Charles Mandracchia

Lorna Dallas Joins Original Cast Members in GRAND HOTEL Reunion Concert at 54 Below
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 10, 2024

Lorna Dallas joins original cast members for the 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert of GRAND HOTEL at 54 Below, with performances on November 14-16, both in person and livestreamed.

Filming Completed For Original Movie Musical FROM CORINNE'S HEART
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2024

Filming has wrapped for FROM CORINNE’S HEART, an original film musical. The project promises a unique blend of storytelling and music, offering a fresh take on the film musical genre.

GRAND HOTEL Original Broadway Cast to Celebrate Show's 35th Anniversary at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of GRAND HOTEL with the original Broadway cast at 54 Below. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway veterans & More to Star in FROM CORINNE'S HEART Musical Film
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2024

Production and rehearsals have begun in NYC for the new original musical film From Corinne’s Heart. Learn more about the film.

Exclusive: Go Inside Rehearsals for the GRAND HOTEL 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024

Get a look inside rehearsals for Grand Hotel: The 35th Anniversary Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert at 54 Below in the video here!

GRAND HOTEL 35TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION, Alysha Umphress, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more about the performances here!

Charles Mandracchia Will Show New Project at The Chelsea International Film Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2023

Broadway actor and EMMY Film & TV Director Charles Mandracchia will be showcasing his new project at the renowned Chelsea International Film Festival. Learn more about this 4-day international event and Mandracchia's film, The Jazztime Project.

GRAND HOTEL Original Broadway Cast to Celebrate the Show's 35th Anniversary at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2023

54 BELOW will reunite the original Broadway cast of the Tony Award® winning musical Grand Hotel in honor of Tommy Tune’s 85th birthday on February 26 & 27 at 7pm & 9pm.

John Schneider will Join Cast of One-Night-Only Event GRAND HOTEL: A 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2019

THE GREEN ROOM 42 a?" the new intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's a?oeoff-night hotspota?? by The New York Times a?" has announced that John Schneider has been added to the cast of the one-night-only event Grand Hotel: A 30th Anniversary Celebration In Concert to benefit The Actors Fund on Monday, November 11 at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.

John Schneider Joins GRAND HOTEL 30th Anniversary Concert At The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2019

John Schneider has been added to the cast of the one-night-only event Grand Hotel: A 30th Anniversary Celebration In Concert to benefit The Actors Fund.

Original GRAND HOTEL Cast Will Reunite for 30th Anniversary Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2019

THE GREEN ROOM 42 a?' the new intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's a?oeoff-night hotspota?? by The New York Times a?' will present a special one-night-only event Grand Hotel: A 30th Anniversary Celebration In Concert to benefit The Actors Fund on Sunday, November 11 at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. The 1989 Tony Award winning Broadway musical has songs by Robert Wright & George Forrest, book by Luther Davis, and additional music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. The concerts a?' written and directed by Tony nominee Walter Willison, and dedicated to the memory of original Grand Hotel star Liliane Montevecchi a?' will take at The Green Fig, adjacent to The Green Room 42 (570 Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street, on the 4th Floor of Yotel).

ALONE IN AMERICA - AN IMMIGRANT STORY Officially Selected For The Chelsea Film Festival in New York City
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 7, 2019

The Chelsea Film Festival is an international film festival, enlightening the work of emerging filmmakers, producers and actors. It offers a wide range of films, such as documentaries and feature-lengths, focusing on the theme of “Global Issues”. It empowers the work of risk-taking storytellers and remains committed to its mission to discover and develop independent artists and audiences around the world.

ALONE IN AMERICA - Officially Selected For The Coney Island Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2019

The 19th Annual Coney Island Film Festival, September 13 - 15, 2019 at the legendary Sideshows By The Seashore and the Coney Island Museum in the historic Brooklyn neighborhood Coney Island, New York!

Big Wins for Broadway Alum at AOF & Hollywood Dreamz Film Festival
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 31, 2018

Broadway actor turned CGI Film Director Charles Mandracchia, wins BEST ANIMATION & BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN in the Hollywood Dreamz Film Festival for his film BIG PASTA - The Jazzy, Cigar Chomping, Honky-Tonk Musical. Mandracchia is from the original cast of Tommy Tune's Grand Hotel the Musical.

Bruce Davidson, Charles Mandracchia, and More to Appear at ACTION ON FILM FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2018

Bruce Davidson, Charles Mandracchia, Antonio 'Huggy Bear' Fargas  & Kathrina Miccio Nominated and to Appear at ACTION ON FILM FESTIVAL

Grand Hotel's Original Doorman Charles Mandracchia selected for AOF Film Festival, Wins Telly, SIFF & Rome Independent Film Award
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2018

Big wins for Broadway Actor turned Director Charles Mandracchia. On the heels of recently winning for Best Animated Film with WE ARE FRIENDS at the Ridgewood International Film Festival in NJ on May 5th 2018 in Ridgewood NJ, & 6 HERMES AWARDS in various categories for You Got a Problem, We Are Friends & Untitled Animated film, Mandracchia adds 6 Big wins to the list.

Big Wins for Broadway Alum in the Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival
by Emily Bruno - Nov 30, 2017

The Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival held at the historic Raleigh Studio Hollywood at 5300 Melrose Ave, Hollywood will screen two short animation films YOU GOT A PROBLEM & WE ARE FRIENDS. The short films are Directed by Broadway Actor (GRAND HOTEL) turned film Director Charles Mandracchia.

St. Joseph Wins Best Comedy Short at the Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival.
by Julie Musbach - Sep 25, 2017

St. Joseph is a light hearted zany short comedy set in the suburbs of New Jersey involving two very different Italian families that live across the street from each other. Donna and Joey's house is immaculately kept inside and out. Elaine and Doug are more into going camping then caring about the appearance of their house. Donna obsesses on the hopes they would move out.. Then her mother-in-law Virginia gives her an idea that turns into a happy chaos in the neighborhood.

YOU GOT A PROBLEM…Wins the New Hope Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2017

Home of the Bucks County Playhouse, the New Hope Film Festival has been named one of the Top Film Festivals in the country and is very supportive to the Broadway theatre community in helping Broadway artist broaden and grow their careers.

YOU GOT A PROBLEM Officially Selected for Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema & Long Island Film Festivals
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 27, 2017

YOU GOT A PROBLEM, a short film by Grand Hotel the Musical's original Doorman actor turn director Charles Mandracchia will screen in New York at two prestigious film festivals. The Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema (August 4-13th) & the Long Island Film Festivals (August 1st-30th).