Leonard Cohen News

The thing that always strikes me about Euan Morton, from his New York debut in Taboo to his Obie-winning stint in Measure For Pleasure and various other plays, musicals, concerts and cabarets, is that the guy seems incapable of expressing a dishonest emotion.  While some performers may dazzle you with their creativity or their exceptional craft, Morton draws you in with a comforting safety that makes artistry out of sincerity.  He opens his four-week run at The Oak Room (through March 29th), titled Here and Now, with Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley's 'Pure Imagination,' glowing with a naturally boyish earnestness and a gentle smile.

This Monday, March 10th The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony took place for 2008. New inductees included Madonna, Leonard Cohen, John Mellencamp, and the Ventures and the David Clark Five. Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff also presented the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The ceremony took place at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City.

The Menier Chocolate Factory is delighted to announce that this year's Christmas extravaganza will be La Cage aux Folles. Tickets, which went on sale on September 4, are selling extremely fast. The show is breaking Box Office records at the Chocolate Factory and some performances are already sold out.

The complete schedule for Lincoln Center Festival 2007, which will run July 10-29 and include 93 performances and events by artists and ensembles from 14 countries, has been announced.

Coming off her triumphant return to Danny's last year after a nearly 25-year hiatus, celebrated singer/story-teller Joanne Beretta returns March 7 to Any Wednesday to captivate audiences with her program of theater, cabaret, and folk rock songs.

The 2006 Tony-honored BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop announces its Winter Smoker, a semiannual showcase for new songs from Workshop writers.

Broadway at Birdland, a series of Monday night concerts featuring top theater and nightclub stars and songwriters, has announced the January/February schedule

On May 25th, Euan Morton will give a free performance at Tower Records before greeting fans and signing CDs

Euan Morton will release his solo album 'NewClear' on March 21st, and perform at Joe's Pub on March 20th and April 3rd

Legendary cabaret singer JOANNE BERETTA, who returned to NYC on February 3rd for her first solo cabaret engagement in 25 years, sold out all three performances before singing a single note.

Cabaret star Joanne Beretta will return to New York from February 3rd through 17th for her first cabaret engagement in 25 years