John Schak

Bid on Ahrens & Flaherty Music, Voice Lessons With Phil Reno and More in 'Uniquely York' Online Auction

The York Theatre Company has launched The York's 50th Anniversary 'Uniquely York' Online Auction, now accepting bids online at www.biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?auctionID=21187

Diana DeGarmo and Andrew Leeds To Star In QUILT, A Musical Celebration Stories For, From and About The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt

Star of Broadway's Hair and Hairspray and American Idol, Diana DeGarmo has signed on to star in QUILT, A MUSICAL CELEBRATION to benefit the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center and Frontline AIDS (formerly the International HIV/AIDS Alliance in celebration of Stonewall's 50th Anniversary. This community event is presented by Candid Theater Company, Judson Memorial Church, The Greenwich Village Orchestra, The West Village Chorale, MJP Theatrical, Metro Baptist Church, The NAMES Project Foundation/NAMES Memorial AIDS Quilt, and NYC Pride 2019 | WorldPride NYC | Stonewall50.

QUILT, A Musical Celebration To Be Presented At At Judson Memorial Church

 In celebration of Stonewall's 50th Anniversary, Candid Theater Company, Judson Memorial Church, The Greenwich Village Orchestra, The West Village Chorale, MJP Theatrical, Metro Baptist Church, The NAMES Project Foundation/NAMES Memorial AIDS Quilt, and NYC Pride 2019 | WorldPride NYC | Stonewall50 have partnered to present a community-led professional presentation of QUILT, A MUSICAL CELEBRATION to benefit the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center and Frontline AIDS (formerly the International HIV/AIDS Alliance).

Richard Jay-Alexander Talks Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt for York Theatre Gala

This Weekend we reached out to Richard to fill us in on the event and what attendees can look forward to. We found him in the midst of rehearsals and planning for the event to take place at The Asia Society with cocktails beginning at 6:00 PM and the Award Presentation starting at 8:00 PM.

BWW Previews: Poignant Musical Opens On 30th Anniversary Of Aids Memorial Quilt Creation At Catherine Hickman Theatre

Opening on the 30th anniversary of the NAMES Project's AIDS Memorial Quilt, New Tampa Players presents QUILT: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION on October 11-14. With book by Jim Morgan, Merle Hubbard and John Schak, music by Michael Stockler and lyrics by Jim Morgan, this is the story behind the NAMES Project's AIDS Memorial Quilt and the lives of the people remembered in the panels.

Photo Flash: Julia Murney, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka and More at QUILT - A MUSICAL CELEBRATION Reading

On Wednesday evening, June 20th, a private reading of QUILT - A Musical Celebration at Rosie O'Donnell's Maravel Arts Center, home of Rosie's Theater Kids in New York, took place to mark the 25th anniversary of The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt in advance of its planned summer return to the nation's capital. Check out photos from the event below, featuring Elizabeth Hubbard, Carrie Manolakos, Morgan Karr, Steven Cupo, Julia Murney, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Stephanie Gibson, Leah Hocking, Mike Evariste, Stephanie Umoh, Matthew Naclerio and more!

Whoopi Goldberg to Host QUILT Benefit Tonight; Anthony Rapp, Nikki M. James, et al. to Perform

Created stitch by loving stitch, The AIDS Memorial Quilt remains an uplifting symbol of hope and a stirring memorial to lives cut short from the ongoing disease, which has become a major staple of our generation. On the heels of World AIDS Day, a new star-studded theatrical gala will commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and the 25th Anniversary of The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt.

Whoopi Goldberg to Host QUILT Benefit; Anthony Rapp, Nikki M. James, et al. to Perform

Created stitch by loving stitch, The AIDS Memorial Quilt remains an uplifting symbol of hope and a stirring memorial to lives cut short from the ongoing disease, which has become a major staple of our generation. On the heels of World AIDS Day, a new star-studded theatrical gala will commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and the 25th Anniversary of The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt.