Theater Bassist Dave D'aranjo Makes Debut As Bandleader In New Show
Broadway's pit orchestra musicians are some of the most passionate, hardworking, and talented people around! In his first NYC show as band leader this Saturday, April 27th, bassist Dave D'aranjo will curate a high-energy, groovy evening of Contemporary Musical Theater at The Green Room 42, featuring fourteen incredible performers; rising stars from both on - and below - the stage.
HOLLA DAYZ CABARET Will Feature Songs By Michael Mott, Carner And Gregor, Selda And Derek, And More
HOLLA DAYZ: All I want for Christmas is Booze will be presented for one-performance-only on December 19th, 2017 at The West End Lounge in NYC. Featuring 20 singers, pop star renditions of favorite Holiday Hits, original christmas music by Michael Mott (Where The Sky Ends, Abandoned Heart), Carner and Gregor (Island Song), Selda and Derek (Grind), with special performances by host, Carmen Sidemi.
Photo Coverage: Scott Siegel Presents BROADWAY UNPLUGGED
After 15 years at The Town Hall, Scott Siegel's critically acclaimed BROADWAY UNPLUGGED concert event moved to a new address for its 16th season: Merkin Concert Hall. Other than the venue, however, Broadway Unplugged remains unchanged: it offers Broadway's greatest voices singing famous Broadway show tunes the way they used to be done before Broadway shows were miked: UNPLUGGED.
BWW Review: 54 Celebrates George Michael at Feinstein's/54 Below Hits a Sour Note of Too-Soon Tackiness
'Too soon' is a phrase you often hear in regards to a celebrity passing away. It usually refers to making some sort of joke or cruel remark about them, devoid of the inherent understanding that, in death, celebrities are deserving of unwavering respect, even if that respect eluded them in life.
But that 'too soon' doesn't exclusively pertain to displays of disrespect or admonishment; it can also be said of acts derived from a place of good, but that are simply too recent after the deceased has left us to be mined for joy. Case in point: 54 Celebrates George Michael at Feinstein's/54 Below. The two back-to-back shows on March 1 took place just over two months after the icon suddenly passed away on Christmas Day. With the wound of his death still gaping and exposed, this well-intentioned tribute concert ultimately felt contrived and, frankly, tacky, both qualities which Michael himself could not have disembodied further.
Photo Coverage: Go Behind the Scenes of BROADWAY UNPLUGGED at Town Hall
Broadway Unplugged, the critically acclaimed concert with 'Sound Design by God' returned to Town Hall for its record-breaking 14th season last night, July 25. The concert starred Tony Award Winner Chuck Cooper, 2X Tony Nominee Tom Wopat, Olivier Nominee Kyle Scatliffe, 2X Drama Desk Nominee Alix Korey, Drama Desk Nominee Ryan Silverman, downtown diva Molly Pope, and many more award-winning stars.