Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch will lead the New York Philharmonic in New York Moments, a concert featuring iconic musical moments from Broadway and film, with stars from the stage and screen (in alphabetical order): Ashley Brown, who originated the title role in Mary Poppins on Broadway; Maria Friedman, who played Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd and Marian in The Woman in White in London; Joel Grey, whose numerous starring roles have included the famous M.C. in Cabaret, on Broadway and in the film; Jennifer Holliday, one of the original Dreamgirls; Liza Minnelli, last seen on Broadway in Liza's at The Palace; Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot, stars of the current Lincoln Center Theater production of South Pacific; and 15-year-old up-and-coming singer, Nikki Yanofsky. The concert will take place Monday, April 20, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. All except Mr. Hamlisch and Ms. O'Hara are making their New York Philharmonic debuts.
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch will lead the New York Philharmonic in New York Moments, a concert featuring iconic musical moments from Broadway and film, with stars from the stage and screen (in alphabetical order): Ashley Brown, who originated the title role in Mary Poppins on Broadway; Maria Friedman, who played Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd and Marian in The Woman in White in London; Joel Grey, whose numerous starring roles have included the famous M.C. in Cabaret, on Broadway and in the film; Jennifer Holliday, one of the original Dreamgirls; Liza Minnelli, last seen on Broadway in Liza's at The Palace; Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot, stars of the current Lincoln Center Theater production of South Pacific; and 15-year-old up-and-coming singer, Nikki Yanofsky. The concert will take place Monday, April 20, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. All except Mr. Hamlisch and Ms. O'Hara are making their New York Philharmonic debuts.
You couldn't throw at rock at the Wednesday night opening performance of 'Meet Me In St. Louis' at the Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place without striking the cream of Chicago's hometown musical theater talent. And THAT was if you threw a rock at the audience!
The Rhode Island press is reporting that letters sent out to Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Center subscribers note that Minnelli will premiere her new show at the Stadium before taking it to Broadway's Palace Theatre in December.
On the red carpet of the 2008 Tony Awards, Liza Minnelli told interviewers that she's hoping to return to Broadway soon, starring in the Kay Thompson (Liza's Godmother) tribute show that she's been performing in around the country and world.
Dick Martin, who co-created and co-hosted Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In - a show which forever changed the face of television - and who championed free speech and satire as staples in American media, died today of respiratory complications, while surrounded by his wife, family, and friends. He was 86 years young.
'Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure' premieres Tuesday March 4 at 8PM on WLIW21 New York Public Television. For more information visit www.PBS.org
The legendary Liza Minnelli will receive the Julie Harris Award for Lifetime Achievement from The Actors' Fund of America on Sunday, June 11,at the 10th Annual Tony Awards Party in L.A; Brittany Murphy will present the award and Sam Harris will host
Liza Minnelli told talk show host Larry King that while she is not likely to return to the long runs of Broadway musicals, she is developing a show and album dedicated to the work of her godmother Kay Thompson
On June 11th, Liza Minnelli will be presented with the Julie Harris Award for Lifetime Achievement at an L.A. Tony Awards party presented by The Actors' Fund
The legendary Liza Minnelli will receive the 'Julie Harris Award' for Lifetime Achievement from The Actors' Fund of America on June 11, 2006 at the 10th Annual Tony Awards Party.
