This month, the Amas Six O'Clock Musical Theatre Lab will present SAVING THE MuSE (based on GALLERY), music and lyrics by the late Edward Kleban (Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner for lyrics for A CHORUS LINE) and book by Linda Kline (Tony-nominated co-bookwriter of A CLASS ACT), developed and directed by Michael Bush. The Producing Artistic Director is Donna Trinkoff and the Music Director is Paul Wolfson.
Yesterday, June 22, Kate Voegele performed in concert at Club Revolution in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Voegele first produced an album in 2003 and has been hard at work since. She now stars in the hit CW television show One Tree Hill while pursuing a career as a musician. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the concert below.
Yesterday, June 15, Grammy award winning rapper 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) performed a concert at the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, Florida. 'Black Magic' is 50 Cent's latest studio album. The new album inspired 50 Cent's 'The Invitation Tour,' which promotes his albums 'Black Magic' and 'Before I Self Destruct.' BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the concert below.
Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff/Producing Artistic Director), will present free staged readings of SAVING THE MuSE, a new musical with music and lyrics by the late Edward Kleban, book by Linda Kline, and directed and developed by Michael Bush, on Monday June 28 at 6:00pm, and Tuesday, June 13 at 3:00pm and 7:00pm at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Avenue (10th Floor).
Yesterday, June 14, actress Hilary Swank hosted the 2010 'Fidelity FutureStage Finale' at the Imperial Theatre in New York City. Fidelity FutureStage, now in its fourth year, is designed to bring theater to life for 600+ NYC students annually, representing 10 inner-city schools. The year-long theater education curriculum affords students the opportunity to learn from leading playwrights, directors, designers and actors, and ultimately experience the thrill of bringing their own creativity to life on a professional stage.
Fidelity Investments®, in partnership with Billy Elliot the Musical, the Viertel/Frankel/Baruch/Routh Group and LeAp (Learning through an Expanded Arts Program) today announced that two-time Academy Award® Winner Hilary Swank will host the 2010 Fidelity FutureStage® Finale on Monday, June 14.
Yesterday, June 10, the Cruzan Ampitheater hosted the kickoff concert of the Bret Michaels/Lynyrd Skynyrd summer tour. Bret Michaels is best known for his role as lead singer of the band 'Poison,' but has several solo albums as well. Two of his hits, Every Rose Has Its Thorn and Nothin' But a Good Time, are featured in the Broadway hit musical, Rock of Ages. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the concert below.
This month, the Amas Six O'Clock Musical Theatre Lab will present SAVING THE MuSE (based on GALLERY), music and lyrics by the late Edward Kleban (Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner for lyrics for A CHORUS LINE) and book by Linda Kline (Tony-nominated co-bookwriter of A CLASS ACT), developed and directed by Michael Bush. The Producing Artistic Director is Donna Trinkoff and the Music Director is Paul Wolfson.
Fidelity Investments®, in partnership with Billy Elliot the Musical, the Viertel/Frankel/Baruch/Routh Group and LeAp (Learning through an Expanded Arts Program) today announced that two-time Academy Award® Winner Hilary Swank will host the 2010 Fidelity FutureStage® Finale on Monday, June 14.
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Regional Theater, has announced selections for this summer's Cabaret and Performance Conference, Artistic Director Michael Bush.
Tony Award-winner Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!) concludes an exclusive three-week engagement - her first New York cabaret appearance in 18 years - at the Café Carlyle April 17. 'Leslie Uggams: Uptown Downtown' began performances on Tuesday, March 30.
Fidelity FutureStage® Playwriting Contest winner, Katarzyna (Kathy) Roszczeda, a New York City high school senior, is headed to Broadway this June to see her original play produced on stage at the Imperial Theatre, home to 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, BILLY ELLIOT. On Sunday, April 11, Roszczeda had the opportunity to celebrate by meeting Elton John, BILLY ELLIOT composer and honorary chairperson of Fidelity FutureStage, at opening night of the musical in Chicago.
Tom Viertel, Chairman of the Board of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, has announced that Stephen Sondheim will present Harold Prince with the organization's Monte Cristo Award at a gala benefit on Monday, April 5, 2010 at Bridgewaters. The Award, given annually in recognition of a distinguished career exemplifying Eugene O'Neill's pioneering spirit and standard of excellence, has previously been presented to Kevin Spacey, Neil Simon, Jason Robards, Jr., Edward Albee, August Wilson, Zoe Caldwell, Brian Dennehy, Karl Malden, Arthur and Barbara Gelb, and Wendy Wasserstein.
Tony Award-winner Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!) opened her exclusive three-week engagement - her first New York cabaret appearance in 18 years - at the Cafe Carlyle last night, March 30. 'Leslie Uggams: Uptown Downtown' will play through Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the famed night spot. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night celebration, as were friends Celisse Henderson, Capathia Jenkins, Chuck Cooper, Tommy Tune, Karen Akers and more.
Erich Steinbock (Managing Director) is pleased to welcome Tony Award-winner Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!) to the Café Carlyle in an exclusive three-week engagement - her first New York cabaret appearance in 18 years. 'Leslie Uggams: Uptown Downtown' will begin performances on Tuesday, March 30 and play through Saturday, April 17, 2010.
Pasadena Playhouse announced today that LAUGHING MATTERS, a world premiere musical featuring a book and lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart (author of the international best-selling novel 'Beaches'), music by Mike Stoller (Smokey Joe's Café) and Artie Butler (Feelin' Alright by Joe Cocker), and directed by Leonard Foglia (Broadway's Thurgood starring Laurence Fishburne), will be the final production of the 2009 Season.
NYMF has just announced the winners of their Best of Fest awards. Set to perform at this year's gala are the casts of the winning shows, as well as Sh-K-Boom's own Sherie Rene Scott, Alice Ripley, Gavin Creel, and Kelli O'Hara. The event will take place on Sunday, November 22nd, at 6:30pm at the Edison Ballroom.
The Amas Six O'Clock Musical Theatre Lab presents Secrets of Songwriting, a staged reading about four women with nothing in common but a love of music are the unlikeliest of friends. They come together on one special night in Nashville to share their songs, their stories, and their secrets.
The Amas Six O'Clock Musical Theatre Lab presents Secrets of Songwriting, a staged reading about four women with nothing in common but a love of music are the unlikeliest of friends. They come together on one special night in Nashville to share their songs, their stories, and their secrets.
The Amas Six O'Clock Musical Theatre Lab presents Secrets of Songwriting, a staged reading about four women with nothing in common but a love of music are the unlikeliest of friends. They come together on one special night in Nashville to share their songs, their stories, and their secrets.