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BWW Review: Charlotte Crossley & Ava Nicole Frances Present Empowered Women in MUTUAL ADMIRATION at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - May 10, 2022

When self-described Odd Couple Ava Nicole Frances & Charlo Crossley created MUTUAL ADMIRATION, it was a sister act, but when they invited their women friends to join them, it became so much more.

BWW Interview: Charlotte Crossley And Ava Nicole Frances of MUTUAL ADMIRATION at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 28, 2022

There may be an age difference between the women in this Duo Act but Ava Nicole Frances and Charlotte Crossley are, most certainly, simpatico.

See Taylor Louderman's WRITE OUT LOUD, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Tom Kitt & More at Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022

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.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: August 15-16- with Betty Buckley, Christopher Jackson, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2020

This Weekend (August 15-16) in live streaming: Stephanie J. Block sings with Seth Rudetsky, Carrie reunites on Stars in the House, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, July 14- with Bernadette Peters, Tim Minchin & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2020

Today (July 14) in live streaming: Richard Ridge chats with Bernadette Peters, Tim Minchin hosts a listening party and so much more!

Schimmel Center to Tribute The Bottom Line with IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017

On Today, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. the Schimmel Center presents two evenings paying tribute to the iconic club The Bottom Line.

Schimmel Center to Tribute The Bottom Line with IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017

On Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. the Schimmel Center presents two evenings paying tribute to the iconic club The Bottom Line.

50th Anniversary Celebration of HAIR at LaMaMa to Be Live Streamed
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2017

The New York Times was first to report that celebratory plans have been set for the groundbreaking musical HAIR's 50th Anniversary which will take place on January 21, 2017 at La MaMa. The event will include original cast members (Natalie Mosco; Allan Nicholls; the Rev. Marjorie Lipari; and Dale Soules), Andre De Shields, the show's creators Galt MacDermot and James Rado and more. 

HAIR to Celebrate 50th Anniversary 1/21 with Free Event Featuring Original Cast Members, Stories & Songs
by Robert Diamond - Dec 26, 2016

The New York Times was first to report that celebratory plans have been set for the groundbreaking musical HAIR's 50th Anniversary which will take place on January 21, 2017 at La MaMa. The event will include original cast members (Natalie Mosco; Allan Nicholls; the Rev. Marjorie Lipari; and Dale Soules), Andre De Shields, the show's creators Galt MacDermot and James Rado and more. 

Photo Flash: James Rado and Original HAIR Cast Visit the Secret Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2015

James Rado, co-creator of HAIR, celebrated his 83rd Birthday on Friday, January 23rd, by attending the Secret Theatre Musicals' production of HAIR. Scroll down for photos from his visit!

Andre De Shields Brings I PUT A SPELL ON YOU to Laurie Beechman, 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2012

Following an SRO engagement of his acclaimed theatrical concert BLACK BY POPULAR DEMAND at the Laurie Beechman Theatre last May, two-time Tony Award nominated and Emmy Award winning performer ANDRÉ DE SHIELDS returns to the cabaret stage! His latest theatrical concert, I PUT A SPELL ON YOU will be performed for two shows only, Friday evenings October 5 and 12 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Downstairs at The West Bank Café (407 West 42 Street).

Photo Flash: Andre De Shields Plays Laurie Beechman
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 10, 2012

The stars came out for Andre De Shields' SRO return Friday night Oct 5 to the Laurie Beechman theatre (downstairs at the West Bank Cafe). De Shields will perform his new theatrical concert, I PUT A SPELL ON YOU, for one more show this Friday Oct. 12 at 11PM.Tickets are available atwww.smarttix.com or by calling 212-868-4444.

Blues Brothers Band Members To Tour With Singer Stevie Hawkins
by Jennie Mamary - Mar 17, 2012

Through a collaborative effort in support of the new critically acclaimed CD release titled 'What The Funk?' that is receiving radio global airplay, '2012 Artists In Music Awards Winner as Best Jazz Artist' Stevie Hawkins, and Asteroid Funk will perform a live music experience and show on their "What The Funk? Tour 2012".

Photo Flash: James Rado Celebrates 80th Birthday!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2012

Monday, January 23 was the Aquarius New Moon AND Chinese New Year (year of the Dragon) - it was also the 80th birthday of one of our national treasures - James Rado - co-author of the legendary musical HAIR. Rado celebrated this milestone at The Copacabana, with a crowd of over 125 - family and friends - including original Broadway HAIR cast members - Natalie Mosco, Marjorie LiPari, Robert I. Rubinsky (aka Bobby The Middle-Aged Celebrity); HAIR alumni including Heather MacRae, André De Shields, Ula Hedwig, Zora Rasmussen, Dale Soules. Other guests included Luther Creek (SPIDER-MAN, 25th Anniversary tour of HAIR, RENT) who performed excerpts from Rado's latest musical AMERICAN SOLDIER (written with brother Ted Rado) at the party along with Rosalind Brown, A.D. Coughlan, Ula Hedwig, Sean Jenness, Marjorie LiPari, Michael Lynch, Natalie Mosco, Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Gordon Ramsey, Robert I. Rubinsky, Sam Underwood and Alex York.

Lincoln Center OUT OF DOORS Concert Series Begins
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2011

The 41st edition of one of the longest-running, free, outdoor festivals in the U.S.-Lincoln Center Out of Doors-opens on Wednesday, July 27 with two premieres that are a study in contrasts.

Lincoln Center OUT OF DOORS Concert Series Begins 7/27
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 19, 2011

The 41st edition of one of the longest-running, free, outdoor festivals in the U.S.-Lincoln Center Out of Doors-opens on Wednesday, July 27 with two premieres that are a study in contrasts.

Photo Coverage: WorkShop Theater Benefit Featuring Irwin, HAIR, and More
by Peter James Zielinski - Oct 30, 2008

In honor of WorkShop Theater Company's 15th Anniversary Season, Tony Award winner Bill Irwin, members of both the Original and Broadway-Bound casts of HAIR - including two-time Tony Award nominee André de Shields and Heather MacRae, - along with New York's finest new vaudeville and burlesque acts and WorkShop Company artists, performed live to benefit WorkShop Theater on Monday, October 27, 7:00 PM at the Zipper Factory.

Irwin, de Shields, McRae, and HAIR Perform at Workshop Theater Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2008

In honor of WorkShop Theater Company's 15th Anniversary Season, Tony Award winner Bill Irwin, members of both the Original and Broadway-Bound casts of HAIR - including two-time Tony Award nominee André De Shields, Heather MacRae, - along with New York's finest new vaudeville and burlesque acts and WorkShop Company artists, will perform live to benefit WorkShop Theater on Monday, October 27, 7:00 PM at the Zipper Factory.

Irwin, de Shields, McRae, and HAIR Perform at Workshop Theater Benefit
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 3, 2008

In honor of WorkShop Theater Company's 15th Anniversary Season, Tony Award winner Bill Irwin, members of both the Original and Broadway-Bound casts of HAIR - including two-time Tony Award nominee André De Shields, Heather MacRae, - along with New York's finest new vaudeville and burlesque acts and WorkShop Company artists, will perform live to benefit WorkShop Theater on Monday, October 27, 7:00 PM at the Zipper Factory.

Photo Coverage: 'HAIR' Celebrates 40th Anniversary
by Peter James Zielinski - May 7, 2008

When HAIR, The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, opened on Broadway at the Biltmore theatre on April 29, 1968 the musical, with book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado, music by Galt MacDermot and directed by Tom O'Horgan, broke new ground in musical theatre and the genre of the 'rock musical' was born.