BWW Review: Yale Edges Out Harvard 32-31 in the Wildly Entertaining Second Annual HARVARD-YALE CANTATA at Feinstein's/54 Below
The first annual HARVARD-YALE CANTATA at Feinstein's/54 Below, a musical competition modeled on the legendary boat race, was nothing short of electrifying. The sold-out show directed and produced by Tom Toce (Yale '78) was one of those evenings that make you grateful and happy to live in New York among so many brilliant and passionate artists. And if you happened to attend either school, it produced a particular pride in all that is wonderful about institutions fashionable to bash in an age of reverse snobbery. (Full disclosure: I graduated from Yale in 1995.)
While the second CANTATA played to a slightly smaller crowd, the show featured songs by lyricists who have made lasting contributions to popular music in the 20th Century: Alan Lerner (H '40), Tom Lehrer (H '46 and MA '47), and John Forster (H '69). In more recent years, Cambridge and New Haven have produced Broadway composers such as Larry O'Keefe (H '91 HEATHERS, LEGALLY BLONDE) and Bobby Lopez (Y '97, BOOK OF MORMON, AVENUE Q, and songs from FROZEN), the youngest of only 12 people to win an Emmy, Tony, Grammy, and Oscar.
Claybourne Elder, Rebecca Naomi Jones, et al. Set for ONE MORE SLEEP 'TIL CHRISTMAS Concert Tonight
One More Sleep 'Til Christmas, an evening of new holiday songs to benefit Toys for Tots, features the talents of Charlie Brady (The Burnt Part Boys/South Pacific), Claybourne Elder (Bonnie and Clyde), Hannah Elless (Mamma Mia!), Gideon Glick (Wild Animals You Should Know), Jaclyn Huberman (I Love You Because), Rebecca Naomi Jones (American Idiot/Passing Strange), Alyse Alan Louis (Mamma Mia!), Christianne Tisdale (On a Clear Day…), Taylor Trensch (Little Miss Sunshine), and Paul Wyatt (Sessions) on Monday, December 12 at 9:30pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (at the West Bank Café), 407 West 42nd Street.
Charlie Brady, Claybourne Elder Lead One More Sleep 'Til Christmas 12/12
One More Sleep 'Til Christmas, an evening of new holiday songs to benefit Toys for Tots, features the talents of Charlie Brady (The Burnt Part Boys/South Pacific), Claybourne Elder (Bonnie and Clyde), Hannah Elless (Mamma Mia!), Gideon Glick (Wild Animals You Should Know), Jaclyn Huberman (I Love You Because), Rebecca Naomi Jones (American Idiot/Passing Strange), Alyse Alan Louis (Mamma Mia!), Christianne Tisdale (On a Clear Day…), Taylor Trensch (Little Miss Sunshine), and Paul Wyatt (Sessions) on Monday, December 12 at 9:30pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (at the West Bank Café), 407 West 42nd Street.
Claybourne Elder, Rebecca Naomi Jones, et al. Set for ONE MORE SLEEP 'TIL CHRISTMAS Concert, 12/12
One More Sleep 'Til Christmas, an evening of new holiday songs to benefit Toys for Tots, features the talents of Charlie Brady (The Burnt Part Boys/South Pacific), Claybourne Elder (Bonnie and Clyde), Hannah Elless (Mamma Mia!), Gideon Glick (Wild Animals You Should Know), Jaclyn Huberman (I Love You Because), Rebecca Naomi Jones (American Idiot/Passing Strange), Alyse Alan Louis (Mamma Mia!), Christianne Tisdale (On a Clear Day…), Taylor Trensch (Little Miss Sunshine), and Paul Wyatt (Sessions) on Monday, December 12 at 9:30pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (at the West Bank Café), 407 West 42nd Street.
NYTB in the D Lounge Features Vincent, Justman, et al., 1/31
New York Theatre Barn in the D-Lounge, now in its 4th year, is a monthly event that was created May of 2007 in the D-Lounge at the Daryl Roth Theatre. The series transferred to The Duplex in the West Village in January of 2008 and returned to the D-Lounge in January of 2010.
NYTB in the D Lounge Features Vincent, Justman, et al., 1/31
New York Theatre Barn in the D-Lounge, now in its 4th year, is a monthly event that was created May of 2007 in the D-Lounge at the Daryl Roth Theatre. The series transferred to The Duplex in the West Village in January of 2008 and returned to the D-Lounge in January of 2010.
STAGE TUBE: Episode 3 Of SUBMISSIONS ONLY
The third episode of 'Submissions Only,' an online musical television series, premieres on Monday, January 17th on YouTube featuring a slew of Broadway guest stars.
Old Fashioned Piano Party Celebrates Ahrens And Flaherty 1/9
This brand new weekly open mic night is highly recommended for show-tune lovers, Broadway enthusiasts, 'Gleeks', fans of Charles Nelson Reilly, and anyone who ever wanted to do their own dream ballet. Come join us and pay homage to the old Village Gate, a nightclub/theater that opened in the late 50's and premiered a number of Off-Broadway shows, including Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, in 1968!
Old Fashioned Piano Party Celebrates Ahrens And Flaherty 1/9
This brand new weekly open mic night is highly recommended for show-tune lovers, Broadway enthusiasts, 'Gleeks', fans of Charles Nelson Reilly, and anyone who ever wanted to do their own dream ballet. Come join us and pay homage to the old Village Gate, a nightclub/theater that opened in the late 50's and premiered a number of Off-Broadway shows, including Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, in 1968!
New York Theatre Barn Presents NYTB At The D-Lounge 8/30
On Monday, August 30th, New York Theatre Barn will present its monthly showcase for emerging writers and performers at the D-Lounge at the Daryl Roth Theater, which will feature the songs of Jake Brandman as well as a presentation of the new musical Substitute Dreams. Executive Producers for NYTB in the D-Lounge are Laura Brandel and Karen Marshall.
New York Theatre Barn Presents NYTB At The D-Lounge 8/30
On Monday, August 30th, New York Theatre Barn will present its monthly showcase for emerging writers and performers at the D-Lounge at the Daryl Roth Theater, which will feature the songs of Jake Brandman as well as a presentation of the new musical Substitute Dreams. Executive Producers for NYTB in the D-Lounge are Laura Brandel and Karen Marshall.
