Cabin in the Sky

Signature Theatre today announced that Will Gartshore will replace George Dvorsky in The Lost Songs of Broadway 1940s - 1950s, a run of cabaret performances playing in The ARK Theatre September 3 - 6. (more...)

Heidi Blickenstaff, Rebecca Luker and More Set for LYRICS & LYRICISTS Concerts in 2013

92nd Street Y announces casting for the 2013 season of Lyrics & Lyricists™. Jason Danieley, Rebecca Luker, Barbara Carroll and James Naughton are among the performers from the worlds of Broadway, jazz and cabaret presenting a panoramic journey through the American Songbook via New York, London, Hollywood, and Stratford-on-Avon. L&L's shows this season explore Shakespeare on Broadway, iconic singer/lyricist Peggy Lee, a fresh take on Jerome Kern, and our look at Vernon Duke's and W. S. Gilbert's influence on Broadway. The season is curated by series artistic director Deborah Grace Winer (also returning as artistic director for one of the shows), and a line-up of guest artistic directors - Rob Fisher (with host Sheldon Harnick), Billy Stritch, David Loud and Mark Lamos. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Audra McDonald in Concert Thrills the O.C.

Superb from beginning to end, 4-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald's one-night-only solo concert at the lush Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on October 15--her only Southern California stop before her return to Broadway in the revival of PORGY & BESS--was a musical testament as to why she's earned her place as a genuine Broadway superstar. Possessing that magical combination of impressive acting skills, perfect control, and a blessed voice, her cabaret concert far surpassed this reviewer's already excited expectations. (more...)

92Y Announces Lyrics & Lyricists 2013 Season

92nd Street Y today announced the 2013 line-up for Lyrics & Lyricists™, 92Y's celebrated American Songbook series. Deborah Grace Winer returns for her fifth season as artistic director of the series, as well as one of the shows. Guest artistic directors leading the individual concerts are Rob Fisher (with host Sheldon Harnick), David Loud, Billy Stritch and Mark Lamos in his L&L debut. (more...)

92Y'S Lyrics & Lyricists Presents CARRIED AWAY: BEING COMDEN AND GREEN

Their partnership was one of Broadway and Hollywood's longest runs. Together, Betty Comden and Adolph Green wrote words that gave life to On the Town, Wonderful Town, Bells are Ringing and Singin' in the Rain. Phyllis Newman, Tony Award-winner and Green's wife of more than four decades, summons the essence of their genius - irreverence, humanity, sophisticated wit and joy - in the Lyrics & Lyricists™ season closer Carried Away: Being Comden and Green on May 21, 22 and 23. Joining her are vocalists Sarah Uriarte Berry, Josh Grisetti, Marcus Lovett, Mary Testa and Zakiya Young, with special guest vocalist Leslie Uggams. (more...)

92Y'S Lyrics & Lyricists Presents CARRIED AWAY: BEING COMDEN AND GREEN

Their partnership was one of Broadway and Hollywood's longest runs. Together, Betty Comden and Adolph Green wrote words that gave life to On the Town, Wonderful Town, Bells are Ringing and Singin' in the Rain. Phyllis Newman, Tony Award-winner and Green's wife of more than four decades, summons the essence of their genius - irreverence, humanity, sophisticated wit and joy - in the Lyrics & Lyricists™ season closer Carried Away: Being Comden and Green on May 21, 22 and 23. Joining her are vocalists Sarah Uriarte Berry, Josh Grisetti, Marcus Lovett, Mary Testa and Zakiya Young, with special guest vocalist Leslie Uggams. (more...)

Liza Minnelli Releases Statement on Lena Horne

Liza Minnelli has released the following statement on the passing of Lena Horne: My father discovered Lena Horne and brought her to Hollywood to star in 'Cabin in the Sky,' which has throughout the years owned the position as being the first elegant and unique all black movie. It made Lena a star. (more...)

TTC Celebrates The Black Girl on Broadway During Cabaret Series 3/11-12

Part of the Cabaret Series, The Theater Company of Hoboken (TTC) presents an evening of song March 11-12, 2011 at 8pm called THE BLACK GIRL ON BROADWAY, which takes a look at the great roles originated by Black women. (more...)

92Y's 'The Music of Vernon Duke' to Feature Rebecca Luker, Erin Mackey & More, 4/6-4/8

There are few stories more remarkable than that of Vernon Duke. He wrote the landmark show Cabin in the Sky, the beloved jazz standard 'Autumn in New York,' and hit songs like 'I Can't Get Started' and 'Taking a Chance on Love.' Yet he also led a double life as the classical composer and pianist Vladimir Dukelsky. Only in America! (more...)

TTC Celebrates The Black Girl on Broadway During Cabaret Series 3/11-12

Part of the Cabaret Series, The Theater Company of Hoboken (TTC) presents an evening of song March 11-12, 2011 at 8pm called THE BLACK GIRL ON BROADWAY, which takes a look at the great roles originated by Black women. (more...)

BroadwayWorld.com's On This Day - January 21, 2010

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on January 21 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events! (more...)

ON THIS DAY: Vincente Minnelli's 110th Birthday!

On this very day 100 years ago, in 1903, master director Vincente Minnelli - nee Lester Anthony Minnelli - was born. And, what a career he had! (more...)

Exclusive InDepth InterView: Tonya Pinkins Talks Broadway, Hollywood, 54 Below, Upcoming Projects & More

Today we are talking to a Tony Award-winning star known for her many impressive appearances on Broadway in JELLY'S LAST JAM, PLAY ON!, THE WILD PARTY and her tremendous title turn in the towering CAROLINE, OR CHANGE - the one and only Tonya Pinkins. Opening up about her career and many of her most memorable roles, Pinkins lets us in to her world and shares experiences of working with some of the most noted names in theatre - George C. Wolfe, Harold Prince, August Wilson, Stephen Sondheim, Lloyd Richards, Daniel Sullivan, David Esbjornson and many more among them - on everything from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, her Broadway debut, to her many musical roles to August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON and RADIO GOLF all the way to last season's Shakespeare In The Park double-header of THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR and MEASURE FOR MEASURE. Most importantly, Pinkins fills us in on all the details about her upcoming Ethel Waters tribute at 54 Below and what we can expect from one of musical theatre's most dynamic divas taking on the song catalog of an entertainment pioneer in this New York premiere of the in-development new musical solo spotlight showcase. Additionally, Pinkins shares some candid reminiscences about some of her most fondly remembered film and television roles - such as ABOVE THE RIM, BEAT STREET, ROMANCE & CIGARETTES, ENCHANTED and others - as well as offers her thoughts on the ever-changing world of soaps, having appeared in major roles on both AS THE WORLD TURNS and ALL MY CHILDREN. All of that, comments on her two upcoming feature films - HOME and NEWLYWEEDS - and much, much more! (more...)

Everything Old Is New Again Features Songs Of Travel 8/23

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM(ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org. On Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 from 9:00PM-11:00PM on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, we present 'You Can Go To The East, Go To The West,' Songs of Travel and More. (more...)

Everything Old Is New Again Features Songs Of Travel 8/23

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM(ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org. On Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 from 9:00PM-11:00PM on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, we present 'You Can Go To The East, Go To The West,' Songs of Travel and More. (more...)

Signature Theatre today announced that Will Gartshore will replace George Dvorsky in The Lost Songs of Broadway 1940s - 1950s, a run of cabaret performances playing in The ARK Theatre September 3 - 6. (more...)

Everything Old Is New Again Pays Tribute to Les Paul This Sunday 8/16

This Sunday Sunday, August 16th, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN we present A Tribute to LES PAUL June 9, 1915 - August 13, 2009 (more...)

SING! SING! SING! Presents 'The ABCs of Broadway,' 8/13

SING! SING! SING!, the Great American Songbook Sing-In, assembles some of the greatest Broadway songs from musicals titled A through C in THE ABCs OF BROADWAY! - and you're invited to sing along on Tuesday, August 16 (2011) at 7 p.m. at The Triad in New York City. (more...)

Everything Old Is New Again Pays Tribute to Les Paul This Sunday 8/16

This Sunday Sunday, August 16th, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN we present A Tribute to LES PAUL June 9, 1915 - August 13, 2009 (more...)

Photo Coverage: Rebecca Luker, Heidi Blickenstaff and More in 92Y's THE MUSIC OF VERNON DUKE

The Music of Vernon Duke played for five shows, April 6-8, 2013, at the 92nd Street Y. The show featured the talents of Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Erin Mackey, Matthew Scott, and three-time Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker. (more...)

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