Lawrence Yurman

Mike McGowan and Sierra Boggess To Lead THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA Industry Readings

THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA will have industry readings in NYC on October 17 and 18, featuring a cast led by Mike McGowan and Sierra Boggess.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Releases October 2024 Programming

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced their October 2024 lineup featuring performances by John Pizzarelli, Stacey Kent, and the Mingus Big Band.

Review: THE LINEUP Brings Variety and a Vivacious Volcanic Hostess at Birdland

'Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day' rhymed Ira Gershwin in 'The Man I Love.' Tuesdays bring multiple performers, Mosher & mayhem to Birdland, but that's not news. It's been a regular feature for a while now. A little bit of everything and a lot of zing from the hostess comes along on Tuesdays and Birdland.

Photos: Ari Axelrod Makes Triumphant Return To Birdland

Birdland will present singer Ari Axelrod in concert on Monday, January 29. Most recently seen at Paper Mill Playhouse in their critically acclaimed production of Fiddler on the Roof, performer Ari Axelrod returned to his artistic home to debut a new show.

Photos: Ari Axelrod Returns To Birdland

Birdland presented singer Ari Axelrod in concert on Monday, January 29. See photos below!

Review: AN EVENING WITH ARI AXELROD Presents a Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man at Birdland

If you were asked to describe yourself in 14 songs, what would they be? That is the challenge that singer Ari Axelrod set for himself in his show which opened at Birdland last night entitled simply enough, AN EVENING WITH ARI AXELROD. What emerged from that question is a portrait of an artist who is intelligent, sensitive, somewhat anxious, and remarkably contemplative for someone just on the cusp of 30.

Julie Benko to Celebrate Mardi Gras at Birdland Jazz Club

Julie Benko, star of 'Funny Girl' and 'Harmony,' returns to Birdland Jazz Club to celebrate Mardi Gras.

Ari Axelrod to Debut New Show at Birdland This Month

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of award-winning performer Ari Axelrod on Monday, January 29 at 7:00 PM.

Bryce Edwards to Present THE FRIVOLITY HOUR at Birdland This Month

BIRDLAND will present Bryce Edwards, a crooning troubadour and nouveau vaudevillian, in 'THE FRIVOLITY HOUR' on 1/22.

Review: GOIN' HOLLYWOOD at WaterTower Theatre

Although Goin' Hollywood was wonderfully performed, the ambitious new musical's story just couldn't match the efforts of its designers and actors.

Interview: Theatre Life with Lea Salonga

The term Broadway royalty can only be given to a handful of performers. Today’s subject Leas Salonga is one of those people. You probably know her best as the singing voices of Princess Jasmine and Mulan in Disney’s Aladdin and Mulan, but she is also an accomplished Broadway and concert performer who wows audiences all over the world with her dynamic voice and excellent acting.

Cast & Creatives Revealed For the World Premiere of GOIN' HOLLYWOOD

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Shane Peterman and Associate Producer Elizabeth Kensek have announced casting and creative details for the world premiere of GOIN’ HOLLYWOOD, a new musical by Stephen Cole & David Krane. 

The Museum of Jewish Heritage to Present TO PAINT THE EARTH Concert in May

The Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will present a one-night-only concert version of Richard Rodgers Award-winning musical TO PAINT THE EARTH.  The concert, which will honor the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, will take place on May 4th, 2023 at 7 PM ET in the Museum's Edmond J. Safra Hall.  The musical, about the events leading up to the historic decision to fight back, features book and lyrics by Daniel F. Levin and music by Jonathan Portera, and will be directed by Tony Award nominee Marcia Milgrom Dodge (Ragtime).

Photos: Inside Opening Night of HOAGY CARMICHAEL'S STARDUST ROAD

The York Theatre Company presents New York premiere of Hoagy Carmichael's Stardust Road, conceived by Susan H. Schulman, Michael Lichtefeld, and Lawrence Yurman, developed with Hoagy Bix Carmichael, and featuring music by the legendary Hoagy Carmichael. Check out photos from opening night here!

Review: ARI AXELROD'S ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT at Chelsea Table + Stage Showcases Show Business Excellence

Ari Axelrod keeps the quality level in the stratosphere as he releases his first album to a star-studded audience.

Photos: First Look at HOAGY CARMICHAEL'S STARDUST ROAD at The York Theatre Company

Get a first look at The York Theatre company's New York premiere of Hoagy Carmichael's Stardust Road, conceived by Susan H. Schulman, Michael Lichtefeld, and Lawrence Yurman, developed with Hoagy Bix Carmichael, and featuring music by the legendary Hoagy Carmichael. 

ARI AXELROD'S ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT Will Play Chelsea Table + Stage November 28th

Award winning cabaret star Ari Axelrod will launch his debut album with a party and a show at Chelsea Table + Stage.

Photos: The Cast of HOAGY CARMICHAEL'S STARDUST ROAD Meets the Press

Meet the cast and creative team for will the New York premiere of Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust Road, conceived by Susan H. Schulman, Michael Lichtefeld, and Lawrence Yurman, developed with Hoagy Bix Carmichael, and featuring music by the legendary Hoagy Carmichael. See photos of the cast!

Cast and Creative Team Announced for STARDUST ROAD at York Theatre Company

The York Theatre Company has announced the full cast and creative team for will the New York premiere of Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust Road, conceived by Susan H. Schulman, Michael Lichtefeld, and Lawrence Yurman, developed with Hoagy Bix Carmichael, and featuring music by the legendary Hoagy Carmichael. 

Listen: Christine Ebersole's New Album AFTER THE BALL Out Now

After the Ball, a new album from two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole has been released in physical and digital formats! Listen to the album here! The recording finds Ebersole at the start of a brave new chapter, reflecting on life, love and family now that the last of her three adopted children has flown the nest.