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Review: Michael Colby's HOLIDAY REGARDS at Urban Stages Is a Lovely Treat
by Rob Lester - Dec 8, 2024

HOLIDAY REGARDS at Urban Stages, a collection of Michael Colby's songs sung by a fine company repeats 12/8 & 12/16. Part of a mega-series of shows with over 100 performers total (cabaret, theatre, jazz, more) at Urban Stages in Manhattan.

HOLIDAY REGARDS: A REVUE TO CELEBRATE Set for Winter Rhythms 2024 Series at Urban Stages
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2024

Winter Rhythms will present Holiday Regards: A Revue to Celebrate! as part of its “2024 Winter Rhythms” series, the award-winning music festival at Urban Stages Theater, on Saturday, December 7 at 3:00pm and Sunday, December 8 at 7:00pm.

Original Off Broadway Cast Recording Of OTHER LIVES: The Story Songs Of Michael Colby Will Be Released This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023

The original Off Broadway cast recording of “Other Lives: The Story Songs of Michael Colby” (Jay Records), a cycle of story songs by lyricist Michael Colby (Charlotte Sweet, Ludlow Ladd), with music by a variety of composers, including Alex Rybeck, Larry Hochman, Joseph Thalken, Steven Silverstein, will be officially released on CD and all digital music platforms on Friday, June 16th.

News: WINTER RHYTHMS at Urban Stages Releases Full Lineup
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 27, 2022

URBAN STAGE's annual Winter Rhythms cabaret series has announced the full run-down of shows and acts to play in the 2022 season

Janet Aldrich, Stephen Bogardus & More to Star in OTHER LIVES: THE STORY SONGS OF MICHAEL COLBY at Urban Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022

Other Lives: The Story Songs of Michael Colby, a mélange of melody and tour de force performances featuring lyrics by Michael Colby, will be presented as part of Urban Stages 2022 “Winter Rhythms” series, produced by Tom Toce and Sue Matsuki, on Sunday, December 11 at 3pm and Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7pm at Urban Stages Theater 

Maureen Taylor to Release 'Cosmic Connections: The Lyrics of Michael Colby'
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 5, 2022

Brainstorm Records announces the April 23rd release of Vocalist Maureen Taylor’s recording: Maureen Taylor: Cosmic Connections – The Lyrics of Michael Colby. The collaboration between Taylor and Colby will feature nineteen Colby songs. The album will be available for streaming and purchase on all the major music outlets (as well as a limited number of CDs for purchase at the release party).

Emerging Artists Theatres New Work Series Returns To TADA Theater, October 4
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2021

Emerging Artists Theatre has announced the return of their biannual New Work Series which runs October 4 - 24, 2021 at TADA Theater in the Flatiron District.

Get $10 tix to A Letter To Harvey Milk
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2021

A LETTER TO HARVEY MILK ran Off-Broadway for 6 months in 2018. Members of the original cast have reunited for an online presentation of the hit musical which streams from April 22 through 25, 2021. Money raised will benefit The Actors Fund and HIAS.

Get $10 tix to A Letter To Harvey Milk!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2021

A LETTER TO HARVEY MILK ran Off-Broadway for 6 months in 2018. Members of the original cast have reunited for an online benefit presentation of the hit musical which streams from April 22 through 25, 2021. Money raised will benefit The Actors Fund and HIAS.

THE THEATRE WILL SURVIVE Benefit For The Actors Fund is Now Available On Demand
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2020

For anyone who missed the August 31st Zoom debut of the video, a?oeThe Theatre Will Survivea?? (Lyrics: Michael Colby/Music & Orchestrations: Ned Paul Ginsburg) you can now enjoy it on Vimeo, along with a talk back with many of the stars who contributed their talents to the video, all of which benefits The Actors Fund.

Ben Vereen Joins 'The Theatre Will Survive - A Benefit For The Actors Fund'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2020

Just announced: Tony Award winner Ben Vereen will join many of Broadway's greatest voices live at MetropolitanZOOM on Monday, August 31st at 7pm as they celebrate the premiere of the original  music video,  a?oeThe Theatre Will Survivea?? (Lyrics Michael Colby/Music & Orchestrations Ned Paul Ginsburg). 

Actors Fund Benefit THE THEATRE WILL SURVIVE Will Feature Christina Bianco, Ann Harada, Courtney Reed, and More
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2020

Join many of Broadway's greatest voices live at MetropolitanZOOM on Monday, August 31st at 7pm as they celebrate the premiere of the original music video, a?oeThe Theatre Will Survive.'

VYT's THEY CHOSE ME! Opens This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2019

Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) is producing They Chose Me!, a musical written to create understanding and acceptance among and for children who are adopted or in the foster care system. Written by adoptive parent Ned Paul Ginsburg and Michael Colby, who will both be in attendance opening night, They Chose Me features twenty three young performers from around the Valley. The show runs October 11-27, at 525 North First Street, in Downtown Phoenix. Tickets are $20 and on sale now at www.vyt.com.

Full Cast Announced for Andrea McCardle Led BOYNTON BEACH CLUB
by Julie Musbach - Aug 30, 2019

Boynton Beach Club is a poignant musical comedy about people's amazing capacity to rebound and fall in love again at any age.

Surflight Announces BOYNTON BEACH CLUB Starring Andrea McArdle
by Julie Musbach - Jul 11, 2019

BOYNTON BEACH CLUB is a poignant musical comedy about people's amazing capacity to rebound and fall in love again at any age. It's the story of Baby Boomers living in South Florida, whose lives intersect at a local bereavement group where they go to find emotional support after the loss of a loved one. However, they soon find themselves back in the "dating game" again after decades of married life, only to discover that all the rules have changed! Those who think that new love and romance end well before retirement age are in for a reality check.

TADA! Youth Theater presents EVERYTHING ABOUT A DAY (ALMOST!).
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2017

The Drama Desk Award-winning TADA! Youth Theater presents EVERYTHING ABOUT A DAY (ALMOST), a musical revue conceived and written by Emmanuel Wilson with performances set for July 8-August 3 at TADA! Youth Theater (15 West 28th Street) in Manhattan. Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Joanna Greer is set to direct and choreograph the production which stars 23 members of TADA!'s Resident Youth Ensemble, children and teens (ages 9-17) from Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.

New Musical Revue EVERYTHING ABOUT A DAY (ALMOST) Starts 7/8 at TADA! Youth Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2017

The Drama Desk Award-winning TADA! Youth Theater presents EVERYTHING ABOUT A DAY (ALMOST), a musical revue conceived and written by Emmanuel Wilson with performances set for July 8-August 3 at TADA! Youth Theater (15 West 28th Street) in Manhattan. Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Joanna Greer is set to direct and choreograph the production which stars 23 members of TADA!'sResident Youth Ensemble, children and teens (ages 9-17) from Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.

TADA! Youth Theater presents EVERYTHING ABOUT A DAY (ALMOST!).
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2017

The Drama Desk Award-winning TADA! Youth Theater presents EVERYTHING ABOUT A DAY (ALMOST), a musical revue conceived and written by Emmanuel Wilson with performances set for July 8-August 3 at TADA! Youth Theater (15 West 28th Street) in Manhattan. Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Joanna Greer is set to direct and choreograph the production which stars 23 members of TADA!'s Resident Youth Ensemble, children and teens (ages 9-17) from Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.

Photo Flash: Fun & Theater History Take the Stage at Michael Colby's Birthday Bash
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2016

Lyricist/librettist, Michael Colby, author of the memoir,  'The Algonquin Kid-Adventures Growing Up at New York's Legendary Hotel," celebrated his 65th Birthday on Sunday, Oct. 30th with a fundraiser/musical event for Child Find of America. 'Quel Fromage II'  featured performers from Broadway and cabaret, including members of TADA! Youth Theater, who gave a 90 minute concert at TRIAD on the upper west side, singing songs from Colby's musicals. Scroll down for photos from the event!

TADA! Youth Theater Announces Time-Inspired 32nd Season
by BroadwayWorld JR - Oct 19, 2016

The Drama Desk award-winning TADA! Youth Theater is celebrating its 32nd year of original musical productions for family audiences.