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Theatre Songwriters Are Hams at Heart Tonight, Taking the Stage to… Sing | Playbill

Hams at Heart: The Best Musical Theater Writers of Our Time… Perform the Songs of Kinosian and Blair, featuring the songs of Murder for Two writers Kellen Blair and Joe Kinosian, is held March 4 at 9:30 PM at 54 Below. Source: Theatre Songwriters Are Hams at Heart Tonight, Taking the Stage to… Sing |… Continue reading Theatre Songwriters Are Hams at Heart Tonight, Taking the Stage to… Sing | Playbill

The Kitchen Concerts: Alysha Umphress Swings Jeff Blumenkrantz

Eight times a week, Broadway songstress Alysha Umphress lights up the stage of the Lyric Theatre as sexy cab driver Hildy in On the Town. On her off days, she’s a jazz chanteuse who just released a new album of reimagined showtunes and additional material with Tony-nominated composer/actor Jeff Blumenkrantz. Umphress, joined by bassist Pete… Continue reading The Kitchen Concerts: Alysha Umphress Swings Jeff Blumenkrantz

Third Annual BROADWAY CHARITY SONGS Set for 54 Below, 3/22

Broadway Gives Back will present the Third Annual “Broadway Charity Songs!” “Broadway Charity Songs” pairs a group of award-winning songwriters with a group of outstanding charities and tasks each songwriter with composing an original song inspired by the mission of the charity. The result is an evening of songs gifted to the charities — increasing… Continue reading Third Annual BROADWAY CHARITY SONGS Set for 54 Below, 3/22

PLAYBILL PLAYLIST: Alysha Umphress and Jeff Blumenkrantz Pick Their Jazz Favorites | Playbill

Alysha Umphress, currently starring in the Broadway revival of On the Town, and Tony Award-nominated composer and performer Jeff Blumenkrantz celebrate their new album “I’ve Been Played: Alysha Umphress Swings Jeff Blumenkrantz” Jan. 5 at Birdland. The two pick their favorite jazz songs as part of this week’s Playbill Playlist. Alysha Umphress Umphress and Blumenkrantz… Continue reading PLAYBILL PLAYLIST: Alysha Umphress and Jeff Blumenkrantz Pick Their Jazz Favorites | Playbill

BWW Interview: Jeff Blumenkrantz Discusses Upcoming Jazz Album Featuring Alysha Umphress!

Tony nominee Jeff Blumenkrantz chats with BroadwayWorld about his upcoming album I’VE BEEN PLAYED: ALYSHA UMPHRESS SWINGS JEFF BLUMENKRANTZ. Composer, arranger, and performer Jeff Blumenkrantz, who was nominated for a Tony Award for his work on URBAN COWBOY, is preparing for the release of his latest album: I’VE BEEN PLAYED: ALYSHA UMPHRESS SWINGS JEFF BLUMENKRANTZ.… Continue reading BWW Interview: Jeff Blumenkrantz Discusses Upcoming Jazz Album Featuring Alysha Umphress!

PHOTO CALL: Douglas Sills, Joshua Henry, Betsy Wolfe and More in Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol | Playbill

Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol, a benefit concert for The Actors Fund, was held Dec. 15. Tony Award nominee Douglas Sills (The Scarlet Pimpernel, Little Shop of Horrors) starred in the title role. Here’s a look at the curtain call and after party. Source: PHOTO CALL: Douglas Sills, Joshua Henry, Betsy Wolfe and More in Mr.… Continue reading PHOTO CALL: Douglas Sills, Joshua Henry, Betsy Wolfe and More in Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol | Playbill

Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol, With Douglas Sills, Joshua Henry, Christopher Sieber, Robert Cuccioli, Janet Dacal and More, Held Tonight | Playbill

Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol, a benefit concert for The Actors Fund, is held Dec. 15. Tony Award nominee Douglas Sills (The Scarlet Pimpernel, Little Shop of Horrors) stars in the title role. Source: Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol, With Douglas Sills, Joshua Henry, Christopher Sieber, Robert Cuccioli, Janet Dacal and More, Held Tonight | Playbill

Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol, Starring Douglas Sills, Announces Full Casting – TheaterMania.com

The musical will be presented as a benefit for The Actors Fund. Source: Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol, Starring Douglas Sills, Announces Full Casting – TheaterMania.com

Bernadette Peters and Original Into the Woods Cast Recall Untold Stories, Backstage Memories and Standouts With Sondheim | Playbill

The original cast of into the Woods share candid backstage stories and standout moments with Stephen Sondheim. Source: Bernadette Peters and Original Into the Woods Cast Recall Untold Stories, Backstage Memories and Standouts With Sondheim | Playbill

Emma Thompson Makes ‘The Worst Pies in London’ in Sweeney Todd, Airing Tonight on PBS | Playbill

The New York Philharmonic’s recent staged production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is telecast nationally on Live From Lincoln Center on PBS stations Sept. 26 from 9 PM-11:30 PM ET; check local listings. Source: Emma Thompson Makes ‘The Worst Pies in London’ in Sweeney Todd, Airing… Continue reading Emma Thompson Makes ‘The Worst Pies in London’ in Sweeney Todd, Airing Tonight on PBS | Playbill