Zak Orth News

The book, a reflection of lifelong lessons that Dr. El-Ramly has observed throughout the years and captured as quotes or 'Zakisms', has been one of Zak's greatest enjoyments to compile. Zak's inspiration comes from observing how human nature is simple yet intricate. Zakisms: Life, Simply Stated is a compilation of some of his own Zakisms, mixed in with his favorite quotes by others. By publishing the book, Zak hopes that these words will provide the same inspiration to others as they have done for him and his family. Zakisms: Life, Simply Stated very much highlights the nature of life and the eternal need for compromise.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Bryan Fenkart in 'A Decade of Imperfection' tonight, August 11, 2015.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Bryan Fenkart in "A Decade of Imperfection" on August 11, 2015.  Derrick Baskin (Memphis, Spelling Bee), Sam Brown, Zak Resnick (Piece of My Heart, Mamma Mia) and Daniel J. Watts (After Midnight, Motown) join Bryan as he celebrates the 10 year anniversary of his debut album, "Imperfect Man". The evening will take us on the unpredictable journey of the everyman, told through Bryan's original music and the pop, rock and Broadway songs that have inspired him. 

Zak Lee Guarnaccia Actor/Stuntman, Executive Producer at LightRow Pictures (www.lightrow.com) and Paul Lupi, Producer of Lupi Pictures, enter production of the feature film in the martial-arts, action-thriller genre entitled 'KALM.' Principal photography partially funding being raised on Kickstarter. The project will debut at the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2015 (SDCC).

Additional Broadway performers, Zak Resnick and Lilli Cooper, join 'Joey Contreras In Concert' Thursday, July 16, 2015  at 8 PM at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street).

Here is Zak Resnick singing 'Reason to Fall' by Zoe Sarnak from her musical The Years Between: a poignant window into lives, loves, and dreams of the new 'lost generation' set to a rock, folk, pop and soul score. The piece centers on Piper, a 27 year-old modern Peter Pan living in a modern American city, and the group of millennials in her life. They struggle financially, change jobs, and move through long term but non-committal relationships in a snapshot of the 'boomerang' (NY Times) generation and their idealized, if sometimes misguided, search for purpose. One of those friends is Damon, parentless and fiercely loyal to his friends and relationships. Damon has his heart broken by BA, the woman he thought he'd marry. He revisits their old apartment together and standing in a ghost-town of their memories he sings.

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents '54 Sings ELTON JOHN,' an evening celebrating the work of mega-recording star, Elton John.

The Groovy Projects (www.thegroovyprojects.com) celebrates their second annual Groovy Project's 'FUNdraiser' Benefit Monday March 30, 2015 beginning at 6:00pm at Therapy Lounge and Bar (348 West 52nd St, NY, NY 10019). Hosted by Nate Lombardi (Founder, The Groovy Projects), the benefit features a buffet of hors d'oeuvres, special drinks and pricing, live musical performances, merriment, and a call to supporting arts education for students through the work of The Groovy Projects.

Merged Work Productions (lead producers) and Jack Thomas (Executive Producer) announced today that Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story, the crowd-pleasing musical based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Bert Berns that played Off-Broadway last summer, is headed for Broadway.

The Sheryl Kaller helmed musical adaption of the Aldous Huxley classic BRAVE NEW WORLD will present two presentations onFebruary 23rd at 3PM and February 24th at noon following the culmination of a two week experimental AEA Lab.

'French horn is hard to play. Making hot beats is fun. Let's make a band.'

Canadian electronic music production and DJ duo ADVENTURE CLUB (Christian Srigley and Leighton James) return with a brand new single “Fade” featuring Los Angeles' singer/songwriter Zak Waters.

Currently starring as legendary songwriter Bert Berns in off-Broadway's Piece of My Heart: TheBert Berns Story, Zak Resnick is back on stage bringing crowds to their feet nightly at the The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd St). His performance in this show is just one of many reasons to adore Resnick. Click here to check out Buzzfeed's full tribute to Zak!

WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for the new musical Dogfight, with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book by Peter Duchan, running today, July 25 - August 17, 2014 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story, a new musical based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Bert Berns, produced by Merged Work Productions (lead producers) and Jack Thomas (Executive Producer), opened last night, July 21, 2014, at the The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities and you can check out photo coverage below!

As previews were wrapping up last week, Resnick chatted with BroadwayWorld about the impending opening, what it's like playing such a complex character, and much more. Check out the full interview below!

Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story, a new musical based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Bert Berns, produced by Merged Work Productions (lead producers) and Jack Thomas (Executive Producer), opens tonight, July 21, 2014, at the The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center.

Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story, a new musical based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Bert Berns, is currently in previews at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center, with an official opening night set for July 21, 2014. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!

Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story, a new musical based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Bert Berns, is currently in previews at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center, with an official opening night set for July 21, 2014. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story, an upcoming new musical based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Bert Berns. Produced by Merged Work Productions (lead producers) and Jack Thomas (Executive Producer), the show began rehearsals today, and begins previews at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center tonight, June 25, 2014, with an official opening night set for July 21, 2014.