Michele McConnell

A 'NIGHTMARE' ON BROADWAY Comes to Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center This Month

Skyline Theatre Company, a 20-year-old professional theatre company previously calling Bergen County its home, will continue its 2023 season in Bloomfield on Sunday, October 29 at 4:00pm with a one-performance-only Broadway musical tribute to all things Halloween in A ‘NIGHTMARE' ON BROADWAY.

Review: BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE Bubbles Over with On-Stage Broadway Talent and High-Spirited Host at 54 Below

There was a lot of history crossing that stage, with performers reprising numbers they’d sung on the Great White Way as far back as the 1970s. Giving the proceedings a uniquely touching quality was the sweet meeting of the generations, with these still very vital veterans being welcomed by — and conversing with — a respectful master of ceremonies who’s still in his teens, but is immersed in musical theatre lore.

BACKSTAGE BABBLE, LANGDON ST. IVES: THE STEAMPUNK MUSICAL!, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Photos: The Stars Arrive at Closing Night of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Broadway's longest-running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, took its final Broadway bow last night, April 16, 2023, after a 35-year run. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the stars arriving for the big night here!

BWW Interview: Michele McConnell will Appear in SPARKLE, TWINKLE, JINGLE! with the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus.

For three already sold-out performances, Broadway star Michele McConnell will appear with the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus (PSGMC), in the chorus's holiday show, SPARKLE, TWINKLE, JINGLE!, at the Palm Springs Art Museum's Annenberg Theater. Performances will take place Friday and Saturday, December 10th & 11th at 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 12th at 3 p.m.

Michele McConnell Will Perform a Linda Ronstadt Tribute at Actors Theatre Of Indiana

Actors Theatre of Indiana is pleased to welcome back Hoosier native Michele McConnell to ATI LIVE at Feinstein's Cabaret located inside The Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, IN. “Lush Life: Celebrating the music of Linda Ronstadt” brings McConnell home from NYC to share some of her favorite selections of this living legend, including some specific influences on her own life and career!

Skyline Theatre Company Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Season This Saturday

The event will be co-hosted by Brooke Elliott, currently starring in the new Netflix series “Sweet Magnolias” and recently portrayed the lead role of Jane Bingum in Lifetime TV’s “Drop Dead Diva.” Sam Scalamoni, Skyline Theatre Company’s Co-Founder and Artistic Director, will be the event’s other co-host.

Skyline Theatre Company Announces Holiday Concert Free Livestream

Skyline Theatre Company, Bergen County’s most established professional theatre company,  will livestream its annual holiday production this Sunday at 7pm ET on Skyline’s Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/SKYLINETHEATRECOMPANY.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Will Present ALL SHOOK UP

Set to the hits of the King of Rock and Roll himself, Elvis Presley, this musical will have you dancing in your 'Blue Suede Shoes' all night long. Inspired by William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth Night, As You Like It, the music is all Elvis, and the result is a night of hilarious and enchanting 1950s fun. When Chad, the mysterious motorcycle-riding, hip-swiveling roustabout rides into town, suddenly everyone's lip-curling and all shook up with secrets, music, and love. Lovers meet, woo, pursue and more, all in one zany night that will change the town forever. You'll be rocking in your seat to great tunes like 'Heartbreak Hotel', 'Hound Dog', 'Devil in Disguise' and many more!

BWW Exclusive: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Sings Noel for Carols For A Cure

Carols for a Cure is back for 2019 in its 21st edition! Below, Check out exclusive photos as the cast of The Phantom if the Opera gathers to record their track- 'The First Noel.'

Exclusive Photo Coverage: All Is Calm as THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Cast Records for Carols for a Cure!

Below, check out exclusive photos of Hugh Panaro, Ali Ewoldt and the cast of The Phantom of the Opera as they record their track, 'Silent Night.'

Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Announces New Season Combining Modern Favorites & Old Classics

One of the nation's oldest symphonic choruses, the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir announces tickets are on sale now for all upcoming concerts as part of the 2018-2019 season. Covering everything from annual family favorites to timeless musical masterpieces, the 82nd anniversary season's diverse lineup reflects the Choir's celebration of the choral classics and a commitment to the future of choral music.

TV Exclusive: Watch Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones on Stage Together One Last Time

As magical as the evening was, after Freddie Gershon gave an impassioned presentation to the duo, Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones hit the stage and brought the house down at ages 88 and 89 respectively. They joined forces onstage to perform a song from their musical The Bone Room, described by Jones as being about 'the pleasures of dying and being embalmed in this great country of ours.' Below, watch as they perform together for the last time. BWW feels privileged to share with you a bit of highlights of these two legends together before a rapt and ecstatic audience who precded to shower them with a (well deserved) standing ovation... RIP Harvey Schmidt. 

Cabaret Cares Returns With HEY, I CARE! Hosted By David Auxier-Loyola

Hey! I Care! a benefit night of music & lyrics by David Auxier-Loyola, comes go Don't Tell Mama, with proceeds to HelpIsOnTheWayToday.org. Thursday, February 22 at 7:00 PM. $20 + 2 drink minimum. Reservations online at donttellmamanyc.com or call 212-757-0788.

Photo Coverage: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates Another Broadway Birthday!

Fantasies unwound last night at the Majestic Theatre, where the longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, celebrated its 30th Anniversary.

Photo Flash: Betsy Wolfe, Norm Lewis, Frances Ruffelle, Christopher Sieber and More Fete Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt at York Gala

The York Theatre Company honored legendary musical theatre writing team Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt (The Fantasticks, I Do, I Do!, 110 in the Shade, Celebration) with the 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre at the 26th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala on Monday evening, December 4, 2017 at The Asia Society (725 Park Avenue). BroadwayWorld has more photos from the celebration below!

Photo Coverage: The York Theatre Gala Honors Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt with 2017 Hammerstein Award

Last night The York Theatre Company honored the musical theatre writing team of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt in a Fantastick gala concert and award ceremony directed by Richard Jay-Alexander. The 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre was presented to the legendary team (The Fantasticks, I Do, I Do!, 110 in the Shade, Celebration) at the event held at the Asia Society on Park Ave in NYC and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photo coverage below!

Richard Jay-Alexander Talks Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt for York Theatre Gala

This Weekend we reached out to Richard to fill us in on the event and what attendees can look forward to. We found him in the midst of rehearsals and planning for the event to take place at The Asia Society with cocktails beginning at 6:00 PM and the Award Presentation starting at 8:00 PM.

York Theatre Company's Star-Studded 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala Set for Monday

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, will honor legendary musical theatre writing team Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt (The Fantasticks, I Do! I Do!, 110 in the Shade, Celebration) with the 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre at the 26th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala on Monday evening, December 4, 2017 at The Asia Society (725 Park Avenue).

Liz McCartney, Coleen Sexton, Carole Demas and More Slated for NiCori Studios 2nd Annual Winter Gala

NiCori Studios & Productions has announced the Second Annual Winter Gala today, December 1 at 7pm at the Westminster Arts Center at Bloomfield College.