Photo Coverage: James Barbour Sings 'LOVE SONGS' at Sardi'sFebruary 2, 2009James Barbour premiered his new concert series, entitled 'LOVE SONGS' on Saturday, January 31st with Broadway's Lauren Kennedy as his special guest. BroadwayWorld's cameras welcomed James back to West 44th Street. 'LOVE SONGS' will continue through Saturday, February 28th at Broadway's legendary eatery, SARDI'S (234 West 44th Street - between Broadway & Eighth Avenue).
Photo Coverage: Nightlife Awards: Backstage and After PartyJanuary 28, 2009On Monday, January 26 at 7 PM, the 7th Annual Nightlife Awards Concert took place at Town Hall. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were everywhere to bring you the excitement of the night! The Nightlife Awards are sponsored, in part, by ASCAP, TheaterMania.com, Thoroughbred Records, Jill & Irwin Cohen, The Edythe Kenner Foundation, Trattoria Dopo Teatro, Edith & Ervin Drake, Barbara & Peter Leavy, Ghostlight Records, Steve Ernst, Lynn DiMenna, Jamie DeRoy & Friends, Fred Landau, Stuart E. Bloom & Robert L. Aaron: Lightstyles, LLC.
Photo Coverage: 7th Annual Nightlife Awards ConcertJanuary 28, 2009On Monday, January 26 at 7 PM, the 7th Annual Nightlife Awards Concert took place at Town Hall. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there for the starry event! The Nightlife Awards are sponsored, in part, by ASCAP, TheaterMania.com, Thoroughbred Records, Jill & Irwin Cohen, The Edythe Kenner Foundation, Trattoria Dopo Teatro, Edith & Ervin Drake, Barbara & Peter Leavy, Ghostlight Records, Steve Ernst, Lynn DiMenna, Jamie DeRoy & Friends, Fred Landau, Stuart E. Bloom & Robert L. Aaron: Lightstyles, LLC.
Photo Coverage: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Opens at PapermillJanuary 19, 2009Lynn Redgrave stars as 'Lady Bracknell' in Paper Mill's production of The Importance of Being Earnest. Oscar Wilde's masterpiece of modern comedy is directed by David Schweizer and celebrated Opening Night on Sunday, January 18th. BroadwayWorld's cameras were there to capture the starry celebration! Paper Mill's production of The Importance of Being Earnest runs through February 15, 2009. The Importance of Being Earnest is about maintaining fictitious identities to avoid unwelcome social obligations. Jack Worthing's brother, Earnest, provides Jack with the excuse to escape from his dull home in the country to frolic in town. The home of Algernon Moncreiff's friend Bunbury provides a convenient locale for taking adventures in the country. The problem? Earnest and Bunbury are imaginary, created by Jack and Algernon to add a dash of excitement to their lives. Their deceptions eventually cross paths, resulting in a series of hilarious crises that threaten to spoil their romantic pursuits.
Photo Coverage: Jamie Farr Live at WLIWJanuary 15, 2009As part of the station's fund raising programming, MASH star Jamie Farr visited the WLIW studios. BroadwayWorld.com was there, as always, to bring you exclusive photo coverage of the special event! Jamie Farr & Red Skelton: A Very Special Friendship DVD In this bonus DVD the beloved actor, comedian and director Jamie Farr of M*A*S*H fame takes you inside his very special friendship with America's Clown Prince, Red Skelton. In this rare interview, Jamie relates how Red not only encouraged him, but taught him about comedy, courtesy, and life. When Jamie returned from a tour of duty with the Army, it was Red who encouraged him to return to show business. Jamie again became a regular on Red's highly successful weekly show, appearing in several episodes before striking out in his own. In recounting many stories and insights into Red Skelton, Jamie's own humanity and love of life are revealed for his many fans. Included on this DVD are three 'lost episodes' of The Red Skelton Show featuring Jamie Farr, which have not been seen by the public since they first aired on CBS. Jamie's fans will love the hilarious preview of his role of Klinger on M*A*S*H, as he and Red attempt to smuggle an orphaned baby on board their Navy vessel in 'Cookie and Snorkel's Bundle of Joy'!. 94 min/ color and B&W. Dolby digital.
Photo Coverage: Project Shaw's SAINT JOANDecember 23, 2008Produced and directed by David Staller, Project Shaw's latest offering - Saint Joan, written by George Bernard Shaw performed on December 22nd at The Players Club. BroadwayWorld sent our cameras to capture the cast of what is always a special theatrical evening.
Photo Coverage: Broadway Boys Sing For TOYS FOR TOTSDecember 18, 2008The Broadway Boys presented 'BROADWAY SINGS FOR TOYS!' a benefit for Toys For Tots. This year was the 4th installment of this special holiday concert/celebration. The benefit took take place December 14th at 9PM at The Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th Street.
Photo Coverage: OLIVER! at the White Plains Peforming Arts CenterNovember 25, 2008The Tony Award-winning musical Oliver! is playing at the White Plains Performing Arts Center, Westchester's professional regional theatre located in White Plains, NY. The show runs November 20 - December 14, 2008 as the opening production of the theatre's Bank of America Broadway Classics series.
Photo Coverage: BROADWAY UNPLUGGED Backstage and PartyNovember 19, 2008On Monday, November 17th at 8 PM, The Town Hall stage thundered with the sound of Broadway's greatest voices in the 5th Annual Broadway Unplugged. After the concert the cast 'unplugged' at the party to celebrate the successful evening.
Photo Coverage: Town Hall Presents BROADWAY UNPLUGGEDNovember 19, 2008On Monday, November 17th at 8 PM, The Town Hall stage thundered with the sound of Broadway's greatest voices in the 5th Annual Broadway Unplugged. The thunder was provided without any microphones; just with just terrific singers singing great Broadway show tunes.
Photo Coverage: Project Shaw's JITTA'S ATONEMENTNovember 19, 2008Project Shaw presented JITTA'S ATONEMENT, a 'shocking Viennese 1920 amusement wickedly re-imagined by George Bernard Shaw', on Monday, November 17th at the THE PLAYERS (16 Gramercy Park South).
Photo Coverage: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Opens at Paper MillNovember 12, 2008Disney High School Musical is based on the Emmy Award® winning Disney Channel hit musical and triple-platinum selling soundtrack. Disney High School Musical began performances at the Millburn theatre on November 5 and will run through December 7, 2008.
Photo Coverage: BROADWAY ORIGINALS Backstage and PartyOctober 20, 2008The 4th Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival concluded on Sunday, October 19th at 3 PM with Broadway Originals! This year, stars from five decades of Broadway history took to the Town Hall stage to perform songs they originated on Broadway or brought back to life in the original cast of a revival. After the concert the cast took a few short steps next door to Spanky's BBQ for a little post show celebrating, our BroadwayWorld cameras were there to bring you all the fun!
Photo Coverage: BROADWAY ORIGINALS at Town HallOctober 20, 2008The Broadway Cabaret Festival concluded on Sunday, October 19th at 3 PM with Broadway Originals! This year, stars from five decades of Broadway history took to the Town Hall stage to perform songs they originated on Broadway or brought back to life in the original cast of a revival.
Photo Coverage: Town Hall's Lerner & Loewe Tribute Backstage and After PartyOctober 19, 2008The critically acclaimed 4th Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival is taking place this weekend October 17th, 18th and 19th when The Town Hall (123 West 43 Street) presents a three-day festival of Broadway stars and song. The festival is created, hosted and written by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. A concert Tribute to Lerner & Loewe started the festival on Friday, October 17th. After the concert the cast celebrated at Spanky's BBQ and the BroadwayWorld cameras followed along!
Photo Coverage: Tony Lo Bianco at WLIWOctober 15, 2008Tony Lo Bianco is currently starring in LaGuardia at the Dicapo Opera Theatre- 184 East 76th Street. Bianco's humorous, poignant and eye-opening entertainment of who many consider to be one of New York City's greatest Mayors - Fiorello La Guardia. He stopped by the WLIW studios on Sunday October 12th to be live and in person as the channel aired the very popular documentary PRIDE & PASSION.