Liz Callaway News

Cape May Stage, South Jersey's premier Equity theatre, is delighted to welcome Tony nominee and Emmy winner Liz Callaway to the Robert Shackleton Playhouse.

The National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China, touring for the first time in the US, kick off the exciting Pepperdine University Center for the Arts 2011-2012 season, which features music, dance, comedy, and family shows as well as art exhibitions at Pepperdine's ocean-side campus in Malibu.

Legends 2011 will have two themes: A celebration of the state's new anti-bullying law and anticipation of the next step to win marriage equality in New Jersey - a step expected imminently. Performing will be Anthony Rapp, star of the Tony Award®-winning musical Rent; Shoshana Bean, star of the Tony Award®-winning musical Wicked; NaTasha Yvette Williams, star of the Tony Award®-winning musical The Color Purple; Anwar Robinson, a finalist on television's American Idol; Liz Callaway, Emmy Award®-winner and star of the Tony Award®-winning musical Miss Saigon; and the Grammy®-nominated, Broadway and recording star Maureen McGovern.

Saturday night, June 25, 2011 at the Jersey City Hyatt Regency, Lady Gaga's mother and Tyler Clementi's cousin will join stars from Hollywood, Broadway and politics at Legends, Garden State Equality's famous annual gala. More than 850 people will attend.

No Way To Treat a Lady, the award-winning musical comedy thriller by Douglas J. Cohen, returns to the stage this summer for a two week run at Cape Cod's legendary summer theatre, The Cape Playhouse in Dennis, MA.

Experience a spectacular night of song and dance when Pittsburgh CLO presents Love Changes Everything, July 8-14 at the Benedum Center. Highlighted by a magnificent orchestra and a full company of singers and dancers, this dynamic production will feature songs from the emotionally-charged scores of The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Evita, Variations and many more in a celebration of one of the world's most accomplished composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Founding Artistic Director Nancy Rhodes announced today that Encompass New Opera Theatre's Jazz-Cabaret Gala starring the renowned Callaway Sisters --- Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway will be held on Tuesday, June 28th at 7:00 pm in the penthouse home of Chip Seelig, 66 Leonard Street, New York City.

The silent auction that will take place during 42nd Street Moon's annual fundraiser Scandals, Follies & A Bowl of Cherries on Monday, June 20 at the Alcazar Theatre, is now also offered online from today through June 18. Numerous items are featured, including an unusual and very special Broadway Kissing Booth -- a must for any collector of Broadway Memorabilia. For this unique offering, a framed photo is matched with a lipstick impression 'kiss' and autograph of a major Broadway star. The starting bid on each of these is $50.

Singers Forum, a non-profit musical oasis committed to providing the highest quality vocal training for New York City residents, will be offering a weekend intensive Teen Cabaret Workshop from Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 25.

A plus side of the concert series edging ever closer to the present is the inclusion of songs sung by their originators.

The Actors Fund's annual gala last night, May 23, 2011 at the New York Marriott Marquis honored Tony and Emmy Award winning actress and current star of 'The Addams Family,' Bebe Neuwirth ('Chicago,' 'Sweet Charity,' 'Cheers,' 'Frasier'); Tony, Emmy and Academy Award winning actor Al Pacino ('The Godfather: Parts I, II and III,' 'Scent of a Woman,' HBO's 'Angels in America' and 'You Don't Know Jack,' 'The Merchant of Venice'), and Vice President, Market General Manager for New York City's Marriott & Renaissance Hotels Michael J. Stengel. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the starry event and brings you photo coverage below!

The Town Hall, New York's landmark concert venue presented The Broadway Musicals of 1982 on Monday, May 16th at 8PM. Now in its 11th season, The Broadway By The Year ® Series is created written and hosted by Scott Siegel and produced by The Town Hall. In the series, Scott Siegel takes the audience on a musical travelogue, exploring the history of the Great White Way and providing social anecdotes while showcasing the beloved hits and lesser-known gems from the golden age of Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the concert and brings you photo coverage below.

Broadway Stars will come together to perform in 'Broadway Sensation,' a benefit celebrating Israel's future on Monday, May 16th, 2011 at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall.. New Yorkers will be simultaneously treated to a star-studded event broadcast live in Times Square.

The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street), New York's landmark concert venue presents The Broadway Musicals of 1982 on Monday, May 16th at 8PM. Now in its 11th season, The Broadway By The Year ® Series is created written and hosted by Scott Siegel and produced by The Town Hall. Tickets are $55 & $50 and are on sale through TicketMaster at 800-982-2787, www.ticketmaster.com, or The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6 PM (except Sundays) 212-840-2824

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 William Blake at Birdland, the Callaway Sisters in BOOM! and another great edition of Jim Caruso's Cast Party!

The Board of Directors of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs is proud to announce the winners of the 2011 MAC Awards. The awards ceremony and show, produced by Julie Miller and directed by Lennie Watts, was held on May 10th, at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. The evening was hosted by Christine Pedi. Steven Ray Watkins was the musical director.

TACT/The Actors Company Theatre will celebrate the success of its 2010/11 season and honor the accomplishments of Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara -"Stiller & Meara" - one of the country's most renowned and recognizable partnerships, at its annual spring gala on Monday, May 9th at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street).

The Town Hall turns 90 this year, and Scott Siegel brought some of his regular stars together to celebrate.

Broadway Stars will come together to perform in 'Broadway Sensation,' a benefit celebrating Israel's future on Monday, May 16th, 2011 at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall.. New Yorkers will be simultaneously treated to a star-studded event broadcast live in Times Square.

A celebrity filled audience was treated to a display of Callaway artistry at Birdland last night. Tony nominated actress Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway celebrated the soundtrack of their childhood with the unforgettable songs of the 60s & 70s. The New York Times got it right when they said the sisters 'lift these songs to expressive heights rarely attained by any singer'. Music director and pianist Alex Rybeck created the perfect accompaniment for the show. Alex & Jared Egan on bass also sang backup vocals, and Ron Tierno was on drums.