Michael McElroy News

On Sunday September 7, 2008 the curtain fell on Broadway for the final performance of the landmark musical Rent. In celebration of that milestone event, the stars came out to cheer on the cast as they completed Rent's historic run on the Nederlander stage.

On Monday, Sept 8th, 11:30pm 'Scott Nevins' Curtain Call' will host the Cast of 'Twilight in Manchego' @ Splash

TWILIGHT IN MANCHEGO maps the story of Esau Munsey, who leaves a haunted past in the city to teach fourth grade in a provincial elementary school. But his intentions to provoke change in an outdated education system distract him from the students he really wants to inspire. When Esau's history repeats itself and the small town of Manchego is struck by tragedy, Esau must finally put to rest the ghosts of his past and make peace with himself and his choices.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces new casting for Broadway: Three Generations, a three act evening featuring condensed versions of Girl Crazy, Bye Bye Birdie, and Side Show.

On Thursday, August 14th musical theater actress Jeannette Bayardelle performed at the Queens Mall to benefit the Heart Gallery Foundation.

Actor Destan Owens will be returning to the Broadway stage for 'Rent' starting tonight, 8/11 through the shows planned closing on September 7th.

he New York Musical Theatre Festival, Laura Brandel and Patrice Miller have announced Broadway and R&B star Billy Porter to direct a cast that includes Tony-Award Winner Chuck Cooper (The Life, Caroline or Change), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Avenue Q, The Glorious Ones, TV's Johnny and the Sprites) and Adam Halpin (Glory Days) in the world premiere musical Twilight in Manchego. The show, with music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson Award Winner Matt Gould, will play six performances at the ATA Theater (314 W. 54th Street) September 25th - October 4th, 2007.

The cast of the landmark Broadway musical Rent will perform as part of the 'Good Morning America' Summer Concert Series on Friday, August 1, between the hours of 8am and 9am in Bryant Park, 41 Street and Sixth Avenue.

The cast of the landmark Broadway musical Rent will perform as part of the 'Good Morning America' Summer Concert Series on Friday, August 1, between the hours of 8am and 9am in Bryant Park, 41 Street and Sixth Avenue.

Tracie Thoms, who played Joanne in the 2005 'Rent' film, will join the Broadway production of RENT.

On Thursday, July 17th 2008 at 5:30PM. The current cast of RENT will appearing at Bloomingdale's at 59th Street (2nd Floor) for a special performance and autograph signing. The cast will be performing 'Seasons of Love', 'What you Own', 'Take Me Or Leave Me' and 'I'll Cover You'. After the performances RENT cast members will briefly sign autographs. From July 9th through July 20th, Bloomingdale's will feature RENT window displays, containing original costume items from the Broadway production

The Leading Men III concert was performed on Monday, April 21, 2008 at 7:00pm to a sold out audience, as part of the long-running concert series Broadway at Birdland. The concert was a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

The Leading Men III concert was performed on Monday, April 21, 2008 at 7:00pm, as part of the long-running concert series Broadway at Birdland.The concert was a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. John Tartaglia, the Tony-nominated star of Avenue Q, again hosted this annual celebration of stellar male singers and actors from Broadway and cabaret. Seth Rudetsky, the Emmy-nominated writer, host and comic, also returned as its musical director as did director Alan Muraoka (NAATCO's Falsettoland).

'The Leading Men II' concert will take place on Monday, April 21, 2008 at 7:00pm, as part of the long-running concert series Broadway at Birdland hosted by John Tartaglia. Tickets: $50.00 + $10.00 Food/Drink Minimum (Per Person) VIP tickets are available for $100.00 + $10.00 Food/Drink Minimum (Per Person) Tickets can be purchased online only: www.BIRDLANDJAZZ.com. ABOUT BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND

The fourth season of the acclaimed series, Monday Nights, New Voices, starts January 21 at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre with Ann Harada and Jonathan Reid-Gealt.

An array of Broadway legends, as well as a host of up-and-coming players, will come together for a gender- bending concert featuring show tune favorites on Monday, February 4, 2008. 'Broadway Backwards 3' (BB3) will showcase a diverse cast of male singers performing songs traditionally performed by female singers

Concerts and cabarets keep Broadway music alive for other generations to enjoy and share, but the Siegel concerts do a bit more.

The fourth annual 'Broadway Unplugged' concert - featuring Broadway stars performing without microphones - was presented Monday, November 19 at 8PM at The Town Hall

The fourth annual 'Broadway Unplugged' concert - featuring Broadway stars performing without microphones - will be presented Monday, November 19 at 8PM at The Town Hall.

The fourth annual 'Broadway Unplugged' - featuring Broadway stars performing without microphones - will be presented Monday, November 19 at 8PM at The Town Hall, with Sarah Uriarte Berry, Darius deHaas, Max Von Essen, Marc Kudisch, Aaron Lazar, Beth Leavel, Michael McElroy, Sarah Jane McMahon, William Michals, Paul Schoeffler, Emily Skinner and Martin Vidnovic.