Dominique Jackson Will Host Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation's New York Dinner
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) announced that model, actress, and author Dominique Jackson will serve as the MC at its second annual New York Dinner on May 8, 2024 at the legendary Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Plaza. Academy Award-nominated actress Rosie Perez will appear as a special guest with a performance by Glassnote Records recording artist Talia Rae. Arthur Fogel, President – Global Touring and Chairman – Concerts, Live Nation Entertainment will accept The Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award at the event.
Review: RAGTIME at Bay Street Theater
I had the honor of seeing the original Broadway cast of the Tony-winning musical Ragtime as my very first Broadway show. So, as you can guess, I am absolutely ecstatic to see that the Bay Street Theater added it to their fantastic mainstage season this year. This well done and heart rendering incarnation is excellently directed by Will Pomerantz - who also serves at Bay Street's Associate Artistic Director - and runs through August 28th at the gorgeous Sag Harbor venue.
Winners Announced for 14th Annual AUGUST WILSON MONOLOGUE COMPETITION
Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company announced winners of its 14th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition National Finals, held virtually on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 7pm ET. The first place winner was Taloria Merricks from Atlanta; second place, Taylor Jackson from Atlanta; and third place, Tyla Uzo from Los Angeles.
James Taylor Postpones His US Tour With Jackson Browne
Due to the unprecedented circumstances surrounding COVID-19, James Taylor and His All-Star Band, with special guest Jackson Browne, have announced their upcoming US Tour will be postponed. James's June 21st show at Fenway Park with Brandi Carlile and Shawn Colvin has also been postponed. We are examining various time periods for rescheduling all of these dates, which may be as soon as late summer, pending the advice of health officials. As of today there is no new information regarding James's Tanglewood concert scheduled for July 4th, there will be further announcements when we have more news to share.
The Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Will Perform at Broadway Sessions This Week
BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway cast twice monthly. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida, Footloose, Dance Captain Dance Attack web series) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday night, February 20, Broadway Sessions will welcome cast members from Ain't Too Proud and more!
Aisha Jackson, Taylor Iman Jones, Lexi Lawson and More Set For 54 CELEBRATES WHITNEY HOUSTON
Aisha Jackson (Frozen, Waitress), Taylor Iman Jones (Head Over Heels, Scotland, PA), and Lexi Lawson (Hamilton, In the Heights), will be among those taking part in 54 Celebrates Whitney Houston at Feinstein's/54 Below on Sunday, February 2nd at 9:30PM.