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Clifford Bell, Cabaret Impresario, Director and Producer, Dies at 68
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

Clifford Bell, renowned Cabaret Impresario, Director and Producer, passed away suddenly today, Sunday, September 22, 2024, 68, of natural causes at 7:13 a.m. at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, with his brother, Bryan Bell, and his longtime friend, Chase Masterson, by his side, publicist Steve Moyer said on behalf of Bell’s family.

Clifford Bell, Beloved Cabaret Director and Producer Passes Away at 67
by Team BWW - Sep 22, 2024

Affectionately known as 'Lawrence of Cabarabia,' Clifford Bell, a leading director and producer in the world of cabaret, concerts, and one-person shows, has passed away. A beloved figure in the entertainment industry for over forty years, Clifford's influence and creativity touched countless lives, both on stage and behind the scenes.

Cabarabia Productions to Present OUR NAME IS BARBARA Next Weekend at Catalina Jazz Club
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 21, 2024

Cabarabia Productions, Clifford Bell, Producer and Director will present a fundraiser with 32 performers benefiting Project Angel Food entitled, The 26th Anniversary of Our Name Is Barbra, A Musical Celebration of Barbra Streisand's Birthday on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at Catalina Jazz Club.

Hollywood Club LA at The Woman's Club of Hollywood Will Present SINGER KATRINA AGUILAR IN CONCERT
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 4, 2024

Join Singer Katrina Aguilar in Concert, a Benefit for Autism Care Today at Hollywood Club LA. The event, hosted by Christopher Tenney, will take place on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in Los Angeles. Get your tickets now!

The Les Michaels Memorial Project a Celebration of Life Free Open Mic Comes To Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - Feb 14, 2023

Les Michaels, the late Palm Springs resident and cabaret producer and singer who produced and presented Open Mic Cabaret events at various venues in both in Palm Springs and Los Angeles will be honored on what would have been his 72nd birthday as the Palm Springs Cultural Center presents The Les Michaels Memorial Project, A Celebration of Life Free Open Mic, hosted by Gregg Marx, Daytime Emmy Award Winner for 'As The World Turns,' Leslie Tinnaro, star of CVRep's recent hit show, 'Fun Home' and Clifford Bell,acclaimed Cabaret Producer and Director.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: LES MISERABLES se estrenaba en Broadway
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 12, 2021

El 12 de marzo de 1987 LES MISERABLES subía el telón por primera vez en Nueva York en el Broadway Theatre. Tras ocho semanas de previas en la Opera House del Kennedy Center en Washington D.C, el musical se estrenaba en Broadway con un presupuesto de 4,5 millones de dólares, de los que recuperó cuatro solo con la preventa.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 12- LES MISERABLES Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2021

Written by Claude-Michel Schonberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Miserables is set in early 19th-century France. The plot follows the stories of many characters as they struggle for redemption and revolution.

BWW Interview: Daniel Thomas of YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT at 42nd Street Moon Helps Craft a Joyful, Star-Studded Virtual Gala
by Jim Munson - Feb 23, 2021

For oh-so many reasons, it seems there is finally a feeling of optimism in the air as we emerge from the dark days of 2020. San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon has decided to capitalize on that with their star-studded virtual Gala You Can’t Stop the Beat, which streams on Sunday, February 28th beginning at 6:00pm PST. You Can’t Stop the Beat will be hosted by Broadway actor and beloved “Moonie” Jason Graae and feature performances from a number of Tony winners and nominees. Musical theatre luminaries Liz Callaway, Michael Maguire, Faith Prince and Emily Skinner, plus dozens of other musical theater artists from the Bay Area and beyond will perform numbers from favorite musicals such as Hairspray, Come From Away, Bye Bye Birdie, Hamilton and many more. All proceeds from the virtual gala will support programs that are critical to the expansion of Moon’s programming and continuation of their mission - including MoonSchool’s education and outreach programs and the renovation of their home at the Gateway Theatre. To learn more about the event or to make a donation, visit www.42ndstmoon.org/annualgala. BroadwayWorld recently caught up with Daniel Thomas, who shares duties as Moon’s Co-Executive Director with Daren A.C. Carollo. Thomas’ current hopefulness and gratitude for having made it through a difficult year is palpable. Putting this particular gala together has clearly been a joy, and Thomas is confident that Moon audiences have much to look forward to in the coming year.

42nd Street Moon Announces 2021 Virtual Gala 'You Can't Stop The Beat'
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2021

San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon (Daren A.C. Carollo and Daniel Thomas, Co-Executive Directors) is pleased to announce a virtual 2021 Gala, YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT - an evening of uplifting performances and optimism for the future of the arts. 

Theater Stories: AIN'T TOO PROUD, The Premiere of PIPPIN, The Debut of Mary Martin & More About The Imperial Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2020

This week's Theater Stories features the Imperial Theatre. Learn about the stars and shows to have graced the theatre's stage, including Ethel Merman in Annie Get Your Gun and Gypsy; the Broadway premiere of Mary Martin; the theatre's current show, Ain't Too Proud, and much more!

PODCAST: 110 IN THE SHADE gets the Spotlight on THE BROADWAY GINGER PODCAST Episode 7
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 7, 2020

There are few better moments for theatre people than discovering our favorite songwriting team has written more than just that one hit show we love (looking at you, Lin-Manuel Miranda). In Monday's episode, Sally and Ashley discuss when they have experienced such moments with Lin himself, Andrew Lippa, and Tom Jones/Harvey Schmidt of THE FANTASTICKS.

Watch Judy Kuhn & Seth Rudetsky In Concert Tonight
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 20, 2020

Judy Kuhn is stopping by the Seth Rudetsky Concert Series this weekend! We're looking back at past performances before her show on Sunday!

VIDEO: Watch Chita Rivera on STARS IN THE HOUSE- Live at 8pm!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Apr 19, 2020

Stars in The House continues tonight (8pm) with the legendary Chita Rivera.

VIDEO: Watch a LES MISERABLES Reunion on STARS IN THE HOUSE- Live at 2pm!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Apr 19, 2020

Stars in The House continues today (2pm) with a Les Miserables reunion featuring John Caird, Randy Graff, Judy Kuhn, Michael Maguire, Terrence Mann and Frances Ruffelle and tonight (8pm) with the legendary Chita Rivera.

Casts of MRS. DOUBTFIRE, SIX. ANNIE Anniversary, LES MIS Reunion and More This Week on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2020

a?oeStars in the Housea??, a daily online show to benefit The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, announced next week's lineup of guests:

Throwing Out My CDs by Ben Rimalower: LES MISERABLES
by Ben Rimalower - Apr 5, 2019

Oh my god, I have literally nothing to say about Les Miz. Well, maybe not nothing... not literally! It's not gonna be hard to throw these out, I'll tell you that much. I have so many freaking Les Miz CDs and they all take up so much space at two--even three--discs a pop. The only one I ever really listened to in its entirety more than a couple of times was the Original London cast anyway.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 12- LES MISERABLES Brings The Revoultion To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2019

Written by Claude-Michel Schonberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Miserables is set in early 19th-century France. The plot follows the stories of many characters as they struggle for redemption and revolution.

BREAKFAST WITH PAPERS and Festival Forums To Return For Adelaide Festival 2018
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2018

Adelaide Festival welcomes the return of Breakfast with Papers and Festival Forums to the Palais in 2018. With an outstanding line-up of special events set to draw crowds to the beautiful Adelaide Riverbank, the program is proof that Adelaide is not only an arts city in March; it is also a thinking city alive with ideas and conversation.

Photo Flash: Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic Honor Richard Sherman at Disney Hall
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 1, 2016

Proclaimed by the City of Los Angeles as "LA's Only Legal Orchestra," the Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic was founded by attorney/conductor Gary S. Greene.  The orchestra held its first rehearsal on January 19, 2009 with 30 legal musicians_and performed its debut concert on January 30, 2009. Since then, the orchestra has grown to 75 members and performed more than 40 concerts, raising more than tens of thousands of dollars to benefit those who cannot afford legal services and for other charitable purposes.

Tribute to Sherman Brothers Set for Disney Hall, 6/18
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 1, 2016

?Lawyers and judges, who are more commonly heard in the courtroom, will be on the stage of Walt Disney Concert Hall making music together in perfect harmony while raising funds for those who cannot afford legal services. Founder-Conductor Gary S. Greene, Esq. will lead the Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic and its chorus, Legal Voices, dubbed "LA's Only Legal Orchestra & Chorus," in their 7th Annual Concert Extraordinaire on Saturday evening, June 18 at Disney Hall (111 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles 90012). The Sherman Brothers' memorable Disney music and works by composers Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein will highlight the evening, with Legendary Songwriter Richard M. Sherman as a special guest.

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