Come to Skokie Theatre this June 6th, 2010 at 7pm to take a musical journey with chanteuse Pegi Johns as she touches upon the greatest hits of the World War II era. The show features the music of The Andrew Sisters, Judy Garland, Glenn Miller, Cole Porter, Fats Waller, Richard Rodgers, Frank Loesser and Harold Arlen. Mark Burnell serves as musical director/pianist.
On June 6th, the Skokie Theatre will take a musical journey with the wonderful chanteuse, Pegi Johns, as she touches upon the greatest hits of the World War II era. The show features the music of The Andrew Sisters, Judy Garland, Glenn Miller, Cole Porter, Fats Waller, Richard Rodgers, Frank Loesser and Harold Arlen. Mark Burnell serves as musical director/pianist. With her warm and heartfelt performances, Pegi Johns is a natural performer that takes her audiences on a moving and delightful journey.
Last night, May 4, the Board of Directors of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs presented the 2010 MAC Awards at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill in Times Square. The awards ceremony and show, produced by Julie Miller and directed by Lennie Watts, was hosted by Sharon McNight. Tracy Stark musical directed. BroadwayWorld celebrated backstage with the evening's winners and participants.
Last night, May 4, the Board of Directors of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs presented the 2010 MAC Awards at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill in Times Square. The awards ceremony and show, produced by Julie Miller and directed by Lennie Watts, was hosted by Sharon McNight. Tracy Stark musical directed. BroadwayWorld celebrated backstage with the evening's winners and participants.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has announced that The 24th Annual MAC Awards Show will be held on Tuesday, May 4th at 7:30 PM at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. MAC will be announcing the winners and handing out awards in 24 categories to honor the best in live performance, recordings, songs and shows in cabaret, jazz, and standup comedy from the past year.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has announced the nominees for the 2010 24th Annual MAC Awards. The ceremony honoring the nominees, will take place on May 4, 2010 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, and will be hosted by Sharon McNight. Leslie Uggams will be honored for Lifetime Achievement, with Board of Directors Awards being presented to Peter Leavy and playbill.com. The event will begin at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Lennie Watts will direct the evening, with Tracy Stark musical directing.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has announced that The 24th Annual MAC Awards Show will be held on Tuesday, May 4th at 7:30 PM at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. MAC will be announcing the winners and handing out awards in 24 categories to honor the best in live performance, recordings, songs and shows in cabaret, jazz, and standup comedy from the past year.
With leading man written all over him, Jeff Wright returns to the Kranzberg with his show THE DANCE. (When it comes time to pay the band, is the dancing always done?) Following a sold out weekend earlier this year, Jeff returns to The Kranzberg with his latest show.
On Saturday afternoon, April 10, John Hoglund and Geri Malino will present CALLING ALL ANGELS: stellar extravaganza to benefit former MAC board of director, gifted graphic artist and cabaret/theater champion Gregory Kennell at The Laurie Beechman Cabaret Theatre starting at 2:00 pm.
With leading man written all over him, Jeff Wright returns to the Kranzberg with his show THE DANCE. (When it comes time to pay the band, is the dancing always done?) Following a sold out weekend earlier this year, Jeff returns to The Kranzberg with his latest show.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has announced the nominees for the 2010 24th Annual MAC Awards. The ceremony honoring the nominees, will take place on May 4, 2010 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, and will be hosted by Sharon McNight. Leslie Uggams will be honored for Lifetime Achievement, with Board of Directors Awards being presented to Peter Leavy and playbill.com. The event will begin at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Lennie Watts will direct the evening, with Tracy Stark musical directing.
The nominees for the 24TH ANNUAL MAC AWARDS will be announced by veteran Cabaret and Broadway performers TITUS BURGESS (The Little Mermaid, Guys & Dolls), DOREEN MONTALVO (In The Heights), KT SULLIVAN (Lifetime Achievement Award, Mabel Mercer Foundation) and LENNIE WATTS (President of MAC and Director of MAC Awards Show).
New York City's own Lina Koutrakos and the Low Country are an Adult contemporary, Southern Rock band with a definite urban accent! Koutrakos- a sophisticated rocker with a heart full of soul- mixes her southern upbringing with drummer Dan Grosses Georgia roots to write blues based rock songs that she delivers with as much power and panache as you might expect with all her awards and rave reviews.
On Saturday afternoon, April 10, John Hoglund and Geri Malino will present CALLING ALL ANGELS: stellar extravaganza to benefit former MAC board of director, gifted graphic artist and cabaret/theater champion Gregory Kennell at The Laurie Beechman Cabaret Theatre starting at 2:00 pm.
For old-world cabaret, performers still swoon over the stately, romantic elegance of the Oak Room at the Algonquin, but this sleek, two-year-old spot is threatening to encroach on the turf of such established institutions.
Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Ann Hampton Callaway at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Michelle Collier at Don't Tell Mama, Pamela Luss at The Metropolitan Room, Justin Ritchie at The Metropolitan Room and more!
After experiencing some initial success in the world of cabaret last year, Jeffrey Wright has returned to the Kranzberg Arts Center for a weekend of sold out performances. With the encouragement of mentors Lina Koutrakos and Rick Jensen, Wright has fashioned a show centered around the theme of 'The Dance', featuring an eclectic mix of standards, show tunes, classic rock and country. But, Wright breaks down these genre classifications by investing each song with the same sense of genuine warmth and sensitivity that characterizes his own personality.
Robert Breig makes his solo cabaret debut with 'Feels Like Home,' featuring songs by Burt Bacharach, The Carpenters, and Kenny Loggins. In this show, Robert goes after a warm hearth and mulled wine on a cold winter night, with everyone gathered 'round for a night of contemporary song and story.