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Global Reform Jewish Movement Hosts Virtual Chanukah Celebration With Stars From Theater, Music, and Television

Many Candles, One World is the first virtual Chanukah celebration of the global Reform and Progressive Movement
Cast Announced for CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN LOS ANGELES Actors Fund Benefit

The fourth annual CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN LOS ANGELES, Benefit Concert series for The Actors Fund, conceived by David Galligan and presented by Fraser Entertainment Group, takes place October 6th 8th, with two nights at Tom Rolla's Gardenia, plus Sunday evening at the Catalina Jazz Club.
Cast Announced for CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN LOS ANGELES Actors Fund Benefit

The fourth annual CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN LOS ANGELES, Benefit Concert series for The Actors Fund, conceived by David Galligan and presented by Fraser Entertainment Group, takes place October 6th 8th, with two nights at Tom Rolla's Gardenia, plus Sunday evening at the Catalina Jazz Club.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS to Bring Christmas Cheer to The Grove Theatre, 12/20

Join us for HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, our traditional annual Dale and Bill Christmas Concert at The Grove Theatre. This exciting, fun-filled concert featuring Dale Kristien who starred as Christine in Phantom of the Opera, and Bill Hutton, who played the original Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Broadway will be held on December 20th at 3:00 pm.
BWW Reviews: MICHELE LEE's First LA Cabaret a Smash at Catalina

On Sunday May 17 at Catalina Jazz Club renowned actress/singer Michele Lee made her Los Angeles cabaret debut. Why has it taken this long? She takes her one-woman show Catch the Light on the road regularly and recently played 54 Below in NYC, but has never played a club in her hometown of LA. Well, it's high time, and the packed house agreed as the four-piece orchestra played the Beatles' 'Michelle, my belle...' as Lee was introduced to thunderous applause. She made her way through the audience singing the powerhouse 'Feeling Good', and with a combination of incredible drive and energy, an uber strong vocal style and sheer sauciness and personal sass, Lee's conquest of the room was guaranteed. Looking fabulous in black satin and sequins, she next essayed 'Nobody Does It Like Me' from her Broadway hit Seesaw. In the show she playe
Dale Kristien and Bill Hutton Perform for Cancer Research Collaboration at The Grove Theatre Tonight

This year, fans of Broadway veterans Dale Kristien and Bill Hutton don't have to wait until Christmas to hear them. On May 19th, they will be at The Grove Theatre, performing some of your favorite Broadway tunes as a fundraiser for the Cancer Research Collaboration and The Grove Theatre. Dale and Bill, who have performed together for many years, are traditional holiday favorites at The Grove, performing in their annual 'Home for the Holidays' for the past 17 years.
DALE AND BILL SING BROADWAY Comes to The Grove Theatre in Upland Tonight

Beloved for their long-running Home for the Holidays concerts, singers Dale Kristien and Bill Hutton make a rare spring appearance at The Grove Theatre for Dale and Bill Sing Broadway.
DALE AND BILL SING BROADWAY Comes to The Grove Theatre in Upland, 5/19

Beloved for their long-running Home for the Holidays concerts, singers Dale Kristien and Bill Hutton make a rare spring appearance at The Grove Theatre for Dale and Bill Sing Broadway.
Dale Kristien and Bill Hutton to Perform for Cancer Research Collaboration at The Grove Theatre, 5/19

This year, fans of Broadway veterans Dale Kristien and Bill Hutton don't have to wait until Christmas to hear them. On May 19th, they will be at The Grove Theatre, performing some of your favorite Broadway tunes as a fundraiser for the Cancer Research Collaboration and The Grove Theatre. Dale and Bill, who have performed together for many years, are traditional holiday favorites at The Grove, performing in their annual 'Home for the Holidays' for the past 17 years.
BWW Reviews: Helen Reddy Makes Triumphant Return to Singing at the Canyon Club

70s pop icon Helen Reddy made a much anticipated return to singing with two concerts, one at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano Friday August 10 and then Saturday August 11 at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills. I covered the event on Saturday at the Canyon Club, and depsite hours of traffic congestion on the 101, the house was packed with overly enthusiastic fans and friends.
BWW Reviews: PHANTOM’S LEADING LADIES Unmask Harmonies At The Annenberg Theater

Phantom's Leading Ladies, a trio of Broadway veterans who have all performed the role of 'Christine Daae' from The Phantom of the Opera brought an eclectic evening of music and mostly glorious three-part harmonies to The Annenberg Theater on April 14. The women that comprise The Phantom's Leading Ladies -- Teri Bibb, Karen Culliver and Mary D'Arcy -- have collectively performed more than 4,000 performances of Broadway's longest running musical and have played opposite 32 different Phantoms - on Broadway, on national tours and in Canada.
BOOMERMANIA Extends Again At El Portal Forum Theatre Thru 7/24

Boomermania Productions is thrilled to announce that the West Coast Premiere of its smash-hit, brand new musical, BOOMERMANIA - The Musical about the Baby Boomers!, written and directed by Debbie Kasper & Pat Sierchio, with choreography by Edward Carignan, musical direction by Mary Ekler and produced by Michael Anthony Gremo just keeps on "BOOM-ING" and is EXTENDING again and will now play through Sunday, July 24 at the El Portal Forum Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.
BOOMERMANIA Moves To Noho Arts Center And Extends Thru 9/25

Boomermania Productions is thrilled to announce that the West Coast Premiere of its smash-hit, brand new musical, BOOMERMANIA - The Musical about the Baby Boomers!, written and directed by Debbie Kasper & Pat Sierchio, with choreography by Edward Carignan, musical direction by Mary Ekler and produced by Michael Anthony Gremo is 'boomin' & movin' ' - just down the block - to the NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd. in North Hollywood!
BOOMERMANIA Extends Again At El Portal Forum Theatre Thru 7/24

Boomermania Productions is thrilled to announce that the West Coast Premiere of its smash-hit, brand new musical, BOOMERMANIA - The Musical about the Baby Boomers!, written and directed by Debbie Kasper & Pat Sierchio, with choreography by Edward Carignan, musical direction by Mary Ekler and produced by Michael Anthony Gremo just keeps on "BOOM-ING" and is EXTENDING again and will now play through Sunday, July 24 at the El Portal Forum Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.
BOOMERMANIA Extends Through 5/15 at the El Portal Forum Theatre

Boomermania Productions is thrilled to announce that the West Coast Premiere of its smash-hit, brand new musical, BOOMERMANIA - The Musical about the Baby Boomers!, written and directed by Debbie Kasper & Pat Sierchio, with choreography by Edward Carignan, musical direction by Mary Ekler and produced by Michael Anthony Gremo is EXTENDING through Sunday, May 15th at the El Portal Forum Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.
BOOMERMANIA Closes 5/15 at the El Portal Forum Theatre

The West Coast Premiere of its smash-hit, brand new musical, BOOMERMANIA - The Musical about the Baby Boomers!, written and directed by Debbie Kasper & Pat Sierchio, with choreography by Edward Carignan, musical direction by Mary Ekler and produced by Michael Anthony Gremo will now close on Sunday, May 15th at the El Portal Forum Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood..
BOOMERMANIA Plays El Portal Forum Theatre, 6/19

Boomermania Productions is thrilled to announce that the West Coast Premiere of its smash-hit, brand new musical, BOOMERMANIA - The Musical about the Baby Boomers!, written and directed by Debbie Kasper & Pat Sierchio, with choreography by Edward Carignan, musical direction by Mary Ekler and produced by Michael Anthony Gremo is EXTENDING again and will now play through Sunday, June 19 at the El Portal Forum Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.
Photo Flash: Channing, Moreno, et al. in ORIGINAL CAST 2

ORIGINAL CAST 2, the 27th Annual musical presentation of the Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.), took place for one night only on Saturday, April 2 at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex of California State University, raising money for AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA).
ORIGINAL CAST 2 Raises Money for AIDS Project Los Angeles

ORIGINAL CAST 2, the 27th Annual musical presentation of the Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.), took place for one night only on Saturday, April 2 at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex of California State University, raising money for AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA).
Carol Channing, Rita Moreno, et al. Set for STAGE Benefit Tonight

The 27th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event-S.T.A.G.E.-will be dedicated to the memory of musical-comedy star and long-time Event Co-Chair Betty Garrett who died Saturday at the age of 91. ORIGINAL CAST 2, a musical celebration showcasing artists from theatre, television and cabaret performing songs they originated in musical productions, will take place for one-night-only on Saturday, April 2. Garrett, who appeared in 22 previous S.T.A.G.E events, was preparing to perform a number in this year's show from 'Something for the Boys,' in which she appeared on Broadway in 1943 with Ethel Merman. A musical retrospective honoring Garrett is now being planned as part of this year's show.

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