Jonathan Schwartz News

Birth Place: Levittown, NY, USA

Get Jonathan Schwartz Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Robert Creighton to Bring New Show to Metropolitan Room, 2/8
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 21, 2016


Broadway quadruple threat and Bistro Award winner, Robert Creighton, who recently starred as the title character in the critically lauded CAGNEY at the York Theatre Company, brings an all new show, 'Lucky In Love,' to Metropolitan Room on Monday, February 8 at 7pm. Creighton will sing a love and romance-themed repertoire in honor of the season, and you can expect to experience a spectrum from laughter to tears. Special guest will be 'Mamma Mia' star, Judy McLane. Metropolitan Room is at 34 West 22nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. The show has a $30 cover charge and a two-drink minimum per person. To reserve, call: 212.206.0440 or visit: http://metropolitanroom.com

Gabrielle Stravelli Fills in for Jazz Legend Annie Ross at the Metropolitan Room Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2016


Gabrielle Stravelli -- the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter called an 'outstanding singer' by The Wall Street Journal and 'hotter than the equator' by The Village Voice -- will fill in for jazz icon Annie Ross for her longstanding Tuesday night residency for two concerts tonight, January 19, and January 26 at 9:30 PM. Both shows take place at The Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues).

Gabrielle Stravelli to Fill in for Jazz Legend Annie Ross at the Metropolitan Room
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2016


Gabrielle Stravelli -- the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter called an "outstanding singer" by The Wall Street Journal and "hotter than the equator" by The Village Voice -- will fill in for jazz icon Annie Ross for her longstanding Tuesday night residency for two concerts on January 19 and January 26 at 9:30 PM.

Photo Flash: Jeremy Jordan & Ashley Spencer Visit ALADDIN on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 30, 2015


NEWSIES alum and current star of SUPERGIRL on CBS, Jeremy Jordan, along with his wife, fellow stage star Ashley Spencer, attended Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning new musical comedy based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, on Broadway last night. Check out a photo from their visit below!

STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN's Trevor Dion Nicholas Wishes Fans a Merry Christmas!
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 23, 2015


Trevor Dion Nicholas, who will soon star as The Genie in ALADDIN in London, takes a stroll through Times Square for a new video wishing fans a Merry Christmas. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN Stars Whip Up Christmas Medley to Warm Your Heart
by Stage Tube - Dec 17, 2015


Broadway's ALADDIN stars Courtney Reed, Nathan Lucrezio, Jaz Sealey and Angelo Soriano put together a medley of all your favorite Christmas songs. Warm your heart for the holidays and watch the clever video below!

Pop/Jazz Singer Gabrielle Stravelli Debuts at Katino Jazz Club Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2015


Gabrielle Stravelli - the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter - will debut at Kitano Jazz Club (66 Park Avenue at 38th Street) tonight, December 16 with shows at 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM.

Pop/Jazz Singer Gabrielle Stravelli to Debut at Katino Jazz Club This Month
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2015


Gabrielle Stravelli - the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter - will debut at Kitano Jazz Club (66 Park Avenue at 38th Street) on Wednesday, December 16 with shows at 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM.

'Best Jazz Singer' Nominee KAT GANG Stars In Regular Wednesday Night Shows at The Plaza Hotel
by Nora Dominick - Dec 1, 2015


Kat Gang, recently nominated as "Best Jazz Singer" for the 2015 BroadwayWorld New York Cabaret Awards, is performing every Wednesday night at The Plaza Hotel from 8:30-11:30 pm. With her quartet of Matthew Fries on piano, Phil Palombi on bass and Tim Bulkley on drums, Kat Gang brings her unique vocal style described as a 'musical breath of fresh air' to the stunning Rose Club at the Plaza Hotel, the iconic landmark (at 768 Fifth Avenue at 59th Street).

STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN's Adam Jacobs Takes Us On A Magic Carpet Ride With 'Come Fly With Me'
by Michael Dale - Nov 19, 2015


The talented young star displays vintage supper club panache with that great Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn number.

STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN's Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed Cover Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud'
by Stage Tube - Nov 5, 2015


Watch Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed, stars of Broadway's Aladdin, bring their own twist to Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' for Disney Sessions. Click below to hear their duet, and follow this link to see ALADDIN co-star Jonathan Freeman's Disney villains medley!

Photo Flash: ALADDIN's James Monroe Iglehart Rings New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2015


This morning, James Monroe Iglehart, Tony Award-winning star of Disney's hit Broadway musical ALADDIN, stopped by the New York Stock Exchange to ring the Opening Bell. See him in action below!

Don Rebic and Christine Reisner-Rebic Take Their Cabaret Act to the Studio with 'Lucky in Love'
by Reilly Hickey - Oct 29, 2015


On the heels of a successful run of their first cabaret act, Look Who's in Love, distinguished entertainers Christine Reisner-Rebic (an international cabaret chanteuse and dancer) and Don Rebic (Broadway and cabaret musical director, jazz pianist and composer) took their cabaret act into the recording studio.

STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN's Jonathan Freeman Channels Jafar, Ursula, Cruella and Oogie Boogie in Disney Villains Medley
by Stage Tube - Oct 22, 2015


Watch Jonathan Freeman, star of Broadway's ALADDIN and Disney's original 'Jafar', perform a special Disney Villains Medley for Oh My Disney. Click below to hear him channel the Sultan's evil advisor, Ursula from THE LITTLE MERMAID, 101 DALMATIANS' Cruella de Vil, and Oogie Boogie from THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS!

Photo Flash: Natalie Morales Visits ALADDIN
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 20, 2015


Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning hit musical based on the Academy Award®-winning animated film, is now in its second smash year on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street). This weekend TODAY show anchor Natalie Morales took in the show - check out photos from her visit below!

Christine Reisner-Rebic and Don Rebic to Release LOOK WHO'S IN LOVE to
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 3, 2015


On the heels of a successful run of their first cabaret act, Look Who's in Love, distinguished entertainers Christine Reisner-Rebic (an international cabaret chanteuse and dancer) and Don Rebic (Broadway and cabaret musical director, jazz pianist and composer) took their cabaret act into the recording studio. "Lucky in Love" features timeless standards as well as four songs of their own: "You're Making Me Nervous," "Two Heads Are Better Than One," "Leap of Faith" and the title track, "Lucky in Love."

Photo Flash: Mariah Carey Visits ALADDIN on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 2, 2015


Disney's Aladdin, the Tony Award-winning hit musical based on the Academy Award®-winning animated film, is now in its second smash year on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street). Earlier this week, Grammy winner Mariah Carey took in a peformance - check out photos from her visit below!

Gabrielle Stravelli Releases New Single 'Dream Dancing'
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 30, 2015


GABRIELLE STRAVELLI - the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter called an "outstanding singer" by The Wall Street Journal and "hotter than the equator" by The Village Voice - has released the new single that is currently available on iTunes here, a passionate reworking of the Cole Porter classic "Dream Dancing." The track, a selection from her upcoming album If Only Love, has an arrangement by Pat O'Leary and features Art Hirahara on piano, Pat O'Leary on bass and Eric Halvorson on drums. "Dream Dancing" is produced by David Cook (Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Marianne Faithfull) with cover photography by Shervin Lainez (St. Vincent, Cat Power, Ellie Goulding).

Marcus Goldhaber Performs at The Metropolitan Room Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2015


In his first major Manhattan appearance since his heralded debut at 'Broadway's supper club,' 54 Below, in July, acclaimed NYC jazz vocalist-songwriter MARCUS GOLDHABER returns to encore his new show, 'FREE & EASY: LIVIN' ON SWING STREET,' at internationally acclaimed jazz cabaret THE METROPOLITAN ROOM, TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Tony Danza, Rebecca Luker & More Join 9-Hour Sinatra Marathon at Symphony Space
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 24, 2015


On Saturday, October 17, Symphony Space presents Frank Sinatra at 100, a starry celebration of the iconic singer's centennial. Over the course of three three-hour sets - 2 pm, 5 pm, and 8 pm - no fewer than 100 songs from Sinatra's repertoire will be performed by an impressive roster of interpreters, including Peter Cincotti, Tony Danza, Rebecca Luker, Marilyn Maye, Tierney Sutton, and dozens more. Instrumental renditions by pianist Bill Charlap, the guitar duo of Bucky Pizzarelli & Ed Laub, and saxophonists Harry Allen and Ted Nash will complement the vocal selections. The house band throughout the day will be led by Russ Kassoff on piano, with Dick Sarpola on bass and John Redsecker on drums. 

  …        7       …    

Get Jonathan Schwartz Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos