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Hugh Jackman, Regina King, Janelle Monáe to Appear in First LGBTQ Entertainment Critics TV Awards Special
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 8, 2020

Hugh Jackman, Janelle Monáe, Regina King, Pose sensation and fashion trailblazer Billy Porter, groundbreaking trans actress Laverne Cox, Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy and vaunted political satirist John Oliver are among the slew of actors, comics and performers lending cheer to GALECA.

Cast Announced For Development Reading Of KING OF THE JEWS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2018

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF), the longest consecutively producing theatre in the United States and the world's oldest continuously operating Yiddish theatre company, announced the stellar cast for its upcoming FREE developmental reading of King of the Jews on Monday, March 5th at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, Edmond J. Safra Plaza, 36 Battery Pl. NY, NY 10280.

Photo Coverage: HELLO, DOLLY! Casts Gather for 50th Anniversary Reunion
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 21, 2014

Over the weekend, Richard Skipper kicked off a yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of HELLO, DOLLY! with members of the original Broadway cast! In attendence for the special reunion were Nicole Barth (Original cast), Paul Berne (dancer, Original Company), Carleton Carpenter and Johnny Beecher (Sheridan (Cornelius Hackl and Barnaby Tucker: Mary Martin International Company), Wayne Clark (first National Company with Carol Channing), John Anthony Gilvey, David Hartman (Rudolph and Stage Manager: Original Company), Charles Karel (Original cast), Jan LaPrad (Original Company dancer), Joan 'Buttons' Leonard (original company), Bob Lydiard (Cornelius Hackl, Carol's first Broadway Revival), Lee Roy Reams (Cornelius Hackl 1977 tour and Broadway Revival, director 1996 Broadway tour and Revival),Megan Thomas (Carol's last tour), Andrea Bell (started with Carol Channing, as Ermengarde at the age of seventeen, in Carol's FIRST national tour as well as other productions.) Ron Young (dancer original cast). BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out photos from the reunion below!

Photo Flash: Original HELLO, DOLLY! Cast Celebrates 50th Anniversary
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 20, 2014

Richard Skipper is kicking off a yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of HELLO, DOLLY! with members of the original Broadway cast! Scheduled to appear: Nicole Barth (Original cast), Paul Berne (dancer, Original Company), Carleton Carpenter and Johnny Beecher (Sheridan (Cornelius Hackl and Barnaby Tucker: Mary Martin International Company), Wayne Clark (first National Company with Carol Channing), John Anthony Gilvey: Author, Before the Parade Passes By: Gower Champion and the Glorious American Musical (click here), David Hartman (Rudolph and Stage Manager: Original Company), Charles Karel (Original cast), Jan LaPrad (Original Company dancer), Joan 'Buttons' Leonard (original company), Bob Lydiard (Cornelius Hackl, Carol's first Broadway Revival), Lee Roy Reams (Cornelius Hackl 1977 tour and Broadway Revival, director 1996 Broadway tour and Revival), Megan Thomas (Carol's last tour), Andrea Bell (started with Carol Channing, as Ermengarde at the age of seventeen, in Carol's FIRST national tour as well as other productions.) Ron Young (dancer original cast).

Original Cast Members Kick Off Yearlong Celebration of HELLO, DOLLY!'s 50th Anniversary Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2014

Richard Skipper is kicking off a yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of HELLO, DOLLY! with members of the original Broadway cast!

Original Cast Members to Celebrate HELLO, DOLLY!'s 50th Anniversary with Richard Skipper this Year
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 2, 2014

Richard Skipper will be kicking off a yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hello, Dolly with members of the original Broadway cast! Flea market: 12:30 - 2:00- Great place to find music sheets, tapes, CD's etc. Members may bring their CD's to sell at the CD table.

Photo Flash: NYMF Celebrates 2013 Awards for Excellence, Closing Night
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2013

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the winners of the NYMF 2013 Awards for Excellence and celebrated its closing night yesterday, July 28, 2013. Scroll down for photos of the winners and the closing festivities!

Luba Mason, Darren Ritchie & More Win NYMF 2013 Awards for Excellence
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 29, 2013

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the winners of the NYMF 2013 Awards for Excellence. Awards are voted on by the NYMF jury.

New York Musical Theatre Festival 2013 Highlights- 10 Shows to Watch!
by BWW - Jul 10, 2013

The 2013 Festival opened earlier this week and BroadwayWorld wants to keep you in the loop on highlights of this season. Check out some of the most buzzed-about productions below!

SILENCE Opens for Previews this Week - Lorraine Serabian Stars
by James T Harding - Apr 30, 2012

LIBRA 6 PRODUCTIONS is presenting SILENCE...., an original play by Herand Markarian, directed by Kevin Thompson and starring Lorraine Serabian from May 11 to 24. Previews open this week on the 4th of May.

Leisy, Brna, Applegate et al. Set to Star in York's New Musicals in June
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2010

York Theatre Company has cast its two new musicals, Rogues to Riches and Scandalous Behavior, as part of its Developmental Reading Series. Readings will be held at Saint Peter's Church on Thursday, June 3pm at 3 and 7pm for Rogues to Riches and Friday, June 4 at 3pm for Scandalous Behavior. For more information visit http://www.yorktheatre.org

Leisy, Brna, Applegate et al. Set to Star in York's New Musicals in June
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2010

York Theatre Company has cast its two new musicals, Rogues to Riches and Scandalous Behavior, as part of its Developmental Reading Series. Readings will be held at Saint Peter's Church on Thursday, June 3pm at 3 and 7pm for Rogues to Riches and Friday, June 4 at 3pm for Scandalous Behavior. For more information visit http://www.yorktheatre.org

The RRazz Room Announces June 2010 Concerts
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2010

The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premier nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo and Freda Payne. Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

The Rrazz Room Announces June 2010 Concerts, Features Leachman, Harrris & More
by Charlie Piane - May 8, 2010

The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko Announces June 2010 Concerts

Photo Flash: TROUBADOR 'Sings' at the Theater at the Church Of The Epiphany
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2009

HDM Productions presents TROUBADOUR, a new musical of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, now playing a limited-run October 9-November 2, 2009 at The Theater at The Church of the Epiphany (1394 York Avenue @ E. 74th Street).

Radio Talk Show Host Karel Returns To The Rrazz Room 7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2009

Karel, popular radio talk show host, returns to The Rrazz Room in the Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St., San Francisco, with 'Karel Stands Up,' at 10:00 PM, July 25. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at 866 468 3399 or at www.therrazzroom.com.

Radio Talk Show Host Karel Returns To The Rrazz Room 7/25
by Ali Leskowitz - Jul 9, 2009

Karel, popular radio talk show host, returns to The Rrazz Room in the Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St., San Francisco, with 'Karel Stands Up,' at 10:00 PM, July 25. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at 866 468 3399 or at www.therrazzroom.com.

NYMF To Present Musical About Rise and Fall of Kathie Lee Gifford, 'I Can't Believe She Said That!'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 12, 2008

New York Musical Theatre Festival will present the World Premiere of Richard Rodgers Award finalist SHE CAN'T BELIEVE SHE SAID THAT!, a new musical about the rise and fall and fall and rise of Kathie Lee Gifford. Featuring book, music and lyrics by Matt Prager (South Park, That's My Bush!) and directed by Josh Hecht (of the Drama Desk Award winning Christine Jorgensen Reveals), performances begin September 26 at TBG Theater.

Cast Announced for Benefit Performance of 'Hello Dolly'
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2008

The full cast and crew has been announced for ReVision Theatre's one night only benefit production of Richard Skipper as Carol Channing in 'Hello, Dolly!'

Murder Mystery Macdeath Plays Off-Bway in October
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2006

John Martin and Dudley Stone's Macdeath, a murder mystery with Shakespearean parallels, will open on October 11th at the Producers Club II (358 West 44th Street).