Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman To Receive GMHC 2025 Howard Ashman Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025
GMHC will honor legendary songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman with the 2025 Howard Ashman Award. The award will be presented at GMHC's 10th annual Cabaret & Howard Ashman Award, a fundraising event hosted by Joe's Pub at The Public Theater.
Review: GMHC CABARET BENEFIT HONORING ALAN MENKEN Brings Music & Memories at Joe's Pub
by Rob Lester - Mar 4, 2024
A star-studded night honoring composer Alan Menken was exciting, energizing and sentimental as he received an award named for collaborator Howard Ashman. From 'The Little Mermaid' to 'Little Shop of Horrors,' Ashman left no small legacy in his work with Menken. The evening benefited GMHC's work for communities affected by HIV and AIDS.
Andre De Shields To Receive GMHC's 2023 Howard Ashman Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2023
GMHC will honor Broadway legend and award-winning performer André De Shields with the 2023 Howard Ashman Award for his advocacy and activism for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS, as well as LGBTQ+ communities.
Cacophony Daniels Brings UNDER THE C to Sharon Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022
On October 1, Cacophony Daniels (2017 Bistro and Fruitie Award winner Courter Simmons) splashes onto the Sharon Playhouse stage in UNDER THE 'C', a fun and inspirational cabaret tribute to Grammy- and Oscar-winning playwright and lyricist Howard Ashman that celebrates the lovable misfit in us all.
Alyssa Fox And Dee Roscioli Kick Of Broadway Sessions 'Beach Party' On Fire Island On Memorial Day
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2019
Broadway Sessions, the MAC award winning, long running musical theatre variety show created and hosted by Ben Cameron is thrilled to announce it's summer residency on Fire Island! Beginning Memorial Day, Monday May 27th, the Broadway Sessions 'Beach Party' will bring Broadway to the beach at the world famous Ice Palace in Cherry Grove.
Every Monday from 9-11pm, Ben Cameron and crew welcome a host of Broadway stars and veterans to offer up showtunes and general merriment to the Fire Island community. No cover charge. Audience members are encouraged to take part in open mic and theatre related games.
The series will feature dual musical directors Drew Wutke and Kyle Branzel on alternating weeks. Hairspray vet Michelle Dowdy has been confirmed to step in as host on selected dates.
New London Barn Playhouse Announces MURDER FOR TWO
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2018
It's a dark and stormy New Hampshire night at the New London Barn Playhouse when suddenly the lights go out! There's a scream! When the lights come up once more on the 86th Summer Season, there has been a murder! Not just any murder: Murder For Two, a musical comedy running August 22 - September 2, 7:30PM with Wednesday matinee performances at 2:00PM and Sunday performances at 5:00PM.