Michael Jay News

MENDHAM, N.J., April 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ 'I was shocked to read about how many people have criticizedHarriet Tubmanand her son's claims over how many slaves were actually saved by Mrs. Tubman,' said authorMichael Jay Nusbaum. 'I was so happy to learn that Mrs. Tubman had actually saved over 700 slaves in one single raid into Confederate territory. This one instance alone proved that the claims made by Mrs. Tubman and her son were true. Thus, I felt the need to tell the story and put to rest any questions about this amazing woman- Mrs. Tubman.'

MENDHAM, N.J., June 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ 'Racism is deeply rooted in the history of slavery in America,' said Michael Jay Nusbaum. 'We need to fight against Racism with the same combined efforts that were used to fight against slavery. Ere Aworan tells of a time when we came together to fight for good.'

Starting tonight, June 10, Playhouse on Park finishes its fabulous sixth season with Tony-award winning HAIR, a worldview-shattering musical that, upon its initial premiere, delivered social commentary with a punch that remains relevant to this day. With book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado, their work presents itself as a rock musical alive with timeless vitality. Original music by Galt McDermot include titillating numbers such as Aquarius, I Believe In Love, and Good Morning Starshine, which promise to evoke memories for all who lived through the exciting time that was post mid-century America.

Starting on June 10, Playhouse on Park finishes its fabulous sixth season with Tony-award winning HAIR, a worldview-shattering musical that, upon its initial premiere, delivered social commentary with a punch that remains relevant to this day. With book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado, their work presents itself as a rock musical alive with timeless vitality. Original music by Galt McDermot include titillating numbers such as Aquarius, I Believe In Love, and Good Morning Starshine, which promise to evoke memories for all who lived through the exciting time that was post mid-century America.

On Sunday night, members of the original Broadway cast of Grand Hotel, including Tony winners Liliane Montevecchi, Tony nominee Karen Akers, Tony nominee Tim Jerome, Tony nominee Walter Willison, Brent Barrett, Ben George, David Jackson, Ken Jennings, Hal Robinson, Meg Tolin Piper, David White, Penny Worth, Chip Zien, with Michael Choi, Bill Coyne, Joshua Dixon, Erin Marie, Nathan Meyer, Chelsie Nectow, Michael Jayne Walker and Jackie Washam reunited to salute of this aristocratic score by Robert Wright & George Forrest, with additional music & lyrics by Maury Yeston (and a book by Luther Davis). 1,017 Broadway performances don't lie, Ol' Socks; neither do five Tonys: Grand Hotel has earned an indelible place in the pantheon of Broadway's most beloved musicals. Who Couldn't Dance to tunes such as Maybe My Baby Loves Me, Love Can't Happen & I Want to Go to Hollywood? With musical direction by Alex Rybeck and dances supervised by Yvonne Marceau, original cast member and Tony nominee Walter Willison directs when this landmark musical finds new life on the 54 Below stage. Don't Waltz Alone. We'll Take a Glass Together!

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

Joe's Pub in New York City recently hosted 'Paying the RENT!' with Uncompromising Artistry Productions, a new theatre company based in NYC. The event served as a one-night only rock concert benefit with special guestsAnthony Rapp from the original cast of RENT and If/Then, Dee Roscioli, Robin de Jesus, and Daniel Quadrino(Newsies, Wicked), alongside the cast of Uncompromising Artistry Productions' RENT which will be presented at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer in Scotland. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the evening, featuring numbers from RENT, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH and more!

Joe's Pub in New York City recently hosted 'Paying the RENT!' with Uncompromising Artistry Productions, a new theatre company based in NYC. The event served as a one-night only rock concert benefit with special guests Anthony Rapp from the original cast of RENT and If/Then, Dee Roscioli, Robin de Jesus, and Daniel Quadrino (Newsies, Wicked), alongside the cast of Uncompromising Artistry Productions' RENT which will be presented at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer in Scotland.

MENDHAM, N.J., April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ 'I was shocked to read about how many people have criticized Harriet Tubman and her son's claims over how many slaves were actually saved by Mrs. Tubman,' said author Michael Jay Nusbaum. 'I was so happy to learn that Mrs. Tubman had actually saved over 700 slaves in one single raid into Confederate territory. This one instance alone proved that the claims made by Mrs. Tubman and her son were true. Thus, I felt the need to tell the story and put to rest any questions about this amazing woman- Mrs. Tubman.'

Joe's Pub in New York City will host "Paying the RENT!" with Uncompromising Artistry Productions, a new theatre company based in NYC.

Pardon My English has a book by Herbert Fields and Morrie Ryskind, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. The production opened on Broadway on January 20, 1933 at the Majestic Theatre and ran for 43 performances.

Dover Little Theatre, 69 Elliott Street in Dover, NJ, will present Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman.

Klea Blackhurst (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn) leads the cast of today's February 26th staged reading of Jim Piazza's new play Reading Angie.

Klea Blackhurst (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn) leads the cast of the February 26th staged reading of Jim Piazza's new play Reading Angie.

Dover Little Theatre, 69 Elliott Street in Dover, NJ, will present Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman.

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presented Amy Jo Jackson on Friday, September 5th, 2014. BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below!

Artistic Director Rowan Joseph presents a new take on GODSPELL - with Jesus sharing bread, wine, and a funky chicken among his disciples. It's fresh, it's different, and it may be just slightly too much. But the cast -- ah, the cast.

Totem Pole Playhouse, America's beloved summer theatre located between Chambersburg and Gettysburg, PA in Caledonia State Park, will close-out the 2014 summer season with Godspell, the Broadway musical based on the gospel of Matthew, to be staged as a celebration of the local community. In addition to a cast of ten professional actors from New York City, the production will utilize the musical talents of local children and area churchgoers and choir members.

Totem Pole Playhouse, America's beloved summer theatre located between Chambersburg and Gettysburg, PA in Caledonia State Park, will close-out the 2014 summer season with Godspell, the Broadway musical based on the gospel of Matthew, to be staged as a celebration of the local community. In addition to a cast of ten professional actors from New York City, the production will utilize the musical talents of local children and area churchgoers and choir members.

Musicals Tonight!, the Obie-winning company dedicated to the revival of neglected musicals, under the leadership of Mel Miller, presents the Obie-winning musical Little Mary Sunshine, with performances today, March 4 through 16 at the Lion Theatre (410 W 42nd Street) on Theatre Row.