An invitation-only, closed-door jazz session officially launches the Broadway musical "Bricktop, Queen of the Night," (original music and lyrics by Ron Abel and Chuck Steffan) based on the life of Ada "Bricktop" Smith. The musical is being produced by Paul Lambert, Jonas Neilson and Whoopi Goldberg. (more...)
An invitation-only, closed-door jazz session officially launches the Broadway musical "Bricktop, Queen of the Night," (original music and lyrics by Ron Abel and Chuck Steffan) based on the life of Ada "Bricktop" Smith. The musical is being produced by Paul Lambert, Jonas Neilson and Whoopi Goldberg. (more...)
POZ's "Bacharch to the Future" Fundraiser brought music and promise to the New World Stages on Monday, December 1, 2008, World AIDS Day. The premier performance of Bacharach to the Future, a fund-raiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, honored music legend Burt Bacharach, the composer of "That's What Friends Are For," the pioneering recording that benefited The Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) in 1985. (more...)
Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant was filled to the brim with two sold-out star-studded audiences as Valarie Pettiford took to the stage with her new show inspired by the things she is thankful for in her life; including her well deserved Tony Nomination in 'Fosse', her family whom she said "filled her life with music" and of course, her fans who have supported her on her journey from her first job in the legendary film "The Wiz" to her work in UPN's 'Half and Half.' (more...)
Upright Cabaret presents Tony-nominated actress Valarie Pettiford in her new show, 'Thankful,' directed by Ron Abel and written and directed by David Galligan at Mark's Restaurant in Hollywood. Accompanied by a stellar band, Pettiford blends a mixture of jazz, classic standards and musical theater. (more...)
Tony Nominated VALARIE PETTIFORD will be joined by Brazilian percussionist CARLOS DE OLIVEIRA as her special guest for VALARIE PETTIFORD's THANKFUL at Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant this Friday and Saturday, Nov 14-15, 2008 at 9pm.
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Ron Abel, the award-winning composer and arranger, is set to perform his hilarious, unforgettable song, "All the Good Men are Gay," at the famous Jazz venue Birdland in New York on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Written with producer Bruce Newberg, Ron will delight the audience with this uproarious melody and perform a bevy of original songs from his musical library. (more...)
Gay Marshall is celebrating her new CD release, Gay Marshall Sings Piaf, at the Metropolitan Room on October 18th at 9:45PM. There is a two-drink minimum per person for all shows. For reservations call 212/206-0440. For more information on this show, you can visit www.metropolitanroom.com. (more...)
Ron Abel, the award-winning composer and arranger, is set to perform his hilarious, unforgettable song, "All the Good Men are Gay," at the famous Jazz venue Birdland in New York on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Written with producer Bruce Newberg, Ron will delight the audience with this uproarious melody and perform a bevy of original songs from his musical library. (more...)
Direct from New York, VALARIE PETTIFORD - THANKFUL, the smash hit solo show starring Tony Nominee Valarie Pettiford makes its west coast debut at Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant, 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. (more...)
Ron Abel, the award-winning composer and arranger, returns to the famous Jazz venue Birdland in New York on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of his spectacular original music and special guest appearances! Ron will perform many of his beloved songs, including his newest showstopper, "Broadway Blond," with lyrics by Chuck Steffan. To see some of Ron's sold out performance at the historic Pantages Theater in Los Angeles earlier this year, including stage and television star Joely Fisher performing his classic "All the Good Men are Gay," visit here: http://www.hwhpr.com/PR/ron_abel/reel/video.html. (more...)
The Laurie Beechman Theatre welcomed Broadway's Luba Mason for a one night only concert, as part of their celebrated Voices from the Great Whit Way Series. This one night only concert took place on Monday, August 25th @ 7pm. The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located at 407 West 42nd St. (@ 9th Ave), in the heart of New York's theatre district. (more...)
Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com have announced VALARIE PETTIFORD Monday, July 21, 2008 at 7:00p.m., as part of the long-running, Nightlife Award-winning concert series Broadway at Birdland. (more...)
Jazz Session Launches 'BRICKTOP, QUEEN OF THE NIGHT' 
Photo Coverage: BACHARACH TO THE FUTURE Benefit at New World Stages 
Photo Coverage: Valarie Pettiford at the Upright Cabaret 
Valarie Pettiford Stars in 'Thankful' at Upright Cabaret 11/14 
Carlos De Oliveira Joins Pettiford's 'Thankful' at Upright Cabaret 
Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 11/11/2008 
Photo Coverage: Gay Marshall to Celebrate CD Release at Metropolitan Room 
Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 10/14/2008 
Photo Coverage: Luba Mason at the Laurie Beechman Theatre 
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