Cheryl Daro

Feature: Mondays Dark to Reach 10-Year Milestone with special show on Dec. 11
by Debbie Hall - Dec 6, 2023

Mark Shunock loves Las Vegas and started Mondays Dark to give back to his community. While there are performances every other Monday, the public is invited to attend the 10th anniversary show at the Palms Casino Resort on Dec. 11.

BWW Q&A: Mark Shunock of Mondays Dark 10-Year Anniversary at Company: The Space LV; Production: Mondays Dark; Venue for Event: Palms Casino Resort
by Joshua Wright - Nov 15, 2023

Celebrating 10 amazing years of giving back and over $1.8 million raised for the Vegas community, Mondays Dark is throwing a year-end, anniversary spectacular. The popular grassroots charitable movement raises much-needed funding for Las Vegas’ local nonprofit organizations.

Songbook Series to Launch at The Space With a Tribute to Henry Krieger
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023

Marshun Entertainment is launching the Beyond the Songbook Series, on Monday, April 24, at The Space, Las Vegas, with a tribute to Henry Krieger, the composer of three Broadway musicals, Dreamgirls, The Tap Dance Kid, and Side Show.

World Premiere Play MIDDLETON HEIGHTS Examines AAPI Experience And The American Dream
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2023

In the world premiere of an original play commissioned by The Umbrella Stage Company, Hortense Gerardo's Middleton Heights unravels a wry, charming and honest tale that follows Meena and her Filipino family as they assimilate to life in a fictional Midwestern suburb of Cleveland, Ohio.

BWW Interview: Marisa Matthews' Giving Her Regards to Broadway Talents
by Gil Kaan - Feb 19, 2022

Actor/ producer/ director/ singer/ performer Marisa Matthews will be inaugurating her monthly musical cabaret BROADWAY AT THE BOURBON ROOM February 21, 2022, at The Bourbon Room. Each cabaret (populated with Broadway’s latest talents) will have different themes, with opening night Give My Regards to Broadway. I had the chance to ask a few queries of Marisa on some of her history leading up to this show.

BROADWAY STRIPPED To Live Stream Filipino Stars of Broadway in Celebration of Philippine Independence Day
by Stephen Mosher - May 26, 2021

The talented actors of Filipino heritage who grace the stages of Broadway and the world will gather on June 11th to celebrate Philippine Independence Day in a live show and live stream event broadcasting from Las Vegas, courtesy of Broadway Barkada and The Space.

Mondays Dark 7th Anniversary - Live from Vegas Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 7, 2020

Mondays Dark at The Space in Las Vegas was started by Rock of Ages’ Mark Shunock and wife, Cheryl Daro. Over the years, The Space has welcomed a variety of Broadway performers, local artists and nationally-recognized talent from across the country. The goal is and always has been for entertainers to give back directly to the Las Vegas community. 

VIDEO: What Has Mondays Dark Accomplished in 7 Years?
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 2, 2020

Mondays Dark was created by Cheryl Daro & Mark Shunock with a passion to give back to the community. Every two weeks, Mondays Dark raises $10,000 for a Las Vegas Charity in need. Celebrate 7 amazing years of #MondaysDark:

Third Annual SWINGIN' WITH THE MUSIC OF CHRISTMAS Comes to The Space, Las Vegas
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2020

On December 19, SWINGIN' WITH THE MUSIC presents the 3rd Annual SWINGIN' WITH THE MUSIC OF CHRISTMAS concert at The Space in Las Vegas, Nevada. Grab some eggnog and cozy up to take the swingin-est sleigh ride of the season!

Vegas Entertainers to Unite to Fight Neurofibromatosis at 7th Annual NF Hope Concert
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2017

Las Vegas' most prominent entertainers will take the stage at Las Vegas' 7th Annual NF Hope Concert on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. at The Palazzo Las Vegas.

Starry Reading of THE FIRST GENTLEMAN Set for Today at Shelter Studios
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2016

Broadway favorite John Bolton recently boarded a star-studded cast featuring Gerard Canonico, Justin Guarini, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Rupert, Brynn Williams and Emmy Winner Sally Struthers in two special reading presentations of Bret Simmons and David Howard's new musical THE FIRST GENTLEMAN at Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, today, February 22th at 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM.

Eve Plumb Replaces Sally Struthers in Reading of New Musical THE FIRST GENTLEMAN
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 19, 2016

TV Icon Eve Plumb has joined the cast of THE FIRST GENTLEMAN in the role of Lillian, the Chief of Staff, following a last-minute change in Sally Struther's professional schedule.

John Bolton Boards Starry Readng of THE FIRST GENTLEMAN
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2016

Producer Danna Hyams has announced that Broadway favorite John Bolton has joined a star-studded cast that includes Gerard Canonico, Justin Guarini, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Rupert, Brynn Williams and Emmy Winner Sally Struthers in two special reading presentations of Bret Simmons and David Howard's new musical THE FIRST GENTLEMAN at Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, on Monday, February 22th at 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM.

Sally Struthers to Join Justin Guarini, Michael Rupert & Rachel Bay Jones in THE FIRST GENTLEMAN Readings
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 9, 2016

Producer Danna Hyams is proud to announce that director Nick Demos will helm a star-studded cast that includes Gerard Cannonico, Justin Guarini, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Rupert, Brynn Williams and Emmy Winner Sally Struthers in two special reading presentations of Bret Simmons and David Howard's new musical THE FIRST GENTLEMAN at Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, on Monday, February 22nd at 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM.

Mondays Dark to Celebrate Two-Year Anniversary at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 12/14
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2015

A who's-who of entertainers and personalities will join Mark Shunock, star of 'Rock of Ages' at The Venetian Las Vegas and creator/producer of Mondays Dark, for the Mondays Dark two-year anniversary celebration taking place on Monday, Dec. 14 (doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.) at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Photo Flash: ROCK OF AGES Band and Cast, ZOWIE BOWIE and More at MONDAYS DARK
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2014

'Rock of Ages' star Mark Shunock's March edition of 'Mondays Dark' took place on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. at Body English Nightclub inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Following the success of last month's tribute to the rock band QUEEN, 100 percent of the ticket proceeds from this week's show benefits the Shine Family Foundation and featured the music of 'The '80s - Unplugged.' Special guests included, the 'Rock of Ages' band Arsenal, Chris Phillips and Lydia Ansel of Zowie Bowie, James Mulligan, Tina Dawn from 'Absinthe,' Elise Furr from 'Jubilee,' illusionist Mark Bennick, Anne Martinez and Savannah Smith of BBR, Geechy Guy from 'America's Got Talent,' and Becca Kotte and Jason Oles from 'Rock Of Ages.' Other red carpet Vegas headliners in attendance included hypnotist Anthony Cools and celebrity magician, Murray Sawchuck, both of whom have performed at previous Mondays Dark events. Scroll down for photos!

Gannon O'Brien Takes Over as 'Chris' in Signature Theatre's MISS SAIGON
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 4, 2013

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Gannon O'Brien has officially taken over for Jason Michael Evans as 'Chris' in Signature Theatre's MISS SAIGON. O'Brien, an understudy for the part, has been performing the role since tech week because of Evans' 'vocal issues.'

Signature Theatre Extends MISS SAIGON, Thru 9/29
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 22, 2013

Virginia's Signature Theatre is happy to announce that the run of Miss Saigon is extended throughSeptember 29 due to popular demand - an addition of eight performances.

BWW Exclusive: Diana Huey, Erin Driscoll, and Thom Sesma in Signature's MISS SAIGON
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 22, 2013

Signature Theatre presents this summer's all-new production of Tony Award-winning musical Miss Saigon, directed by Signature Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. Running in the MAX Theatre, the production opens the theatre's 2013/14 season with all the adventure, romance, and excitement that Signature promises with the re-imagining of a classic musical. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive look at extra production shots below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Diana Huey, Jason Michael Evans and More in Signature Theatre's MISS SAIGON
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 22, 2013

Signature Theatre presents this summer's all-new production of Tony Award-winning musical Miss Saigon, directed by Signature Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. Running in the MAX Theatre, the production opens the theatre's 2013/14 season with all the adventure, romance, and excitement that Signature promises with the re-imagining of a classic musical. Check out a first look at the production shots below!