Fran Charnas

Broadway Veteran Natalie Toro Receives Alumni Award From Boston Conservatory At Berklee

Broadway veteran Natalie Toro has been honored with an alumni award from Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Discover more about Toro's illustrious career and this prestigious recognition.

Jennifer Roberts Returns To Manhattan To Celebrate the 100th Birthday of Broadway Legend Sheldon Harnick

Join Jennifer Roberts on April 30 for the release show of TGR 42, celebrating the works of Sheldon Harnick.

Black Theatre Troupe to Present THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS, THE PIANO LESSON, and More in 2023-24 Season

Black Theatre Troupe has announced its spectacular 2023-24 season which includes a hilarious comedy, two musicals, an August Wilson masterwork, and the company's annual holiday show. Black Theatre Troupe marks its return to Tempe Center for the Arts with the groundbreaking musical, The Gospel at Colonus.

Jennifer Roberts Returns To Manhattan For A Special Tribute To Broadway Legend Sheldon Harnick 

Singer Jennifer Roberts returns to Manhattan to toast legendary Broadway lyricist and composer Sheldon Harnick with a tribute show celebrating his impressive body of work. Jennifer will be joined in the special performance at New York hotspot a?oeDon't Tell Mamaa?? by musical director Tedd Firth and bassist Steve Doyle. 

BWW Review: THE ALL NIGHT STRUT! Is Sensational at The Redhouse

Talk about a swingin' good time at The Redhouse Arts Center in Syracuse, New York! Impeccably directed by Bob Brown, the current production of the jukebox musical of The All Night Strut! features sensational performances by a talented cast, spot on lighting design by Marie Yokoyama, energetic music direction by Barry Blumenthal, and top-notch accompaniment featuring members of the local award-winning CNY Jazz orchestra.

Redhouse Arts Center Closes 2018-19 Season With THE ALL NIGHT STRUT

Redhouse will conclude its 2018 -19 Season with The All Night Strut!, conceived and originally directed and choreographed by Fran Charnas with musical arrangements by Tom Fitt, Gil Lieb and Dick Schermesser, running from May 30th - June 9th. The production will feature a partnership with CNY Jazz who will provide the musicians and musical direction along with Central New York Theater Icon, Bob Brown who will make his directorial debut with Redhouse. The All Night Strut! promises a high energy evening of memorable music and incredible singing and dancing that will have you tapping your toes long after you leave the theatre.

Jennifer Roberts to Celebrate Sheldon Harnick's 95th Birthday

2019 MAC nominee, Jennifer Roberts, returns to Manhattan to celebrate Broadway Legend Sheldon Harnick's 95th Birthday, with a reprise of her Cabaret Show 'JENNIFER ROBERTS....SHE LOVES SHELDON!

F&M Bank Presents '30s And '40s Musical Revue THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!

Swing's the thing on the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville this month as F&M Bank proudly presents the '30s and '40s musical revue THE ALL NIGHT STRUT! at the Roxy Regional Theatre.

Jennifer Roberts Returns To New York With Two Encore Appearances Of 'Jennifer Roberts: She Loves...Sheldon!'

Actress/Singer, Jennifer Roberts returns to New York with two encore appearances of 'Jennifer Roberts:She Loves...Sheldon!' at the Laurie Beechman Theater. Wednesday, January 30th and Today, February 5th @ 7:00 p.m. Appearing with Jennifer are Musical Director/Pianist Tedd Firth, with Phil Palombi on bass.

Jennifer Roberts Celebrates The Work Of Broadway Icon Sheldon Harnick

Singer/Actress, Jennifer Roberts, celebrates the work of Broadway icon Sheldon Harnick in She Loves…  Sheldon! with One More Show Only at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, Tuesday, February 5th at 7 PM. The show is directed by Lance Roberts, with music director/pianist, Tedd Firth, and Phil Palombi on bass.

Jennifer Roberts Returns To New York With Two Encore Appearances Of 'Jennifer Roberts: She Loves...Sheldon!'

Actress/Singer, Jennifer Roberts returns to New York with two encore appearances of 'Jennifer Roberts:She Loves...Sheldon!' at the Laurie Beechman Theater. Today, January 30th and Tuesday, February 5th @ 7:00 p.m. Appearing with Jennifer are Musical Director/Pianist Tedd Firth, with Phil Palombi on bass.

Jennifer Roberts Returns To New York With Two Encore Appearances Of 'Jennifer Roberts: She Loves...Sheldon!'

Actress/Singer, Jennifer Roberts returns to New York with two encore appearances of 'Jennifer Roberts:She Loves...Sheldon!' at the Laurie Beechman Theater. Wednesday, January 30th and Tuesday, February 5th @ 7:00 p.m. Appearing with Jennifer are Musical Director/Pianist Tedd Firth, with Phil Palombi on bass.

Jennifer Roberts Returns To Manhattan For A Special Tribute to Broadway Legend Sheldon Harnick

Singer Jennifer Roberts returns to Manhattan to toast legendary Broadway lyricist and composer Sheldon Harnick with a tribute show celebrating his impressive body of work. Jennifer will be joined in the special performance at New York hotspot 'PANGEA' by musical director Jon Weber and bassist Steve Doyle.

THE ALL NIGHT STRUT! Begins Nov. 9 at Milwaukee Rep

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents The All Night Strut!, an energy-filled musical revue in the Stackner Cabaret November 9, 2018 - January 13, 2019.

Katherine Thomas Joins Cast Of THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is pleased to welcome Katherine Thomas to the cast of the The All Night Strut! running November 9, 2018 - January 13, 2019 in the Stackner Cabaret.

Milwaukee Rep Announces Casting For Fall Shows

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is pleased to announce the complete cast and creative teams for the 2018/19 Season fall shows including Songs for Nobodies, Guards at the Taj, The All Night Strut!, and Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley.

Swing Into Spring With THE ALL NIGHT STRUT

The All Night Strut! takes audiences down memory lane with songs from the Great Depression through the post-World War II boom years. With familiar tunes like "As Time Goes By," "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo" everyone will be tapping their toes as they explore this musical time capsule.

Jennifer Roberts Returns To Manhattan For A Special Tribute To Broadway Legend Sheldon Harnick

Singer Jennifer Roberts will toast the 94th birthday of legendary Broadway lyricist and composer Sheldon Harnick with a tribute show celebrating his impressive body of work. Jennifer will be joined in the special performance at New York hotspot 'Don't Tell Mama' by musical director Jon Weber and bassist Steve Doyle.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 2018/19 Season 65th Anniversary Season!

Artistic Director Mark Clements and Managing Director Chad Bauman are thrilled to announce Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 65th Anniversary Season which will be the largest season in over a decade featuring 15 productions across four venues with nearly 700 performances including expanded programming in the Stiemke Studio.

BWW Review: As Time Goes By: THE ALL NIGHT STRUT Revives Music and Memories

The memories are in the music, and Maine State Music Theatre and Portland Stage's latest co-production struts, sizzles smiles, and sparkles with energy and latent emotion. Classy, funny, lively, touching, vocally and instrumentally beautiful, this tightly constructed revue, The All Night Strut, offers a journey to an era where the world was in turmoil, time moved more slowly, hearts were worn on sleeves, and swing was the thing. Performed in a stylish production with a quartet of stunning soloists and a trio of fine musicians, this soundtrack of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s tells its story in song and dance and offers theatre-goers a wholly satisfying and warmly memorable experience.