Stephen Sorokoff News

Before anyone removes a lick of clothing in EndTimes' decidedly secular song and sketch revue, Naked Holidays, an unlikely matchup of a perky and cultured Brit (Ruthie Stephens) and a snarling Mexican heavy metaler (Alessandro Colla) leads the cast of nineteen young and attractive performers, most of whom you will see naked by the evening's end, in a brief orientation of the history of the holidays that grace our December calendars.  The sketchy reasons for the celebration of the birth of Christ occurring on December 25th, they conclude, originates from the already present pagan solstice festivals, which were loaded with drunkenness, orgies and crude comedies and spectacles.

On Tuesday, December 21, Brent Barrett took to the stage in 'Christmas Mornings', performing Christmas tunes at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in NYC.

Stephen Sorokoff captured Broadway and cabaret star, Karen Mason, as she shared her golden voice for her Annual Christmas Show at Iridium, presented by ScoBar Entertainment. Mason starred on Broadway in Sunset Boulevard, Mama Mia, Hairspray & Torch Song Trilogy & will portray the Queen of Hearts in Frank Wildhorn's upcoming Broadway-bound, Wonderland. She is a ten-time MAC Award winner for Major Female Vocalist, the 2006 Nightlife Award winner for Major Female Vocalist & three-time Back Stage Bistro Award winner.

Nancy Dussault at the Metropolitan Room 12/16/10 By Stephen Sorokoff

Marilyn Maye gave her New York fans another reason to cheer on Monday night-a special Christmas present that none of us will forget.

Composer Zina Goldrich & lyricist Marcy Heisler took home the coveted ASCAP Foundation Jamie deRoy & friends Award on Wednesday, December 8th as part of the ASCAP Foundation 15th Annual Awards Ceremony at the Allen Room, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center.

On Sunday, December 5, 2010, the Great Neck Arts Center (GNAC) hosted its annual benefit gala at The NYIT DeSeversky Mansion in Old Westbury, New York.

A benefit performance of FREUD'S LAST SESSION was held on September 22, 2010 for Barrington Stage Co. The event is co-chaired by Barrington Board president Mary Ann Quinson & Eda Sorokoff.

On Monday, September 20, Jay Armstrong Johnson made his solo concert debut as part of the Broadway at Birdland series. The house was packed with Broadway heavy hitters, including Hair co-author James Rado, Sara Gettelfinger, Todrick Hall, Jason Michael Snow and Alex Brightman.

On Monday, September 13, two-time Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald took to the Broadway at Birdland concert stage, along with his musical partner and accompanist, David Turner. The evening was presented by Jim Caruso.

Jim Caruso was delighted to present William Blake in concert as part of the Broadway at Birdland series on Monday, September 6.

Composer Scott Alan will perform at the Harvest Rain Theatre Company's Powerhouse Theatre on September 3 at 7:30pm, the company has announced on its official website. In addition to Alan himself, the concert will feature musical theatre performers from Brisbane, who will perform Alan's songs.

On Monday, August 2, the Tony-winning actress Cady Huffman took to the Broadway at Birdland in front of a packed house of family, friends and fans! Huffman (Tony winner for The Producers), along with renowned saxophonist Michael Hashim, celebrated, challengd and twisted into oblivion some traditional jazz standards with their musical collaboration, 'The Tree Of Life. Joining Huffman and Hashim on stage were Ed MacCeachen on guitar, Kelly Freisen on bass and Willard Dyson on drums.

Stephanie J. Block, Ken Page, and Lara Teeter will star in CATS, St. Louis's Muny has announced on its official website. Block will play Grizabella, while Page will play Old Deuteronomy and Teeter will play Munkustrap. The production will run at the Muny from July 19 to July 25, with all performances at 8:15pm.

Composer Scott Alan will perform at the Harvest Rain Theatre Company's Powerhouse Theatre on September 3 at 7:30pm, the company has announced on its official website. In addition to Alan himself, the concert will feature musical theatre performers from Brisbane, who will perform Alan's songs.

Stephanie J. Block, Ken Page, and Lara Teeter will star in CATS, St. Louis's Muny has announced on its official website. Block will play Grizabella, while Page will play Old Deuteronomy and Teeter will play Munkustrap. The production will run at the Muny from July 19 to July 25, with all performances at 8:15pm.

Fresh from her Broadway run of Hair, Annaleigh Ashford returned to the Broadway at Birdland concert series with the musical magic of James Sampliner, on Monday, July 12. Annaleigh dazzled the packed house with popular classics by everyone from Doris Day to Janis Joplin. With an emphasis on the sounds of the 60's and 70's, Ashford and Sampliner performed 'It's Magic,' 'Mona Lisa's and Mad Hatters,' 'Beautiful,' 'When I'm 64,' and many more. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of her performance, and backstage prep, below.

Stephanie J. Block, Ken Page, and Lara Teeter will star in CATS, St. Louis's Muny has announced on its official website. Block will play Grizabella, while Page will play Old Deuteronomy and Teeter will play Munkustrap. The production will run at the Muny from July 19 to July 25, with all performances at 8:15pm.

On Monday, June 28, Dee Roscioli performed her cabaret debut, 'Decidedly Dee' as part of the Broadway at Birdland series. Fresh off her Broadway run as Elphaba in Wicked, Dee explored her ungreen side with a mix of new songs and old favorites.

Actress Shoshana Bean will appear at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival from June 25 to June 26, the Festival's official site announces. The Festival has announced that Bean will close the festival and will perform soul music with her musical director and local musicians. In addition, while in Australia, Bean will perform in the Harvest Rain Theatre Company's Broadway to Brisvegas Series on June 23.