Mary Bridget Davies to Record Live Album in New York City
Ms. Davies will be joined by acclaimed NYC musicians such as Clint DeGanon on drums (Stevie Wonder, West Side Story), Mark Berman on piano (Sex In The City, Bullets Over Broadway), Alex Prezzano on guitar (A Night With Janis Joplin) and Dave Richards on Bass (Hamilton, Indigo Girls).
Photo Coverage: Mazzie, Rivera, Ahrens & More Celebrate Jason Danieley's Opening at Feinstein's/54 Below
Earlier this week, Broadway Actor Jason Danieley revealed details of his wife and fellow performer Marin Mazzie's battle with cancer. Last night was all about celebrating though as he took the stage for his Feinstein's/54 Below solo debut. Opening night well-wishers, included Danieley's wife, Tony Award nominee Marin Mazzie (Kiss Me, Kate, Ragtime); Tony Award winner Chita Rivera (The Visit, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Rink); and Tony Award winning lyricist Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Once on This Island).
Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for February 16-22, Featuring Joanna Gleason, Tovah Feldshuh, and More!
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Melissa van der Schyff in "The Summer In Winter;' The Songs of Yandura & Melocik; Midnight at 9:30 Featuring Joanna Gleason, Aaron David Gleason, and More; Tovah Feldshuh: Aging Is Optional; and The Skivvies.
THE JOHN MILLER QUARTET PLUS 2 Plays the Cutting Room, 2/1
THE JOHN MILLER QUARTET PLUS 2 will debut at The Cutting Room on Friday, February 1 for two shows after an unprecedented 21 week-run at the New York nightclub 54 Below. There will be performances at 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM. John Miller - the music and theater industry veteran best known as a bassist and music coordinator - brings together an all-star group of Broadway musicians who get together after the curtain falls to play their deep-groove favorites. In addition to Miller on bass, the show will feature Larry Saltzman on Guitar (Simon and Garfunkel, Carole King, Bette Midler, Chris Botti), John Korba on Piano (Hall & Oates, Phoebe Snow, Carly Simon, John Waite), Clint DeGanon on Drums (Stuff, Kid Rock, Elvis Costello, Saturday Night Live Band), David Mann on Tenor Sax (Tower of Power, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder), and Joe Passaro on Percussion (Aretha Franklin, Manhattan Transfer, Nina Simone, Donald Fagen). The Cutting Room is located at 44 East 32nd Street between Madison and Park Avenues.
Toph-e and Tropea Come To The Canal Room 3/31
Toph-e and Tropea together! 2 Great bands at the Canal Room March 31st 8PM hit, don't passover this one! Toph-E & the Pussycats featuring Clifford Carter, keys, Will Lee, bass and vocal, David Mann, tenor and soprano, Ralph MacDonald, percussion, Chris Parker, drums / leader at the Canal Room.
Toph-E & the Pussycats Hit The Canal Room, 3/31
Toph-E & the Pussycats will play the famed Canal Room on March 31st. The band features Clifford Carter on keys, Will Lee on bass and vocal, David Mann on tenor and soprano, Ralph MacDonald on percussion, and Chris Parker on drums.
Toph-e and Tropea Come To The Canal Room 3/31
Toph-e and Tropea together! 2 Great bands at the Canal Room March 31st 8PM hit, don't passover this one! Toph-E & the Pussycats featuring Clifford Carter, keys, Will Lee, bass and vocal, David Mann, tenor and soprano, Ralph MacDonald, percussion, Chris Parker, drums / leader at the Canal Room.
Toph-E & the Pussycats Hit The Canal Room, 3/31
Toph-E & the Pussycats will play the famed Canal Room on March 31st. The band features Clifford Carter on keys, Will Lee on bass and vocal, David Mann on tenor and soprano, Ralph MacDonald on percussion, and Chris Parker on drums.