Multi-talented singer-actress Klea Blackhurst, who’s long been associated with that other belting talent, Ethel Merman, is launching a fun project on her Facebook page here
#TheEthelMermanPlaybillProject
We present it to you straight from Klea:
“I have an idea! While cleaning up a little flood in the basement, I realized you have to open the boxes and give the contents some love or let them go. Read more here
Join acclaimed Jazz vocalist and songwriter Gabrielle Stravelli along with bassist Pat O’Leary as they serenade you again, from their home to yours, tonight, Saturday, April 25th at 7pm (Or approximately 7:03 when the shouting winds down). Tune in and share your requests ahead of time!
Live-streamed on Facebook here
Joining Jim Caruso’s Pajama Cast Party on Monday, April 27th at 8:00 pm will be country star Ty Herndon, pop singer David Osmond, singer/comic/“Lineup†host Susie Mosher, Cast Party drummer Daniel Glass, country artist Emi Sunshine and Joshua Bouwer, an 11 year old singer/trumpet player from South Africa who is burning up the internet with his sophisticated performance of “Dream A Little Dream of Me.â€Â Molly Martin, a Las Vegas high school senior who missed starring in the spring musical due to the school closing, will also have the opportunity to sing for the Cast Party audience. The now-weekly is produced by Ruby Locknar.
Live-streamed on YouTube here
The Roxy Hotel Tribeca presents “Sunset Cocktails,†the live-streaming of pianist-singer Michael Garin every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 6 pm-7 pm EDT. The show, from Garin’s living room, can be viewed at @theroxyhotelnyc Garin has been a popular performer at the hotel, attracting celebrities from Whoopi Goldberg to A$AP Rocky. His large repertoire ranges from Middle Eastern and Yiddish to music from classic and obscure cult films, as well as standards and early rock and R&B.
Live-streamed on Instagram here
Michael McAssey, hosts 2020 MAC award-winning show of the year Piano Bar Live! this Tuesday, April 28th at 7:15 pm, following New York City’s 7 O’Clock Cheer. This week’s guests will be Sharon McNight, Klea Blackhurst, Kenney Green, Bobby Belfry and Mauricio Lozano.
Live-streamed on Facebook here
Pianist and vocalist Carolyn Wehner hosts “Cocktails with Carolyn,” a weekly concert and cocktail party every Wednesday at 5 pm from her Facebook page.
Live-streamed on Facebook here
Chantress Niki Luparelli caresses with her classically trained/abused voice then sucker punches with her bawdy patter and mastery of the absurd. She’s appeared in the Las Vegas Comedy Festival (with the Steamy Bohemians), the Boston Comedy Festival, and was once told by Piers Morgan at the Hammerstein ballroom that she was “the most annoying woman [he’d] ever met.†Join her Fridays at 6:30 pm for Happy Hour in her kitchen!
Live-streamed on Facebook here
Streaming Every Week
The talented pianists of Marie’s Crisis have taken to Facebook to stream two live shows a day where everyone can request their favorites and tip the performers.
More info here
Feinstein’s/54 Below is dipping into its archives and streaming a select few of their past performances. Their schedule can be found here. Live streams can be found on their YouTube channel here: youtube.com/54Below
The Actors Fund, the national organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, has announced that SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, will present daily online mini-shows, entitled Stars In The House. The show features stars of stage and screen singing and performing live (from home!) to promote support for The Fund’s services, especially those most vulnerable from the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19). Â
Stars In The House airs twice daily at 2 pm and 8 pm, and can be viewed online at youtube.com/theactorsfund, as well as StarsInTheHouse.com
From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to Las Vegas headlining with Don Rickles and major symphony orchestras, Tony DeSare has brought his fresh take on old school class around the globe. Tune in to Tony’s Facebook for #quarantunes daily here
Get “A Daily Bit,†of internationally acclaimed singer-pianist, tap-dancer and comedian Mark Nadler on his YouTube channel here
Casting New Lives, in association with NiteLife Exchange, presents Richard Skipper Celebrates: A Podcast of Love! Happiness! HOPE! Mondays at 5 pm At BlogTalkRadio
Follow Richard Skipper atwww.blogtalkradio.com/richardskipper and never miss a show!
Visit www.RichardSkipper.com for more info. 
MAC Award winner, singer-songwriter and comedian, Maria Gentile, streams her weekly radio show “What’s The Story with Maria,†featuring discussions on the reality of living, thriving and surviving as a Creative Being: Tuesdays at 9:00 pm.
Live-streamed on Facebook here
Watch past shows here
Living in the same building has its advantages. Notable composer, arranger, vocalist and jazz pianist Billy Stritch, along with award-winning actress and singer Linda Lavin, present a weekly Wednesday matinee concert streamed on Billy’s Facebook page.
Live-steamed on Facebook here
Joe’s Pub Live! is a free series of live-streamed and archived performances, sharing concerts with audiences each Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 8 pm Eastern time. For more information, click here
Duplex pianist and vocalist, and producer of the award-winning musical Silence!, Brian Nash, presents an All-Request Virtual Piano Bar, Sundays at 8:00 pm
Live-stream on Facebook here
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