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ROCK OF AGES Will 'Roll' to Broadway in '09?
by Eddie Varley - December 12, 2008

Production sources are revealing that ROCK OF AGES, Off-Broadway's newest hit, may be heading to Broadway.

HOLIDAY BLOWOUT To Benefit AIDS Project LA Opens At Upright Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2008

'Life IS a holiday cabaret!' as Upright Cabaret transforms into a winter wonderland of song next week for the 4th Annual HOLIDAY BLOWOUT 2008 to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles at Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant, 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069.

ROCK OF AGES Headed to the Big Screen Via New Line
by Eddie Varley - December 10, 2008

Variety is reporting that ROCK OF AGES, Off-Broadway's newest hit, is headed to the big screen. New Line Cinema is set to produce the film version with Chris D'Arienzo serving as writer and director.

TV: GREASE Backstage Pass with Ashley Spencer
by Eddie Varley - December 9, 2008

Ashley was a popular finalist on the NBC talent competition series 'Grease: You're the One That I Want.' Ashley's good girl charm and blonde tresses evoked an example of the perfect 'Sandy'. Ashley Spencer came directly from the Broadway company of Hairspray where she starred as 'Amber von Tussle.' She took BWW TV backstage at 'Rydell High' to give us a look at life at Grease!

AMERICAN IDOL'S Taylor Hicks Stars As Teen Angel In 'GREASE'
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 8, 2008

Tickets for the brand new production of GREASE, starring American Idol winner Taylor Hicks, go on sale Wednesday, December 17. Taylor Hicks made his debut on Broadway in the role of 'Teen Angel' this past summer. GREASE will play the Golden Gate Theatre beginning Tuesday, March 24 through Sunday, April 19. This brand new production of GREASE will feature songs from the smash hit 1978 motion picture performed for the first time ever on stage. GREASE is presented as a part of the 2008-2009 Citibank Best of Broadway series season under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays.

HOLIDAY BLOWOUT To Benefit AIDS Project LA Opens At Upright Cabaret
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 8, 2008

'Life IS a holiday cabaret!' as Upright Cabaret transforms into a winter wonderland of song next week for the 4th Annual HOLIDAY BLOWOUT 2008 to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles at Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant, 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069.


Photo Coverage: SPAMALOT'S Clay Aiken Makes A Fan's Birthday Extra Special
by Eddie Varley - December 8, 2008

Clay Aiken returned to the scene of his triumphant Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT on September 19th. Clay's debut on Broadway earlier this year was met with wild enthusiasm from both his legion of fans and the New York press. After the performance on Friday December 5th the Broadway actor and music superstar made one lucky fans birthday something special by stopping by and signing her program and wishing her a very happy birthday. Broadwayworld's camera was there to join in on all the b-day fun!

Upright Cabaret Announces Holiday Blowout Dec. 11-14
by BWW News Desk - December 7, 2008

'Life IS a holiday cabaret!' as Upright Cabaret transforms into a winter wonderland of song next week for the 4th Annual HOLIDAY BLOWOUT 2008 to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles at Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant, 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069.

'Almost' ANNIE Actress Pacitti 'American Idol' Bound
by Eddie Varley - December 4, 2008

The New York Post is reporting that 'almost Annie' Joanna Pacitti is getting another shot at fame by joining the upcoming members of American Idol's Hollywood audition ticket holders.

Review: GREASE at PPAC
by Randy Rice - December 4, 2008

Taylor Hicks is not the only reason that Grease is the Word at the Providence Performing Arts Center, through December 7th

GREASE to Close on Broadway January 4, 2009
by BWW News Desk - December 3, 2008

The 2008 Tony Award nominated production of GREASE will play its final performance on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th Street) on Sunday, January 4, 2009. Upon closing, GREASE will have played 554 performances and 31 previews. The first national tour, starring 'American Idol' winner Taylor Hicks, launched Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI.

Photo Coverage: 'SPRING AWAKENING LOVES the 90's' Benefit at Upright Cabaret
by Eddie Varley - November 30, 2008

The touring cast of the 8 Tony Award winning Broadway smash Spring Awakening (currently performing at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles) dropped into the Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant on Sunday, November 23rd for a special night of music, nostalgia, and charity to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

'Grease' at Auditorium Theatre with Taylor Hicks
by Steve Leary - November 28, 2008

Broadway In Chicago is proud to present GREASE, the classic musical that has made generations of audiences root for Sandy and Danny?s lighting romance. Tickets are now available for Chicago audiences to bop and jive with the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University during a limited engagement January 6 - 18, 2009.

Photo Coverage: Taye Diggs Visits ROCK OF AGES
by Peter James Zielinski - November 26, 2008

ROCK OF AGES at New World Stages rolled out the rock and roll red carpet when stage and screen star Taye Diggs paid them a visit Monday night, November 23rd.

Photo Coverage: Valarie Pettiford at the Upright Cabaret
by Eddie Varley - November 26, 2008

Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant was filled to the brim with two sold-out star-studded audiences as Valarie Pettiford took to the stage with her new show inspired by the things she is thankful for in her life; including her well deserved Tony Nomination in 'Fosse', her family whom she said 'filled her life with music' and of course, her fans who have supported her on her journey from her first job in the legendary film 'The Wiz' to her work in UPN's 'Half and Half.'

Eden Espinosa Makes Solo Debut at Upright Cabaret Starting 12/15
by Eddie Varley - November 25, 2008

Eden Espinosa, star of WICKED (currently at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles) makes her solo debut directed by Billy Porter at L.A.'s renowned Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant, 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. She will perform Monday evenings, Mon, Dec 15, 22, 29, 2008 and Jan 5, 2009 at 9pm

Steve Ross to Perform at Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant 11/22
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2008

After a long absence STEVE ROSS, THE CROWN PRINCE OF NY CABARET returns to Los Angeles to perform at L.A.'s renowned Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant, 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069.

THE DUKES Star Davi Meets 'Idol' Star Cook at La Mela
by Eddie Varley - November 19, 2008

Gotham-based indie production and distribution company CAVU Pictures is set to release actor Robert Davi's directorial debut THE DUKES, beginning in NY on November 14th, and nationally beginning November 21st.

Photo Coverage: Kevin Cronin Visits ROCK OF AGES
by Peter James Zielinski - November 19, 2008

ROCK OF AGES 'Can't Fight This Feeling' at New World Stages when they are visited by Rock Royalty like Kevin Cronin. The REO Speedwagon leader swung by ROCK OF AGES to catch up with the wild child cast!

SPRING AWAKENING 'Loves the 90's' at Upright Cabaret 11/23
by Eddie Varley - November 18, 2008

The touring cast of the 8 time Tony Award winning Broadway musical Spring Awakening performs a night of 'music, nostalgia, and charity' to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS at Upright Cabaret in Mark's Restaurant, 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069.

'ARIAS TO SHOWSTOPPERS' on CUNY TV 11/16
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2008

The American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' Features 'Arias to Showstoppers: The Worlds of Opera and Theatre' on CUNY TV Premieres Sunday, November 16 at 5 p.m. Additional Air Dates: Friday, November 21 at 9 a.m, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22 at 11 a.m.

'ARIAS TO SHOWSTOPPERS' on CUNY TV 11/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 14, 2008

The American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' Features 'Arias to Showstoppers: The Worlds of Opera and Theatre' on CUNY TV Premieres Sunday, November 16 at 5 p.m. Additional Air Dates: Friday, November 21 at 9 a.m, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22 at 11 a.m.

Carlos De Oliveira Joins Pettiford's 'Thankful' at Upright Cabaret
by Eddie Varley - November 12, 2008

Tony Nominated VALARIE PETTIFORD will be joined by Brazilian percussionist CARLOS DE OLIVEIRA as her special guest for VALARIE PETTIFORD's THANKFUL at Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant this Friday and Saturday, Nov 14-15, 2008 at 9pm.

Photo Coverage: Steven Van Zandt visits ROCK OF AGES
by Peter James Zielinski - November 10, 2008

ROCK OF AGES was 'Born to Run' at New World Stages Saturday night November 8th when Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band member and The Sopranos star Steven Van Zandt stopped by to catch the performance. He was joined by his actress wife, Maureen Van Zandt.


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