Tony Danza, Randy Graff & More to Headline BROADWAY BY THE YEAR at Town Hall Next Week
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 19, 2015
The finale of Season 15 of the popular and acclaimed series Broadway by the Year will be June 22 at 8 P.M. at Town Hall and feature tunes from every year during the last quarter century of Broadway [from 1991]. Broadway by the Year creator/writer/host, Scott Siegel, says, 'This particular edition of Broadway by the Year will feature a great many stars who originated the songs they will be singing from the shows in which they starred, including Tony winner Randy Graff (A Class Act); Tony Nominee Cheryl Freeman (The Civil War), Tony Nominee Sahr Ngaujah (Fela!), Lisa Howard (It Shoulda Been You), and Special Guest Star, Tony Danza (Honeymoon in Vegas).' Siegel further explained that the concert will also feature award-winning stars who performed in the shows they will be singing from, including Grammy-winning country legend Larry Gatlin (Broadway, The Will Rogers Follies), Kyle Scatliffe (Olivier Nominee for The Scottsboro Boys), Quentin Earl Darrington (Ragtime).
Photo Coverage: All-Star Cast Honors The Great Edith Piaf at 54 Below
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- Jun 14, 2015
54 Below presented EDITH PIAF: An All-Star Centennial Celebration, performed by award-winning Broadway and nightclub Stars, and it was produced, written, and hosted by New York impresario Scott Siegel, who has created more than 100 major concerts in venues such as Town Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Michele Lee, Seth Sikes & More Set for 54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 8, 2015
This week at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
York Theatre Company to Stage Four New Works as Part Development Readings Series This Month
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 1, 2015
The York Theatre Company and its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series will present four new works during the month of June: Orville and Wilbur Did It! a play byDavid Zellnik with songs by Mr. Zellnik and Eric Svejcar; Juliet and Juliet, based on a concept by Natalie Tenenbaum and Sean Patterson, with book and lyrics by Mr. Patterson, and music by Ms. Tenenbaum; Elsie Janis and the Boys with book & lyrics by Carol Crittenden and music by John T. Prestianni; and Grounded for Life with book by Pat Hazell and Bill Habeeb, lyrics by Lawrence Goldberg and Mr. Hazell, and music by Mr. Goldberg at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (619 Lexington Avenue, entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). The readings are open to the public with a suggested donation of $5.00.
Emily Bergl, Rita Gardner and More Set for 54 CELEBRATES JULIE WILSON Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- May 14, 2015
54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents TV stars Emily Bergl, Holt MaCallany, Broadway stars Rita Gardner, Anita Gillette, Amy Spanger, Lee Roy Reams, Raissa Katona Bennett and Cabaret stars Steve Ross, Baby Jane Dexter, Sidney Myer and Mark Nadler in 54 celebrates Julie Wilson tonight, May 14, 2015 at 7pm.
BWW Reviews: It's All Sinatra All the Time and All the Way as Will Friedwald's 14-Hour SINATRA-THON Entertains and Informs at The Cutting Room
by Alix Cohen
- May 12, 2015
Tribute shows to iconic entertainers celebrating a centennial birthday in 2015 seem to be all the rage this year. But nobody has been celebrated more in cabaret variety shows than Frank Sinatra—and rightly so. Wall Street Journal entertainment columnist Will Friedwald, also a producer and author who wrote the 1997 book Sinatra! The Song Is You—A Singer's Art, this past Saturday presented the biggest (and longest) tribute to “Ol' Blue Eyes” so far this year with Sinatra-Thon at The Cutting Room (co-curated with performer Cary Hoffman), a potpourri of events running from 10 am to an after-midnight jam, and which included varied live entertainment, rare film clips, and panel discussions.
Emily Bergl, Anita Gillette, Amy Spanger, Holt McCallany and More Set for 54 CELEBRATES JULIE WILSON Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- May 9, 2015
54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents TV stars Emily Bergl, Holt MaCallany, Broadway stars Rita Gardner, Anita Gillette, Amy Spanger, Lee Roy Reams, Raissa Katona Bennett and Cabaret stars Steve Ross, Baby Jane Dexter, Sidney Myer and Mark Nadler in 54 celebrates Julie Wilson tonight, May 9, 2015 and Thursday, May 14, 2015, both shows at 7pm.
Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for May 11-17, Featuring Ciara Renée, the Cast of SIDE SHOW, and More!
by Louisa Brady
- May 10, 2015
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Cast of Side Show: Added Attractions; The Theory of Relativity: A New Musical in concert by Neil Bartram & Brian Hill; 54 Celebrates Julie Wilson; Songs of Cy Coleman, Starring Randy Graff, Cady Huffman, & Lillias White; and Ciara Renee at 54 Below.
Emily Bergl, Anita Gillette, Amy Spanger, Holt McCallany and More Set for 54 CELEBRATES JULIE WILSON This May
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 29, 2015
54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents TV stars Emily Bergl, Holt MaCallany, Broadway stars Rita Gardner, Anita Gillette, Amy Spanger, Lee Roy Reams, Raissa Katona Bennett and Cabaret stars Steve Ross, Baby Jane Dexter, Sidney Myer and Mark Nadler in 54 celebrates Julie Wilson on Saturday, May 9, 2015 and Thursday, May 14, 2015, both shows at 7pm.
54 SINGS Series Named Show of the Year at 2015 MAC Awards; All the Winners!
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 27, 2015
At a ceremony held last night in New York, the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs announced the winners of the 2015 MAC Awards. The show was hosted by Karen Mason, with musical direction by Barry Levitt, and was produced by Julie Miller and directed by Lennie Watts.
Photo Flash: Maxine Linehan and Friends Bring U2 to Birdland
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 18, 2015
On Monday, March 16, the Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present singer Maxine Linehan, who hosted an all-star cast performing an ALL-U2 concert. BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below!
Network Trio, ALL U2 and More Set for Birdland, Week of March 16
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 6, 2015
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for March 16 - March 22, including Network Trio: Charnett Moffett, Stanley Jordan & Jeff Tain Watts, 'All U2' Hosted by Maxine Linehan, Barbara Carroll, The Keanettes, and more. Scroll down for details!
Jessica Phillip Joins BC/EFA Benefit Featuring Music of U2 at Birdland, 3/16
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 4, 2015
Scott Siegel (Creator, Writer and Host of The Town Hall's Broadway By The Year series) and Maxine Linehan (Star of Beautiful Songs at the Metropolitan Room) are delighted to announce that Jessica Phillips (Leap of Faith, Priscilla Queen of the Desert), will join the previously announced cast of The Songs of U2, a star-studded St Patrick's Eve concert event to benefit BC/EFA. The one night only concert will take place on Monday, February 16th at Birdland Jazz Club in New York (315 W. 44th Street). Tickets are $30-$75 and are available by visiting BirdlandJazz.com or by calling 212-581-3080.
THE SONGS OF U2 BC/EFA Benefit Set for Birdland, 3/16
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 2, 2015
Scott Siegel (Creator, Writer and Host of The Town Hall's Broadway By The Year series) and Maxine Linehan (Star of Beautiful Songs at the Metropolitan Room) present The Songs of U2, a star-studded St Patrick's Eve concert event to benefit BC/EFA. The one night only concert will take place on Monday, February 16th at Birdland Jazz Club in New York (315 W. 44th Street). Tickets are $30-$75 and are available by visiting BirdlandJazz.com or by calling 212-581-3080.
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