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Jessica Fontana to Release Debut Solo Album EVERY DAY SPECIAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024

Broadway actress, writer, and podcaster Jessica Fontana is releasing her debut solo album: Every Day Special.

Blake Allen's THE SHARDS OF AN HONOR CODE JUNKIE Hits 2 Million Streams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2022

The world premiere recording of the shards of an honor code junkie, an American opera written by award-winning composer and musician Blake Allen, has been streamed over 2 millions times on Spotify, exactly 4 months since the album’s release.

Dates & Faculty Announced For Actor Therapy's 2022 Winter Intensive
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2021

A two-week Musical Theatre intensive for performers who are, or soon to be, #ready4newyork, Ages 18 and up. All students, all faculty: fully vaccinated.

Composer Blake Allen Releases New Album THE SHARDS OF AN HONOR CODE JUNKIE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2021

Blake Allen, known for his innovative bridging of contemporary music and theater through composition, performance, and storytelling, announces the release of his world premiere recording of the shards of an honor code junkie, distributed by No Reverse Records, September 17, 2021.

Orfeh and Andy Karl, Nicole Henry & More to Perform at Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2021

This week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Beth Leavel, Zurin Villanueva, Melissa Errico, and More to Stream Concerts Live from 54 Below on BroadwayWorld Events
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 3, 2021

Feinstein's/54 Below announced today their September line-up in its streaming series featuring Mean Girls and Clueless star Zurin Villanueva, Jasper in Deadland composer Ryan Scott Oliver, Tony Award® winner Beth Leavel, and My Fair Lady and Oklahoma! star Melissa Errico.

Jackie Cox, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Bonnie Milligan & More to Star in RSO: MONDAY THE 13TH at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2021

Very Intense Productions will present RSO: MONDAY THE 13TH, an intimate evening of songs by multi-award-winning composer-lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver at Feinstein’s/54 Below. Show time will be 7:00pm on Monday, September 13, 2021.

Liz Callaway, Sierra Boggess, Kelli O'Hara, WRITE OUT LOUD and More Announced for September at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2021

Next month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Alison Fraser, Michael Lowney, Teal Wicks & More to be Featured on THE SHARDS OF AN HONOR CODE JUNKIE Cast Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2021

An American opera oratorio meets storybook album, the shards of an honor code junkie is an autobiographical story of a homosexual Mormon that embarks on a journey of self-love while challenging Brigham Young’s staunch Honor Code Rules, unhinging demons of drugs, sex, and suicide in a victorious coming-of-age story.

Alex Brightman, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Lindsay Mendez and More Featured on 35MM: A MUSICAL EXHIBITION Commentary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2021

John Johnson and Very Intensive Productions have announced the release of 35MM: A Musical Exhibition in Focus, an album of commentary, original cast interviews, and track-by-track song breakdowns. The album is available now (March 9) via Spotify, Apple Music, and all streaming platforms.

Andy Mientus and More to Support of The Fund for College Auditions at Hidden Cabaret series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2019

On Monday, November 18th, LGBTQIA+ stars from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and television will come together in support of The Fund for College Auditions (TFCA) at The Secret Room as part of the Hidden Cabaret series. The evening will be headlined by Andy Mientus (Les Miserables, Spring Awakening, Smash), Anastacia McCleskey (The Secret Life of Bees, Waitress), John-Michael Lyles (A Strange Loop) with Host and Musical Director, Joel Waggoner (Be More Chill, School of Rock).

Feinstein's/54 Below Announces Full September Program
by Marianka Swain - Aug 31, 2018

Photo Coverage: John Cariani, Marc Kudisch, Donna Lynne Champlin & More Take the Stage for Transport Group's PROMISES, PROMISES
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2018

Just last night, Transport Group presented Promises, Promises- its second musical in this season's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series- featuring John Cariani (The Band's Visit; Tony nominee Fiddler on the Roof), Donna Lynne Champlin (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend; Sweeney Todd; Obie Award for TG's The Dark at the Top of the Stairs), Jessica Fontanta (Cinderella; TG's Once Upon a Mattress), Santino Fontana (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend; Tootsie ; Tony nominee Cinderella), Stanley Bahorek (Amazing Grace, Queen of the Mist), Lauren Blackman (Anastasia), Hannah Corneau (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), Marc Kudisch (Finding Neverland, Hand to God), Sean McLaughlin (Hello Dolly), Bruce Sabath(Cagney), Tally Sessions (War Paint), and Ali Stroker (Spring Awakening).

Blake Allen's THE SHARDS OF AN HONOR CODE JUNKIE Moves to Metro Baptist Church
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2017

Blake Allen, known for his innovative bridging of contemporary music and theater through composition, performance, and advocacy, presents the world premiere of the autobiographical musical the shards of an honor code junkie, December 4, 2017. Originally slated for The Tillary Hotel in Brooklyn, New York, the show has been moved to the Metro Baptist Church, located in midtown, Manhattan.

Blake Allen, Alison Fraser, Teal Wicks, and More Shine a Light on LGBTQ Suicide with New Musical
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017

Blake Allen, known for his innovative bridging of contemporary music and theater through composition, performance, and advocacy, presents the world premiere of the autobiographical musical the shards of an honor code junkie, December 4, 2017, at The Tillary Hotel in Brooklyn, New York.

New Musical BOSTON|NEBRASKA To Have First Staged Reading
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2017

Blake Allen, known for his innovative bridging of contemporary music and theater through composition, performance and advocacy, announces first AEA staged reading of Boston|Nebraska, based upon the literary work of Willa Cather, April 3 and 4 in Manhattan.

Richard Gere, NORMAN Screening to Open 34th Annual Miami Film Festival; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2017

Acclaimed box office star, producer and humanitarian Richard Gere will open the 34th edition of Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival on March 3, 2017, followed by an Opening Night Gala screening of his new film, Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer, directed by 2-time Oscar-nominated Israeli filmmaker Joseph Cedar, with the KORBEL Opening Night Party to follow at Miami's Historic Alfred I. Dupont Building.

Carmen Cusack, Linda Eder, Mandy Gonzalez and More to Hit Feinstein's/54 Below This March
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2017

This March, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Scroll down for details!

Richard Gere, NORMAN Screening to Open 34th Annual Miami Film Festival; Lineup Announced!
by Movies News Desk - Jan 26, 2017

Acclaimed box office star, producer and humanitarian Richard Gere will open the 34th edition of Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival on March 3, 2017, followed by an Opening Night Gala screening of his new film, Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer, directed by 2-time Oscar-nominated Israeli filmmaker Joseph Cedar, with the KORBEL Opening Night Party to follow at Miami's Historic Alfred I. Dupont Building.

Mary Bridget Davies, Christine Ebersole, BROADWAY PRINCESS PARTY and More Will Warm Up 54 Below This January
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2016

This January, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Scroll down for more details!