Broadway, TV and Film actress Andrea McArdle will star in Connecticut Repertory Theatre's (CRT) production of the smash-hit Broadway Musical Urinetown, April 14 - 17 & 27 - 30, 2011 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre on the Storrs campus.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Broadway veteran Kelsey Grammer will produce a new reality television series about three women who launched ThatsNotOkayNY.com.
The George Street Theatre will present Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage as a pat of its 2010-11 season. Performances will begin May 10 and run through June 6. The production, which will be directed by David Saint, will feautre Betsy Aidem, Christopher Curry, James Ludwig and Ann Harada.
On May 2 at 8:00 PM, The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street), led by Marvin Leffler (President) and Lawrence Zucker (Executive Director), will celebrate its 90th Anniversary with 'Town Hall at 90,' a benefit concert paying tribute to the rich cultural history of the institution from 1921 to the present day. The concert will star Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, Tony Award nominee Liz Callaway, Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk, Theatre world and Emmy Award winner Tovah Feldshuh, legendary Jazz guitarist and banjoist Bucky Pizzarelli and Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner. Dancers/choreographers Jeffry Denman ('White Christmas,' 'Yank!') and Noah Racey ('Curtains') will dance together. The performance list is still in formation as of this writing and more will be announced. Scott Siegel, creator/writer and host of The Town Hall's acclaimed Broadway By The Year series, has written and will host the evening. All proceeds will benefit The Town Hall's Educational Outreach program.
Our Time has announced that David Seidler, who recently won an Academy Award for writing this year's Best Picture, ‘The King's Speech', will be honored for his achievements, at their 9th Annual Gala, April 11th, 2011, in NYC. The event will take place at 7pm at Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
The Laurie Beechman Theatrehas announced the line-up for their upcoming benefit for Japan: THE GEISHA GIG. The event will take place April 10 at 8PM.
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College presents legendary Broadway performer Betty Buckley in her show Broadway by Request, featuring Seth Rudetsky at the piano,on Saturday April 9, 2011 at 8pm.
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College presents legendary Broadway performer Betty Buckley in her show Broadway by Request, featuring Seth Rudetsky at the piano,on Saturday April 9, 2011 at 8pm.
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College celebrates their annual Gala with Betty Buckley in Broadway by Request on Saturday April 9, 2011 at 8pm.
The New York Philharmonic is presenting Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking Company, with an all-star cast led by Neil Patrick Harris (Robert). The concert production played its first show last night and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the starry arrivals! The award-winning musical is being produced and directed by Lonny Price, who directed and co-produced last season's SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert!, and is being conducted by Sondheim specialist Paul Gemignani, with the original orchestrations for a 35-piece orchestra by Jonathan Tunick. The concert runs through April 9, 2011.
BroadwayWorld.com and producers Alissa Norby and Lampkin Music Group invite area students, fans, and artists the opportunity to win the 'Alice Ripley Fan Package' in anticipation of Alice's Chicago concert Daily Practice: The Acoustic Sessions. A rare opportunity for both Broadway and music fans, The Ripley Cover Contest invites participants to perform a video cover of one of their favorite Alice Ripley songs for the chance to win two (2) VIP, front-row tickets to Daily Practice: The Acoustic Sessions to be held May 2, 2011 at Stage 773 (1225 W. Belmont), backstage Meet & Greet passes, and exclusive event merchandise. The contest will celebrate Alice's new sophomore album, featuring acoustic covers of some of her favorite rock songs.
On Wednesday, April 6 (8:00-9:30 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), the Top 9 finalists - Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Stefano Langone, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Haley Reinhart and Pia Toscano - return to the IDOL stage to perform songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The IDOLs will be accompanied by legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck, who will be performing with Ray Chew and the AMERICAN IDOL band.
The Amoralists, celebrating their 5th anniversary season, are proud to present the World Premiere of Bring Us The Head Of Your Daughter, written and directed by Derek Ahonen. Bring Us The Head Of Your Daughter runs Off-Broadway from March 31 - April 24, 2011 in a limited engagement at Performance Space 122's 9th Space theater, located at 150 1st Avenue (at East 9th Street) in New York City. Opening Night was April 2 and BroadwayWorld was there!
In celebration of their brand new recording, Quiet Please, renowned musician Steven Blier and celebrated vocalist Darius de Haas will present a special concert, featuring selections from the CD. The one night only event will take place on Thursday, April 28th at 8pm in the Merkin Concert Hall, located within The Kaufman Center (129 West 67th St.). Tickets, ($22 for orchestra, $18 for balcony, $11 for student/senior), can be obtained by calling 212 501 3330, or by visiting www.kaufman-center.org.
Felicia Boswell (Understudy for the role of Felicia in Memphis), Christina DeCicco (Understudy for the role of Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act), Berlando Drake (Standby for the roles of Shirley, Micki, Romantics, Dionne Warwick, Millie and School Yard Dancer in Baby It's You!), Paige Faure (Understudy for the roles of Hedy La Rue and Smitty in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), Robert Hartwell (Understudy for the roles of Delray, Bobby and Gator in Memphis),, Jahi A. Kearse (Understudy for the roles of Jocko, Chuck Jackson, Ronald Isley, Bass Man, Gene Chandler and Luther Dixon in Baby It's You!), Tari Kelly (Understudy for the role of Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes),Justin Keyes (Understudy for the roles of J. Pierrepont Finch and Bud Frump in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), Kristen Martin (Understudy for the roles of Mary Jane Watson and Miss Arrow in Spider-Man:Turn Off the Dark), Kyle Post (Understudy for the roles of Boyle, Busker, Flash, Grim Hunter, Jimmy-6, Kong, Meeks and Professor Cobwell in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark) and Rashidra Scott (Understudy for the role of Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act).
On Monday, April 4th at 8 p.m. there will be The beginning of a weekly cabaret series: Cabaret For A Cause- Open Your Heart at Open Mic
Derrick Baskin, Michael Cerveris, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Harriett D. Foy, Marcy Harriell, Lisa Howard, Ebony JoAnn, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Adriane Lenox, Sarah Saltzberg, Sherie Rene Scott, and J. Robert Spencer will perform songs from several of Second Stage's most memorable musicals for a one-night-only benefit, A MOMENT WITH YOU, on Monday April 4, 2011 at Hammerstein Ballroom (311 West 34th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The evening is honoring Second Stage Theatre Board Member Donna Perret Rosen. Stephen Sondheim is the evening's Honorary Chair.
April 4, 2011: A Special Benefit Concert Performance of ROMANCE IN HARD TIMES, music and lyrics by William Finn
There aren't many concerts around where you can hear a full house go berserk at the promise of hearing Jill Eikenberry sing a number from Onward, Victoria. Or where the mention of the name Bruce Yeko draws spontaneous applause and the audience enjoys a running gag about Lenny Wolpe.
Felicia Boswell (Understudy for the role of Felicia in Memphis), Christina DeCicco (Understudy for the role of Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act), Berlando Drake (Standby for the roles of Shirley, Micki, Romantics, Dionne Warwick, Millie and School Yard Dancer in Baby It's You!), Paige Faure (Understudy for the roles of Hedy La Rue and Smitty in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), Robert Hartwell (Understudy for the roles of Delray, Bobby and Gator in Memphis),, Jahi A. Kearse (Understudy for the roles of Jocko, Chuck Jackson, Ronald Isley, Bass Man, Gene Chandler and Luther Dixon in Baby It's You!), Tari Kelly (Understudy for the role of Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes),Justin Keyes (Understudy for the roles of J. Pierrepont Finch and Bud Frump in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), Kristen Martin (Understudy for the roles of Mary Jane Watson and Miss Arrow in Spider-Man:Turn Off the Dark), Kyle Post (Understudy for the roles of Boyle, Busker, Flash, Grim Hunter, Jimmy-6, Kong, Meeks and Professor Cobwell in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark) and Rashidra Scott (Understudy for the role of Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act).
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