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Transport Group Announces Denise Dickens as New Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2019


Transport Group announced today that Denise Dickens, formerly of Abingdon Theatre Company, will join the company as its new executive director, replacing Lori Fineman, outgoing executive director. Dickens will join founding Artistic Director Jack Cummings III at the helm of the off-Broadway, award-winning, non-profit theatre company.

Sutton Foster to Headline Ridgefield Playhouse in October
by Julie Musbach - Aug 29, 2019


Award-winning actor, singer and dancer Sutton Foster comes to The Ridgefield Playhouse Friday, October 18 at 8pm, part of Northern Trust Broadway & Cabaret Series. Foster has performed in 11 Broadway shows a?" most recently the revival of Violet a?" and originated roles in the Broadway productions of The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Women, Young Frankenstein, and Shrek The Musical.

Portland Opera's Flora + Fauna Fall Ball To Feature Tony Award-Winner Sutton Foster
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2019


Portland Opera is pleased to welcome two-time Tony Award-winning actress and singer Sutton Foster to Portland at the Flora + Fauna Fall Ball on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Portland Art Museum. The gala event will begin with a champagne and welcome reception, followed by dinner, live auction, and private performance by Foster. The goal of the Flora + Fauna Fall Ball is to raise one million dollars for Portland Opera.

Transport Group Announces 2019-2020 Season; World Premiere of BROADBEND, ARKANSAS & Beth Malone as MOLLY BROWN
by Julie Musbach - Jun 21, 2019


Transport Group has announced its 2019-2020 mainstage season of two productions

Victoria Beaudoin & Joe Cook Take the Stage at Feinstein's 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Jun 13, 2019


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Victoria Beaudoin and Joe Cook, rising stars of theatre and television, team up for their Feinstein's/54 Below debut in The New York State of Mind Chronicles.

RAQUELl BITTON Brings PIAF...HER STORY, HER SONGS To The Cutting Room
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2019


Lady Gaga sang there, so did David Bowie, now comes Raquel Bitton to the Cutting Room in New York City.

Jana Robbins & Haley Swindal, A Very Broadway Valentine's Day And More Come to Feinstein's/54 Below Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2019


Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Sutton Foster To Perform With St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
by Julie Musbach - Jan 19, 2019


The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announced two-time Tony award-winning actress and singer Sutton Foster will perform for one night only with the SLSO at Powell Hall on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

BWW Review: Laura Benanti is Refreshingly Real at BYU
by Tyler Hinton - Sep 10, 2018


Tony winner and five-time Tony nominee Laura Benanti regaled the audience with her delicious humor, inimitable acting, and distinctive vocals at Brigham Young University as part of its BRAVO! season on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Bid to Win a Signed Poster from the THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Anniversary Concert
by Julie Musbach - Jun 19, 2018


Bid to win a Thoroughly Modern Millie One Night Only Anniversary Concert Signed Poster & unsigned program.

Sutton Foster's New Album 'Take Me To The World' is Now Available From Ghostlight Deluxe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2018


GHOSTLIGHT DELUXE, an imprint of Ghostlight Records, has released Take Me to the World - the long-awaited third album from two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster - today, Friday, June 1. The album is being released in conjunction with the fifth season of the critically-acclaimed TV Land series "Younger," which returns on Tuesday, June 5. To order the album, please visit http://smarturl.it/suttonfoster-world.

Sutton Foster Releases Second Single from New Album
by Julie Musbach - May 18, 2018


GHOSTLIGHT DELUXE, an imprint of Ghostlight Records, will release Take Me to the World - the long-awaited third album from two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster - on Friday, June 1. Starting today, Friday, May 18, customers that pre-order the digital album will immediately receive a download of the album's second single. "I'm on My Way / On My Way" is a medley of one of Sutton's signature songs from the musical Violet, combined with the traditional spiritual. The album is being released in conjunction with the fifth season of the critically-acclaimed TV Land series "Younger," which returns on Tuesday, June 5.

Sutton Foster to Release New Album TAKE ME TO THE WORLD
by Julie Musbach - Apr 20, 2018


GHOSTLIGHT DELUXE, an imprint of Ghostlight Records, has announced the release of Take Me to the World, the long-awaited third album from two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster. The recording will be available on physical, digital and streaming formats on Friday, June 1.

TV: Millie's Back! Watch Sutton Foster, Gavin Creel & More Revisit THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2018


The fact is: everything on Monday was thoroughly modern once more! The 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert benefit celebration of the 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie was presented last night at The Minskoff Theatre. The concert starred two-time Tony Award® winner Sutton Foster, Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel, Tony Award® winner Harriet Harris and other original cast members for a one-night-only benefit to raise funds for The Actors Fund, the human services organization that helps everyone in entertainment and performing arts.

TV: Beat the Drums, 'Cause Here She Comes Again! Go Inside the THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Reunion with Sutton Foster, Gavin Creel & More
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2018


The fact is: everything yesterday was thoroughly modern once more! The 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert benefit celebration of the 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie was presented last night at The Minskoff Theatre. The concert starred two-time Tony Award® winner Sutton Foster, Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel, Tony Award® winner Harriet Harris and other original cast members for a one-night-only benefit to raise funds for The Actors Fund, the human services organization that helps everyone in entertainment and performing arts.

Photo Coverage: Inside the THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Reunion After Party
by Walter McBride - Feb 13, 2018


The 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert benefit celebration of the 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie was presented last night at The Minskoff Theatre. The concert starred two-time Tony Award® winner Sutton Foster, Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel, Tony Award® winner Harriet Harris and other original cast members for a one-night-only benefit to raise funds for The Actors Fund, the human services organization that helps everyone in entertainment and performing arts.

Photo Coverage: Original Cast Members of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Take Bows at Reunion Concert
by Walter McBride - Feb 13, 2018


The 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert benefit celebration of the 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie was presented last night at The Minskoff Theatre. The concert starred two-time Tony Award® winner Sutton Foster, Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel, Tony Award® winner Harriet Harris and other original cast members for a one-night-only benefit to raise funds for The Actors Fund, the human services organization that helps everyone in entertainment and performing arts.

VIDEO: Sutton Foster Rehearses 'Not for the Life of Me' for Monday's MILLIE Reunion!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2018


As previously announced, there will be a 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert benefit celebration of the 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. The concert will star two-time Tony Award® winner Sutton Foster, Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel, Tony Award® winner Harriet Harris and other original cast members for a one-night-only benefit to raise funds for The Actors Fund, the human services organization that helps everyone in entertainment and performing arts. The event will take place on Monday, February 12 at 7:30 pm at The Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th Street.)

PHOTO: Sutton Foster Shares Photo With Gavin Creel From THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Reunion Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2018


As previously announced, there will be a 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert benefit celebration of the 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. The concert will star two-time Tony Award® winner Sutton Foster, Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel, Tony Award® winner Harriet Harris and other original cast members for a one-night-only benefit to raise funds for The Actors Fund. Last night, Sutton Foster shared a photo on Instagram of herself and Gavin Creel with the caption 'This sure feels good.'

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