Jackie Vanderbeck

Industry Pro Newsletter: Theatre's Post-Pandemic Rhythm, Aurora Saves Their Season

We have stories from the decline of intervals in London productions to significant organizational changes in regional and international theaters. Other stories include the financial challenges faced by Berkeley's Aurora Theatre, the preservation efforts for Washington's National Theatre, and the strategic rebranding of arts organizations.

A New Season of Sing For Your Seniors 20 Years On

For nearly 20 years, Sing For Your Seniors has brought Broadway-caliber talent into senior centers across New York City, providing afternoon sessions of showtunes and camaraderie to audiences in need of connection.

BWW Interview: Bill Coyne of MUSEMATCH XIII: A TIME TO REVIVE at The Green Room 42 on March 4th

Twelve concerts and two hundred songs later, the MuseMatch company is still creating new and innovative musical art.

Seniorly To Live-Stream Free Entertainment Featuring Hollywood, Broadway, And Regional Performers To Isolated Seniors Across The Country

Seniorly, the fastest growing senior living marketplace in the U.S. announces the launch of a free daily show for seniors called Curtain Up!

Photo Flash: Sing For Your Seniors Hosts Cast Members of THE PROM

Sing For Your Seniors brought cast members from “The Prom” to The Edie Windsor SAGE Center” on July 11th.

Photo Flash: THE CHER SHOW and CHICAGO Perform at Sing For Your Seniors' Broadway Sessions

Sing For Your Seniors brought cast members from 'The Cher Show,' 'Chicago The Musical' and 'Cats The Musical' to Encore Community Services in midtown on June 25th.

DCPA Announces Full Casting For A CHRISTMAS CAROL and THE SANTALAND DIARIES

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) announces full casting for the Theatre Company's production of A Christmas Carol and Off-Center's production of The SantaLand Diaries. The 2018 production of The SantaLand Diaries will mark the final year of the annual collaboration between Off-Center and Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (BETC).  

Photo Flash: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish Stops By Sing For Your Seniors

A downpour from the roof. Sounds crazy, no? On September 18th, cast members from 'Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish' opened with an impromptu chorus of 'Singin' in the Rain' as tarps were spread to catch the raindrops from a leaky skylight. And then, wonder of wonders, the rain stopped (indoors at least), and session leader Maggie Davenport introduced the cast to an enthusiastic Lenox Hill Neighborhood House crowd.

Photo Flash: Cast Members of CAROUSEL and MY FAIR LADY Perform For Seniors at the Actors Fund Home

Cast members of current revivals of shows from Broadway's Golden Age performed for former entertainment professionals at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey on Sunday, August 19th.

Photo Flash: LES MISERABLES National Tour Cast Performs with Sing For Your Seniors in Denver

On August 2, 2018, Sing For Your Seniors (SFYS) hosted the latest in its series of Broadway Sessions with cast members from the National Tour of 'Les Miserables' for the residents of Briarwood Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Denver while on their stop at the Denver Center of the Performing Arts. SFYS partnered with Denver nonprofit Bessie's Hope, an organization that enhances the quality of life for nursing home and assisted living elders through volunteer opportunities for youth, families, and organizations.

Photo Flash: Cast of BEAUTIFUL Performs for Sing For Your Seniors for Pride Month

On June 15, 2018, Sing For Your Seniors hosted the latest in its series of Broadway Sessions with cast members from "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" at the Edie Windsor SAGE Center in Chelsea as part of Pride Month. SAGE is the country's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT older adults. The musical performance included songs of the performers' choosing as well of songs from "Beautiful." The audience enjoyed a one-hour session, as well as a meet-and-greet visit with the cast following the performance. 

Photo Flash: WAR PAINT Cast Members Perform for Seniors at Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders in Midtown

Sing For Your Seniors brought cast members of Broadway hit 'War Paint' to perform for senior members of the LGBT community in SAGE's midtown headquarters on August 10th. They sang numbers from their show and some of their favorite Broadway standards for their enthusiastic audience.

Photo Flash: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Tour Stars Sing for Seniors in Denver

On March 13th, 2017, Sing For Your Seniors (SFYS) hosted the latest in its series of Broadway Sessions with cast members from the National Tour of 'An American in Paris' for the seniors at Morning Star Adult Day Program in Denver while on their stop at the Denver Center of the Performing Arts. The Morning Star audience enjoyed a one-hour session, as well as a meet-and-greet visit with the cast following the performance. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Photo Flash: Jessica Hendy and the Cast of CATS Sing for Seniors in Midtown

On March 9th, 2017, Sing For Your Seniors (SFYS) hosted the latest in its series of Broadway Sessions with cast members from Cats for the LGBT seniors at SAGE Center Midtown. The musical performance, led by SFYS Session Leader Daniel Torres (Broadway: Beautiful, Evita, The Pirate Queen, The Woman in White, Off-Broadway: Altar Boyz, National Tour: Wicked), included songs of the performers' choosing as well as songs from Cats. The SAGE Center audience enjoyed a one-hour session, as well as a meet-and-greet visit with the cast following the performance. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Photo Flash: Stars of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Take Part in Sing For Your Seniors

On April 4th, 2016, Sing For Your Seniors (SFYS) hosted the latest in its series of Broadway sessions with cast members from FIDDLER ON THE ROOF for the patients of Calvary Cancer Hospital. The musical performance included songs of the performers' choosing as well of songs from FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Patients and their families, nurses, doctors and staff enjoyed a one-hour session, as well as a meet-and-greet visit with the cast following the performance. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Glenn Seven Allen, Julie Benko, Leah Horowitz and More Set for Red Fern Theatre Benefit

The Red Fern Theatre Company presents VOICES OF THE CITY - A Benefit Concert featuring the music of Kristen Lee Rosenfeld on Monday, February 29, 2016, at 7:30pm at the Theater at the 14th Street Y (344 East 14th Street).

Photo Flash: Paper Mill Playhouse Brings A CHRISTMAS STORY to Sing For Your Seniors

On December 7th, 2015, Sing For Your Seniors hosted cast members from Paper Mill Playhouse's A CHRISTMAS STORY for the patients of Calvary Cancer Hospital in The Bronx. The musical performance included songs of the performers' choosing as well of songs from A CHRISTMAS STORY. Patients and their families, nurses, doctors and staff enjoyed a one-hour session as well as a meet-and-greet visit with the cast following the performance. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Photo Flash: BEAUTIFUL Cast Performs at The Actors Home with Sing For Your Seniors

On November 23, 2015, Sing For Your Seniors hosted the latest in its series of Broadway Sessions with cast members from BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL for the residents of The Lillian Booth Actors Home of The Actors Fund. The musical performance included songs of the performers' choosing as well of songs from BEAUTIFUL. Residents and their family, nurses, and staff enjoyed two one-hour sessions on different floors, as well as a meet-and-greet visit with the cast following the performances. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Lisa Howard, Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band & More Set for Feinstein's/54 Below This Week

This week FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Kyle Jean-Baptiste Celebration & More Set for Late Night at Feinstein's/54 Below Next Week

Craving a show after the show?  FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, is bringing its popular late-night series with fresh faces and hot new performances to keep the party buzzing into the wee hours. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551. FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW welcomes you to loosen your tie and embrace the night at its upcoming event: