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Tonya Pinkins, Judy Kuhn, Seth Rudetsky, Carmen Cusack and More to be Featured in THE NEW WORKS VIRTUAL FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2020


From Sunday October 18th to Saturday the 24th, the first-ever New Works Virtual Festival (NWVF) will stream video readings of 20 new scripts featuring the work of a diverse group of writers and all-star cast members. All proceeds will be donated to the Actors Fund.

Michael R. Jackson, Kenny Leon, Camille A. Brown and More Take Home 2020 Obie Awards!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2020


Tonight, in celebration of Off- and Off-Off Broadway theater, the American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice honored the recipients of the 65th Annual Obie Awards.

Rena Strober to Release New Album IMAGINE THAT! THE SESAME STREET MUSIC OF JOE RAPOSO & JEFF MOSS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 13, 2020


Award-winning Broadway, film, and television actor and advocate for the blind, Rena Strober, is thrilled to announce the August 28 release of her new family album, Imagine That! The Sesame Street Music of Joe Raposo & Jeff Moss.

Rena Strober to Release IMAGINE THAT! Featuring Jason Alexander and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2020


Award-winning Broadway, film, and television actor and advocate for the blind, Rena Strober, has announced the August 28 release of her new family album, Imagine That! The Sesame Street Music of Joe Raposo & Jeff Moss.

Laura Bell Bundy And More Announced for Broadway to the Rescue's THE BIG FAT CHRISTMAS SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2019


Broadway to the Rescue's THE BIG FAT CHRISTMAS SHOW has announced the cast for this year's Dec. 7th, holiday fundraising extravaganza, at the Montalban Theatre!

Broadway's Brightest Gather In Los Angeles For THE BIG FAT CHRISTMAS SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2019


On Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7:00 pm, one of the largest groups of Broadway stars in Los Angeles will assemble in The Big Fat Christmas Show at the historic Montalbán Theater in Hollywood. Broadway to the Rescue (BTTR) brings back its sold-out, holiday extravaganza for one night only. Broadway performers, along with friends from television and film, will ignite the stage once again to ring in the holiday season. All proceeds will go to Hope of the Valley, a mission in its 10th year doing extraordinary and tireless work toward tackling the ever-growing homeless problem in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Anika Noni Rose Celebrates Ten Years of THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2019


As the ten year anniversary of the hit animated film, The Princess and the Frog approaches, Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose is reflecting on her role as the first black Disney princess.

MOSTLY NEW MUSICALS Will Feature A World Premiere Song By Marc Cherry And Gregory Nabours
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2019


Feinstein's at Vitello's newest monthly series debuts Monday 9.9.19 with the music of Gregory Nabours; including a world premiere collaboration with Marc Cherry, creator of the Emmy Award winning DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES! The evening will also feature other world premieres, plus songs from Gregory's musicals THE TROUBLE WITH WORDS, MARILYN! THE NEW MUSICAL, MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH, DOWN TO THE DARKNESS, and more!

Feinstein's At Vitello's Kicks Off MOSTLY NEW MUSICALS With Gregory Nabours
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2019


Feinstein's at Vitello's has announced a new monthly series featuring a diverse array of new musicals in concert in the heart of Studio City. Each month will showcase the work of one writer or writing team, or present a new musical in concert!

Feinstein's at Vitello's Announces Concert Series Featuring New Musicals, Starting With Gregory Nabours
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2019


On Monday, September 9th, 2019 Feinstein's at Vitello's will kick off a brand new concert series: Feinstein's Presents mostly NEW musicals, with LA's own award-winning Gregory Nabours! Mostly NEW musicals will showcase the most exciting new musical theatre writers and composers from across the country in the heart of Studio City, Feinstein's at Vitello's! Co-produced and curated by amy francis schott, producer of the long-running cabaret series (mostly)musicals, each event will present a new musical in concert, or explore the work of one writer or writing team!

Photo Flash: (mostly)musicals Heads Into The DOG DAYS Of Summer With A Look Back At BODY LANGUAGE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2019


(mostly)musicals is PANTING to tell you about our NEXT edition - DOG DAYS of Summer (an off-the-leash cabaret) on Monday, 8.12.19!

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For (mostly)musicals: BODY LANGUAGE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2019


(mostly)musicals is BACK with their 33rd edition, BODY Language (a cabaret for every BODY), on Monday June 3rd at the newly renamed Feinstein's at Vitello's! The evening will be in the capable HANDS of Gregory Nabours at the piano and will feature performers you'll be HEAD over HEELS for, from Broadway and LA, singing songs about ANATOMY!

(mostly)musicals Returns with BODY LANGUAGE
by Julie Musbach - May 28, 2019


(mostly)musicals is BACK with their 33rd edition, BODY Language (a cabaret for every BODY), on Monday June 3rd at the newly renamed Feinstein's at Vitello's! The evening will be in the capable HANDS of Gregory Nabours at the piano, and will feature performers you'll be HEAD over HEELS for, from Broadway and LA, singing songs about ANATOMY!

(mostly)musicals Invites You To FACE The Music With BODY LANGUAGE
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2019


(mostly)musicals is BACK with their 33rd edition, BODY Language... an anatomically correct cabaret! The evening will feature Gregory Nabours at the piano, our open mic afterparty, and incredible performers from Broadway and LA singing songs about ANATOMY!

He Fifth Annual Broadway & Ballet Hero Awards To Honor Lillias White And Housing Works
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2018


HIV Experience Resources Organization (HERO)is proud to present The Fifth Annual Broadway & Ballet HERO Awards on October 22nd at 8pm at Stage 48, 605 West 48th Street, honoring Tony, Emmy, Drama Desk and People's Choice Award winner Lillias White, Housing Works/HIV Law Project,and break-out star from Head Over Heels,Bonnie Milliganfor Outstanding Broadway Debut. The event benefits HERO - HIV Experience Resources Organization, a 501c-3 volunteer based charitable organization that promotes safe sex practices and provides resources to people newly diagnosed and living with HIV. To be hosted by Ben Cameron, the Broadway and Ballet HERO Awards features 14 spectacular performances by stars from the worlds of Broadway and Ballet that will perform together.

The Fifth Annual Broadway & Ballet HERO Awards to Honor Lillias White and Housing Works
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2018


HIV Experience Resources Organization (HERO)is proud to present The Fifth Annual Broadway & Ballet HERO Awards on October 22nd at 8pm at Stage 48, 605 West 48th Street, honoring Tony, Emmy, Drama Desk and People's Choice Award winner Lillias White, Housing Works/HIV Law Project,and break-out star from Head Over Heels,Bonnie Milliganfor Outstanding Broadway Debut. The event benefits HERO - HIV Experience Resources Organization, a 501c-3 volunteer based charitable organization that promotes safe sex practices and provides resources to people newly diagnosed and living with HIV. To be hosted by Ben Cameron, the Broadway and Ballet HERO Awards features 14 spectacular performances by stars from the worlds of Broadway and Ballet that will perform together.

Broadway To The Rescue Returns To LA
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2018


Broadway to the Rescue returns to LA, bigger and better than ever. And this time with mouse ears!

Broadway Stars And More Sing Disney At The Montalban To Benefit Hope Of The Valley
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2018


BROADWAY TO THE RESCUE is amping up for one of the most incredible nights in theatre in Los Angeles. In a special performance on October 13th, hosted by Broadway's Michael-Leon Wooley (Netflix's 'AJ and the Queen'). Following last year's epic Broadway night, this year, Broadway to the Rescue GOES DISNEY. On this special night, 25 of Broadway's brightest and best, along with an ensemble of over 50 performers, will take to the stage to sing songs and create show-stopping performances based on hits from your favorite Disney movies and musicals, including THE LITTLE MERMAID, MARY POPPINS, FROZEN, HERCULES, ALADDIN, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG and many more.

Josh Segarra, Michael-Leon Wooley, Katerina Tannenbaum, and Tia Carrere Join RuPaul in AJ AND THE QUEEN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 21, 2018


Josh Segarra, Michael-Leon Wooley, Katerina Tannenbaum, and Tia Carrere join the cast of AJ and the Queen, the upcoming Netflix comedy series starring Emmy Award-winning RuPaul Charles.

Photo Flash: Photo Flash: (mostly)musicals Went BACK TO SCHOOL At Vitello's
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2018


(mostly)Musicals unpacked their backpacks (and adjectives), took out their notebooks and #2 pencils, and went BACK TO SCHOOL (mostly)musicals style on Monday, 8.27.18 at Upstairs at Vitello's!

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