Martin Vidnovic News

Neither Nor Music announces the February 14th release of WHERE IS LOVE..., the debut solo recording of New York City-based actor/singer Ron DeStefano. This full-length studio album, produced by David Snyder (Tony Award winner CHRISTINE EBERSOLE: LIVE AT THE CINEGRILL; The Manhattan Transfer's ALAN PAUL: ANOTHER PLACE AND TIME), weaves fourteen songs together from the worlds of theatre, jazz, pop, and cabaret to create an emotional narrative exploring the joys and challenges of romance. With lush, orchestral arrangements featuring live strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar, percussion and piano, WHERE IS LOVE... employs standards (Rodgers and Hart's 'My Romance,' Kern and Hammerstein's 'All the Things You Are'), pieces from contemporary writers (Jeff Blumenkrantz's 'Hold My Hand,' John Bucchino's 'Unexpressed'), and familiar pop songs (Michael Bubl?'s 'Everything,' Bacharach and David's 'I'll Never Fall In Love Again') as musical chapters in the 'story of love' - yearning, hoping, having, losing and healing. About Ron DeStefano: Celebrating fifteen years as a professional artist, Ron DeStefano has garnered acclaim for his 'enchanting' (THE NEW YORK TIMES) and 'emotionally arresting' (THE WASHINGTON POST) performances on stages throughout the US and abroad. His 'beautiful lyric tenor' (BACK STAGE) has been featured opposite Academy Award nominee Theodore Bikel (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, National Tour), Tony Award nominee Martin Vidnovic (CONVENIENCE, Geva Theatre), and Theatre World Award winner Danielle Ferland (THE SECRET GARDEN, North Shore Music Theatre). Not a stranger to the New York City cabaret scene, Ron received the Back Stage Bistro Award for his work with vocal/comedy trio THE FABULOUS PINK FLAMINGOS. His current projects include the role of Pirelli in SWEENEY TODD (Geva Theatre) and a self-produced two-person tribute to Hollywood's beloved song and dance teams entitled TWO ON TAP.

Neither Nor Music announces the February 14th release of WHERE IS LOVE..., the debut solo recording of New York City-based actor/singer Ron DeStefano. This full-length studio album, produced by David Snyder (Tony Award winner CHRISTINE EBERSOLE: LIVE AT THE CINEGRILL; The Manhattan Transfer's ALAN PAUL: ANOTHER PLACE AND TIME), weaves fourteen songs together from the worlds of theatre, jazz, pop, and cabaret to create an emotional narrative exploring the joys and challenges of romance. With lush, orchestral arrangements featuring live strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar, percussion and piano, WHERE IS LOVE... employs standards (Rodgers and Hart's 'My Romance,' Kern and Hammerstein's 'All the Things You Are'), pieces from contemporary writers (Jeff Blumenkrantz's 'Hold My Hand,' John Bucchino's 'Unexpressed'), and familiar pop songs (Michael Bubl?'s 'Everything,' Bacharach and David's 'I'll Never Fall In Love Again') as musical chapters in the 'story of love' - yearning, hoping, having, losing and healing. About Ron DeStefano: Celebrating fifteen years as a professional artist, Ron DeStefano has garnered acclaim for his 'enchanting' (THE NEW YORK TIMES) and 'emotionally arresting' (THE WASHINGTON POST) performances on stages throughout the US and abroad. His 'beautiful lyric tenor' (BACK STAGE) has been featured opposite Academy Award nominee Theodore Bikel (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, National Tour), Tony Award nominee Martin Vidnovic (CONVENIENCE, Geva Theatre), and Theatre World Award winner Danielle Ferland (THE SECRET GARDEN, North Shore Music Theatre). Not a stranger to the New York City cabaret scene, Ron received the Back Stage Bistro Award for his work with vocal/comedy trio THE FABULOUS PINK FLAMINGOS. His current projects include the role of Pirelli in SWEENEY TODD (Geva Theatre) and a self-produced two-person tribute to Hollywood's beloved song and dance teams entitled TWO ON TAP.

The Metropolitan Room announces it's summer lineup featuring Wopat, deRoy, York, and more.

On Monday, January 28, the Barnes and Noble store at Lincoln Center hosted composer/lyricist Brian Gari and special guests Luba Mason, Martin Vidnovic, Jerry Stiller and Seth Rudetsky in a presentation of Late Nite Comic.

Here's a look at the February lineup at the Metropolitan Room:

The Off-Broadway musical revival of The Fantasticks will play its final performance on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 7PM at the Snapple Theatre Center's Jerry Orbach Theater (210 West 50th). Written by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones, The Fantasticks will have played 27 preview and 628 regular performances.

January is overflowing with musical and theater events at Barnes & Noble. Below are the Any Wednesday events for the month, followed by some musical theater events, and then other music events of interest.

Concerts and cabarets keep Broadway music alive for other generations to enjoy and share, but the Siegel concerts do a bit more.

The fourth annual 'Broadway Unplugged' concert - featuring Broadway stars performing without microphones - was presented Monday, November 19 at 8PM at The Town Hall

The fourth annual 'Broadway Unplugged' concert - featuring Broadway stars performing without microphones - will be presented Monday, November 19 at 8PM at The Town Hall.

The new Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks celebrated 500th performance on Saturday, November 3, 2007. The beloved, musical love story plays at the Snapple Theater Center in the newly dedicated Jerry Orbach Theater.

The fourth annual 'Broadway Unplugged' - featuring Broadway stars performing without microphones - will be presented Monday, November 19 at 8PM at The Town Hall, with Sarah Uriarte Berry, Darius deHaas, Max Von Essen, Marc Kudisch, Aaron Lazar, Beth Leavel, Michael McElroy, Sarah Jane McMahon, William Michals, Paul Schoeffler, Emily Skinner and Martin Vidnovic.

The Fantasticks will welcome Doug Ullman, Jr. to the role of 'Matt' on Tuesday, October 29 and Whitney Bashor to the role of 'Luisa' on Monday, November 5. Both have appeared in the new production previously. Having recently completed a run in the American Musical Theater of San Jose's production of Guys and Dolls, Burke Moses will return to the role of 'El Gallo' on Tuesday, October 29.

Martin Vidnovic, who currently stars as 'Bellomy' in The Fantasticks, the world's longest running musical, will star for one night only in the finale concert of the 18th Annual New York Cabaret Convention to be held at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall (Broadway at 60th Street) on Thursday, November 8 at 6PM.

Relive American Musical Theatre history with performances from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Mr. President, Miss Saigon, The Wiz, The Producers, and the stars that created them in 'Broadway Originals' on Sunday, October 21 at 3pm, as part of The Town Hall's Third Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival.

The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) presents the Third Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival! All Broadway Music! All Broadway Stars! All Weekend Long! October 19-21, 2007.

The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) presents the Third Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival! October 19-21, 2007. Experience an extravaganza of Broadway talent in three extraordinary cabaret concerts over one unforgettable weekend. From classic favorites to contemporary Broadway, from our newest stars to our venerated icons, this is the Festival New York theatre fans have been waiting for. The series is created, written, and hosted for The Town Hall by Scott Siegel.

Ivan Hernandez will assume the role of 'El Gallo' in the new production of The Fantasticks Monday, September 17.

The Fantasticks recently celebrated its one-year anniversary at the Snapple Theatre Center's Jerry Orbach Theater with a champagne toast and festivities.

Martin Vidnovic brings his rich and robust baritone to The Metropolitan Room