Leslie McDonel News

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL extended its run at ZACH Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

ZACH Theatre has revealed the cast and creatives for the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE – New York’s newest hotspot for intimate dining and extraordinary music – will present the solo concert debut of Andrea Macasaet, one of the original Broadway stars of SIX the Musical, on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present The Skivvies to ring in the holidays with their album release shows “Sleigh My Name,” for two performances, Saturday December 17 and Sunday, December 18, both at 7:00 PM.

Declan Bennett presents My Mates Sing My Songs a benefit for The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), Monday, November 21st at Rockwood Music Hall.

A lively group of interesting artists were on the roster for Susie Mosher's show last week, and Matt Baker's photos show just how lively.

The Skivvies are turning ten and employing the help of some special guests to celebrate. Get ready for the star studded lineup of Nick Adams, Tovah Feldshuh, Beth Malone, Lesli Margherita, Nathan Lee Graham, Aaron Marcellus, Marissa Rosen, Diana Huey , Leslie McDonel, and Jordan Kai Burnett. The performance will be 7pm on July 19th at Joe's Pub.

The Skivvies will be presenting a Tony Awards viewing show at Joe's Pub! This year’s show will start at 7:45 with a pre show and then performances on every commercial break throughout the entire broadcast.

ZACH Theatre announces the cast and show times for “Song Under the Stars” 2022 Concert Series running February 24 – March 6.

Treat yourself to ZACH’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL. It’s like flipping the switch on the Times Square Christmas tree — it illuminates the season!

Susie Mosher's weekly variety show continues to provide stellar entertainment, and photo ops for Gene Reed.

On September 26th, The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) will host Hold Me Closer, Tony Extravaganza on 9/26 during the Tony Award streaming telecast on Paramount+ at The Green Room 42.

ZACH Theatre announces the Summer Concert Series for 2021 “Songs Under the Stars” lineup running June 10 through August 8, 2021. The weekly socially distanced outdoor concerts will feature four concerts over eight weekends running Thursdays through Sundays. Tickets on sale Thursday, April 29 at noon.

ZACH Theatre is currently presenting Legendary Ladies of the Grand Ole Opry as part of its Songs Under the Stars spring concert series.

Opening the series for the first two weeks, Laura Benedict Scott, Sidney Scott, and Leslie McDonel will celebrate the female icons of country with “Legendary Ladies of the Grand Ole Opry.” ZACH’s dynamic trio sings selections from illustrious names including Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, and more.

'An Evening of Hope: Offerings for the Future of Theatre'', a one night virtual cabaret and fundraiser for The Actors' Fund, will stream live on Broadway on Demand on Thursday January 21st, 2021 at 7:00pm and be available for 4 days following the live broadcast.

ZACH Theatre is presenting A Rockin’ Holiday Concert, a socially distanced outdoor holiday concert on The People’s Plaza at ZACH playing December 10 – January 3, 2020. Featuring the vocals of Judy Arnold, CHANEL, Leslie McDonel, Jessica O’Brien, Daniel Rowan, Roderick Sanford, and Kenny Williams.

'An Evening of Hope: Offerings for the Future of Theatre'', a one night virtual cabaret and fundraiser for The Actors' Fund, will stream live on YouTube on Thursday January 21st, 2021 at 7:00pm and be available on youtube for 4 days following the live broadcast.

In light of recent rising COVID-19 cases in the Capital District, ZACH Theatre has decided to pivot this holiday and move A Rockin' Holiday Concert outdoors onto The Plaza at ZACH as part of the Songs Under the Stars series. New traditions will be made when The People's Plaza at ZACH transforms for the spirit of winter with outdoor heaters, hot chocolate and more. Bundle up, holiday cheer will be rockin' on The People's Plaza at ZACH, beginning December 10 through January 3, 2021.

ZACH Theatre has announced a live socially distanced Holiday Concert for 2020, 'POP! A Rockin' Holiday Concert', running November 25 through January 3, 2021. Holiday cheer will be rockin' in The Topfer at ZACH Theatre this season.