Phyllis Newman News

The Actors Fund has anounced that Tony Award winners Kristin Chenoweth, Audra McDonald and Bebe Neuwirth will headline the all-new 'Nothing Like a Dame' benefit concert on Monday, June 15, 2009 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

In-keeping with their series of 'Extraordinary EBay' packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is proud to announce an auction item for RENT fans in the Rochester, NY area. The company of the critically acclaimed national tour of RENT starring original cast members Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal and Gwen Stewart have created a unique 'behind the scenes' experience for the stalwart 'Rent' fan.

The BROADWAY FOR A NEW AMERICA gala took place on April 13th and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there for the important event.

On Monday evening April 13th, cast members from the Broadway National Tour of 'Mamma Mia' traded in their spandex and platform shoes for loofas and shower caps at 'Shower Songs - Guilty Pleasures from Bathrooms Across the Country' a one night only benefit concert for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. This eclectic evening of songs with music directed by Bill Congdon took place at West Hollywood's iconic venue The Abbey (629 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA) at 8PM and featured a special performance by the legendary Candis Cayne (Dirty Sexy Money).

New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), called by The New York Times 'A national treasure when it comes to the art of song,' will present musical stars Tyne Daly, Amanda Green, Walter Bobbie, Darius de Haas, Jason Danieley and surprise guests in its 21st-Season Gala, titled CARRIED AWAY (with the Lyrics of Comden & Green), a celebration of legendary musical comedy writers Betty Comden and Adolph Green, on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 PM at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall.

On Monday evening April 13th, cast members from the Broadway National Tour of 'Mamma Mia' will trade in their spandex and platform shoes for loofas and shower caps at 'Shower Songs - Guilty Pleasures from Bathrooms Across the Country' a one night only benefit concert for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. This eclectic evening of songs with music directed by Bill Congdon will take place at West Hollywood's iconic venue The Abbey (629 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA) at 8PM and will feature a special performance by the legendary Candis Cayne (Dirty Sexy Money).

On Monday evening April 13th, cast members from the Broadway National Tour of 'Mamma Mia' will perform without their standard spandex and platform shoes at a benefit concert for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. This eclectic evening of songs with music directed by Bill Congdon will take place at West Hollywood's iconic venue The Abbey (629 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA) at 8PM and will feature a special performance by the legendary Candis Cayne (Dirty Sexy Money).

On Monday evening April 13th, cast members from the Broadway National Tour of 'Mamma Mia' will trade in their spandex and platform shoes for loofas and shower caps at 'Shower Songs - Guilty Pleasures from Bathrooms Across the Country' a one night only benefit concert for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.

BROADWAY FOR A NEW AMERICA, a gala benefit for The Jewish Alliance for Change (Doni Remba, President) will take place on Monday, April 13th at 7:00 pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street). The concert will feature a host of stars from Broadway, screen and music as well as prominent political leaders, progressive and LGBT activists.

LINDA LAVIN, MALCOLM GETS, JOHN BOCCHINO and THE BROADWAY TENORS have been added as performers at the BROADWAY FOR A NEW AMERICA gala on on Monday, April 13th at 7:00 pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street). The concert will feature a host of stars from Broadway, screen and music as well as prominent political leaders, progressive and LGBT activists.

Kristen Johnston will co-host the 2009 Lucille Lortel Awards, trade paper Variety reports. Presenters at the ceremony will include Jeremy Irons, Parker Posey, Kerry Butler, John Glover, Marsha Mason and Phyllis Newman, amongst others.

In-keeping with their series of once in a lifetime experience packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is proud to announce an online auction item that will put the lucky winner in front of the Broadway footlights of IN THE HEIGHTS.

BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' will be held on Sunday, June 21 with two performances only (9:30 PM & Midnight) at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street). BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.

BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' will be held on Sunday, June 21 with two performances only (9:30 PM & Midnight) at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street). BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.

On Monday evening April 13th, cast members from the Broadway National Tour of 'Mamma Mia' will perform without their standard spandex and platform shoes at a benefit concert for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. This eclectic evening of songs with music directed by Bill Congdon will take place at West Hollywood's iconic venue The Abbey (629 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA) at 8PM and will feature a special performance by the legendary Candis Cayne (Dirty Sexy Money).

BROADWAY FOR A NEW AMERICA, a gala benefit for The Jewish Alliance for Change (Doni Remba, President) will take place on Monday, April 13th at 7:00 pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street). The concert will feature a host of stars from Broadway, screen and music as well as prominent political leaders, progressive and LGBT activists.

The San Francisco production of WICKED will perform an additional performance on Sunday, April 26th at 7:30 PM to benefit The Actors Fund. All of the actors' salaries and a portion of ticket sales will be donated to The Actors Fund benefiting people in film, theater, television, music, opera, and dance.

In-keeping with their series of 'Extraordinary EBay' packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is proud to announce an auction item that you can't afford not to 'Be In'. Opening night tickets and party passes to the Broadway revival of HAIR.

On Monday evening April 13th, cast members from the Broadway National Tour of 'Mamma Mia' will trade in their spandex and platform shoes for loofas and shower caps at 'Shower Songs - Guilty Pleasures from Bathrooms Across the Country' a one night only benefit concert for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.

On Monday evening April 13th, cast members from the Broadway National Tour of 'Mamma Mia' will trade in their spandex and platform shoes for loofas and shower caps at 'Shower Songs - Guilty Pleasures from Bathrooms Across the Country' a one night only benefit concert for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. This eclectic evening of songs with music directed by Bill Congdon will take place at West Hollywood's iconic venue The Abbey (629 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA) at 8PM and will feature a special performance by the legendary Candis Cayne (Dirty Sexy Money).