & hair professional Vince Esoldi is retiring along with his unique Autograph Suit with over 300 famous signatures!