Zakiya Young News

Although I was set to see The Little Mermaid shortly after its opening, an actor's absence due to illness resulted in the rescheduling of many press seats to later dates, which is why I'm posting this a good two and a half weeks after the big night. Live theatre, kiddies.

'BORN TO SWING: AN EVENING OF HITS FROM THE BIG BAND ERA AND BEYOND' A fundraising event for A Contemporary American's Guide to a Successful Marriage (c) 1959 which will have its world premiere at the 2009 New York Fringe Festival (Written by Robert Bastron, Directed by Adam Fitzgerald, Produced by Sean Bradford and Adam Kantor), will take place tonight, Monday, June 29th, 2009 8-10PM at Swing 46 / 349 West 46th Street, NYC, NY.

Lee Summers continues his open ended run of Winds of Change on Monday, June 15th at 9:30pm at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street (between Broadway & Columbus). Winds of Change will feature standards, pop, R&B and Broadway, along with original songs by Summers. The show will return July 13 and August 17, with dates to be announced in September and November.

Jamie McGonnigal and Joe's Pub present Come To My Garden: The Music of Lucy Simon. The concert will feature the music of the incredible Broadway composer, Lucy Simon. Lucy, who is taking part in the event, is a two-time Grammy Award Winner who brought us one of the best-loved musicals of all time, The Secret Garden.

Lee Summers continues his open ended run of Winds of Change on Monday, June 15th at 9:30pm at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street (between Broadway & Columbus). Winds of Change will feature standards, pop, R&B and Broadway, along with original songs by Summers. The show will return July 13 and August 17, with dates to be announced in September and November.

Jamie McGonnigal and Joe's Pub present Come To My Garden: The Music of Lucy Simon. The concert will feature the music of the incredible Broadway composer, Lucy Simon. Lucy, who is taking part in the event, is a two-time Grammy Award Winner who brought us one of the best-loved musicals of all time, The Secret Garden.

Lee Summers' Just A Piano Concert Series has presented numerous top artists such as Broadway/TV's, Roz Ryan, Tony Award Winner, Lillias White, Tony Award Winner, Adriane Lenox, recording sensation Alyson Williams ('Just Call My Name'), Marva Hicks (Caroline or Change), Julie Reiber (Wicked), Crystal Mone Hall (Rent) Shoshana Bean (Hairspray/Wicked), Kevin-Anthony, co-founder of 'Black2 Broadway' Opera's diva Shirley Verrett's vocal protégé Erika Banks - The Little Mermaid's, Zakiya Young Mizen (Featuring Norm Lewis) - Drowsy Chaperone's Kecia Lewis-Evans featuring Tony Award Winner, LaChanze and Tony Award Winner/3 Time Grammy Nominee, Melba Moore.

3-Time Grammy Nominee and Tony Award Winner Melba Moore is featured in Lee Summers' Just a Piano Concert Series, Monday, June 1st at 9:30pm at The Triad Theatre. Ms. Moore recently appeared at the Triad in Still Standing. Her Just A Piano concert will feature standards, pop, R&B and Broadway.

Broadways Kecia Lewis Evans appears on the 'Just a Piano' Concert Series, in 'Songs I Feel Like Singing' on Monday, June 1st @ 7pm and Friday, June 5th 9:30pm at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street (between Broadway & Columbus). Lewis Evans' 'Just A Piano' Concert will feature standards, pop, Gospel, R&B and Broadway.

3-Time Grammy Nominee and Tony Award Winner Melba Moore is featured in Lee Summers' Just a Piano Concert Series, Monday, June 1st at 9:30pm at The Triad Theatre. Ms. Moore recently appeared at the Triad in Still Standing. Her Just A Piano concert will feature standards, pop, R&B and Broadway.

Lee Summers continues his open ended run of Winds of Change ? Monday, May 11th at 9:30pm at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street (between Broadway & Columbus). Winds of Change, will feature standards, pop, R&B and Broadway, along with original songs by Summers.

Broadways Kecia Lewis Evans appears on the 'Just a Piano' Concert Series, in 'Songs I Feel Like Singing' on Monday, June 1st @ 7pm and Friday, June 5th 9:30pm at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street (between Broadway & Columbus). Lewis Evans' 'Just A Piano' Concert will feature standards, pop, Gospel, R&B and Broadway.

Lee Summers continues his open ended run of Winds of Change ? Monday, May 11th at 9:30pm at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street (between Broadway & Columbus). Winds of Change, will feature standards, pop, R&B and Broadway, along with original songs by Summers.

Zakiya Young Mizen, currently making her Broadway debut in 'The Little Mermaid,' will perform 'Faith, Hope & Love' presented by Lee Summers' Just A Piano SM Concert Series. Taking place at The Triad on April 27, 2009 at 9:30 p.m., this evening of soul-stirring melodies performed purely to piano accompaniment will be an opportunity to see one of Broadway's brightest up-close and personal.

Zakiya Young Mizen, currently making her Broadway debut in 'The Little Mermaid,' will perform 'Faith, Hope & Love' presented by Lee Summers' Just A Piano SM Concert Series. Taking place at The Triad on April 27, 2009 at 9:30 p.m., this evening of soul-stirring melodies performed purely to piano accompaniment will be an opportunity to see one of Broadway's brightest up-close and personal.

Lee Summers' Just A Piano SM Concert Series continues in an all-star line up over the next few months. The artists performing purely to piano accompaniment alone include stars from Broadway, recording, TV and film.

The Broadway Boys presented 'BROADWAY SINGS FOR TOYS!' a benefit for Toys For Tots. This year was the 4th installment of this special holiday concert/celebration. The benefit took take place December 14th at 9PM at The Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street.

Sierra Boggess (Ariel), Sean Palmer (Prince Eric), Norm Lewis (King Triton) and Brian D'Addario (Flounder), stars of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, will lead a 3-song medley created especially for the Today Show Halloween broadcast on Friday, October 31st during the 8AM hour.

On Sunday June 29th Broadway performers joined Robert Creighton and Friends for the 4th Annual Canadian Day Party at Latitude

BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you video highlights from Disney's newest magical production on Broadway - The Little Mermaid - which opens on January 10th, 2008.