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Joyce Carol Oates Attends Staged Reading Of I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED

New York Times Bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates attended the staged reading of her play I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED on Sunday, November 28th.
Lanzarone, Ayers, Redd Complete Cast of I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED Reading 11/28

Newly announced Broadway stars complete the casting for Joyce Carol Oates' I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED. Nikka Lanzarone (WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN), Becca Ayers (SOUTH PACIFIC, AVENUE Q), and Randy Redd (PARADE) join Barbara Walsh (COMPANY, HAIRSPRAY, FALSETTOS), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (AVENUE Q), Mary Stout (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), Janet Carroll (LITTLE WOMEN), and Bree Williamson (ONE LIFE TO LIVE) in performing a staged reading of New York Times-bestselling-author Joyce Carol Oates' play on Sunday, November 28th at 7 pm.
Lanzarone, Ayers, Redd Complete Cast of I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED Reading 11/28

Newly announced Broadway stars complete the casting for Joyce Carol Oates' I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED. Nikka Lanzarone (WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN), Becca Ayers (SOUTH PACIFIC, AVENUE Q), and Randy Redd (PARADE) join Barbara Walsh (COMPANY, HAIRSPRAY, FALSETTOS), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (AVENUE Q), Mary Stout (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), Janet Carroll (LITTLE WOMEN), and Bree Williamson (ONE LIFE TO LIVE) in performing a staged reading of New York Times-bestselling-author Joyce Carol Oates' play on Sunday, November 28th at 7 pm.
Walsh, D'Abruzzo, Carroll, et al. Set for Joyce Carol Oates Reading to Benefit Safe Horizon, 11/28

Broadway stars Barbara Walsh (COMPANY, HAIRSPRAY, FALSETTOS), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (AVENUE Q), Mary Stout (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), Janet Carroll (LITTLE WOMEN), and Bree Williamson (ONE LIFE TO LIVE) will perform in a staged reading of New York Times-bestselling-author Joyce Carol Oates' I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED on Sunday, November 28th at 7 pm. It will be presented at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 899 Tenth Avenue at 59th Street in New York.
I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED Plays Gerald Lynch Theater at John Jay College 11/28

On Sunday, November 28th, a reading of Joyce Carol Oates' I Stand Before You Naked will be presented at the Gerald Lynch Theater at John Jay College.
More Cast Announced for 6/21 TITANIC Benefit; Petkoff, Stephenson, Hanks, Loesser & More

Titanic composer/lyricist Maury Yeston has joined a panel that will precede the June 21 benefit concert of the Tony-winning musical. The conversation will focus on the creative process of creating the original Broadway production, the historical event itself, and the ethical issues brought to light by the sinking and the great loss of life. The talkback will begin at 6:30 PM and is included in the cost of admission to the 7:30 PM concert, which will benefit the New York Society for Ethical Culture (NYSEC). Produced by Sarah Melissa Rotker in association with Josh Wellman, the event will take place in NYSEC's 800-seat Concert Hall, located at 2 W. 64th St. at Central Park West.
Tony Nominees Jerome & Larsen Join Original Cast Members in 6/21 TITANIC Concert

Additional casting has been announced for the Monday, June 21 concert of the Tony-winning musical Titanic. The benefit for the New York Society for Ethical Culture (NYSEC) will be helmed by director Matthew Hamel (Utah's Crying, Abington Theatre, I Love You, Madam President, NYMF). Music director Jonathan Tessero (Aida, The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway) will lead an orchestra of 20 and a cast of 24. Produced by Sarah Melissa Rotker in association with Josh Wellman, the event will take place in NYSEC's 800-seat Concert Hall, located at 2 W. 64th St. at Central Park West.
TITANIC Benefit Concert Tickets Now On Sale, Concert Held 6/21

Producers of the upcoming concert staging of Titanic announced today that tickets will be on sale effective immediately. 'Due to the incredible response and interest we've received since announcing this production, we have decided to put tickets on sale ahead of schedule,' says the production team.
TITANIC to Return to NY 6/21 for Benefit Concert; Moran to Reprise Role

On Monday, June 21, the Tony-winning Broadway musical Titanic will return to New York for one night only featuring some of its original stars. The show will be presented in concert format as a benefit for the New York Society for Ethical Culture (NYSEC). Produced by Sarah Melissa Rotker in association with Josh Wellman, the event will take place in NYSEC's 800-seat Concert Hall, which last year played host to the first SAW Theatricals/Ethical Culture collaboration with a sold-out concert production of Jekyll & Hyde.
Review - An Oresteia: He Had It Comin'

'Men like women with character,' is the sisterly advice a muddied, snarling, grief-stricken and murderously-crazed Elektra gives to pretty little Chrysothemis in Ann Carson's wildly clever adaptation of the ancient Greek story of bloody family doings titled An Oresteia. Growled in all seriousness by the fabulously bitter Annika Boras, the line got a huge laugh the afternoon I caught Classic Stage Company's crackling good premiere production; the swiftest five hours of theatre I've enjoyed in a long, long time.
Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Wildhorn And Bricusse's 'JEKYLL AND HYDE IN CONCERT'

On Monday, June 15th Frank Wildhorn's Jekyll & Hyde returned to New York City for the first time in 8 years since its four year, 1500+ performance Broadway run and was presented in its entirety as a benefit concert for the New York Society for Ethical Culture (NYSEC). Presented by SAW Theatricals/Sarah Melissa Rotker in association with Deborah Blumenthal, Stephanie Leaf, and Phillip Pallitto, the evening took place at NYSEC's 800-seat concert hall, most recently home to the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and featured 'Bring on the Men', a song which was not heard in the Broadway production.
Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Wildhorn And Bricusse's 'JEKYLL AND HYDE IN CONCERT' - BACKSTAGE!

Presented by SAW Theatricals/Sarah Melissa Rotker in association with Deborah Blumenthal, Stephanie Leaf, and Phillip Pallitto, the evening took place at NYSEC's 800-seat concert hall, most recently home to the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and featured 'Bring on the Men', a song which was not heard in the Broadway production. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras snuck backstage to visit with the cast before the house lights dimmed!
Jekyll & Hyde Benefit Concert to Feature Cut Material, Panel Discussion on June 15

The June 15th benefit concert staging of Jekyll & Hyde at New York Society for Ethical Culture will feature two songs not heard in the show's initial Broadway bow. Bring on the Men, which was replaced by Good and Evil for the show's 1500+ performance run at the Plymouth Theater, was re-inserted into the show following the original Broadway production. Girls of the Night, which was cut out of town, is being included by special permission from the authors.
Jekyll & Hyde Returns to NYC for Benefit Concert June 15; Petkoff, Moriber & Rosen to Star

On Monday, June 15th Frank Wildhorn's Jekyll & Hyde will return to New York City for the first time in 8 years since its four year, 1500+ performance Broadway run and will be presented as a benefit concert for the New York Society for Ethical Culture (NYSEC).
STAGE TUBE: JEKYLL And HYDE IN CONCERT Sneak Peek - Petkoff Rehearses 'ALIVE'

The June 15th benefit concert staging of Jekyll & Hyde at New York Society for Ethical Culture will feature two songs not heard in the show's initial Broadway bow.
Jekyll & Hyde Benefit Concert to Feature Cut Material, Panel Discussion on June 15

The June 15th benefit concert staging of Jekyll & Hyde at New York Society for Ethical Culture will feature two songs not heard in the show's initial Broadway bow. Bring on the Men, which was replaced by Good and Evil for the show's 1500+ performance run at the Plymouth Theater, was re-inserted into the show following the original Broadway production. Girls of the Night, which was cut out of town, is being included by special permission from the authors.
TV: 'JEKYLL And HYDE' Leading Ladies Perform At Cast Party

On Monday May 18th, the principal cast of Jekyll & Hyde at the New York Society for Ethical Culture were featured at Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland (315 W. 44th St.). Brooke Sunny Moriber and Jennifer Hallie Rosen were on hand to perform selections from the Wildhorn/Bricusse gothic musical.
Jekyll & Hyde to Sing at Cast Party May 18; Concert to Feature Cut Material

On Monday May 18th, the principal cast of Jekyll & Hyde at the New York Society for Ethical Culture will be featured at Jim Caruso?s Cast Party at Birdland (315 W. 44th St.). Brooke Sunny Moriber and Jennifer Hallie Rosen will be on hand to perform selections from the Wildhorn/Bricusse gothic musical. Complete information on Cast Party is available at www.CastPartyNYC.com.
Jekyll & Hyde to Sing at Cast Party May 18; Concert to Feature Cut Material

On Monday May 18th, the principal cast of Jekyll & Hyde at the New York Society for Ethical Culture will be featured at Jim Caruso?s Cast Party at Birdland (315 W. 44th St.). Brooke Sunny Moriber and Jennifer Hallie Rosen will be on hand to perform selections from the Wildhorn/Bricusse gothic musical. Complete information on Cast Party is available at www.CastPartyNYC.com.
Binder, Jerome, Reid, Ruckdashel, and Wolf Complete Jekyll & Hyde Benefit Concert Cast

Richard Binder (The People Vs. Mona), Timothy Jerome (Grand Hotel, Tarzan, Beauty and the Beast, Cats), Marci Reid (Kiss Me, Kate 1st national tour), Brandon Ruckdashel (Ascension), and Tony Wolf (The Action Room) will round out the principal cast of the one-night-only concert of Jekyll & Hyde at the New York Society for Ethical Culture on June 15th.

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