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Goumba Johnny Joins the Cast of MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING For On Night 6/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2010


WKTU Radio host 'Goumba Johnny' will join the cast of My Big Gay Italian Wedding, by Anthony J. Wilkinson, featuring 'Amazing Race' winner Reichen Lehmkuhl, Off-Broadway at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street, for one performance only on Friday June 11th. A well known supported of marriage equality, will perform the wedding ceremony of our heroes, Anthony & Andrew... or try to, at least!

Goumba Johnny Joins the Cast of MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING For On Night 6/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010


WKTU Radio host 'Goumba Johnny' will join the cast of My Big Gay Italian Wedding, by Anthony J. Wilkinson, featuring 'Amazing Race' winner Reichen Lehmkuhl, Off-Broadway at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street, for one performance only on Friday June 11th. A well known supported of marriage equality, will perform the wedding ceremony of our heroes, Anthony & Andrew... or try to, at least!

NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM Announces June Line-Up
by Elisabeth Nebeker - May 26, 2010


The National Jazz Museum's June line-up includes discussions with musical artists Paquito D'Rivera and Craig Harris for Harlem Speaks; a talk with a living literary legend, Peter Straub, at Jazz for Curious Readers; and our adult education series, Jazz for Curious Listeners, features instrumentalists Jeremy Pelt, Nicholas Payton and Orrin Evans taking the reins of discourse on jazz in the 21st century. For more information visit http://jazzmuseuminharlem.org/

Berresse, Jonigkeit Join Turner In HIGH At TheaterWorks in Hartford, Cincinnati, St. Louis
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2010


Two-time Golden Globe winner, Academy Award and Tony Award nominee Kathleen Turner will be joined by Tony Award nominee Michael Berresse, and rising newcomer Evan Jonigkeit, in the world premiere of Matthew Lombardo's new play, High.

Q&A with Jonathan Cake: U.S.-Dwelling Brit Who's Playing an Italian
by Adrienne Onofri - May 26, 2010


Currently off-Bway in 'Restoration', Cake is a regular on NY and London stages as well as TV and film.

Catalina Bar & Grill Presents Corky Hale...And Friends: I'm Glad There Is You 6/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2010


Catalina Bar & Grill will present a performance of a new critically acclaimed CD of romantic ballads, 'CORKY HALE...AND FRIENDS - I'M GLAD THERE IS YOU,' featuring Corky Hale, the world renowned Jazz pianist, harpist and singer with her friends, singers Sally Kellerman, Freda Payne, Ariana Savalas, Tricia Tahara and Brenna Whitaker for One Night Only!!!

Whore Works Presents The ABSOLUT GAY THEATRE FESTIVAL DUBLIN
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2010


WHORING IS HARD WORK. And now the competition is about to get stiffer with the influx of the newly jobless. Whore Works takes a sharp, witty, balls-out look at a black male hooker's day-to-night struggle with hating and sometimes loving men who are paying him to, well.........you know.

Whore Works Presents The ABSOLUT GAY THEATRE FESTIVAL DUBLIN
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2010


WHORING IS HARD WORK. And now the competition is about to get stiffer with the influx of the newly jobless. Whore Works takes a sharp, witty, balls-out look at a black male hooker's day-to-night struggle with hating and sometimes loving men who are paying him to, well.........you know.

Crash Test Dummies Play The Fox Theatre 6/13, Tickets On Sale 4/30
by Charlie Piane - Apr 27, 2010


Crash Test Dummies Play The Fox Theatre 6/13, Tickets On Sale 4/30

PROMISES, PROMISES with Hayes & Chenoweth to Play Bway Theatre, Opens 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2010


Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Candy Spelling and The Weinstein Company will present the first-ever Broadway revival of PROMISES, PROMISES this spring at the Broadway Theater (1681 Broadway). Previews will begin on Sunday, March 28th, 2010 with an opening night slated for Sunday, April 25th, 2010. The musical is written by legends Neil Simon (book), Burt Bacharach (music), and Hal David (lyrics). Emmy Award winner Sean Hayes will make his Broadway debut starring in the role of Chuck Baxter opposite Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, returning to Broadway as Fran Kubelik. Tony and Emmy Award winner Rob Ashford will also make his Broadway directorial debut and choreograph. More casting and creative team members will be announced in the near future.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Their April Schedule
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2010


Come pursue the varieties of jazz experience at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem! From conversations and live performances to educational sessions and panel discussions, you're sure to have a ball and learn a lot too.

SOUND OFF: Sondheim Palooza Part 4
by Robert Diamond - Apr 22, 2010


Today we are taking a listen to Stephen Sondheim's musicals of the 1980s, each a striking artistic achievement attempting to do something never done before in Broadway history and improving the very genre of musical theatre itself with his work on these three very different shows. MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE and INTO THE WOODS...

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Their April Schedule
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2010


Come pursue the varieties of jazz experience at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem! From conversations and live performances to educational sessions and panel discussions, you're sure to have a ball and learn a lot too.

Michele Lee Reminisces About Seesaw Before Performing at S.T.A.G.E Benefit
by Don Grigware - Apr 20, 2010


Actress/ singer Michele Lee will appear in S.T.A.G.E. benefit's Original Cast on May 1 at the Luckman Theatre. Star of stage, screen and TV, Lee starred on Broadway with Robert Morse in How to Succeed in Businees Without Really Trying (1961-65) and then repeated the role of Rosemary on film in 1967, Bravo Giovanni in 1962, Seesaw in 1973, winning a Drama Desk Award as Best Actress and a Tony nomination as Best Actress in a Musical and in Charles Busch's comedy The Tale of the Allergist's Wife (2000-2002), receiving a Tony nomination as Best Featured Actress in a Play.

Ramin Karimloo And Sierra Boggess Talk LOVE NEVER DIES
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 19, 2010


We talk to the stars of Love Never Dies about the Phantom, Christine...and a Phantom Three...

ION Television Launches 'The Emeril Lagasse Show' April 18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2010


Emeril Lagasse will host an A-list roster of celebrity friends at weekly celebrations on his new ION Television series, 'The Emeril Lagasse Show,' launching Sunday, April 18, at 8:00 PM, ET with a housewarming party-themed premiere featuring special guest Martha Stewart. The upcoming season of the network's first original series will also feature a diverse line-up of guests, including football hero Eli Manning, chef/author/restauranteur Mario Batali, rock musician Sammy Hagar, actor Steve Schirripa ('Sopranos'), actress Jennie Garth ('90210'), and everybody's favorite red furry friend, Elmo, among many others.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Their April Schedule
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2010


Come pursue the varieties of jazz experience at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem! From conversations and live performances to educational sessions and panel discussions, you're sure to have a ball and learn a lot too.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Their April Schedule
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2010


Come pursue the varieties of jazz experience at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem! From conversations and live performances to educational sessions and panel discussions, you're sure to have a ball and learn a lot too.

Cheatom, Doman & Marvel End Their Run in Suzan-Lori Park's THE BOOK OF GRACE at The Public, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


The Public Theater will end its premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks' THE BOOK OF GRACE, directed by James Macdonald on April 4th. The cast featured Amari Cheatom as Buddy, John Doman as Vet, and Elizabeth Marvel as Grace.

ION Television Launches 'The Emeril Lagasse Show' April 18
by TV News Desk - Apr 1, 2010


Emeril Lagasse will host an A-list roster of celebrity friends at weekly celebrations on his new ION Television series, 'The Emeril Lagasse Show,' launching Sunday, April 18, at 8:00 PM, ET with a housewarming party-themed premiere featuring special guest Martha Stewart. The upcoming season of the network's first original series will also feature a diverse line-up of guests, including football hero Eli Manning, chef/author/restauranteur Mario Batali, rock musician Sammy Hagar, actor Steve Schirripa ('Sopranos'), actress Jennie Garth ('90210'), and everybody's favorite red furry friend, Elmo, among many others.

Roundabout Announces Sherie Rene Scott In EVERYDAY RAPTURE, Opens 4/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 1, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces Sherie Rene Scott starring in Everyday Rapture, the critically acclaimed new Broadway musical by Dick Scanlan & Sherie Rene Scott and directed by Michael Mayer.

Sherie Rene Scott's EVERYDAY RAPTURE Replaces LIPS TOGETHER; Opens April 29, 2010
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 1, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced that Everyday Rapture, starring Sherie Rene Scott will open at the American Airlines Theatre in place of the indefinitely postponed Lips Together, Teeth Apart. The critically acclaimed musical by Dick Scanlan & Sherie Rene Scott is directed by Michael Mayer.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Their April Schedule
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2010


Come pursue the varieties of jazz experience at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem! From conversations and live performances to educational sessions and panel discussions, you're sure to have a ball and learn a lot too.

BWW Interview: The Cast of Martin Crimp's 'The City'
by Kelly Cameron - Mar 23, 2010


Martin Crimp's internationally acclaimed production 'The City' opened in Toronto for its Canadian Premiere on Friday, March 19th, 2010. BWW was on hand to get interviews with all three cast members. They talk to us about what it is like being in this production, as well as the unique experience of being the first actors to present this work in Canada.

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