Photo Coverage: Joe Sirola Honored in Metropolitan Room's THIS IS YOUR NIGHT Series
Joe Sirola, one of the worlds most successful voice -over actors, film, TV, and stage actor, was honored in the the Metropolitan Room's famous, "This Is Your Night" series last night and BroadwayWorld was there. Managing partner Bernie Furshpan hosted the evening which had performances by Steve Ross, Shana Farr, Gregory Korostishevsky, Eric Rudy Lee Pfeiffer, Jamie deRoy, and KT Sullivan. Jon Weber served as music director.
Russ Weatherford's BLACKER Opens Tonight at Urban Stages
Russ Weatherford's 'Blacker,' a new play exploring Oscar Wilde's little-known brush with the Dreyfus Affair, begins an exclusive two-week engagement on Wednesday August 26 at Urban Stages, 259 West 30th Street. Directed by David Austin, and produced by Sandi Durell, the premiere of 'Blacker' plays through Thursday September 3. The official opening is also tonight, August 26, at 8pm.
Weatherford's BLACKER Set for Run at Urban Stages, Begin. 8/26
Russ Weatherford's “Blacker,” a new play exploring Oscar Wilde's little-known brush with the Dreyfus Affair, begins an exclusive two-week engagement on Wednesday August 26 at Urban Stages, 259 West 30th Street. Directed by David Austin, and produced by Sandi Durell, the premiere of “Blacker” plays through Thursday September 3. The official opening is also on Wednesday August 26 at 8pm. For tickets call SmartTix.com at 212/868-4444 or visit www.smarttix.com
Tony Desare, The Anderson Twins & More Set for BROADWAY BALLYHOO! this Week
The Broadway Ballyhoo, now in its sixth month at The Laurie Beechman Theater, will welcome TONY DESARE, the multi-talented singer/pianist/songwriter who has starred in nightclubs all over the world. Also starring this week at the Ballyhoo: THE ANDERSON TWINS who are bringing a new show, Le Jazz Hot! to 59E59 Theaters for the holiday season. DEBORAH TRANELLI, currently starring at Stage 72 in On The Record, has had a remarkable career that spans TV (Dallas) musical theater, concerts and nightclubs. Operatic Baritone ERIC RUDY, and Broadway Rising Star ALLY BONINO will also join the cast for this Wednesday night's show.
Broadway & Cabaret Community Celebrate The Actors Temple in 2013 Concert Benefit Today
The Best of Broadway & Cabaret come out in support of the Actors' Temple, (est. 1917) tonight, Monday, November 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM. The Fourth Annual Concert Fundraiser will take place at the Temple, 339 West 47th Street. This musical celebration will benefit the theater district historic landmark which has been struggling to survive in recent years.
Photo Coverage: A TRIBUTE TO JULIE WILSON Plays the Iridium
Last night, August 13th at 8 & 10pm, ScoBar Entertainment presented A TRIBUTE TO Julie Wilson at Iridium NYC. Performers included Eric Comstock, Baby Jane Dexter, Natalie Douglas, Antonio Edwards, Eric Engelhardt, Barbara Fasano, Terese Genecco, Jeff Harnar, Mark Hartman, Tanya Holt, Sue Matsuki , Marissa Mulder, Christine Pedi, Colm Reilly, Julie Reyburn, Ricky Ritzel, KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Grace Wall, Lennie Watts & Carol Woods. Accompanying the performers was The Barry Levitt Trio, Barry Levitt on piano, Dick Sarpola on bass & Ray Marchica on drums. Check ot photos from the special event below!
Photo Coverage: Inside HIDDEN TREASURES Benefit Concert
On November 5, the Theatre at Saint Peters (Home of the York Theatre) Lexington Avenue at 54th Street presented the songs of Larry Kerchner ("Somewhere in Time") sung by some of today's most formidable singers: Hilary Kole, Laurel Masse, Kevin Spirtas, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano, Karen Oberlin, Sidney Myer, Raissa Katona Bennett, Jill O'Hara and a host of others.
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HIDDEN TREASURES: THE SONGS OF LARRY KERCHNER Plays York Theatre, 11/5
Noted composer/lyricist/arranger and two-time Grammy Award nominee Larry Kerchner will be celebrated on Monday, November 5, 2012, at 7 PM at a special benefit performance of his musical works, titled Hidden Treasures: The Songs of Larry Kerchner, at The York Theatre (at St. Peter's), Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, in New York City. Produced by Sandi Durell, the musical evening will benefit The Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative and The Mabel Mercer Foundation.
Shana Farr Receives Julie Wilson Award at 23rd NY Cabaret Convention Today, 10/17
Singer-actress- cabaret performer Shana Farr will receive the 2012 Julie Wilson Award, presented annually by the Mabel Mercer Foundation 'to a cabaret singer who is a rising star,' at the 23rd New York Cabaret Convention at the Rose Theater, Jazz At Lincoln Center, today, October 17, at 6 PM, the Opening Night of the Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention, hosted by KT Sullivan, Artistic Director of the Mabel Mercer Foundation.
Shana Farr to Receive Julie Wilson Award at 23rd NY Cabaret Convention, 10/17
Singer-actress- cabaret performer Shana Farr will receive the 2012 Julie Wilson Award, presented annually by the Mabel Mercer Foundation 'to a cabaret singer who is a rising star,' at the 23rd New York Cabaret Convention at the Rose Theater, Jazz At Lincoln Center, on Wednesday, October 17, at 6 PM, the Opening Night of the Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention, hosted by KT Sullivan, Artistic Director of the Mabel Mercer Foundation.