Michael Portantiere News

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NPR's Michael Portantiere interviewed Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who is currently performing in Shakespeare in the Park's THE WINTER'S TALE and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE and who was recently nominated for an Emmy Award for his performance on 'Modern Family.' Ferguson talked about performing in Central Park ('it's honestly my favorite place to work'), the multiple Emmy nominations for actors playing gay characters ('I think we're all being recognized because the characters are well developed'), and which fellow Emmy nominee he would switch roles with ('Probably Jane Lynch on GLEE. That would be fun!'). To read the full interview, click here.

Some of the greatest rock anthems of the 70's, 80's and 90's take center stage in the new rock cabaret musical POWER BALLADZ, debuting Off-Broadway at the Midtown Theatre (163 W. 46 St.) in Manhattan, with previews starting August 5th prior to an official press opening on August 19th. Not your typical theater experience, POWER BALLADZ is a 90-minute rock tribute that gives audiences the chance to unleash their inner rock star: part comedy, part interactive game show, and a genuine joy ride through the music and legend of rock songs by powerhouse bands such as Guns 'N' Roses, Journey, Heart, Queen, Bon Jovi, Styx and more. POWER BALLADZ is created by Mike Todaro and Dan Nycklemoe with Peter Rothstein and written by Mr. Todaro and Mr. Nycklemoe. Today, the company met the press!

3A Productions All That Might Happen by John Philip and directed by Michael Portantiere has received its second extension. Originally scheduled through Saturday, March 6, the limited engagement will now play through Saturday, March 20 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St.).

3A Productions has announced a one-week run for All That Might Happen by John Philip and directed by Michael Portantiere. Originally scheduled through Saturday, March 6, the limited engagement will now play through Saturday, March 13 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St.).

3A Productions All That Might Happen by John Philip and directed by Michael Portantiere has received its second extension. Originally scheduled through Saturday, March 6, the limited engagement will now play through Saturday, March 20 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St.).

Brandon Ruckdashel has joined the cast of 3A Productions' All That Might Happen by John Philip and directed by Michael Portantiere, February 19 through March 6, 2010 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St.).

3A Productions has announced a one-week run for All That Might Happen by John Philip and directed by Michael Portantiere. Originally scheduled through Saturday, March 6, the limited engagement will now play through Saturday, March 13 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St.).

Brandon Ruckdashel has joined the cast of 3A Productions' All That Might Happen by John Philip and directed by Michael Portantiere, February 19 through March 6, 2010 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St.).

Brandon Ruckdashel has joined the cast of 3A Productions' All That Might Happen by John Philip and directed by Michael Portantiere, February 19 through March 6, 2010 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St.).

BroadwayWorld has been running the very popular Seth's Broadway Chatterbox on its radio station for several years and now, in 2010, BroadwayWorld.com and Seth's Broadway Chatterbox have teamed up again to not only bring you the show via the radio station - but now with full length videos - right here on the site!

Applause Theatre & Cinema Books is proud to announce the release of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: BEHIND THE MYLAR CURTAIN by Gerard Alessandrini with Michael Portantiere, a chronicle of Forbidden Broadway, the longest-running musical revue in the world and hailed by The New Yorker as 'the funniest show in New York.'

Applause Theatre & Cinema Books is proud to announce the release of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: BEHIND THE MYLAR CURTAIN by Gerard Alessandrini with Michael Portantiere, a chronicle of Forbidden Broadway, the longest-running musical revue in the world and hailed by The New Yorker as 'the funniest show in New York.'

Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland was the place to be on Monday night! After the Natalie Douglas tribute to the songs of Lena Horne, more stars came out to celebrate Gerard Allesendrini and Michael Portantiere's new book, 'Forbidden Broadway: Behind The Mylar Curtain.'

On Monday, November 23 at 9:30 pm, Jim Caruso's Cast Party the weekly event held at Birdland, 315 West 44th Street (bet 8th & 9th Ave) will open with a special celebration / book release party for 'Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain'. Creator Gerard Alessandrini will be performing along with Nora Mae Lyng, the show's other original cast member; as well as some of FB stalwarts Michael West, Christina Bianco, and Gina Kreiezmar, with longtime pianist David Caldwell.

Applause Theatre & Cinema Books is proud to announce the release of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: BEHIND THE MYLAR CURTAIN by Gerard Alessandrini with Michael Portantiere, a chronicle of Forbidden Broadway, the longest-running musical revue in the world and hailed by The New Yorker as 'the funniest show in New York.'

On Monday, November 23 at 9:30 pm, Jim Caruso's Cast Party the weekly event held at Birdland, 315 West 44th Street (bet 8th & 9th Ave) will open with a special celebration / book release party for 'Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain'. Creator Gerard Alessandrini will be performing along with Nora Mae Lyng, the show's other original cast member; as well as some of FB stalwarts Michael West, Christina Bianco, and Gina Kreiezmar, with longtime pianist David Caldwell.

'Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain' written by Gerard Alessandrini with Michael Portantiere, has just been released.

Applause Theatre & Cinema Books is proud to announce the release of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: BEHIND THE MYLAR CURTAIN by Gerard Alessandrini with Michael Portantiere, a chronicle of Forbidden Broadway, the longest-running musical revue in the world and hailed by The New Yorker as 'the funniest show in New York.'

HDM Productions presents TROUBADOUR, a new musical of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, now playing a limited-run October 9-November 2, 2009 at The Theater at The Church of the Epiphany (1394 York Avenue @ E. 74th Street).