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Max Von Essen Among Stars Performing at the BREATHLESS ON BROADWAY Benefit at Sardi's Restaurant
by Marianka Swain - May 25, 2016


On Monday, June 6th, 2016, many popular and talented Broadway performers will shine a light on Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) at the 2nd annual breathless on Broadway benefit at Sardi's Restaurant, 234 West 44th Street, NYC. For one night, some of Broadway's favorites, including Max Von Essen (An American in Paris, Evita, Dance of the Vampires, Jesus Christ Superstar), Giuseppe Bausillo (Cats, Aladdin, Newsies, Billy Elliot), Michael Lanning (Bonnie & Clyde, Civil War), Zachary Sayle (Newsies Nat'l Tour), and Liv Rand will help phaware global association raise awareness for Pulmonary Hypertension (PH), a disease that currently has no cure but can be managed with proper care and treatment. The benefit evening includes a Red Carpet, dinner and the show.

BWW Previews: BROADWAY AND BASEBALL at Nyack High School
by Peter Danish - Jan 13, 2016


Nyack Valley Cottage Little League is pleased to present two unique musical concerts from the award-winning Producer, Composer, and Nyack resident Neil Berg. BROADWAY AND BASEBALL FOR KIDS: THE CONCERT will play at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 16, 2016 and PIANO MEN: A TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN AND BILLY JOEL will play at 7:00pm ?on Saturday, January 16, 2016.

THE WIZARDS OF WINTER: A TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE Comes to Ridgefield Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2015


The Wizards of Winter: A Trans Siberian Orchestra Experience, one of the most popular holiday shows, returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse tonight, December 9, at 8 p.m.

Photo Coverage: They Wanna Rock! Jarrod Spector, Tony Vincent & More Perform at ROCKERS ON BROADWAY!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 11, 2015


The PATH Fund's 22nd annual ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 80's REWIND was just held last night, honoring 80's Pop Princess, Debbie Gibson with the Rockers Lifetime Achievement Award and May Pang with the Rockers Ambassador of Rock Award. ROCKERS ON BROADWAY is a fun and unique charity concert that featured Broadway's best rockers performing the biggest hits in 80's Rock n' Roll. Proceeds from the evening benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA) and non-profit performing arts education programs.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 2016, Honoring Debbie Gibson!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 11, 2015


The PATH Fund's 22nd annual ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 80's REWIND was just held last night, honoring 80's Pop Princess, Debbie Gibson with the Rockers Lifetime Achievement Award and May Pang with the Rockers Ambassador of Rock Award. ROCKERS ON BROADWAY is a fun and unique charity concert that featured Broadway's best rockers performing the biggest hits in 80's Rock n' Roll. Proceeds from the evening benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA) and non-profit performing arts education programs.

Photo Coverage: Inside ROCKERS ON BROADWAY's Concert Soundcheck!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 11, 2015


The PATH Fund's 22nd annual ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 80's REWIND was just held last night, honoring 80's Pop Princess, Debbie Gibson with the Rockers Lifetime Achievement Award and May Pang with the Rockers Ambassador of Rock Award. ROCKERS ON BROADWAY is a fun and unique charity concert that will feature Broadway's best rockers performing the biggest hits in 80's Rock n' Roll. Proceeds from the evening will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA) and non-profit performing arts education programs.

Jarrod Spector, Tony Vincent and More Set for ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 80'S REWIND Benefit Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2015


The PATH Fund's 22nd annual ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 80's REWIND benefit concert will honor 80's Pop Princess, Debbie Gibson with the Rockers Lifetime Achievement Award and May Pang with the Rockers Ambassador of Rock Award tonight, November 9, 2015 at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleeker Street) at 7:30 p.m.

Photo Coverage: Debbie Gibson & More Rehearse for ROCKERS ON BROADWAY
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 9, 2015


The Path Fund's 22nd annual ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 80's REWIND benefit concert will honor 80's Pop Princess ,Debbie Gibson with the Rockers Lifetime Achievement Award and May Pang with the Rockers Ambassador of Rock Award on tonight, November 9, 2015 at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleeker Street) at 7:30 p.m. ROCKERS ON BROADWAY is a fun and unique charity concert that will feature Broadway's best rockers performing the biggest hits in 80's Rock n' Roll. Proceeds from the evening will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA) and non-profit performing arts education programs. BroadwayWorld went inside rehearsals to bring you a sneak peek at the show! Check out photos from Day 2 of rehearsals below!

Photo Coverage: Andrea Dora, Amma Osei, and More Rehearse ROCKERS ON BROADWAY
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 8, 2015


ROCKERS ON BROADWAY is a fun and unique charity concert that will feature Broadway's best rockers performing the biggest hits in 80's Rock n' Roll. Proceeds from the evening will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA) and non-profit performing arts education programs. BroadwayWorld went inside rehearsals to bring you a sneak peek at the show! Check out the photos below!

THE WIZARDS OF WINTER: A TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE Comes to Ridgefield Playhouse, 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2015


The Wizards of Winter: A Trans Siberian Orchestra Experience, one of the most popular holiday shows, returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Wednesday, December 9, at 8 p.m.

Broadway Stars Raise Their Voices for a Worthy Cause at Sardi's Restaurant
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 8, 2015


'Breathless on Broadway' is a star-studded event aimed to raise awareness about a disease that currently has no cure, but can be managed with the proper care and treatments.

Jarrod Spector, Tony Vincent & More Set for ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 80'S REWIND Benefit
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 2, 2015


The Path Fund's 22nd annual ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 80's REWIND benefit concert will honor 80's Pop Princess, Debbie Gibson with the Rockers Lifetime Achievement Award on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleeker Street) at 7:30 p.m. ROCKERS ON BROADWAY is a fun and unique charity concert that will feature Broadway's best rockers performing the biggest hits in 80's Rock n' Roll. Proceeds from the evening will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA) and non-profit performing arts education programs.

Photo Coverage: Carter Calvert Debuts New CD at 54 Below
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 10, 2015


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, just presented Carter Calvert & the world premiere performance of her new CD, 'It's a Man's World'. An ever-evolving artist, Calvert's latest project is a collaboration with two household names in jazz: Grammy® award-winning Ulysses Owens, Jr. (Producer/Drums) and Grammy® award-winning Laurence Hobgood (Arranger/Piano), renowned for their imagination and artistry. The end result is a collection of hits originally made famous by iconic male artists, re-imagined and sung from a woman's point of view. It's A Man's World gives Calvert a vehicle to soar, and soar she does.

STAGE TUBE: Cast of 12 Rocks Elitch Gardens
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 23, 2015


Elitch Gardens, now in its 21st year downtown since relocating from northwest Denver, remains one of Colorado's the most popular entertainment destinations. It now features a vast array of modern roller-coasters, and because many of 'The 12' cast members from the DCPA Theatre Company are thrill-ride aficionados, the staff at Elitch's invited cast members Tuesday to ride the famous Carousel, which dates back to 1927 - and two coaster rides: The Brain Drain and the Boomerang. Video and photos by David Lenk and John Moore. Check out the videos below!

SEARCH: PAUL CLAYTON to Open at the Triad Theatre in May
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2015


The New York Premiere of Search: Paul Clayton a true tale of love, folk music and betrayal,will play 13 performances only at The Triad Theatre (158 West 72nd Street) beginning May 6th with opening night set for Thursday, May 7th. Search: Paul Clayton is a new play with music by Larry Mollin ('Beverly Hills 90210'), directed by Randal Myler (Tony Award nominee, It Ain't Nothin' But The Blues) with musical direction by Fred Mollin and produced by Dan Whitten and TIGER Theatricals.

Photo Flash: Terence Archie, Jeannette Bayardelle, Anthony Fedorov & More in Denver Center's World Premiere of THE 12
by Matt Smith - Apr 4, 2015


The Denver Center for the Performing Arts presents the world premiere of THE 12, a brand new rock musical with book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Robert Schenkkan and music and lyrics by Neil Berg. The show begins tonight, March 27, and runs through April 26, with an opening slated for April 3, 2015. Check out a first look at photos from the production below!

Denver Center's World Premiere of Rock Musical THE 12 Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2015


The Denver Center for the Performing Arts presents the world premiere of THE 12, a brand new rock musical with book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Robert Schenkkan and music and lyrics by Neil Berg. The show began on March 27, and runs through April 26, with an opening slated for tonight, April 3, 2015.

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of Denver Center's World Premiere of THE 12 - Terence Archie, Mike Backes, Anthony Fedorov & More!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 30, 2015


The Denver Center for the Performing Arts presents the world premiere of THE 12, a brand new rock musical with book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Robert Schenkkan and music and lyrics by Neil Berg. The show begins tonight, March 27, and runs through April 26, with an opening slated for April 3, 2015. Check out a first look at highlights below!

Denver Center's World Premiere of THE 12 Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2015


The Denver Center for the Performing Arts presents the world premiere of THE 12, a brand new rock musical with book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Robert Schenkkan and music and lyrics by Neil Berg. The show begins tonight, March 27, and runs through April 26, with an opening slated for April 3, 2015.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: November 29- December 5
by Louisa Brady - Dec 5, 2014


Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include coverage of James Snyder at 54 Below, the cast recording for SIDE SHOW, opening night of THE ILLUSIONISTS, and more!

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