Rainbow and Stars

Interview: Jason Graae: IT'S A GRAAE NIGHT FOR SINGING! at The Gardenia Supper Club
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 12, 2025

Jason Graae (pronounced 'grah'or 'graw', but not 'gray' is an established American musical theater actor, best known for his musical theater performances but with a varied career spanning Broadway, opera, television and film. He has won four Bistro Awards, two Ovation Awards, two New York Nightlife Awards, the Theatre Bay Area Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Joel Hirschhorn Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre.

Karen Akers to Present FEELS LIKE HOME at Birdalnd in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club will present award-winning Vocalist Karen Akers – who returns to the venue with her show “Feels Like Home” – on Monday, November 18 at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Karen Akers to Make Bucks County Playhouse Cabaret Debut in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024

Tony nominated actress and legendary cabaret artist, Karen Akers, will make her Bucks County Playhouse debut in a special, intimate performance. Akers’ performance is part of a new cabaret series held in the Playhouse Barn just across the courtyard from the Playhouse. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Goldie Dver Honors Anthony Newley in WHAT A MAN at Don't Tell Mama
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 27, 2024

On Sunday, 10/6 and Friday, 11/1 at 7 pm, you can catch What a Man! Goldie Dver Sings Anthony Newley at Don’t Tell Mama. MAC Award Winner and 2024 Female Vocalist Nominee Goldie Dver will premiere her sensational tribute to actor, singer, composer/lyricist, icon, and her personal friend Anthony Newley! Read a conversation with Dver about the show.

Amanda McBroom To Release First Ever Holiday Record, Wintersong
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

Amanda McBroom announced the release of Wintersong, her first holiday-themed CD, set for October. The album features a mix of standards and original music, showcasing McBroom's thoughtful artistry.

KAREN AKERS: WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE Comes To Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 11, 2024

Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea will present Karen Akers: Water Under the Bridge, Saturday, August 17, 7:30PM at LTV Studios in East Hampton. Karen Akers looks back at her life and career through story and song, with musical direction by Alex Rybeck.

Photos: Singer/Actress Karen Akers Returns to Birdland
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024

Birdland was thrilled to once again present singer/actress Karen Akers at the iconic club on Monday, May 27.

A TOAST TO STEVE & EYDIE Starring David Lawrence & Debbie Gravitte to be Presented at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023

Join David Lawrence and Debbie Gravitte for 'A Toast to Steve & Eydie' at Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall. A celebration of the iconic duo's music and legacy.

Photos: Karen Akers Brings WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE To Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2023

Birdland recently presented singer/actress Karen Akers at the iconic club on Monday, November 20. The show, titled “Water Under The Bridge,” was directed by Sara Louise Lazarus, musical directed by Alex Rybeck, with Tom Hubbard on bass. Check out photos here!

Les Celebrates 25 Years With Musical Highlights Show To Benefit Actors Benevolent Fund
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2022

Les Solomon created his talent management company Lambert House Enterprises in 1996. It added an acting agency in 1997 (25 years ago) and has flourished since with so many famous performers who have grown and had their careers developed by Les and his staff.

Photos: Karen Akers Returns To Birdland With WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022

On Monday, September 12, singer/actress Karen Akers returned to Birdland with “Water Under The Bridge,” which was musical directed by Alex Rybeck, with Tom Hubbard on bass. Check out photos here!

Sharon McNight to Bring RED HOT MOMA to The Mansion Of Saratoga This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2022

Sharon McNight will bring the Silver Anniversary Tour of 'Red Hot Mama' to The Mansion of Saratoga this Thurs. July 21 at 8 p.m.

Photos: Marc Shaiman Is Debbie Gravitte's PLUS 1 At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022

On Monday, May 9, Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte stormed the Birdland stage with another episode of her series “Plus 1,” with very special guest, songwriter Marc Shaiman. 

Photos: Debbie Gravitte PLUS ONE With Stephen Schwartz Comes to the Birdland Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2022

On Monday, April 11, Tony winner Debbie Gravitte premiered her new series “Debbie Gravitte Plus One” on the Birdland stage.  She welcomed her longtime friend Stephen Schwartz for some friendly conversation and intimate performances of his most beloved songs. 

Ann Hampton Callaway & Liz Callaway to Bring Sibling Revelry To The Arizona Musicfest in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022

SIBLING REVELRY was first presented at New York's Rainbow and Stars, garnered raves at The Donmar Warehouse in London, and continues to sell out halls across the country both as a trio act and with symphony orchestras.

MY (UNAUTHORIZED) HALLMARK MOVIE MUSICAL Is Coming to Hollywood
by Gigi Gervais - Dec 4, 2021

P3 Theatre to present My (Unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical, an innovative live one-woman show, written and performed by Eloise Coopersmith who is supported by a cast of eight characters in her imagination via multimedia.  Audiences will escape into her Hallmark movie fantasy, where men and women find courage and acceptance to speak their own voices without judgment.  T

BWW Review: Karen Oberlin and BEWITCHED: THE LIFE AND LYRICS OF LORENZ HART Present Mr. Hart With Elegance and Affection at Birdland
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 27, 2021

When it came time for her tribute show to Lorenz Hart, Karen Oberlin lined up the great songs and the great musicians to create an evening of entertainment very close to her heart.

VIDEO: Liz Callaway Sings 'Stars and the Moon' From SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2021

Liz Callaway has posted a new cover from her car, this time singing 'Stars and the Moon' from Songs For a New World! 

Wake Up With BWW 4/13: Lin-Manuel Miranda Helps Open Broadway Vaccination Site, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2021

Today's top stories: The Phantom of the Opera West End orchestra to be reduced, Lin-Manuel Miranda helps open Broadway vaccination site, and more!

VIDEO: Liz Callaway Sings 'Look to the Rainbow' From FINIAN'S RAINBOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2021

Liz Callaway has shared a video of herself singing 'Look to the Rainbow' from Finian's Rainbow in her kitchen. She shared, 'I was inspired to sing a song today for St Patrick's Day, and this gem from Finian's Rainbow came to mind. The arrangement is by my pal, and cast-mate from Merrily We Roll Along, David Loud.'