Gregory Generet News

Vocalfest, presented by JazzMobile, kicks off its second weekend this Friday, April 16 and Saturday April 17 at Showman's. Vocalfest, Jazzmobile's month-long celebration, is held in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month. Gregory Generet, a Showman's performer, will frontline Friday's show. Lezlie Harrison will showcase her unique style--70's soul combined with jazz, for Vocalfest's Saturday night performance.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will hold its renowned annual fundraiser gala and cabaret performance on April 10 at the Hilton Short Hills in Short Hills, New Jersey. In addition to kicking off the 2010 Season, The Shakespeare Theatre gala will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Artistic Director Bonnie J. Monte who took over the ailing company, then known as The New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, in 1990.

Jazzmobile Presents Vocalfest --- four weekends in April paying homage to Jazz Appreciation Month. New to Jazzmobile's events this year, Vocalfest is a month-long celebration paying tribute to jazz vocalists of the past and present. Starting Friday, April 9, Lynette Washington, winner of Jazzmobile's 2005 Jazz Vocal Competition, will perform. Lynette has worked with artists such as Aretha Franklin, U2, and Peter Gabriel. Cynthia Holiday, a New Jersey native and contemporary jazz singer, will follow on Saturday, April 10.

Jazzmobile Presents Vocalfest --- four weekends in April paying homage to Jazz Appreciation Month. New to Jazzmobile's events this year, Vocalfest is a month-long celebration paying tribute to jazz vocalists of the past and present. Starting Friday, April 9, Lynette Washington, winner of Jazzmobile's 2005 Jazz Vocal Competition, will perform. Lynette has worked with artists such as Aretha Franklin, U2, and Peter Gabriel. Cynthia Holiday, a New Jersey native and contemporary jazz singer, will follow on Saturday, April 10.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will hold its renowned annual fundraiser gala and cabaret performance on April 10 at the Hilton Short Hills in Short Hills, New Jersey. In addition to kicking off the 2010 Season, The Shakespeare Theatre gala will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Artistic Director Bonnie J. Monte who took over the ailing company, then known as The New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, in 1990.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Feinstein's at the Loews Regency has announced additions to its fall calendar and the acts include headline engagements by Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski (October 6-17), Tony winners Victoria Clark and Ted Sperling (October 20-24), Mary Cleere Haran (October 29-31, November 5-7), Maude Maggart (November 10-14), and Ronan Tynan (November 27-28).

Broadway star Karen Mason, whose credits include Sunset Boulevard and Hairspray, will perform a benefit concert for The Actors Fund on Sunday, October 4 at Feinstein's at the Loews Regency.

Broadway star Karen Mason, whose credits include Sunset Boulevard and Hairspray, will perform a benefit concert for The Actors Fund on Sunday, October 4 at Feinstein's at the Loews Regency.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY has announced their fall 2009 schedule.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, has announced the Fall 2009 performance schedule.

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.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will hold its highly celebrated annual fundraiser gala on March 28 at the at the Hilton Short Hills in Short Hills. Artistic Director Bonnie J. Monte and the Board of Trustees of The Shakespeare Theatre are proud to announce that Prudential, a major supporter of The Shakespeare Theatre, will be the 2009 Gala Sponsor. This annual Shakespeare Theatre event kicks off each season and is the Theatre's largest fundraiser of the year. 'We are thrilled to return to the Hilton Shorts Hills for this dazzling event,' said Artistic Director Bonnie J. Monte. 'The Hilton allows us to change from the normal dinner format and instead offer fabulous dishes from carving and saut? stations, sumptuous passed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails while Gala attendees mingle with guests and artists, and shop the silent auction that promises scores of unique offerings. Of course, as is our tradition, the evening ends with desert, during which patrons will be treated to our renowned cabaret show featuring stage, screen and television luminaries.' Proceeds benefit The Shakespeare Theatre's productions as well as numerous education programs that serve more than 100,000 adults, students, teachers, and young artists annually. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 973-408-3164 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.

LaChanze Comes to the Stage for a Special One-Night Only Engagement---Special Performance on February 14th at 7PM at the Highline Ballroom in New York City Tony Award-Winner LaChanze with Opening Performance by Gregory Generet Tony-award winning actress, LaChanze, best known for her incredible star turns both on and off Broadway (The Color Purple, Ragtime, Company, Once On This Island, Uptown it's Hot!, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds her Chameleon Skin, The Vagina Monologues, etc.), is set to appear at the Highline Ballroom in New York City for a special, one-night only Valentine's Day performance. LaChanze will bring her tremendous talents to Highline's intimate stage where she'll perform a soulful cabaret of love songs filled with old favorites and original tunes.

LaChanze Comes to the Stage for a Special One-Night Only Engagement---Special Performance on February 14th at 7PM at the Highline Ballroom in New York City Tony Award-Winner LaChanze with Opening Performance by Gregory Generet Tony-award winning actress, LaChanze, best known for her incredible star turns both on and off Broadway (The Color Purple, Ragtime, Company, Once On This Island, Uptown it's Hot!, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds her Chameleon Skin, The Vagina Monologues, etc.), is set to appear at the Highline Ballroom in New York City for a special, one-night only Valentine's Day performance. LaChanze will bring her tremendous talents to Highline's intimate stage where she'll perform a soulful cabaret of love songs filled with old favorites and original tunes.

Stars such as Alan Cumming, Tim Daly, Matthew Modine, Tamara Tunie and Kerry Washington appeared at Moet & Chandon Dinner at Teatro Goldoni Restaurant for The Creative Coalition in Washington D.C. According to its website, 'The Creative Coalition is the premier nonprofit, nonpartisan social and political advocacy organization of the entertainment industry. Founded in 1989 by prominent figures in the creative community, including actors Alec Baldwin, Ron Silver, Christopher Reeve, Susan Sarandon, Blair Brown and Stephen Collins, TCC educates and mobilizes leaders in the arts community on issues of public importance, specifically in the areas of First Amendment rights, arts advocacy and public education.'

'The Daily Show' and New York stage regular Aasif Mandvi will host the 7th Annual Winter Gala of Epic Theatre Ensemble on Monday February 25 at 6PM at 24 Fifth. Others set to lend their support include Cicely Tyson, Tamara Tunie, Gregory Generet, David Strathairn, Leigh Silverman, Kathleen Chalfant, Gordon Elliot and musical guests The Petersons.

Spring Awakening, after beginning previews on Thursday, November 16th, opened on Sunday, December 10th at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre

Einstein's Gift opened on Thursday, October 6 at 6:30pm and BroadwayWorld was there! The show's run coincides with the nationwide centennial celebration of Albert Einstein's 'miracle year' and the fiftieth anniversary of his death.