Nick Ziobro News

The Encore Celebration Gala Weekend, held on June 28-29 and presented by Krieg DeVault, also served as a benefit for the Center for the Performing Arts for the second annual Great American Songbook Hall of Fame induction. Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Rita Moreno and Jimmy Webb represented the 2013 class. Check out a look back at the ceremony below!

Singer Ann Hampton Callaway called it 'Musical Church,' and deemed host Jim Caruso the 'Irreverent Reverend!' Monday night's Cast Party was the be-all and end-all of extreme open-mic madness, with impromptu performances by some of the best and brightest on the Broadway, jazz, cabaret and concert scenes. Callaway led a blues vocal quintet, along with headliner Lorna Luft, Broadway leading lady Carrie Manolakos, Birdland's William Blake and Manilow-co-star Muffy Hendrix. Scroll below for photos from the concert!

The Great American Songbook High School Vocal Academy & Competition is a celebration of the Golden Age of American Popular music. This program is the only high school vocal competition in the U.S. dedicated solely to the music from Broadway, Hollywood musicals and the Tin Pan Alley era of the early to mid-twentieth century. Check out photos from the competition below!

Scott Siegel's BROADWAY BALLYHOO tonight, December 13th at 11 pm at Feinstein's will feature four superlative talents: the positively legendary Christine Pedi (Broadway, Off-Broadway, Drama Desk Nominee, currently starring in Newsical the Musical), Nick Ziobro (national contest winner and protege of Michael Feinstein), Ali Ewoldt (Le Miz, West Side Story, The King and I), and Adam Jacobs (the Lion King, Le Miz, etc.).

Scott Siegel's BROADWAY BALLYHOO on December 13th at 11 pm at Feinstein's will feature four superlative talents: the positively legendary Christine Pedi (Broadway, Off-Broadway, Drama Desk Nominee, currently starring in Newsical the Musical), Nick Ziobro (national contest winner and protege of Michael Feinstein), Ali Ewoldt (Le Miz, West Side Story, The King and I), and Adam Jacobs (the Lion King, Le Miz, etc.).

Feinstein's at Loews Regency continues its Fall 2012 season with two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy award-nominated entertainer Michael Feinstein. Celebrating the release of his new book The Gershwins and Me and a CD of twelve Gershwin songs, Michael performs "A Gershwin Holiday." Below, check out more photos from the engagement!

Tonight's Broadway Ballyhoo cast has been announced. The November 29th show will star Brad Oscar (Tony Nominee, THE PRODUCERS), Kristen Beth Williams (Anything Goes, Nice Work if You Can Get It), Alysha Umphress (American Idiot, On A Clear Day…) and Nick Ziobro (Michael Feinstein discovery).

Feinstein's at Loews Regency continues its Fall 2012 season with two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy award-nominated entertainer Michael Feinstein. Celebrating the release of his new book The Gershwins and Me and a CD of twelve Gershwin songs, Michael performs "A Gershwin Holiday." Check out photos from his opening night concert below!

Feinstein's at Loews Regency will continue its Fall 2012 season with two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy award-nominated entertainer Michael Feinstein. Celebrating the release of his new book The Gershwins and Me and a CD of twelve Gershwin songs, Michael will perform "A Gershwin Holiday."

Feinstein's at Loews Regency will continue its Fall 2012 season with two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy award-nominated entertainer Michael Feinstein. Celebrating the release of his new book The Gershwins and Me and a CD of twelve Gershwin songs, Michael will perform "A Gershwin Holiday."

On November 5, the Theatre at Saint Peters (Home of the York Theatre) Lexington Avenue at 54th Street presented the songs of Larry Kerchner ("Somewhere in Time") sung by some of today's most formidable singers: Hilary Kole, Laurel Masse, Kevin Spirtas, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano, Karen Oberlin, Sidney Myer, Raissa Katona Bennett, Jill O'Hara and a host of others. Check out photos from the event below!

Noted composer/lyricist/arranger and two-time Grammy Award nominee Larry Kerchner will be celebrated on Monday, November 5, 2012, at 7 PM at a special benefit performance of his musical works, titled Hidden Treasures: The Songs of Larry Kerchner, at The York Theatre (at St. Peter's), Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, in New York City. Produced by Sandi Durell, the musical evening will benefit The Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative and The Mabel Mercer Foundation.

Feinstein's at Loews Regency presents the New York debut duet engagement of two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy-nominated entertainer Michael Feinstein, and acclaimed Grammy-nominated vocalist Marilyn Maye, through September 22. The two powerhouse entertainers share the nightclub stage for the first time in an evening of dynamic entertainment including pop standards, boogie woogie classics and audience favorites. For this special engagement, tickets will be $60 with no minimum. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the duo in action below!

The Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative unveiled its Hall of Fame on June 16, honoring the musical contributions of Barry Manilow, Cole Porter and the songwriting duo of Alan and Marilyn Bergman. The Hall of Fame is conceived as an enduring testament to the Great American Songbook's artistic contributors. These artists represent the lyricists, composers and performers responsible for creating America's soundtrack.

Nick Ziobro, a 15-year old singer from Manlius, NY, is the 2012 winner of the Great American Songbook Vocal Academy and Competition, held in Carmel, Indiana. Judges included Michael Feinstein, Jim Caruso, Sylvia McNair, Sandi Patty and La Tanya Hall.

High school vocalists from 11 states will arrive in Indianapolis on June 12 for the Great American Songbook Vocal Academy and Competition. The four-day academy and competition is sponsored by the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative. The annual endeavor is the only U.S. competition dedicated solely to the music from Broadway, Hollywood musicals and the Tin Pan Alley era of the early to mid-twentieth century.