Frankie Grande, Mallory Hagan, and Antoine L. Smith Set to Judge Rising Star Competition on 5/8
RISE BAR is seeking its next RISING STAR! Hosted by Broadway's Marty Thomas (Xanadu, The Secret Garden, Wicked), the RISING STAR competition begins Sunday March 6! The contestants will be competing in a 10 week elimination style contest for a $1000 cash prize and paid bookings at RISE Bar with their respective solo show. In addition to its cash and prize package, RISING STAR is offering networking opportunities with guest celebrity judges, fantastic exposure and valuable live stage experience. The winner will receive a headshot package by Claire Buffie photography. They will also receive a demo package provided by Yasuhiko Fukuoka. Competition judges Courtney Reed and Jelani Remy also donated generous prize packages from THE LION KING And ALADDIN on Broadway.
Courtney Reed, Jelani Remy, Jenna Leigh Green & Claire Buffie Will Judge This Week's Rising Star Competition
RISE BAR is seeking its next RISING STAR! Hosted by Broadway's Marty Thomas (Xanadu, The Secret Garden, Wicked), the RISING STAR competition begins Sunday March 6! The contestants will be competing in an 8 week elimination style contest for a $1000 cash prize and paid bookings at RISE Bar with their respective solo show. In addition to its cash and prize package, RISING STAR is offering networking opportunities with guest celebrity judges, fantastic exposure and valuable live stage experience.
Photo Flash: David Bryan, Bobby Steggert & More Rock Theatrical Rights Worldwide Anniversary Cruise
Musical theatre licensing house Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) hosted 175 regional theatre managers and creatives for a celebration of their 10th year representing Broadway, Off Broadway and theatre for young audience shows. The invitation-only dinner and concert event was held Oct 15, aboard the luxury yacht Atlantica, setting sail from Pier 61 at 7pm, providing breathtaking views of New York City.
Photo Coverage: Night of 1000 Gowns Celebrates LGBT Community
The Night of a Thousand Gowns celebrating the LGBT community - the colorful cross-dressing segment of that community -took place on Saturday, March 26 in New York City. In its twenty-five year history, the Court has donated over a million dollars to worthy LGBT, HIV/AIDS and youth enrichment related causes. This year the Night of a Thousand Gowns expects 1,000 attendees to raise important funds for the Ali Forney Center and the Trevor Project.
Lauren Kennedy, Ben Cameron, et al. Set for World Karaoke Championship, 3/2
Actress/Singer Michelle Kinney has been named host of a series of preliminary competitions for The Karaoke World Championships in New York City. Kinney (Rockers on Broadway, Drift), will host prelims for the world wide competition at Manhattan nightspot The Watering Hole (106 east 19th street). Preliminary competitions will be held on March 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th at 8 pm at the Union Square venue. Contestants will be eliminated each week, with weekly winners being advanced to a finals round at The Watering Hole on April 13th. 1 male and 1 female finalist will advance to a state wide competition. Winners can potentially progress to the World Karaoke Championship finals in Killarney, Ireland in September. In addition, regional winners will be featured on the upcoming ABC television series 'America's Karaoke Challenge'.
Photo Coverage: MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Celebrates 100 Performances
Yesterday, November 18th, the outrageous off-Broadway comedy My Big Gay Italian Wedding now playing at St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street) celebrated its 100th performance. To mark the occasion, last night's show featured hunk soap star Austin Peck ('As The World Turns,' 'Days of Our Lives') and the reigning Miss New York Claire Buffie as well other surprise guest stars.
PFLAG NYC Awards Highlight Gay-Safe Schools
Brian Burke, President & General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, will receive the inaugural 'Stay Close' Sports Leadership Award from PFLAG NYC on October 11 and deliver keynote remarks on fighting homophobia and making sports more welcoming of young people who are gay.
Photo Coverage: Broadway Impact Celebrates the End of Prop 8
Prop 8 has been ruled unconstitutional and Broadway Impact celebrated this week, August 9th at Therapy Bar. This historic landmark decision is a huge step forward towards full equality under the law for all Americans. BroadwayWorld was on hand to celebrate with the Broadway community and brings you photo coverage below!
Broadway Impact, MEMPHIS, LA CAGE Celebrate End of Prop 8, 8/9
Prop 8 has been ruled unconstitutional and Broadway Impact is going to celebrate! Monday August 9th from 7-9pm at the popular midtown bar, THERAPY, The Broadway community will come together to celebrate the END of Prop 8! This historic landmark decision is a huge step forward towards full equality under the law for all Americans.
Broadway Impact, MEMPHIS, LA CAGE Celebrate End of Prop 8, 8/9
Prop 8 has been ruled unconstitutional and Broadway Impact is going to celebrate! Monday August 9th from 7-9pm at the popular midtown bar, THERAPY, The Broadway community will come together to celebrate the END of Prop 8! This historic landmark decision is a huge step forward towards full equality under the law for all Americans.
