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STAGE TUBE: Esparza, Arnaz, Pettiford and More in BABALU - Sneak Peek!
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 7, 2010

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents the special engagement of BABALU, a loving tribute and phenomenal stage show celebrating the extraordinary musical legacy of Desi Arnaz from July 8 - July 11. Created, directed, and hosted by Lucie Arnaz, BABALU's engagement at the Adrienne Arsht Center multiple Tony Award-nominee and Miami native Raúl Esparza, Broadway's Tony-nominated diva of dance Valarie Pettiford and in a rare, special guest appearance, Desi Arnaz, Jr. playing percussion on his father's classic hits.

'Babalu' Opens Thursday Night! Desi Arnaz Tribute Starring Lucie Arnaz, Desi Jr & Raul Esparza
by Beau Higgins - Jul 7, 2010

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami Dade County proudly announced the special engagement of BABALU, a loving tribute celebrating the musical legacy of Desi Arnaz. Created, directed, and hosted by Lucie Arnaz, BABALU's engagement at the Adrienne Arsht Center will feature multiple Tony Award-nominee and Miami native Raúl Esparza, Broadway's Tony-nominated diva of dance Valarie Pettiford and in a rare, special guest appearance, Desi Arnaz, Jr. playing percussion on his father's classic hits.

RAMON DEL BARRIO: The Man Who Makes BABALU Dance!
by Beau Higgins - Jul 4, 2010

Ramon Del Barrio has been in show business for some forty years. At the age of seven he became a Billy The Kid clothing model, officially entering this business we call show. Joining us as we travel through Ramon's life will be such names as JERSEY BOYS, GUYS & DOLLS, CHITA RIVERA, DONNA McKECHNIE, FRED ASTAIRE, GENE KELLY, BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, DESI ARNAZ, JOSE FERRER, JUDITH JAMISON, DES McANUFF, BOB FOSSE, MICHAEL BENNETT, LUCIE ARNAZ, and a few others.

'Babalu' Desi Arnaz Tribute Starring Lucie Arnaz, Desi Jr & Raul Esparza
by Beau Higgins - May 21, 2010

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami Dade County proudly announced the special engagement of BABALU, a loving tribute celebrating the musical legacy of Desi Arnaz. Created, directed, and hosted by Lucie Arnaz, BABALU's engagement at the Adrienne Arsht Center will feature multiple Tony Award-nominee and Miami native Raúl Esparza, Broadway's Tony-nominated diva of dance Valarie Pettiford and in a rare, special guest appearance, Desi Arnaz, Jr. playing percussion on his father's classic hits.

'Babalu' Desi Arnaz Tribute Starring Lucie Arnaz, Desi Jr & Raul Esparza
by Beau Higgins - May 13, 2010

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly announced the special engagement of BABALU, a loving tribute celebrating the musical legacy of Desi Arnaz. Created, directed, and hosted by Lucie Arnaz, BABALU's engagement at the Adrienne Arsht Center will feature multiple Tony Award-nominee and Miami native Raúl Esparza, Broadway's Tony-nominated diva of dance Valarie Pettiford and in a rare, special guest appearance, Desi Arnaz, Jr. playing percussion on his father's classic hits.

2nd Annual California International Theatre Festival Runs 7/17-25
by Charlie Piane - May 6, 2010

California International Theatre Festival 2010 season is presented by the City of Calabasas with Linda Purl as Festival Director, M. Edgar Rosenblum as Executive Director and Tammy Taylor as Festival Producer. The Festival will take place in several Calabasas locations and will include distinguished international productions.

The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko Announces Their Upcoming Performances & Concerts
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2010

The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko announces their upcoming events and shows. The Rrazz Room is located at 222 Mason Street (between Ellis and O'Farrell) San Francisco, California 94102

Lee Roy Reams Sells Out Magic Castle Appearance
by Don Grigware - Apr 15, 2010

Photo Flash: An Evening With Lee Roy Reams At The Castle
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 14, 2010

The theatrical definition of a triple threat is someone who can act, sing and dance, but Lee Roy Reams takes this definition to even greater heights by not only being a great performer, but director and choreographer as well.

The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko Announces Their Upcoming Performances & Concerts
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2010

The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko announces their upcoming events and shows. The Rrazz Room is located at 222 Mason Street (between Ellis and O'Farrell) San Francisco, California 94102

The Colony Theatre Company's CELADINE Ends Run 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2010

The Colony Theatre Company presents the fourth production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of CELADINE, written by Charles Evered and directed by Andrew Barnicle. CELADINE will run from February 6 to March 7.

The Colony Theatre Company Opens West Coast Premiere of CELADINE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2010

The Colony Theatre Company presents the fourth production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of CELADINE, written by Charles Evered and directed by Andrew Barnicle. CELADINE will run from February 6 to March 7.

The Colony Theatre Company Opens West Coast Premiere of CELADINE
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2010

The Colony Theatre Company presents the fourth production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of CELADINE, written by Charles Evered and directed by Andrew Barnicle. CELADINE will run from February 6 to March 7.

The Colony Theatre Company Cancels This Weeks Performances Of CELADINE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2010

Due to a family emergency within the cast of the Colony Theatre's production of CELADINE, opening this Saturday night, ALL PERFORMANCES this week have been cancelled, including the press opening this Saturday and Sunday.

The Colony Theatre Company Presents West Coast Premiere of CELADINE, Runs 2/6-3/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2010

The Colony Theatre Company presents the fourth production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of CELADINE, written by Charles Evered and directed by Andrew Barnicle. CELADINE will run from February 6 to March 7.

Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko Announces Schedule for March Shows
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2010

The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko has announced its listings of events and shows for March, 2010.

The Rrazz Room Announces Their Upcoming Shows And Appearances
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 18, 2010

This Week @ The Rrazz Room January 17-24, 2010 The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko

The Colony Theatre Company Presents West Coast Premiere of CELADINE, Runs 2/6-3/7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2010

The Colony Theatre Company presents the fourth production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of CELADINE, written by Charles Evered and directed by Andrew Barnicle. CELADINE will run from February 6 to March 7.

Audition Notice for The International Cabaret Conference at Yale University to be Held 7/23-8/1, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2010

Erv Raible, Executive Director/Artistic Director, takes great pride in announcing the Eighth Annual International Cabaret Conference at Yale University. The International Cabaret Conference at Yale University is being developed in conjunction with the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater. Several conference sessions will be held in the facilities of the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater, including the recently opened New Theater.

Photo Coverage: Ebersole, Stritch & More Light Up Birdland & Cast Party
by Robert Diamond - Dec 9, 2009

Last week boasted plenty of familiar faces onstage at Birdland in New York City. Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch performed an 8-show run at the historic music room, composer Scott Alan hosted a concert of his songs with a starry cast, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party was the place to be for Broadway and jazz types to show their stuff!

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