Kevin Earley News

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. "tick...tick...BOOM!," "A Little Night Music," a local "Avenue Q?," Kevin Earley and Nathan Lane are in town, "Sexy Baby," the High School Musical Theater Awards and more.... (more...)

Nominations for the 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced at a news conference this morning by Drama Desk winners Donna Murphy and Brian dÂ’Arcy James. The 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards will take place on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 8:00 PM at The Town Hall in Manhattan. (more...)

The exuberant musical theater masterpiece from the clever pens of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE opened at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, April 13 and runs through June 10. See photos of the cast and more on opening night below! (more...)

In our time and place, the great Marriott Theatre to the north of Chicago, in Lincolnshire, in the collar county of Lake, has mounted a production of “The Pirates of Penzance” which officially opened this past weekend, and will run through June 10, 2012. It’s directed by Dominic Missimi, a visionary musical theater director and teacher with vast experience and influence across the country, and especially here. (more...)

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. "Jersey Boys," three musicals that start with "Pi," Cromer's "Rent" leads a Larson fest, JRB in Indiana, "Street Scene" and much more.... (more...)

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE will be presented at The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, opening April 13 and running through June 10, directed by Multi-Jeff Award Winner Dominic Missimi. (more...)

Fred Barton returns to the Metropolitan Room on Sunday, April 15, at 7:00 PM with his show FRED BARTON PRESENTS – AND THINKS YOU’RE GONNA LOVE IT! – in which he hosts, sings and plays with his 9-piece Broadway Band, presenting classic Broadway show tunes, with some of his favorite performers. This is Barton’s last show until later this summer. (more...)

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to New York. The latest on the big musicals in Aurora, Oakbrook, Munster and Lincolnshire, two retro-60s jukebox shows, season announcements from Porchlight, Boho, Chicago Shakes and Court, plus the Light Opera Works gala! (more...)

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE will be presented at The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, previewing April 4, opening April 13 and running through June 10 (more...)

Fred Barton returns to the Metropolitan Room on Sunday, March 11, at 7:00 PM with his show FRED BARTON PRESENTS – AND THINKS YOU’RE GONNA LOVE IT! – in which he hosts, sings and plays with his 9-piece Broadway Band, bringing back classic Broadway show music, with some swing on the side. At each monthly performance, Fred features two of his favorite singers, with additional special guests. (more...)

Fred Barton returns to the Metropolitan Room on Sunday, March 11, at 7:00 PM with his show FRED BARTON PRESENTS – AND THINKS YOU’RE GONNA LOVE IT! – in which he hosts, sings and plays with his 9-piece Broadway Band, bringing back classic Broadway show music, with some swing on the side. At each monthly performance, Fred features two of his favorite singers, with additional special guests. (more...)

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events. For more information, follow the links below, or go to www.joespub.com. (more...)

The Metropolitan Room announces March performances. (more...)

Fred Barton returns to the Metropolitan Room on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 7:00 PM with FRED BARTON PRESENTS – AND THINKS YOU’RE GONNA LOVE IT! – in which he hosts, sings and plays with his 9-piece Broadway Band, bringing back classic Broadway show music, with some swing on the side. At each monthly performance, Fred features two of his favorite singers, with additional special guests. (more...)

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Fred Barton returns to the Metropolitan Room on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 7:00 PM with FRED BARTON PRESENTS – AND THINKS YOU’RE GONNA LOVE IT! – in which he hosts, sings and plays with his 9-piece Broadway Band, bringing back classic Broadway show music, with some swing on the side. At each monthly performance, Fred features two of his favorite singers, with additional special guests. (more...)

Scott SiegelÂ’s new Thursday night show at FeinsteinÂ’s, THE BROADWAY HOOTENANY, starts December 8th! It is a one-hour musical happening! New stars and new songs every night. (more...)

Announced to star this Thursday, January 5th at 11 PM will be Tony Award Winner Alice Ripley (her second appearance in The Ballyhoo), Drama Desk & Olivier Nominee Nancy Anderson, Kevin Earley (Death Takes a Holiday), and the award-winning vocalist Carole J. Bufford (also making her second appearance in The Ballyoo). Musical Direction by Jesse Kissel and hosted by Series Creator/Producer: Scott Siegel (more...)

Scott SiegelÂ’s new Thursday night show at FeinsteinÂ’s, THE BROADWAY HOOTENANY, starts December 8th! It is a one-hour musical happening! New stars and new songs every night. (more...)

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, will continue its Fall 2011 season with “THE BROADWAY HOOTENANNY,” a new weekly show produced, created and hosted by Scott Siegel. Jesse Kissel serves as Musical Director. The show runs on Thursday nights at 11:00 PM (except for the first Thursday of the month) starting on December 8 at the Loews Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street). (more...)