Venessa Diaz News

GiGi’s Playhouse NYC will honor Broadway star Chris Jackson and his wife, Veronica Jackson, at their inaugural Broadway Cabaret for World Down Syndrome Day.

Chris Jackson and other Broadway stars are joining GiGi's Playhouse NYC's Broadway Cabaret to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. Find out how you can support this inclusive and inspiring event.

The solo show Organic Sofrito or Other Recipes for Disaster will be presented at Emerging Artists Theatre New Works Festival. The one-night only performance will feature an audience talk-back and take place at TADA Theatre, 15 West 28th Street NYC today, March 15th from 7 pm to 9 pm.

The solo show Organic Sofrito or Other Recipes for Disaster will be presented at Emerging Artists Theatre New Works Festival. The one-night only performance will feature an audience talk-back and take place at TADA Theatre, 15 West 28th Street NYC on Friday, March 15th from 7 pm to 9 pm.

Artists for Creative Theatre presents Sofrito for Puerto Rico Fundraiser, featuring the solo show Organic Sofrito or Other Recipes for Disaster. The one - night only benefit performance will take place at The Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center on Monday, March 19th from 7 pm to 9 pm at 107 Suffolk St NYC 100 % of the proceeds will be donated to The Maria Fund. Local vendors and rare prizes and a performance by poet Taina Delamar will also round out the evening. 

The world premiere of the solo show Organic Sofrito or Other Recipes for Disaster will present a second performance at The United Solo Theatre Festival today, November 18th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street, NYC.

The world premiere of the solo show Organic Sofrito or Other Recipes for Disaster will present a second performance at The United Solo Theatre Festival on Saturday, November 18th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street, NYC.

Emmy Award Winning Actor Kevin Mambo (Venus, Color Purple, FELA! title role) has been cast to read the role of intelligence expert Clint Watts in the continuing AMERICAN SCOREBOARD series' reading of the US Senate Intelligence Hearing on Russian Interference in the 2016 Election. 

Off-Broadway's award-winning Irish Repertory Theatre announces THE PARTING GLASS, a series of special one-night only events celebrating Irish arts and culture. THE PARTING GLASS, which marks the end of the Irish Rep's 2013-2014 Season, will feature traditional Irish music, dance, poetry and storytelling. The series will take place on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage of the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street).

Off-Broadway's award-winning Irish Repertory Theatre announces THE PARTING GLASS, a series of special one-night only events celebrating Irish arts and culture. THE PARTING GLASS, which marks the end of the Irish Rep's 2013-2014 Season, will feature traditional Irish music, dance, poetry and storytelling. The series will take place on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage of the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street).

Broadway's Mandy Gonzalez (Wicked, In the Heights, Dance of the Vampires, Lennon) has joined the cast of The Amanda McBroom Project, set for tonight, March 14, 15, and 17 at 7pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W. 42 Street (Between 9 and 10 Avenues.)

The Amanda McBroom Project...continuing the journey will play tonight, March 14, 15, and 17 at 7pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W. 42 Street (Between 9 and 10 Avenues).

Broadway's Mandy Gonzalez (Wicked, In the Heights, Dance of the Vampires, Lennon) has joined the cast of The Amanda McBroom Project, set for March 14, 15, and 17 at 7pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W. 42 Street (Between 9 and 10 Avenues.) For Reservations: 212.695.6909Music charge $20. Food/drink minimum $15

The Amanda McBroom Project...continuing the journey will play March 14, 15, and 17 at 7pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W. 42 Street (Between 9 and 10 Avenues). Reservations: 212.695.6909. Music charge $20; Food/drink minimum $15.

The actress Lauren Stanford pulled off a dramatic win last night, as she became the 2013 MetroStar at the Metropolitan Room in New York. A Kansas City native with musical theatre credits, Stanford edged out her four co-finalists in tight scoring that belied how strong and evenly matched this year's MetroStar Talent Challenge Top 5 had become.

After a highly competitive semi-final round of the 'MetroStar Talent Challenge' at The Metropolitan Room last night, five finalists were picked to move forward in the 7-week singers' competition. The five finalists, who will go head to head next Monday, August 19, are Stephen Mitchell Brown, Venessa Diaz, Jason Morris, Tony Ponella and Lauren Stanford.

Salgado Productions just presented the first staged reading of Carlos Mendoza's 'Valencia' musical at the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater as part of the 2013 Playwrights Unit Festival of Readings and Insight Series. Director/Choreographer Luis Salgado directed the reading as well as produce the show as it evolves. Broadway's In The Heights cast members Blanca Camacho, Doreen Montalvo and Ruben Flores are part of the cast that bring life to the very human characters of this compelling story of a loving elderly home, Valencia. Check out photos from the reading below!

Salgado Productions is excited to be supporting latino writer Carlos Mendoza in the developing stages of 'Valencia' a new full-length musical.

SINGERS FORUM announced the production of SHOWSTOPPERS, directed and hosted by Eric Michael Gillett.