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October 27, 2006
Julia Murney's Monday night concert was SRO, and the place was packed with the swellest of the Broadway set, all stomping and cheering for more! We spied Euan Morton, Manoel Felciano, Megan Sikora, Lari White, Erich Bergen, Kelli O'Donnell, Jerry MacIntyre and Michael Winther, along with scores of rabid Murney fans celebrating her homecoming, new CD and amazing set of pipes. She'll be back, that's for sure...keep reading this newsletter for details! The following Cast Party kept the high energy and fun on the Birdland stage, with Billy Stritch and Steve Doyle accompanying dozens of talented folks, including Leslie Kritzer (pictured left, photo by Mark Rupp), who is knocking 'em dead with her recreation of Patti Lupone's Les Mouches nightclub act! Brilliant idea. (Why didn't I think of that?!) Lurking around the party were “Trading Spaces” demon designer Douglas Wilson and Village People person Randy Jones (below, left) and a real-live song-and-dance man, Noah Racey, coming to a Broadway Theater near you in Curtains!
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 Check out all the pix on FLICKR! Next week...Billy, Steve and I will be doing it all over again, so brush off your upbeat ditties and join in!
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|  Coming up at Birdland on Monday, November 6 at 7pm will be the brilliant cellist Peter Sachon (left) in “Strings Attached,” directed by Tony winner Victoria Clark, with special guests Kelli O'Hara, Michael Winther and Ms. Clark! Peter's diverse career has included performances with The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Audra McDonald, Deborah Voight, Victoria Clark, Pink Martini, and Dee Snider. He performed in and can be heard on the recordings of the Broadway productions of The Light in the Piazza and Fiddler on the Roof. This fall he will join the Broadway production of Tom Kitt and Amanda Green's new musical High Fidelity. Mr. Sachon has commissioned and premiered many new works for the cello by such composers as Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime), Ricky Ian Gordon (My Life with Albertine), Jeff Marx (Avenue Q), Michael John LaChiusa (Marie Christine), and George Stiles (Mary Poppins). There will be a $25 cover and $10 food/drink minimum. Please call 212.581.3080 or InstantSeats.com/Birdland for reservations.
Last year I produced a one-night-only benefit for the Greenwich House Music School called Avenue Q Swings. With many thanks to Bobby Lopez and Jeff Marx, the evening was a huge success and we raised enough money to buy two new Steinway grand pianos for the 100-year old school. This year, on Monday, November 13, I'm producing what will hopefully be another gorgeous night of music and fun called BROADWAY HIGH NOTE: Theater Stars Go Classical at the Minetta Lane Theater. We've assembled a thrilling roster of performers and composers who will hit the heights and show off their chops, singing songs from their classical repertoire. At press time, the cast includes: Jennifer Hope Wills (Phantom of the Opera), Eddie Korbich (Drowsy Chaperone), Max von Essen (Dance of the Vampires), Jim Walton, (Merrily We Roll Along), Nancy Anderson (Fanny Hill), Christiane Noll (Jekyll & Hyde), Glenn Seven Allen (The Light in the Piazza), Susan Powell (Sweeney Todd/NYC Opera, Miss America 1981), Michael Winther (Songs From An Unmade Bed), Ray Jaramillo McLeod (Wonderful Town), composer/performer Jeff Blumenkrantz (Tony nominee/Urban Cowboy), cellist Peter Sachon (The Light in the Piazza), Brian Childers (Danny and Sylvia; A Musical Love Story), composer Ben Moore (Bye Bye Broadway), Michael Slattery (Candide/London), and Ann Runolfsson (Victor/Victoria). (Cast subject to change.) The evening will also include an aria by Stephen Schwartz, the Tony Award-winning composer of Wicked, Godspell and Pippin. A highlight of the night will be two instrumental performances by young students of the Greenwich House Music School. The musical director for the show will be Cathy Venable who was pianist for The Light in the Piazza, Wonderful Town, the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, the Tulsa Philharmonic and Light Opera of Oklahoma. Directing the show will be Michael Schiralli, (The Tragic And Horrible Life Of The Singing Nun, Jackie Hoffman: The Kvetching Continues), and Matt Berman (TD for Liza Minnelli, Bea Arthur) is technical director. Tickets are $75 and $150* (*includes VIP reception). Call 212-242-4770 or email gharts@greenwichhouse.org. PLEASE COME TO THIS! It'll be an AMAZING night!!
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 JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS, ONE OF NEW YORK'S LONGEST RUNNING VARIETY SHOWS, IS PROUD to present Country Meets Broadway...and 95th, featuring country recording star Larry Gatlin. Other guests scheduled to perform are Kathy Brier, Erich Bergen, Leslie Kritzer and Deven May. The one-night only event will take place on Saturday, November 4 at 8:30 PM at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia (at Peter Norton Symphony Space), located at 2537 Broadway (and 95th Street). Tickets are $30 ($45 includes a reception with the artists at the Thalia Cafe), and are available by phone at 212.864.5400 or online at www.symphonyspace.org. The evening is directed by Barry Kleinbort, with musical direction by Brian Nash.
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 ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13th AT 7:30 pm, well-known Broadway performers and composers will reveal their classical chops in BROADWAY HIGH NOTE: Theater Stars Go Classical at the Minetta Lane Theater in New York City. Proceeds from the one-night-only performance will benefit Greenwich House Music School's scholarships and music education outreach programs. An exciting roster of performers and composers will demonstrate their impressive musical talents when they hit the heights, singing and playing songs from their classical repertoire. At press time, the cast includes: Jennifer Hope Wills, Eddie Korbich, Max von Essen, Jim Walton, Nancy Anderson, Christiane Noll, Glenn Seven Allen, Susan Powell, Michael Winther, Ray Jaramillo McLeod, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Peter Sachon, Brian Childers, Ben Moore, Michael Slattery, and Ann Runolfsson. The evening will also include an aria by Stephen Schwartz, the Tony Award-winning composer of Wicked, Godspell and Pippin. The musical director for the show will be Cathy Venable. Directing the show will be Michael Schiralli, Jim Caruso is overseeing the event as producer, and Matt Berman is technical director. Tickets are $75 and $150, and can be ordered by calling 212.242. 4770 or emailing gharts@greenwichhouse.org.
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 WHEN DONNA MCKECHNIE CALLED BILL WESTMORELAND to photograph her, he said "Cassie...come on down!"...Well, he didn't really say that but it makes for good copy! Bill did say, however, that photographing the legendary Tony Award winner from A Chorus Line was a breeze, literally. "Donna just kind of floated in and so gracefully positioned herself for each pose. It made my job so easy. She has such grace and poise that I thought I was watching a performance with each click of the camera!" You can see Bill"s author photo of Donna in her new book, TIME STEPS MY MUSICAL COMEDY LIFE from Simon & Schuster. You can reach Bill at bwphotography@aol.com.
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LAPSON'S SIGNATURE COLLECTION is the culmination of years of training, world travel, and professional
experience as one of Hollywood's top designers. His luxurious
handbags and men's wallets are produced by factories in Tuscany, Italy
made of fine Italian leather. Lapson's handbags and clutches have
been worn by the elite of Hollywood to numerous red carpet events
and on camera as well.
Celebrities such as Felicity Huffman, Eva
Longoria, and Debra Messing can be seen
at award shows adorned with Charlie
Lapson Jewelry. The collection is created by using the
most brilliant diamonds and precious gemstones mixed with 18 kt gold,
and molding them into works of art. Celebrities dazzle with glamorous
bold statement pieces. Look for large colored gemstones and mixes
of textures with unique shapes.
Style fit for a star!
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|  WHAT
DO MICHAEL C. HALL, KERRY BUTLER, CHEYENNE JACKSON, ESTELLE PARSONS, JULIA MURNEY, DEVEN
MAY, HUNTER FOSTER, MICHAEL ARDEN, JAMES BLUNT and the GOO GOO DOLLS
all have in common? Their
secret weapon -- voice teacher Liz Caplan! Her student ANA GASTEYER
(upcoming Threepenny Opera) says, “Studying with Liz has changed my
approach to singing on every level. In the two years we have worked
together, she has combined phenomenal technique with tailor-made specifications
to meet a huge variety of professional demands. Her tireless enthusiasm
and expertise have empowered me physiologically and emotionally to become
a better singer than I had ever imagined. It's like physical therapy
and good, old-fashioned psycho-therapy for your vocal chords!” Visit http://www.LizCaplan.com for more information, but tell Liz you heard about her at Cast Party!
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with safety-cone orange trim, as seen at left, where Jim reveals his
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Party simply glows with New York nightlife ambiance. It feels like a
throwback to another era but it has this era's top-notch entertainers
dropping in to schmooze, sing, eat, and drink. Caruso consistently provides a flow of exciting singers, and he's definitely
hip, cool and classy all by himself."
-THEATERMANIA
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