The Annenberg Center Mourns The Loss Of Broadway Legend Harold Prince
The Annenberg Center mourns the passing of legendary Broadway director/producer Harold Prince, a revered member of its creative community since its founding in 1971. A University of Pennsylvania alumnus, Prince's generosity helped fund the construction of the Annenberg Center, and he animated its theatres, one of which bears his name. Prince was a member of the Annenberg Center's Board of Overseers from 1982 until 2018, when he was honored with emeritus status. In January 2019, he became Honorary Chair of the newly launched Director's Advisory Council.
Julia Murney Set for Industry Reading of THE GOLDSTEIN VARIATIONS Next Week
Industry folks will get a chance to see the newest musical by the writing/producing duo Charlie Schulman & Michael Roberts (aka The Schulberts), The Goldstein Variations, directed by Daniel Kutner. The musical, which is slated to open Off-Broadway in October 2015, will be presented in concert Monday, June 8 at 7pm at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at 5 West 63rd Street.
Roberts & Schulman's THE GOLDSTEIN VARIATIONS Gets Workshop 5/12-15; Aiming for Off-Broadway Late This Year
Music, Lyrics, and Book duo Michael Roberts and Charlie Schulman reunite once again after their recent production of The Fartiste, which had a successful run Off-Broadway in 2011-12 and West End Concert following its 2006 FringeNYC Outstanding Musical Award. Their newest venture, The Goldstein Variations, after concert presentations at the JCC in Manhattan, American University, and Abingdon Theater, will be seen by supporters at The Playroom Theater in a limited, developmental presentation from May 12th through 15th, open to the general public. The Goldstein Variations will be directed by Daniel Kutner.
BWW Reviews: 4 STARS Concert With Lea, Sierra, Ramin, And Yu
Putting together on one stage Lea Salonga, Ramin Karimloo, and Sierra Boggess sounds such a completely stellar idea; but, when examined closely, it is quite tricky. Given the varied theater credits under their names, one would have to carefully consider what type of show--in a concert form--would showcase their vocal abilities in a way that they need not upstage one another. To make things more interesting, or complicated, what if you would include Japan's very own TV and theater star Yu Shirota in the already mixed bag of performers? How will he fit in?
Photo Exclusive: Boggess, Salonga, Karimloo, Shirota Rehearse for 4 STARS Concert
'4 Stars: One of Broadway Musicals Concert' headliners Sierra Boggess ('Love Never Dies,' 'Les Miserables'), Lea Salonga ('Miss Saigon,' 'Les Miserables'), Ramin Karimloo ('Love Never Dies,' 'Les Miserables'), and Yu Shirota ('Prince of Tennis,' 'Sailor Moon') posed for a pre-concert rehearsal snapshot for Fletcher Callanta, BroadwayWorld.com guest photographer, at Turtle Bay Music School on East 52nd Street earlier this week.
Lea Salonga Returns to Cafe Carlyle in May; Box Office Opens
For those who missed Tony winner Lea Salonga's sold out opening act for this year's Lincoln Center presents 'American Songbook' and her highly praised performance as 'Mother' in the recent concert presentation of the Broadway musical 'Ragtime,' here is another chance to watch the accomplished performer on the New York stage: Salonga is returning the third time to the intimate cabaret space at Cafe Carlyle at Carlyle Hotel (35 East 76th St.) from Tuesday, May 21 to Sunday, June 8.
Lea Salonga on THE JOURNEY SO FAR, ALLEGIANCE and Working with a Nashville Producer
Just over a year since she debuted her critically acclaimed cabaret act at New York's Café Carlyle (and only weeks after her 2011 stint at the same venue), Lea Salonga's new live CD - The Journey So Far - is set for release by LML Music/Allegro Distribution on Tuesday, August 9, giving her fans the world over a chance to hear her crystalline voice on a new recording, which was executive produced by Nashville's own Chris Keaton.
Photo Coverage: Lea Salonga Returns to Café Carlyle, 6/7-6/25
Tony Award winner Lea Salonga is currently in New York City for an exclusive three-week return engagement, featuring an all-new program entitled Lea Salonga: New York in June, at the Café Carlyle at The Carlyle beginning last night and running until June 25.