W. May News

R+H's CINDERELLA begins previews, tonight, January 25, at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street).

Tonight, October 28th, at 2:00 p.m. Centenary Stage Company will be presenting a performance by renowned jazz musician Bill Mays and The Inventions Trio in The Sitnik Theatre at the David and Carol Lackland Center.

Today we are talking to one of Broadway's biggest homegrown stars who has appeared in the original New York productions of many memorable modern-day classics, among them THE WHO'S TOMMY, AIDA, THE LAST FIVE YEARS and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, in additions to highly-regarded turns in the first replacement cast of RENT, the Tommy Tune/Jeff Calhoun revival of GREASE, the Off-Broadway curiosity DEBBIE DOES DALLAS, the first (and only) LA mounting of Randy Newman's FAUST, as well as her starring role in the recent Lincoln Center Theater's production of WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, and, of course, her own rapturously-received, award-winning solo showpiece, EVERYDAY RAPTURE - the convivially mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind Sherie Rene Scott. Discussing the major transitions in her life, including her transformation from ingenue to leading lady to solo performer, Scott illustrates a unique and varied career as well as opens up about the themes, songs, stories, experiences and encounters that formed the basis for her new solo piece premiering at 54 Below this week, PIECE OF MEAT. Additionally, Scott touches upon her work as the co-owner of the revolutionary Sh-K-Boom Records with her husband, Kurt Deutsch, as well as her own album work over the years, in addition to stories related to the recording of many of their most celebrated titles and the composers whose work is prominently featured on their releases - Tom Kitt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michael John LaChiusa and many more included. All of that, plus Mennonites, music and meat - and much, much more!

On Sunday, October 28th, at 2:00 p.m. Centenary Stage Company will be presenting a performance by renowned jazz musician Bill Mays and The Inventions Trio in The Sitnik Theatre at the David and Carol Lackland Center.

The creative genius that is Shadowbox Live in downtown Columbus' Brewery District, opened its original production Stage 2 production, "Vampires" , August 23rd, with all of the thrills, chills, and mind-blowingly good talent of its previous shows, blending its grungy rock-band core with fabulous music and dance.

The Annenberg Theatre presents Upright Cabaret's RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT tonight, April 27 at 8:00 pm. RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT is the third installment of Upright Cabaret's "American Icon" Series and will star Olivier Award-Winner Lesli Margherita, Lexi Lawson (Rent, In The Heights)) and Rogelio Douglas Jr. (In The Heights, The Little Mermaid)). I had the chance to chat for a few minutes with Rogelio Douglas Jr. He was NOT at a loss for words!! Here are a few highlights from that interview.

The Annenberg Theatre will present Upright Cabaret's RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT on April 27 at 8:00 pm. RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT is the third installment of Upright Cabaret's "American Icon" Series and will star Olivier Award-Winner Lesli Margherita, Lexi Lawson (Rent, In The Heights)) and Rogelio Douglas Jr. (In The Heights, The Little Mermaid)). I had the chance to chat for a few minutes with Rogelio Douglas Jr. He was NOT at a loss for words!! Here are a few highlights from that interview.

Last week on ‘The Voice,' we got to see the eight performers from Team Blake and Team Christina go head to head for a chance to sing again for America's love. Now in this second half of the Quarter Finals, we revisited the other half of the top 16, this time hearing from Team Adam and Team Cee Lo.

After performing a duet with Jeff Beck at the 2010 Grammy Awards of Les Paul's 'How High The Moon,' Imelda May and her band paid tribute to Paul alongside Beck at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York last spring. The DVD of the evening entitled Rock ‘n' Roll Party (Honoring Les Paul) was recently released and to celebrate, May will hit the road with Beck on March 24 in Washington, D.C., stopping by the Beacon Theater in New York and Austin City Limits before heading west.

After performing a duet with Jeff Beck at the 2010 Grammy Awards of Les Paul's 'How High The Moon,' Imelda May and her band paid tribute to Paul alongside Beck at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York last spring. The DVD of the evening entitled Rock ‘n' Roll Party (Honoring Les Paul) was recently released and to celebrate, May will hit the road with Beck on March 24 in Washington, D.C., stopping by the Beacon Theater in New York and Austin City Limits before heading west.

Sources revealed today that piano legend, Billy Joel, is currently recovering from a double hip-replacement surgery that he underwent last week in New York.

Fans of piano bars and downtown cabarets have known Melissa Driscol for years as the perky and sweet songstress who cheerfully blends the sex-kittenish charm of Brigitte Bardot with the burlesque wit of Mae West. After a cabaret/one-woman-musical last year that narrated her dating life from adolescence to the present, she recreated the show to include some hot chorus boys and other performers, adding scenes and sketches as well as some original songs to round out the narrative. The final product, called Uncut, has been playing at the Stonewall Inn and other venues in the Village, and ends its current incarnation at the Triad tonight.

Stand Up Florida! Would like to invite you to come out and Celebrate (Our Day) A Day Of Remembrance in honor of our beloved Hero 'Harvey Milk'

Stand Up Florida! Would like to invite you to come out and Celebrate (Our Day) A Day Of Remembrance in honor of our beloved Hero 'Harvey Milk'

For Women's History Month, an interview with the singer and activist, who has a new recording of 'Over the Rainbow' out and upcoming shows at Cafe Carlyle.

Auditions for Legacy's summer spectacular, 'ANNIE,' will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 8:30AM-1:00PM, for those girls wishing to audition for the role of Annie or the female orphans, ages 6-14 only.

Gossip from Thriller Live, Joseph, Hairspray, Sister Act and The Rocky Horror Show. Carrie Dunn reports