'The Leading Men IV,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, was held Monday, May 11, at 7pm at Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. As part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland series, it featured top singers from Broadway and cabaret. John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Shrek The Musical) once again hosted, and Emmy-nominated writer, host and comic Seth Rudetsky returned as musical director, along with director Alan Muraoka (NAATCO's Falsettoland).
Russo have announced plans for NYTW's 2008-09 season. One of New York's leading non-profit theatre companies, NYTW will present a 26th season that includes work by Michael Weller, Peter Brook, and Naomi Wallace.
Island, the new musical with music and lyrics by two-time Tony Award Nominee Peter Link and book by Larry Rosler and Joe Bravaco, will open at 12 Miles West Theatre in Bloomfield, NJ on November 24th for a run through December 17th.
Broadway's Patrick Ryan Sullivan will portray the title role in Sweeney Todd from July 28th through August 24th at the Creede Repertory Theater, located in Creede, Colorado
Sundown, a new musical composed by two-time Tony Award nominee Peter Link, will be released on CD on November 30 by Original Cast Records. The studio cast recording stars Steve Blanchard, Judy McLane, and Patrick Ryan Sullivan.
SUNDOWN, new studio cast recording with Judy McLane and Steve Blanchard, due in November Submitted by Joe Bravaco joeb@cybernex.net Sundown, a new musical by two-time Tony Award nominee Peter Link, will be released in November by Original Cast Records. The studio cast recording features Steve Blanchard (Beauty and the Beast), Judy McLane (Mama Mia) and Patrick Ryan Sullivan (42nd Street).
