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Waterwell Presents 'The/King/Opretta' at Joe's Pub 4/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2008


Waterwell, the acclaimed anarchic New York theater troupe, presents its Third Annual Cabaret Benefit: a one-night-only performance of music from The/King/Operetta on Monday, April 7 at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street). This special performance of Waterwell's acclaimed musical event about one of America's most loved and misunderstood figures, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., will also include never-heard-songs from the musical.

Amas Musical Theatre Hosts Gala In Honor of Rashad
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2008


Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director; Rosetta LeNoire, Founder), will celebrate its 39th year with a Gala evening on Monday, March 31st featuring a special 'Blast from the Past' concert performance of Mama, I Want to Sing, a star-studded concert of the gospel, pop, and rhythm and blues hit musical that began at Amas in the early nineteen eighties.

Phylicia Rashad Honored at Amas Benefit March 31
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2008


Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 39th year with a Gala evening on Monday, March 31 featuring a special 'Blast from the Past' concert performance of Mama, I Want to Sing, a star-studded concert of the gospel, pop, and rhythm and blues hit musical that began at Amas in the early nineteen eighties. The Amas Gala will also honor award winning actress Phylicia Rashad and PricewaterhouseCoopers with 'The Rosie Award', named for Amas Founder Rosetta LeNoire.

Bedella & Dideriksen Round-Out Cast of 'Jerry Springer Opera'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2008


Final casting has been announced for the two night only concert version of the smash hit London musical Jerry Springer - The Opera In Concert which will play Carnegie Hall (881 7th Avenue) for two nights only on January 29 and 30, 2008.

Skinner, Von Essen & Balgord Join 'Jerry Springer The Opera' Concert
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2007


Further casting has been announced for the two night only concert version of the smash hit London musical Jerry Springer The Opera which will play Carnegie Hall for two nights only on January 29 and 30, 2008. Joining Harvey Keitel are Max von Essen, Emily Skinner, Linda Balgord, Lawrence Clayton, Luke Grooms, Sean Jennes, Patricia Phillips, Sam Kitchin and Laura Shoop.

Photo Coverage: Rockers on Broadway in Concert
by Kerry Long - Oct 24, 2007


The 'Rockers on Broadway' concert returned this year with the latest edition - 'Rockers on Broadway Salutes Motown' at BB King Blues Club & Grill (237 West 42nd Street) on Monday, October 22 at 8PM.

Photo Coverage: Rockers on Broadway Backstage
by Linda Lenzi - Oct 24, 2007


The 'Rockers on Broadway' concert returned this year with the latest edition - 'Rockers on Broadway Salutes Motown' at BB King Blues Club & Grill on Monday, October 22 at 8PM.

Photo Coverage: 'The Body Beautiful' at York Theatre
by Linda Lenzi - Oct 14, 2007


On Friday, October 12, The York Theatre Company opened The Body Beautiful, the third of the four shows in the Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series

Christine Ebersole Joins 'Rockers on Broadway' Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2007


Tony Award winning actress Christine Ebersole has just been added to the roster of talent for the upcoming 'Rockers on Broadway Salutes Motown' concert scheduled for Monday October 22 at 8PM at BB Kings Blues Club and Grill on West 42nd Street.

Photo Flash: Cast of York Theatre's 'The Body Beautiful'
by Ben Strothmann - Oct 11, 2007


The York Theatre Company is now in rehearsals for The Body Beautiful, the third of the four shows in the Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series - the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances, October 12, 13 & 14.

Cousin Bruce Joins 'Rockers on Broadway' Line-Up, October 22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2007


Rock and roll radio legend Bruce 'Cousin Brucie' Morrow is the latest edition to the upcoming benefit concert 'Rockers on Broadway Salutes Motown.' Morrow will be joined on stage by the evening's host, actress/comedian Caroline Rhea (TV's The Biggest Loser) and a line up of world famous recording stars and Broadway performers. The one night only event will take place on Monday October 22 at 8PM at BB Kings Blues Club and Grill on West 42nd Street, and will benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS and Wingspan Arts.

Oscar Replaces Latessa in York's 'Body Beautiful' Oct.12-14
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2007


The York Theatre Company is now in rehearsals for The Body Beautiful, the third of the four shows in the Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series to play October 12, 13 and 14 at the Theatre at Saint Peters.

Rockers on Broadway Returns w/Rhea, Jackson, Reichard 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2007


The Path Fund Inc., proudly announces the return of 'Rockers on Broadway' on Monday, October 22 at 8PM. This one-night-only benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Wingspan Arts Inc. will take place at BB King Blues Club & Grill.

Photo Coverage: 'I Feel Good: James Brown' at Birdland
by Mark Rupp - Sep 11, 2007


On Sunday, September 9 at 7PM, some of Broadway and cabaret's best presented a spirited original concert, 'I Feel Good: Broadway Celebrates The Music of James Brown' at Birdland.

Cooper, Shindle, Champlin, Etc. to Play Birdland in Sept.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2007


Birdland has announced its September line-up

Photo Flash: Dessa Rose Opens at TheatreWorks
by Eugene Lovendusky - Oct 7, 2006


'Dessa Rose' makes its West Coast Premiere at TheatreWorks, opening Oct. 7 with performances through Oct. 29.

Mugleston to Star in West Coast Premiere of Dessa Rose
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2006


Broadway veteran Linda Mugleston will star in the West Coast premiere of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens' musical epic Dessa Rose

Rubin-Vega, Spanger, Etc. Set for 8/27 'Soraya' Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2006


Daphne Rubin-Vega, Eden Espinosa, Amy Spanger and more will perform as part of the benefit 'Songs for Soraya' on August 27th

Vega,Espinosa, Cahoon, Spanger & More Sing at 8/27 Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2006


Members of the cast of Broadway's Rent, The Wedding Singer, Avenue Q, Wicked, Tarzan and Jersey Boys will be appearing in Songs for Soraya, a special benefit concert for 9 year-old Soroya Jackson.

Rubin-Vega, Spanger, Etc. Set for 8/27 'Soraya' Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2006


Daphne Rubin-Vega, Amy Spanger, Eden Espinosa and more are lined up for the 'Songs for Soraya' benefit, presented by the cast of Rent, on August 27th

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