'Life Begins At 8:40' Recording With Baldwin, Glover, Prince et al. To Be Released 6/8April 28, 2010PS Classics will release a recording of 'Life Begins at 8:40' on June 8. The Harold Arlen, Ira Gershwin and Yip Harburg collabrative revue was presented in concert at The Library Of Congress on March 22 with Kate Baldwin, Montego Glover, Philip Chaffin, Christopher Fitzgerald, Rebecca Luker, Brad Oscar, Graham Rowat, Jessica Stone and Faith Prince. Both the concert and the recording were conducted by Aaron Grandy.
Tom Wopat Plays Birdland, May 31April 28, 2010Tony-nominated actor Tom Wopat will present a solo concert at Birdland Jazz Club on May 31. Wopat can currently be seen on Broadway in SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM.
Kate Baldwin Leads WCP's I DO! I DO!, 8/10-8/28April 26, 2010A representative for The Westport Country Playhouse has confirmed that Broadway star Kate Baldwin will lead the theater's production of I DO! I DO! from August 10 through August 28.
Borders Features Behing-the Scenes ADDAMS FAMILY Event with Lippa et al., 5/14April 26, 2010Borders Columbus Circle presents 'THE ADDAMS FAMILY: From Page to Stage' May 14. Appearing at this event will be book writers Rick Elice and Marshall Brickman, composer-lyricist Andrew Lippa and select cast members. Joining the creative team will be Sarah Henry. Henry is the curator of the Charles Addams Exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York.
Photo Flash: AMERICAN IDIOT Performs On 'Live With Regis & Kelly'April 26, 2010This week, 'LIVE! with Regis and Kelly' welcomes some of today's most popular Broadway entertainers who are known to light up both the stage and screen during their popular 'Broadway Week.' A BEHANDING IN SPOKEANE's Christopher Walken and cast members from AMERICAN IDIOT kicked off 'Broadway Week' today, April 26. For the next week, each day, hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa will feature the seasons most exciting shows, with the hosts themselves taking part in some of the productions. For the show's musical guests today, AMERICAN IDIOT stars John Gallagher Jr., Michael Esper and Stark Sands performed the show's rendition of Wake Me Up When September Ends. BroadwayWorld brings you the official performance photos.
Gershon Hosts Annual Gay & Lesbian Center Gala 5/1 Feat. Zellwegger et al.April 26, 2010Bye Bye Birdie alum Gina Gershon will host the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's annual event 'An Evening with Women' on May 1. The event raises much-needed funds for the women-specific services of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. This year's event will feature a special performance by Heart and Linda Perry, and special appearances by Renee Zellweger, and Sarah Silverman. The dinner menu will be designed by Jamie Lauren of 'Top Chef.'
BBC Proms Celebrates Sondheim's Birthday With 'Sondheim At 80,' July 31April 26, 2010The BBC Proms had dedicated its July 31st concert to celebrate Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday. The concert, entitled 'Sondheim at 80,' will feature selections from some of Sondheim's greatest works including SWEENEY TODD, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, COMPANY, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, INTO THE WOODS and PACIFIC OVERTURES.
Michel Camilo Ends Run at The Blue Note April 25April 25, 2010Michel Camilo will end its run at the Blue Note with his seasoned trio featuring bassist Charles Flores and drummer Cliff Almond on April 25th. Camilo will perform selections from his most recent recording, Spirit of the Moment, released by Telarc in 2007.
Astaire Awards Honors Kenny Ortega with Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement PrizeApril 23, 2010Kenny Ortega will be awarded the Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award on June 7th when the Fred and Adele Astaire Awards are presented in a ceremony at the Gerald Lynch Theatre at John Jay College. The ceremony will also include performances by Robin Cofer and Ronald K. Brown's Evidence Dance Company, there will also be a spercial tribute to Ortega.