New York City’s Lgbt community is getting a little backwards come Monday. The 11th annual Broadway Backwards event will take place March 21 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (the current home of “Kinky Boots”). Produced by fundraising org Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the evening of revelry will feature some of Broadway’s finest, and benefit both BC/Efa and The Center, which provides members of the Lgbt community health and wellness resources. Tony winner Julie White, a longtime advocate and supporter of BC/Efa, will bring her singular charm and hilarity to the festivities as host. The evening will feature a series of favorite show tunes, with male singers performing songs originally written for women and vice versa. Among the Broadway veterans joining White onstage are Andre De Shields, Beth Malone, Lesli Margherita, Brad Oscar, Ken Page, Krysta Rodriguez, Emily Skinner, and Tony Yazbeck. Telly Leung and Tituss Burgess,...
- 3/15/2016
- backstage.com
Stephen Sondheimmusic and lyrics andJames Lapine's book Into The Woods opened July 21, at the Muny, and is playing through July 27 in Forest Park. The production is directed byGary Griffin, choreographed byChris Baileyand music directed byBrad Haak. Check out a first look at the cast in action on opening night below The cast includes Heather Headley Witch, Erin Dilly Baker's Wife, Rob McClure Baker, Ken Page Narrator, Andrew Samonsky Cinderella's PrinceWolf, Elena Shaddow Cinderella and Ryan Silverman Rapunzel's Prince, will be Jason Gotay Jack, Ellen Harvey Cinderella's Stepmother, Sara Kapner Little Red Ridinghood, Samantha Massell Rapunzel, Michael McCormick Mysterious ManCinderella's Father and Zoe Vonder Haar Jack's Mother. Rounding out this incredible cast are Anna Blair GrannyCinderella's Stepmother, Jennifer Diamond Florinda, Gary Glasgow Steward, Maggie Lakis Milky White and April Strelinger Lucinda.
- 7/22/2015
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Muny presents the second show of its 96th season, Tarzan, directed by John Tartaglia, choreographed by Chris Bailey, with musical direction by Rick Bertone. Nicholas Rodriguez stars in the title role, with Kate Rockwell co-starring as Jane. Joining them are Quentin Earl Darrington as Kerchack, Katie Thompson as Kala, Gregory Haney as Terk,Ken Page as Porter, Michael James Reed as Clayton, Spencer Jones as Young Tarzan, and Nathaniel Mahone as Young Terk. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights below...
- 6/26/2014
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Muny presents the second show of its 96th season, Tarzan, directed by John Tartaglia, choreographed by Chris Bailey, with musical direction by Rick Bertone. Nicholas Rodriguez stars in the title role, with Kate Rockwell co-starring as Jane. Joining them are Quentin Earl Darrington as Kerchack, Katie Thompson as Kala, Gregory Haney as Terk, Ken Page as Porter, Michael James Reed as Clayton, Spencer Jones as Young Tarzan, and Nathaniel Mahone as Young Terk.
- 6/26/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Coming up this week, 54 Below, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular Backstage with Susie Mosher will be the 54 Piano Bar, a new vocal competition - 'The Callback, Joe Iconis amp Family, actressproducersinger Rita Wilson, legendary powerhouse voice Lachanze, Broadway's Ken Page and Carmel Dean, and more.
- 4/15/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Muny announced today principal casting for the third show of its 94th season, Disneys Aladdin July 5-13, directed by Gary Griffin, and choreographed by Alex Sanchez.Tony Nominees Robin de Jesus and John Tartaglia star as Aladdin and the Genie, respectively. Joining them will be Jason Graae as Omar, Curtis Holbrook as Iago, Francis Jue as Kassim, Eddie Korbich as Babkak, Samantha Massell as Jasmine, Ken Page as the Sultan, and Thom Sesma as Jafar.
- 5/31/2012
- by BWW
- BroadwayWorld.com
Stephanie J. Block, Ken Page, and Lara Teeter are currently starring in Cats at St. Louis's Muny. Block plays Grizabella, while Page plays Old Deuteronomy and Teeter plays Munkustrap. The production opened at the Muny on July 19 and runs through July 25, with all performances at 8:15pm. Click below to hear Block and Page talk everything Cats at the Muny below!
- 7/22/2010
- BroadwayWorld.com
On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 - Upright Cabaret proudly presents Ty Taylor and Nalle Colt of Ghosthounds (www.ghosthounds.com) making Vintage Trouble. Ty Taylor, star of CBS' Rockstar: Inxs and Pippin at the Mark Taper Forum, mixes his soulful vocals with the intensity of Old Blues Rock and Soul band Vintage Trouble to create an evening people are sure to be howling about! For this very special Halloween engagement, Upright producers will clear the tables and chairs and open the floor for dancing, sweating and carrying on. This is the not-to-be missed Halloween event in La. Leave the crowds to West Hollywood and come party with Vintage Trouble. Ty Taylor & Vintage Trouble Sat, Oct 31st, 2009 at 9pm Upright Cabaret on Vermont, 1714 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027, (310) 652-5252 Tickets: $20 Main, Available online or $25 at the door (if available) Table minimums apply. For more info about Upright Cabaret including show times, tickets and scheduled performers,...
- 10/27/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
For New Yorkers, getting stuck in the subway is a familiar scenario. A train halts, an incoherent voice blares over the tinny loudspeaker, and we wait - usually with a slight panic. In Happiness, nine New Yorkers get stuck in the morning rush - but when the train stalls, a more existential moment awaits. Before the ensemble in the Susan Stroman-directed musical can move, they have to recall - and the show will re-enact - a perfect moment in their lives. Take note: This isn't a feel-good funfest; the stakes are high. Guess wrong and like Sisyphus and his rock, you're doomed to repeat the same trip over and over. Those making the journey crisscross class, race and politics: a right-wing radio shock jock (Joanna Gleason), an interior decorator (Ken Page), a high-powered lawyer (Sebastian Arcelus), intermarried interns, (Robert Petkoff...
- 5/11/2009
- by Fern Siegel
- Huffington Post
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