Composer, arranger, vocalist and jazz pianist Billy Stritch celebrated the release of his acclaimed new record, 'Billy Stritch Sings Mel Tormé' on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 7PM at Birdland, as part of the long-running, critically-heralded and popular concert series Broadway at Birdland.

Nancy LaMott was a talented singer who was on the verge of stardom when she was struck down, at the age of 43, by Uterine Cancer. February 12th will see the release of a special-edition CD and DVD (the first DVD to feature the late singer).

Legendary designers John Conklin and Robert Fletcher are among the recipients of the 2008 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards. For his achievements as both a costume and set designer, John Conklin will receive the TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards' special Robert L. B. Tobin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatrical Design. Acclaimed costume designer Robert Fletcher, who also produced, performed and designed sets, will receive the 2008 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony on Friday, March 28, at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.

Michael Abbott, a long-time television, film, and theatre producer who produced the first New York production of Stalag 17 in 1951, died of cancer on Thursday January 24, 2008 at Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan. He was 81.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com are proud to announce the return of exceptional composer, arranger, vocalist and jazz pianist Billy Stritch, live in-concert to celebrate the release of his acclaimed new record, 'Billy Stritch Sings Mel Tormé,' Monday, February 18, 2008 at 7PM

The no-holds-barred production of the classic stage musical Cabaret, which has been running at the No Exit Café in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, deserves many kudos for bringing this show to life. And what a life!

Freddie Fields, Hollywood agent, producer and studio executive who represented Mel Gibson, Richard Gere and others, died from lung cancer in his Beverly Hills Home on Tuesday, December 11. He was 84 years old

Christine Ebersole and applauded pianist Billy Stritch concluded their four-day, sold-out, celebrity-packed 'Winter Wonderland' concert at Broadway at Birdland on Saturday, December 8.

Christine Ebersole began her four-night 'Winter Wonderland' concert series, accompanied by applauded pianist Billy Stritch, at Broadway at Birdland on Wednesday, December 5.

Feinstein's at Loews Regency will introduce Michael Feinstein's new show 'By Request' on Friday, November 30. The ever-changing set list will be made up of suggestions from the audience, collected each night. Performances are at 11PM on Friday and Saturday nights through December 29

Providence Performing Arts Center's Annual Gala will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2008 with a once-in-a-generation performance by Liza Minnelli

Feinstein's at Loews Regency, will conclude its fall 2007 season with the return of the club's founder Michael Feinstein from November 27 to December 29 with his new show 'Winter Dreams'

Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com are proud to announce a remarkable holiday treat: four special nights with hugely-celebrated and beloved performer Christine Ebersole, accompanied by applauded pianist Billy Stritch, part of the long-running, critically-heralded and popular concert series Broadway at Birdland.

Popular Broadway actress, Stephanie J. Block, headlined at the legendary Birdland on Monday, August 27.

ScoBar Entertainment presents an open-run of Michael Berkowitz & the Gene Krupa Orchestra every Wednesday evening from 5-7PM, beginning September 5 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Tony Award-winning talents will take the stage of Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, Connecticut to celebrate guest of honor John Kander, the Tony Award-winning composer of Chicago, Cabaret and Curtains, on Monday, September 24.

Birdland has announced its September line-up

On Wednesday, August 8 at 7:30 pm, filmmaker Rick McKay appeared live in the WLIW studio with behind-the-scenes stories about the making of Broadway: The Golden Age and its upcoming sequels.

Rick McKay's acclaimed documentary 'Broadway: The Golden Age' is back on Public Television and Rick McKay will appear live with WLIW's Laura Savini, hosting the film, on WLIW/21 in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut area on Wednesday, August 8th at 7:30 PM, which will be rebroadcast at 11:30 PM and Thursday, August 9th at 1 PM.

On Sunday, July 29 at 7 PM, 'Billy Stritch and The Girls' was presented as part of Broadway at Birdland.

Ann Hampton Callaway talks about jazz, cabaret and Broadway before her upcoming gig at the Blue Note.

The New York premiere screening of the highly anticipated movie musical Hairspray, based on the Broadway smash, took place at the Ziegfeld Theatre on July 16th, and BroadwayWorld was there!

Ashley Brown, Lucie Arnaz, Michele Lee, Christine Ebersole, Stephanie J. Block and more have joined the July Broadway at Birdland line-up of performances.

Minnelli's latest international tour will swing through Massachusetts with stops at the South Shore Music Circus and the Cape Cod Melody Tent

New York Mets fan and Broadway leading lady Stephanie J. Block sang the National Anthem at Shea Stadium on Monday, June 25th.