Manhattan Musical Theatre Lab to Present THE CURSE OF BATVIA
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The not-for-profit musical theater development group Manhattan Musical Theatre Lab(formerly Musical Mondays Theatre Lab) has announced that the
By Jerry, By George! A Co-Incidental Musical Revue
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In the days when show music was popular music, songwriters often wrote about the same notions in much the same way, sometimes in the very same words ... By Jerry, By George pairs
Winter Rhythms 2013 at Urban Stages
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Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director), in association with producer/director/lyricist Peter Napolitano announces a series of musical evenings entitled WINTER RHYTHMS 2013, beginning on Tuesday, December 3 and running through Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street).
Cabaret Pick: Nathan Chang Mondays 12/2&12/10
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Cabaret day in and cabaret day out, there are the newbies. Cabaret debuts, with autobiographical catharsis presented as---hopefully—entertainment striking a universal chord of recognition is the goal. Such work can be tediously self-serving when served up …OR it can be an up-and-comer you’ll want to come see again. Nathan Chang is the kind of affable, smart, refreshingly honest guy in that “Keep an eye on/ See again” short list. I was charmed and cheered by his show some time ago and am glad to see he’s back at it Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, 10---at Don’t Tell Mama where many a career is born and cabaret addiction beginneth.
Little Miss Sunshine
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Dark humor pervades the ironically titled Little Miss Sunshine, a new musical by composer/lyricist William Finn and book writer/director James Lapine. Based upon the 2006 film of the same name, this frequently hilarious show is receiving a well-performed New York City premiere at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre.
A Surprisingly Refreshing Recovery at Don't Tell Mama
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Your humble reporter has ceased being surprised by anything in cabaret anymore, having basically seen everything there is to be had after twenty-five years. As such, he barely walks into a show by a newcomer with any expectations whatsoever. Therefore, Bob O'Hare's Recovery
Ann Hampton Callaway at 54 Below
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Ann Hampton Callaway is a gifted composer and lyricist, having written a variety of tunes from the theme song to television’s The Nanny to the Barbra Streisand recorded “At the Same Time.” However, her new cabaret show at 54 Below, “Songs I Wish I’d Written,” is dedicated to interpreting the music and lyrics of others.
Teddy Cares 2013
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Cabaret icon Ruby Rims is back and so are his legendary "Teddy Cares" benefit shows! Performances on behalf of the Actors' Fund Program and Judson Memorial Church will be presented at:
We Mourn the Loss of Musical Director Stephen Bocchino
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Stephen Bocchino, 62, musical director and arranger for the Off-Broadway hit, Boobs! The Musical, the World According to Ruth Wallis, passed away Monday, November 18, 2013, in his Upper West Side apartment of cardiac arrest. Bocchino, a native New Yorker originally from Staten Island,
Cabaret Pick of the Week: Cahn/Van Heusen Show at 54 Below
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I just can’t get enough of celebrating the songs of Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn as we wind down this, the 100th anniversary of both songwriters’ births. On Thursday, November 21 at 9:30 pm, the latest installment of the party takes place at 54 Below on West 54th Street—below street level.
Nashville Notes: David Wohl
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It is always cool to know someone who is enjoying success in the business of the theatre. One person I know is songwriter David Wohl. I asked David what he has to say for himself, especially in light of the growing success of A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol,and this is what he has to say:
Shelly Markham at Don't Tell Mama
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LML Music and SavoyPR are pleased to announce the release of Things I've Learned Along The Way, the debut CD from composer/arranger Shelly Markham. Things I've Learned Along The Way is available now from LML Music, iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby and other digital and traditional retailers.
Hey, Linn Lorkin!
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International music superstar Linn Lorkin has descended upon New York City from New Zealand after a triumphant career across the globe for the last four decades, and her one-woman mini-musical Hey, Piano Bar Lady! will open at Don't Tell Mama (343West 46th Street) on
A Torrent of Cabaret Talent, Frankly Speaking
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Frank Torren premiered his first couple of acts around town in the last few seasons and had already laid the groundwork for what would be a sumptuous trek across the cabaret landscape. Indeed, his previous show at Don't Tell Mama proved to be
Tucker Caploe at The Cutting Room 11/22
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Twenty-one old pop singer-songwriter Tucker Caploe has established himself as an artist to keep an ear and eye out for. Born into a family of performers (his mom is ASCAP Award-winning singer songwriter Susan Collins, who started out with Jimi Hendrix and his dad is a comic actor), Tucker was inspired to write
Queen of the Beatniks: Songs of Judy Henske 11/19, 8pm at The Cutting Room
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QUEEN OF THE BEATNIKS: THE SONGS OF JUDY HENSKE is back by popular demand to the Cutting Room, this time with a new band! The show, written and performed by MEREDITH DIMENNA under the musical direction of JASON BINNICK will be at the Cutting Room, November 19th, 2013 at 8:00pm EST. Doors
