Valarie Pettiford News

Might Jessical Biel be headed to a New York stage? The actress, soon appearing at the Hollywood Bowl in a concert version of 'GUYS AND DOLLS', indicated her interest in a recent interview with People Magazine.

WENN reports that big screen star Jessica Biel is hard at work taking 'secret' singing lessons so she can hit those high notes in the upcoming Hollywood Bowl production of beloved musical 'GUYS AND DOLLS' this summer.

Tony Nominee Valarie Pettiford will present a series of shows entitled 'Valarie Pettiford - The Concert' with songwriting duo Ron Abel and Chuck Steffan beginning May 4 at the Metropolitan Room in Manhattan.

Beau Bridges, one of America's best-known actors, joins Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jessica Biel, Scott Bakula, and Ellen Greene in Guys and Dolls in concert at the Hollywood Bowl. There will be three performances only, Friday and Saturday July 31 and August 1 at 8:30 pm and Sunday, August 2 at 7:30 pm. Bridges will play Arvide Abernathy, and sings 'More I Cannot Wish You,' an audience favorite from the Frank Loesser score, which includes some of the most popular songs of the era including 'I'll Know,' 'A Bushel and Peck,' 'If I Were A Bell,' 'Guys and Dolls,' and 'Luck Be a Lady.'

This weekend, May 1-4, Upright Cabaret, the wildly popular Los Angeles theatrical showcase features an eclectic mix of artists from stage, screen and recording, returns to Joe's Pub in Manhattan to present a trio of shows entitled 'Upright Cabaret takes Manhattan' featuring some of the best talent working in New York City.

This weekend, May 1-4, Upright Cabaret, the wildly popular Los Angeles theatrical showcase features an eclectic mix of artists from stage, screen and recording, returns to Joe's Pub in Manhattan to present a trio of shows entitled 'Upright Cabaret takes Manhattan' featuring some of the best talent working in New York City.

Tony Nominee Valarie Pettiford will present a series of shows entitled 'Valarie Pettiford - The Concert' with songwriting duo Ron Abel and Chuck Steffan beginning May 4 at the Metropolitan Room in Manhattan.

On Fri, April 24, Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel presented Art of Lyric - An Evening with the Effervescent Nathan Lee Graham, as part of Upright Cabaret's One Night Stand series.

This past Sunday, April 26, Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel presented An Evening with Tim Draxl and special guest Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, as part of Upright Cabaret's One Night Stand Series.

The Los Angeles based Lambert found a creative 'home' at West Hollywood's Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant. The AMERICAN IDOL standout spent many an evening crooning songs in that expressive voice of his on the Upright Cabaret stage, and a few special performances were captured on film. In this recording Adam Lambert performs Prince's How Come You Don't Call Me which brought the audience to their feet.

When Frank Loesser wrote the music and lyrics for Guys and Dolls - a Musical Fable of Broadway he may not have envisioned an outdoor production at an iconic venue nestled in the Hollywood Hills, but the all-star cast of Guys and Dolls in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl will sing and dance beneath those 'stars in the sky' in an original, fully-staged production especially adapted for the Hollywood Bowl stage. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you 'behind the scenes' with these photos from the recent Los Angeles auditions.

Guys and Dolls in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl is a one-of-a-kind production by the same creative team behind last summer's Les Misérables in Concert, led by director Richard Jay-Alexander, with choreography by Tony award-winner Donna McKechnie and musical direction by Kevin Stites, conducting the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.

On April 10 & 11, 2009 at 7pm - L.A.'s famed Upright Cabaret brings another star-studded poolside concert to the desert Easter Weekend at the new Ace Hotel & Swim Club starring Tony Nominee Valarie Pettiford, and Katy Mixon, Ty Taylor, Michael Arden and many more!

On April 10 & 11, 2009 at 7pm - L.A.'s famed Upright Cabaret brings another star-studded poolside concert to the desert Easter Weekend at the new Ace Hotel & Swim Club starring Tony Nominee Valarie Pettiford, and Katy Mixon, Ty Taylor, Michael Arden and many more!

The near capacity performance of 'And The Award Goes To..' at the Alex Theatre celebrated Grammy, Oscar and, of course, TONY award-winning music as only the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles could.

BRITE IDEAS & GAY MEN'S CHORUS OF LOS ANGELES Proudly Presents 'And The Award Goes To!' at the Alex Theatre with Valarie Pettiford, Wilson Cruz & Hostess, Miss Coco Peru

The 25th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event-S.T.A.G.E-will present THE BROTHERS GERSHWIN-GEORGE & IRA as its silver anniversary event on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22 at the Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills. S.T.A.G.E. is the world's longest continuously running AIDS benefit. Net proceeds from the annual event benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), an organization now in its 26th year of providing direct services and HIV/AIDS prevention education throughout Los Angeles County.

On Sat & Sun, March 21 & 22 - The 25th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) Honoring Michael Kearns will present two tribute concerts entitled 'The Brothers Gershwin: George & Ira' to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles.

The Rrazz Room, San Francisco?s premier nightclub offering world class jazz, soul, cabaret, comedy and popular music entertainment, has announced the lineup for its 1st Anniversary Gala & Benefit for St Jude Children's Hospital. The Gala will be held Tuesday, March 17th at The Rrazz Room at The Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, San Francisco at 7:30 PM. Performers for the Gala, most of whom appear regularly at the Rrazz Room, include Rita Moreno, Petula Clark, Paul Williams, Stefanie Powers, Sally Kellerman, Paula West, Freda Payne, Linda Clifford, Edna Wright & Honey Cone, Valarie Pettiford, David Hernandez, Tim Hockenberry, Sony Holland, and Terese Genecco. Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening is Jan Wahl. Black tie/ cocktail attire is recommended and there will be an auction as part of the festivities. There are a limited amount of tickets from $75-$175, which can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through ticketweb.com or at 866 468 3399.

On Sat & Sun, March 21 & 22 - The 25th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) Honoring Michael Kearns will present two tribute concerts entitled 'The Brothers Gershwin: George & Ira' to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles.