Michael Gill News

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its Winter 2011 season with the nightclub debut of JARROD SPECTOR, star of Jersey Boys on Broadway, on January 31 and February 7.

Celebrating the Academy Awards & the music of the movies, award-winning vocalist & Broadway & film actor ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT, returns to Feinstein's at Loews Regency, with WIDESCREEN, for one week, Tuesday - Saturday, February 15-19.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its Winter 2011 season with the nightclub debut of JARROD SPECTOR, star of Jersey Boys on Broadway, on January 31 and February 7.

RAISSA KATONA BENNETT BREATHING LIFE INTO KERN" AT FEINSTEIN'S THROUGH SATURDAY The singer-actress Raissa Katona Bennett shows how "actable" the music of Jerome Kern is in her delightful new show, "Can't Help Singing - The Music of Jerome Kern." Each song is a little play, and she's ready to feel every emotion as they occur, bringing us right up the emotional edge with her. At Thursday's premiere at Feinstein's at the Loews Regency, men melted and women swooned when she sang "Long Ago and Far Away," and "Why Do I Love You." An older gent exclaimed "hot dog!" several times at the end of several classics. The singers Lucy Arnaz, Karen Oberlin, Valerie Lemon and Christine Reisner were among the singers there to enjoy this show that plays through Saturday. "Can't Help Singing - The Music of Jerome Kern" is ably backed by music director Don Rebic on piano, Tom Hubbard on bass. The multi-threat actor/director/singer Eric Michael Gillett directs. After the show Bennett who was Christine on Broadway in "Phantom of the Opera," and was in the first national tours of "Cats" and "Parade," told us "Oh, I feel like I performed a two hour play in one hour!" Bennett also produces and is the 2010 Bistro Award-winning host of "The Concerts at Tudor City Greens," an outdoor series that features many of New York's most noted singers.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its Winter 2011 season with the nightclub debut of JARROD SPECTOR, star of Jersey Boys on Broadway, on January 31 and February 7.

MAC Award-Winning vocalist ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT will present CAST OF THOUSANDS: Gillett Sings Carnelia for three performances only, Fridays, January 7, 14 & 21 at 7pm at Don't Tell Mama.

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that due to popular demand, The Old Globe's production of Jane Austen's Emma - A Musical Romantic Comedy will receive a week of additional performances. Created by Tony Award-nominated composer/lyricist Paul Gordon and directed by Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun, Jane Austen's Emma is currently in previews and was originally set to close on Feb. 27. Performances will now run through March 6. Tickets may be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office.

Phoebe Legere, a composer, recording artist, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and singer with a four-octave range who's also a powerhouse of keyboard virtuosity, will appear at New York's famed Iridium Jazz Club, Broadway and 51st Street.

Jane Austen's Emma - A Musical Romantic Comedy, with book, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon and direction by Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun, will run in the Old Globe Theatre Jan. 15 - Feb. 27. Preview performances run Jan. 15 - Jan. 22. Opening night is Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m.

The singer-actress Raissa Katona Bennett explores the songbook of Jerome Kern in a new show, "Can't Help Singing - The Music of Jerome Kern," that premieres at Feinstein's at the Loews Regency on Thursday January 13.

Jarrod Spector, who currently stars as Frankie Valli in the Tony, Olivier & Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, JERSEY BOYS, will take his own concert entitled MINOR FALL, MAJOR LIFT to Feinstein's at Loews Regency (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street) on Monday, January 10, Monday, January 31 & Monday, February 7 with all performances at 8:30 p.m.

MAC Award-Winning vocalist ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT will present CAST OF THOUSANDS: Gillett Sings Carnelia for three performances only, Fridays, January 7, 14 & 21 at 7pm at Don't Tell Mama.

The singer-actress Raissa Katona Bennett explores the songbook of Jerome Kern in a new show, "Can't Help Singing - The Music of Jerome Kern," that premieres at Feinstein's at the Loews Regency on Thursday January 13.

The singer-actress Raissa Katona Bennett explores the songbook of Jerome Kern in a new show, "Can't Help Singing - The Music of Jerome Kern," that premieres at Feinstein's at the Loews Regency on Thursday January 13.

TriArts Sharon Playhouse (Sharon, CT) is pleased to announce that John Simpkins has been appointed Artistic Director, effective immediately.

The spectacular Big Apple Circus leaps into its 33rd Season with a thrilling All-New Show, Dance On! The World's Greatest Circus artists swing into action in the spotlight under our intimate Big Top, where no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring! Invited to the dance: an awesome troupe of monocyclists and lasso twirlers from China!

MAC Award-Winning vocalist ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT will present CAST OF THOUSANDS: Gillett Sings Carnelia for three performances only, Fridays, January 7, 14 & 21 at 7pm at Don't Tell Mama.

The singer-actress Raissa Katona Bennett explores the songbook of Jerome Kern in a new show, "Can't Help Singing - The Music of Jerome Kern," that premieres at Feinstein's at the Loews Regency on Thursday January 13.

Phoebe Legere, a composer, recording artist, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and singer with a four-octave range who's also a powerhouse of keyboard virtuosity, will appear at New York's famed Iridium Jazz Club, Broadway and 51st Street.

MAC Award-Winning vocalist ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT will present CAST OF THOUSANDS: Gillett Sings Carnelia for three performances only, Fridays, January 7, 14 & 21 at 7pm at Don't Tell Mama.