Melvin Brandon Logan News

Songbook Academy Extends Application Deadline As Mandy Gonzalez And Telly Leung Join 2026 Faculty

by A.A. Cristi — March 3, 2026

The Great American Songbook Foundation has extended the application deadline for the Songbook Academy and announced new Broadway mentors for the event.

Jessie Mueller, Lorna Courtney and More Join The Songbook Academy as Guest Mentors

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 2, 2025

A celebrated group of award-winning stars from stage and screen will join The Songbook Academy 2025 as guest mentors during the Great American Songbook Foundation’s annual summer music intensive.

Tickets for the Applause New York Productions of BE MORE CHILL and HAIR Are Now On Sale

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 6, 2020

Tickets are now available for the Applause New York productions of BE MORE CHILL and HAIR, featuring actors from the Applause Company A Class (grades 9th-12th).

Photo Flash: Applause New York Features Four Musical Productions

by Julie Musbach — June 18, 2019

Applause New York presented four outstanding musicals during the Spring 2019 season.

54 Sings Elton John, Alanis Morissette And More Next Week At Feinstein's/54 Below

by A.A. Cristi — April 18, 2019

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.