To help celebrate the inauguration of America’s 44th President, Barack Obama, a host of theatre favorites will take part in Day One: An Evening of Celebration Jan. 20 at Joe’s Pub. Source: Day One: An Evening of Celebration Benefit Presented Jan. 20 | Playbill
Special Episode #6: Kate Shindle may have come to our attention first as Miss America 1998, but she has clearly staked out a place of her own in the musical theatre world. She’s appeared on Broadway in Jekyll and Hide, headlined as Sally Bowles in the Sam Mendes/Rob Marshall revival …
Jeff Blumenkrantz, the Tony-nominated composer who contributed to the 2003 score for Urban Cowboy, will host a London showcase of original songs he has written June 22. Source: Blumenkrantz to Host London Showcase of Original Songs | Playbill
Special Episode #5: I had so much to talk about that I simply HAD to do a new episode. Tune in to hear all about my upcoming UK concert “tour, ” and find out about my limited-time special songbook offer. Also, check out this never-heard-before trunk song, “My Time with …
Special Episode #4: I’m so thrilled to add Donna Lynne Champlin to my list of special guest stars, first at my Birdland concert in November, and now on the podcast. After loving her performances in such Broadway shows as By Jeeves, Hollywood Arms, and Sweeney Todd, it’s a real treat …
The BMI Lehman Engel Workshop will bring selections from new musicals to eager fans through a series of weekly podcasts, entitled Fridays at Four, beginning Jan. 18. Source: BMI Launches Weekly Podcast of New Songs Series Jan. 18, Featuring d’Arcy James | Playbill
The work of Jeff Blumenkrantz, the celebrated composer who received a Tony nomination for his contributions to the score of Urban Cowboy, will be presented at Birdland Nov. 4. Source: Champlin, Patinkin and Alexander Join Blumenkrantz at Birdland Nov. 4 | Playbill
Special Episode #3: After a long break, I’m back! Last month, I finally got to meet Jose Llana at, of all places, Broadway Idol. (He was there as a judge, I was a there as a screaming Alysha Umphress fan.) As we were talking, I realized that I needed him …
Special Episode #2: I’m so thrilled to be joined today by the uber-talented and outrageously foxy Michael McElroy. You probably remember his stand-out, Tony-nominated performance as Jim in the Deaf West/Roundabout revival of Big River a few seasons ago. Or perhaps you have been enjoying his fantastic performances on the …
Special Episode #1: When I decided I wanted to use “Man in the Moon” for a *special* podcast episode, it came to me in about a millisecond who HAD to sing it: Nancy Anderson. Not only because she’s an amazing talent and friend, but also because no one captures the …
