Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
INTERVIEW WITH KEN DAVENPORT THEATRE PRODUCER.
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of chatting with Theatre Producer/Writer/Blogger Ken Davenport. This is the first part of a two interview series. The second part will be up soon.
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Friday, May 29, 2009
INTERVIEW WITH BARBARA BONFIGLI.
On May 28th I attended a book party celebrating Producer/writer Barbara Bonfigli's new book called CAFE' TEMPEST ADVENTURES ON A SMALL GREEK ISLAND. The party was held at the fabulous Greek restaurant Periyali, on west 20th. Hope you enjoy the video!
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THE THEATRE WORLD AWARDS!
65th ANNUAL THEATRE WORLD AWARDS
PRESENTERS AND PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED
CRAIG BIERKO, DANIEL BREAKER, ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY, KRISTIN CHENOWETH, TOVAH FELDSHUH,
SUSAN KELLERMANN, NELLIE McKAY, VIVIAN REED,
LORETTA ABLES SAYRE and JOHN TARTAGLIA
CEREMONY AT MTC's SAMUEL J. FRIEDMAN THEATRE on JUNE 2nd!
New York City (May 28, 2009) Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2008-2009 theatrical season will be presented by former Theatre World Award winners, including: Craig Bierko (The Music Man, 2000), Daniel Breaker(Passing Strange, 2008), Kristin Chenoweth (Steel Pier, 1997), Tovah Feldshuh (Yentl, 1976),Susan Kellermann (Last Licks, 1980), Loretta Ables Sayre (South Pacific, 2008), and John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, 2004). There will also be performances by former Theatre World Award winners, including: Ann Hampton Callaway (Swing!, 2000), Nellie McKay (The Threepenny Opera, 2006), and Vivian Reed (Bubblin' Brown Sugar, 1976). Broadway veteran musical directorHenry Aronson will serve in that capacity for the event.
As previously announced, the 2008-09 Theatre World Award winners are: David Alvarez / Trent Kowalik / Kiril Kulish, Billy Elliot, The Musical; Chad L. Coleman, Joe Turner's Come and Gone;Jennifer Grace, Our Town; Josh Grisetti, Enter Laughing, The Musical; Haydn Gwynne, Billy Elliot, The Musical; Colin Hanks, 33 Variations; Marin Ireland, reasons to be pretty; Susan Louise O’Connor , Blithe Spirit; Condola Rashad, Ruined; Geoffrey Rush, Exit the King; Josefina Scaglione, West Side Story; and Wesley Taylor, Rock of Ages. A Special Award given to the Entire Cast of The Norman Conquests is being presented to: Amelia Bullmore, Jessica Hynes, Stephen Mangan, Ben Miles, Paul Ritter, and Amanda Root.
The Theatre World Awards presentation will be held at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 West 47th Street, in an invitation-only ceremony, Tuesday, June 2, 2009from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Peter Filichia will host, Barry Keating will direct, and Scott Denny, Kati Meister, and Erin Oestreich are the event’s producers. John Willis, a founder of the Theatre World Awards, will be in attendance.
First presented in 1945, the prestigious Theatre World Awards are the oldest awards given for Broadway and Off-Broadway debut performances, and are among the oldest honors given to stage performers. The Theatre World Award winners have been chosen by the Theatre World Awards voting committee, currently comprised of David Cote (Time Out New York and NY1), Peter Filichia(The Star-Ledger and Theatermania), Harry Haun (Playbill), Matthew Murray (Talkin' Broadway),Frank Scheck (New York Post), Doug Watt (Critic Emeritus, New York Daily News), and Linda Winer (Newsday).
The Theatre World Award Board of Directors is: Kati Meister, President; Erin Oestreich, Secretary; Scott Denny, Treasurer; Tom Lynch, founding Board member; and Barry Keating.
For more information about the Theatre World Awards (including a listing of past recipients) please visit: theatreworldawards.org.
A Brief History of the Theatre World Award
The Theatre World Awards are presented annually in the spring to six actors and six actresses for their debut performances in a Broadway or Off-Broadway production. The ceremony is an invitation-only event followed by an afternoon party to celebrate the twelve new honorees and welcome them to the Theatre World "family." In what has become a highly entertaining and often touching tradition, former winners present awards to the new honorees, often reliving moments from past ceremonies and sharing wonderful stories rarely heard at other theatrical award ceremonies.
In 1944, three young men who loved theatre, Daniel Blum, Norman McDonald, and John Willis, came up with the idea of a yearly celebration that would acknowledge "Promising Personalities," — twelve debut performances by actors appearing on Broadway. In the beginning, the awards ceremony was a simple cocktail party among friends in Daniel Blum's sumptuous apartment, with Blum presenting the award. In the first two years alone, actors saluted for their debut performances included Betty Comden, Judy Holliday, and John Raitt, joined the following year by Barbara Bel Geddes, Marlon Brando, and Burt Lancaster, among others.
At the 1949 party, Carol Channing won. A couple of years later she said to other winners who were all attending a cocktail party prior to the one at Daniel's, "We'd better get over to Daniel's and support that Award because otherwise, no one is gonna know who we are sixty years from now."
As Off-Broadway became a potent force in New York theatre life, performances there became eligible for recognition as well as those on Broadway. It wasn’t until 1969 that the award became known officially as the Theatre World Award. The first awards were in the form of a framed certificate and later, a plaque. The beautiful bronze Janus Award, sculpted by internationally recognized sculptor Harry Marinsky, made its debut at the 1973 Theatre World Awards ceremony, and is still used today.
Upon Daniel Blum's death in 1964, John Willis inherited the entire responsibility for the Award. For the next 30 years, with an occasional assistant, he single-handedly kept the Theatre World Awards alive by hosting the annual party, often with Carol Channing acting as the sole presenter as late as 1971. Then Robert Morse, Colleen Dewhurst, Julie Harris, and Rosemary Harris served as presenters over the next 5 years. At the 1976 ceremony, John invited twelve former winners and each in turn presented to a newcomer. And thus began the ritual of presenters entertaining the audience with anecdotes about how they won or what the Award had come to mean to them.
The Theatre World Awards are now voted on by a committee, which includes Peter Filichia and six other New York theatre critics. The Awards are administered by a Board of Directors, who also serve as the producers and directors of the annual event. Every year, the ceremony is supported by previous winners, producers, and friends of the Awards, who generously contribute time and funds to bring the ceremony to fruition. John Willis, 92 years young, will, as always, be in attendance.
At the same time that Blum and Willis created their award, they also began the Theatre Worldpublication. It evolved into the most comprehensive annual pictorial and statistical record of the American theatre. It includes not only the Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway season, but that of the regional theatres, major theatrical awards, and complete coverage of the Theatre World Awards ceremony as well.
PRESENTERS AND PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED
CRAIG BIERKO, DANIEL BREAKER, ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY, KRISTIN CHENOWETH, TOVAH FELDSHUH,
SUSAN KELLERMANN, NELLIE McKAY, VIVIAN REED,
LORETTA ABLES SAYRE and JOHN TARTAGLIA
CEREMONY AT MTC's SAMUEL J. FRIEDMAN THEATRE on JUNE 2nd!
New York City (May 28, 2009) Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2008-2009 theatrical season will be presented by former Theatre World Award winners, including: Craig Bierko (The Music Man, 2000), Daniel Breaker(Passing Strange, 2008), Kristin Chenoweth (Steel Pier, 1997), Tovah Feldshuh (Yentl, 1976),Susan Kellermann (Last Licks, 1980), Loretta Ables Sayre (South Pacific, 2008), and John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, 2004). There will also be performances by former Theatre World Award winners, including: Ann Hampton Callaway (Swing!, 2000), Nellie McKay (The Threepenny Opera, 2006), and Vivian Reed (Bubblin' Brown Sugar, 1976). Broadway veteran musical directorHenry Aronson will serve in that capacity for the event.
As previously announced, the 2008-09 Theatre World Award winners are: David Alvarez / Trent Kowalik / Kiril Kulish, Billy Elliot, The Musical; Chad L. Coleman, Joe Turner's Come and Gone;Jennifer Grace, Our Town; Josh Grisetti, Enter Laughing, The Musical; Haydn Gwynne, Billy Elliot, The Musical; Colin Hanks, 33 Variations; Marin Ireland, reasons to be pretty; Susan Louise O’Connor , Blithe Spirit; Condola Rashad, Ruined; Geoffrey Rush, Exit the King; Josefina Scaglione, West Side Story; and Wesley Taylor, Rock of Ages. A Special Award given to the Entire Cast of The Norman Conquests is being presented to: Amelia Bullmore, Jessica Hynes, Stephen Mangan, Ben Miles, Paul Ritter, and Amanda Root.
The Theatre World Awards presentation will be held at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 West 47th Street, in an invitation-only ceremony, Tuesday, June 2, 2009from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Peter Filichia will host, Barry Keating will direct, and Scott Denny, Kati Meister, and Erin Oestreich are the event’s producers. John Willis, a founder of the Theatre World Awards, will be in attendance.
First presented in 1945, the prestigious Theatre World Awards are the oldest awards given for Broadway and Off-Broadway debut performances, and are among the oldest honors given to stage performers. The Theatre World Award winners have been chosen by the Theatre World Awards voting committee, currently comprised of David Cote (Time Out New York and NY1), Peter Filichia(The Star-Ledger and Theatermania), Harry Haun (Playbill), Matthew Murray (Talkin' Broadway),Frank Scheck (New York Post), Doug Watt (Critic Emeritus, New York Daily News), and Linda Winer (Newsday).
The Theatre World Award Board of Directors is: Kati Meister, President; Erin Oestreich, Secretary; Scott Denny, Treasurer; Tom Lynch, founding Board member; and Barry Keating.
For more information about the Theatre World Awards (including a listing of past recipients) please visit: theatreworldawards.org.
A Brief History of the Theatre World Award
The Theatre World Awards are presented annually in the spring to six actors and six actresses for their debut performances in a Broadway or Off-Broadway production. The ceremony is an invitation-only event followed by an afternoon party to celebrate the twelve new honorees and welcome them to the Theatre World "family." In what has become a highly entertaining and often touching tradition, former winners present awards to the new honorees, often reliving moments from past ceremonies and sharing wonderful stories rarely heard at other theatrical award ceremonies.
In 1944, three young men who loved theatre, Daniel Blum, Norman McDonald, and John Willis, came up with the idea of a yearly celebration that would acknowledge "Promising Personalities," — twelve debut performances by actors appearing on Broadway. In the beginning, the awards ceremony was a simple cocktail party among friends in Daniel Blum's sumptuous apartment, with Blum presenting the award. In the first two years alone, actors saluted for their debut performances included Betty Comden, Judy Holliday, and John Raitt, joined the following year by Barbara Bel Geddes, Marlon Brando, and Burt Lancaster, among others.
At the 1949 party, Carol Channing won. A couple of years later she said to other winners who were all attending a cocktail party prior to the one at Daniel's, "We'd better get over to Daniel's and support that Award because otherwise, no one is gonna know who we are sixty years from now."
As Off-Broadway became a potent force in New York theatre life, performances there became eligible for recognition as well as those on Broadway. It wasn’t until 1969 that the award became known officially as the Theatre World Award. The first awards were in the form of a framed certificate and later, a plaque. The beautiful bronze Janus Award, sculpted by internationally recognized sculptor Harry Marinsky, made its debut at the 1973 Theatre World Awards ceremony, and is still used today.
Upon Daniel Blum's death in 1964, John Willis inherited the entire responsibility for the Award. For the next 30 years, with an occasional assistant, he single-handedly kept the Theatre World Awards alive by hosting the annual party, often with Carol Channing acting as the sole presenter as late as 1971. Then Robert Morse, Colleen Dewhurst, Julie Harris, and Rosemary Harris served as presenters over the next 5 years. At the 1976 ceremony, John invited twelve former winners and each in turn presented to a newcomer. And thus began the ritual of presenters entertaining the audience with anecdotes about how they won or what the Award had come to mean to them.
The Theatre World Awards are now voted on by a committee, which includes Peter Filichia and six other New York theatre critics. The Awards are administered by a Board of Directors, who also serve as the producers and directors of the annual event. Every year, the ceremony is supported by previous winners, producers, and friends of the Awards, who generously contribute time and funds to bring the ceremony to fruition. John Willis, 92 years young, will, as always, be in attendance.
At the same time that Blum and Willis created their award, they also began the Theatre Worldpublication. It evolved into the most comprehensive annual pictorial and statistical record of the American theatre. It includes not only the Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway season, but that of the regional theatres, major theatrical awards, and complete coverage of the Theatre World Awards ceremony as well.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
THE LEGEND MARILYN MAYE!!!!!!
MARILYN MAYE MAKES MERRY WITH MERCER IN BRAND NEW SHOW AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
“MERCER THE MAYE WAY” PREMIERES FRIDAY JUNE 12
As she engineers one of the most exciting late-career surges ever seen, the unstoppable Marilyn Maye pays tribute to the great wordsmith Johnny Mercer in a brand new show that opens at the Metropolitan Room on Friday June 12 at 7:30pm. Maye, in her sixth Metropolitan Room show (and eighth engagement) since she her triumphant return to New York in late 2006 (after a 16-year Gotham hiatus), premieres “Mercer the Maye Way,” which plays a total of 9 times through June 21.
Maye’s Mercer medley celebrates the prolific lyricist’s gift for artfully encapsulating so much with seemingly so little. According to Maye his contributions to the Great American Songbook (and American vernacular) are so seminal as to seem ingrained in our collective unconscious. Tedd Firth leads her three-piece band that includes Jim Eklof (her drummer for more than 40 years) and Tom Hubbard on bass. The show marks the centenary of Mercer’s his birth.
Since turning up at the Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention at Lincoln Center (and playing an SRO one-night stand at The Metropolitan Room) in 2006, Maye has been showered with awards. She’s earned Nightlife Awards (Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist in a Major Engagement) in two consecutive years (2008 & 2009), a 2008 Back Stage Bistro Award (Lifetime Achievement) and, this month, she nabbed her first MAC Award in the Celebrity Artist=0 Acategory.
A Kansas City native and resident, Maye was nominated for a best new artist Grammy in 1965, going up against Tom Jones, Herman's Hermits, Sonny & Cher, Horst Jankowski and The Byrds. As an RCA recording artist she had seven albums and 34 singles, introducing numerous hits including "Cabaret," "Step to the Rear," "Sherry," "Too Late Now," and "If My Friends Could See Me Now." "Too Late Now" was picked by The Smithsonian as one of the 100 best recordings of the 20th century.
Johnny Carson called her "one of the best singers in the business, outstanding, a super singer!" She appeared a total of 76 times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (the most by a singer), both in New York and Burbank. Only The Amazing Kreskin appeared on the program more than Maye.
“Mercer the Maye Way” performs 9 times from Friday June 12 to Sunday June 21 (every day with the exception of Thursday June 18), as follows: June 12, 13, 17, 19, 20 at 7:30pm and June 14, 15, 16, 21 at 7pm. Maye’s music charge is $30. For reservations call 212/206-0440 or visit http://www.metropolitanroom.com/. Rated "Best of New York" by New York Magazine, the Nightlife and Bistro Award-winning Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, celebrated its third anniversary on May 11.
“MERCER THE MAYE WAY” PREMIERES FRIDAY JUNE 12
As she engineers one of the most exciting late-career surges ever seen, the unstoppable Marilyn Maye pays tribute to the great wordsmith Johnny Mercer in a brand new show that opens at the Metropolitan Room on Friday June 12 at 7:30pm. Maye, in her sixth Metropolitan Room show (and eighth engagement) since she her triumphant return to New York in late 2006 (after a 16-year Gotham hiatus), premieres “Mercer the Maye Way,” which plays a total of 9 times through June 21.
Maye’s Mercer medley celebrates the prolific lyricist’s gift for artfully encapsulating so much with seemingly so little. According to Maye his contributions to the Great American Songbook (and American vernacular) are so seminal as to seem ingrained in our collective unconscious. Tedd Firth leads her three-piece band that includes Jim Eklof (her drummer for more than 40 years) and Tom Hubbard on bass. The show marks the centenary of Mercer’s his birth.
Since turning up at the Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention at Lincoln Center (and playing an SRO one-night stand at The Metropolitan Room) in 2006, Maye has been showered with awards. She’s earned Nightlife Awards (Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist in a Major Engagement) in two consecutive years (2008 & 2009), a 2008 Back Stage Bistro Award (Lifetime Achievement) and, this month, she nabbed her first MAC Award in the Celebrity Artist=0 Acategory.
A Kansas City native and resident, Maye was nominated for a best new artist Grammy in 1965, going up against Tom Jones, Herman's Hermits, Sonny & Cher, Horst Jankowski and The Byrds. As an RCA recording artist she had seven albums and 34 singles, introducing numerous hits including "Cabaret," "Step to the Rear," "Sherry," "Too Late Now," and "If My Friends Could See Me Now." "Too Late Now" was picked by The Smithsonian as one of the 100 best recordings of the 20th century.
Johnny Carson called her "one of the best singers in the business, outstanding, a super singer!" She appeared a total of 76 times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (the most by a singer), both in New York and Burbank. Only The Amazing Kreskin appeared on the program more than Maye.
“Mercer the Maye Way” performs 9 times from Friday June 12 to Sunday June 21 (every day with the exception of Thursday June 18), as follows: June 12, 13, 17, 19, 20 at 7:30pm and June 14, 15, 16, 21 at 7pm. Maye’s music charge is $30. For reservations call 212/206-0440 or visit http://www.metropolitanroom.com/. Rated "Best of New York" by New York Magazine, the Nightlife and Bistro Award-winning Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, celebrated its third anniversary on May 11.
ANN HARADA RETURNS TO AVENUE Q ON JULY 6!
AVENUE Q's original "Christmas Eve" ANN HARADA returns to the Broadway cast July 6th.
Stars of the AVENUE Q U.S. National Tour also join the Broadway cast on July 6th. ROB McCLURE, ANIKA LARSEN and DANIELLE K. THOMAS.
While ,I am very happy that Ann Harada is joining the cast, I must admit to being sad about Carey Anderson leaving the role of Kate Monster/Lucy. She happened to be my favorite of all the Kate Monsters. (Please don't get me wrong I have loved all!)
Just weeks prior to the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q's 6th anniversary on Broadway, one of the stars of the original cast, Ann Harada, will return to the role of "Christmas Eve" starting Monday, July 6th at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) in New York City.
On July 6th, Ms. Harada -- who created the role on Broadway and played "Christmas Eve" in the London production -- will be joined in the Broadway cast by members of the U.S. national tour of AVENUE Q, which recently concluded a phenomenally successful two-year run: starting July 6th, Robert McClure will assume the roles of Princeton/Rod on Broadway, along with Anika Larsen as Kate Monster/Lucy the Slut, and Danielle K. Thomas as Gary Coleman.AVENUE Q marks its 6th anniversary on Broadway on July 31, 2009. The musical began previews on Broadway on July 14, 2003, opened on July 31, 2003, and went on to win three 2004 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book of a Musical.Having played over 2,400 performances, AVENUE Q recently became the 21st longest-running show in Broadway history, having surpassed such landmark musicals as SOUTH PACIFIC, PIPPIN, OKLAHOMA, MAN OF LA MANCHA and ANNIE. A musical about 20-somethings, fresh out of college, who move to the city with big dreams and tiny bank accounts, AVENUE Q has music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty and is directed by Jason Moore.
AVENUE Q is produced by Kevin McCollum, Robyn Goodman, Jeffrey Seller, The Vineyard Theatre and The New Group. Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, with puppets conceived and designed by Rick Lyon, AVENUE Q has musical supervision by Stephen Oremus, choreography by Ken Roberson, scenic design by Anna Louizos, costume design by Mirena Rada, lighting design by Howell Binkley and sound design by Acme Sound Partners.Christian Anderson, Jennifer Barnhart, and Nicholas Kohn will continue in the cast of AVENUE Q.
Ann Harada's Broadway credits include 9 TO 5, the 2007 revival of LES MISERABLES, M. BUTTERFLY and SEUSSICAL.Robert McClure was previously featured in the Broadway cast of AVENUE Q in the roles of Nicky/Trekkie Monster. He takes over the roles of Princeton/Rod having played both characters on the AVENUE Q tour. He also appeared on Broadway in the 2002 revival of I'M NOT RAPPAPORT.
Anika Larsen appeared on Broadway in XANADU, ALL SHOOK UP and RENT, and played the roles of Kate Monster/Lucy the Slut in the national tour of AVENUE Q. Danielle K. Thomas has appeared in touring productions of SEUSSICAL, BIG RIVER, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.For performance and ticket information to AVENUE Q, visit http://www.avenueq.com/ or call Tele-charge at 212-239-6200.
Stars of the AVENUE Q U.S. National Tour also join the Broadway cast on July 6th. ROB McCLURE, ANIKA LARSEN and DANIELLE K. THOMAS.
While ,I am very happy that Ann Harada is joining the cast, I must admit to being sad about Carey Anderson leaving the role of Kate Monster/Lucy. She happened to be my favorite of all the Kate Monsters. (Please don't get me wrong I have loved all!)
Just weeks prior to the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q's 6th anniversary on Broadway, one of the stars of the original cast, Ann Harada, will return to the role of "Christmas Eve" starting Monday, July 6th at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) in New York City.
On July 6th, Ms. Harada -- who created the role on Broadway and played "Christmas Eve" in the London production -- will be joined in the Broadway cast by members of the U.S. national tour of AVENUE Q, which recently concluded a phenomenally successful two-year run: starting July 6th, Robert McClure will assume the roles of Princeton/Rod on Broadway, along with Anika Larsen as Kate Monster/Lucy the Slut, and Danielle K. Thomas as Gary Coleman.AVENUE Q marks its 6th anniversary on Broadway on July 31, 2009. The musical began previews on Broadway on July 14, 2003, opened on July 31, 2003, and went on to win three 2004 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book of a Musical.Having played over 2,400 performances, AVENUE Q recently became the 21st longest-running show in Broadway history, having surpassed such landmark musicals as SOUTH PACIFIC, PIPPIN, OKLAHOMA, MAN OF LA MANCHA and ANNIE. A musical about 20-somethings, fresh out of college, who move to the city with big dreams and tiny bank accounts, AVENUE Q has music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty and is directed by Jason Moore.
AVENUE Q is produced by Kevin McCollum, Robyn Goodman, Jeffrey Seller, The Vineyard Theatre and The New Group. Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, with puppets conceived and designed by Rick Lyon, AVENUE Q has musical supervision by Stephen Oremus, choreography by Ken Roberson, scenic design by Anna Louizos, costume design by Mirena Rada, lighting design by Howell Binkley and sound design by Acme Sound Partners.Christian Anderson, Jennifer Barnhart, and Nicholas Kohn will continue in the cast of AVENUE Q.
Ann Harada's Broadway credits include 9 TO 5, the 2007 revival of LES MISERABLES, M. BUTTERFLY and SEUSSICAL.Robert McClure was previously featured in the Broadway cast of AVENUE Q in the roles of Nicky/Trekkie Monster. He takes over the roles of Princeton/Rod having played both characters on the AVENUE Q tour. He also appeared on Broadway in the 2002 revival of I'M NOT RAPPAPORT.
Anika Larsen appeared on Broadway in XANADU, ALL SHOOK UP and RENT, and played the roles of Kate Monster/Lucy the Slut in the national tour of AVENUE Q. Danielle K. Thomas has appeared in touring productions of SEUSSICAL, BIG RIVER, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.For performance and ticket information to AVENUE Q, visit http://www.avenueq.com/ or call Tele-charge at 212-239-6200.
ITBA AWARDS!
REASONS TO BE PRETTY, BILLY ELLIOT, AND UNIVERSAL ROBOTS TAKE TOP HONORS IN FIRST EVER THEATER BLOGGER AWARDS
The Independent Theater Bloggers Association (http://www.theaterbloggers.com/) is thrilled to announce the winners of the first annual ITBA Awards for Excellence in Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway theater.
The ITBA (Independent Theater Bloggers Association) was formed in 2009 by a group of the most passionate theater bloggers on the World Wide Web (partial list below). The members of the Association blog about all aspects and all varieties of both commercial and non-profit theater, from big Broadway musicals performed in Times Square, to the most unique forms of entertainment performed off-off Broadway on the Lower East Side, as well as productions all over the country and all over the world. Together they see thousands of productions, and, without being paid or prodded, they write about them.
Ken Davenport, founder of the ITBA, said, “The Association was formed out of a desire to provide structure to the quickly growing theatrical blogosphere, as well as to give the new media voices a chance to recognize excellence in three of the very distinct theatrical markets that make up the New York City theatrical landscape: Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway.”
In true “new media” style, there will be no live awards ceremony for the ITBA Awards. Instead, there will be a virtual awards ceremony, with video acceptance speeches for the winners posted electronically in the coming weeks on ITBA’s website, http://www.theaterbloggers.com/.
This year’s winners of the ITBA Awards are as follows:
BROADWAY
BEST BROADWAY PLAY
Reasons To Be Pretty
Written by: Neil Labute
Directed by: Terry Kinney
Produced by: Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, Gary Goddard Entertainment, Ted Snowdon, Doug Nevin/Erica Lynn Schwartz, Ronald Frankel/Bat-Barry Productions, Kathleen Seidel, Kelpie Arts, Jam Theatricals, Rachel Helson/Heather Provost and Scott M. Delman
BEST BROADWAY MUSICAL
Billy Elliot
Music by: Elton John
Lyrics by: Lee Hall
Book by: Lee Hall
Directed by: Stephen Daldry
Produced by: Universal Pictures, Working Title, The Old Vic Company, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jon Finn and Sally Greene
BEST BROADWAY REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL
Hair
Music by: Galt MacDermot
Lyrics by: James Rado, Gerome Ragni
Book by: James Rado, Gerome Ragni
Directed by: Diane Paulus
Produced by: The Joseph Papp Public Theater / New York Shakespeare Festival, Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, Gary Goddard Entertainment, Kathleen K. Johnson, Nederlander Productions, Fran Kirmser Productions/Jed Bernstein, Marc Frankel, Broadway Across America, Barbara Manocherian/Wencarlar Productions, JK Productions/Terry Schnuck, Andy Sandberg, Jam Theatricals, The Weinstein Company/Norton Herrick and Jujamcyn Theatres
BEST BROADWAY REVIVAL OF A PLAY
The Norman Conquests
Written by: Alan Ayckbourn
Directed by: Matthew Warchus
Produced by: Sonia Friedman Productions, Steven Baruch, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel, Thomas Viertel, Dede Harris, Tulchin/Bartner/Lauren Doll, Jamie deRoy, Eric Falkenstein, Harriet Newman Leve, Probo Productions, Douglas G. Smith, Michael Filerman/Jennifer Manocherian and Richard Winkler
OFF-BROADWAYBEST OFF-BROADWAY MUSICAL
Fela!
Book by: Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones
Directed by: Bill T. Jones
Music and Lyrics by: Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Add'l Music by: Aaron Johnson and Jordan McLean
Add'l Lyrics by: Jim Lewis
Produced by: Ruth and Stephen Hendel and Roy Gabay
BEST OFF-BROADWAY PLAY
Ruined
Written by: Lynn Nottage
Directed by: Kate Whoriskey
Produced by: Manhattan Theatre Club and Goodman Theatre
BEST OFF-BROADWAY REVIVAL (PLAY OR MUSICAL)
Our Town
Written by: Thornton Wilder
Directed by: David Cromer
Produced by: Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian, Tom Wirtshafter, Ted Snowdon, Eagle Productions, Dena Hammerstein/Pam Pariseau, The Weinstein Company, Burnt Umber Productions,BEST OFF-OFF BROADWAY PLAY
Universal Robots
Written by: Mac Rogers
Directed by: Rosemary Andress
Produced by: Manhattan Theater Source
BEST OFF-OFF BROADWAY UNIQUE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
Suspicious Package
Written by: Gyda Arber & Aaron Baker
Directed by: Gyda Arber
Produced by: The Fifth Wall as part of The Antidepressant Festival
CITATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN OFF-OFF BROADWAY THEATER
Flux Theatre Ensemble
Members of the ITBA include:
Bill Brownhttp://www.creatingtheater.com/
Linda Buchwald
Pataphysical Science
http://www.pataphysicalscience.blogspot.com/
Donald Butchko
Me2ism?
http://www.me2ism.blogspot.com/
Chris Caggiano
Everything I Know I Learned from Musicals
http://www.ccaggiano.tyepad.com/
Zack Calhoon
Visible Soul
http://www.zackcalhoon.blogspot.com/
Jodi Schoenbrun Carter
http://www.off-stage-right.com/
Corine Cohen
Corine's Corner
www.corinescorner.com
Kevin DalyTheatre Aficionado at Large
http://www.theatreaficionado.com/
Ken Davenport
The Producer's Perspective
http://www.theproducersperspective.com/
Ryan J. DavisRyan J. Davis Blogs
http://www.ryanjdavis.blogspot.com/
Jeremy DobrishJeremy’s Green Room
http://www.jeremysgreenroom.com/
Donelle ForemanThe DJF
http://www.thedjf.blogspot.com/
Michael GilboeBroadway Bullet
http://www.broadwaybullet.com/
Dan GilloonOne NYC StageHand
http://www.onenycstagehand.blogspot.com/
Diana GlazerLezbehonest
http://www.lezbehonest.tumblr.com/
Byrne Harrison
http://www.stagebuzz.com/
Leonard JacobsThe Clyde Fitch Report
http://www.cyldefitch.blogspot.com/
Patrick LeeJust Shows to Go Youhttp://www.justshowstogoyou.blogspot.com/
James MarinoBroadway Starshttp://www.broadwaystars.com/
Tulis McCallUsher Nonsensehttp://www.ushernonsense.com/
Jesse NorthStage Rushhttp://www.stagerush.blogspot.com/
Aaron RiccioThat Sounds Coolwww.thatsoundscool.blogspot.com
Sarah RobertsAdventures in the Endless Pursuit of Entertainmentwww.sarahbsadventure.blogspot.com
Michael RoderickOne Producer in the Citywww.oneproducerinthecity.com
Adam RothenbergAdaumbelle’s Questwww.adaumbellesquest.com
David SpencerAisle Saywww.aislesay.com
Ethan StanislawskiTynan's Anger
www.tynanasanger.com
Gil VarodBroadway Abridged
www.broadwayabridged.com
Kim Weild
www.kimweild.com
The Independent Theater Bloggers Association (http://www.theaterbloggers.com/) is thrilled to announce the winners of the first annual ITBA Awards for Excellence in Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway theater.
The ITBA (Independent Theater Bloggers Association) was formed in 2009 by a group of the most passionate theater bloggers on the World Wide Web (partial list below). The members of the Association blog about all aspects and all varieties of both commercial and non-profit theater, from big Broadway musicals performed in Times Square, to the most unique forms of entertainment performed off-off Broadway on the Lower East Side, as well as productions all over the country and all over the world. Together they see thousands of productions, and, without being paid or prodded, they write about them.
Ken Davenport, founder of the ITBA, said, “The Association was formed out of a desire to provide structure to the quickly growing theatrical blogosphere, as well as to give the new media voices a chance to recognize excellence in three of the very distinct theatrical markets that make up the New York City theatrical landscape: Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway.”
In true “new media” style, there will be no live awards ceremony for the ITBA Awards. Instead, there will be a virtual awards ceremony, with video acceptance speeches for the winners posted electronically in the coming weeks on ITBA’s website, http://www.theaterbloggers.com/.
This year’s winners of the ITBA Awards are as follows:
BROADWAY
BEST BROADWAY PLAY
Reasons To Be Pretty
Written by: Neil Labute
Directed by: Terry Kinney
Produced by: Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, Gary Goddard Entertainment, Ted Snowdon, Doug Nevin/Erica Lynn Schwartz, Ronald Frankel/Bat-Barry Productions, Kathleen Seidel, Kelpie Arts, Jam Theatricals, Rachel Helson/Heather Provost and Scott M. Delman
BEST BROADWAY MUSICAL
Billy Elliot
Music by: Elton John
Lyrics by: Lee Hall
Book by: Lee Hall
Directed by: Stephen Daldry
Produced by: Universal Pictures, Working Title, The Old Vic Company, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jon Finn and Sally Greene
BEST BROADWAY REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL
Hair
Music by: Galt MacDermot
Lyrics by: James Rado, Gerome Ragni
Book by: James Rado, Gerome Ragni
Directed by: Diane Paulus
Produced by: The Joseph Papp Public Theater / New York Shakespeare Festival, Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, Gary Goddard Entertainment, Kathleen K. Johnson, Nederlander Productions, Fran Kirmser Productions/Jed Bernstein, Marc Frankel, Broadway Across America, Barbara Manocherian/Wencarlar Productions, JK Productions/Terry Schnuck, Andy Sandberg, Jam Theatricals, The Weinstein Company/Norton Herrick and Jujamcyn Theatres
BEST BROADWAY REVIVAL OF A PLAY
The Norman Conquests
Written by: Alan Ayckbourn
Directed by: Matthew Warchus
Produced by: Sonia Friedman Productions, Steven Baruch, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel, Thomas Viertel, Dede Harris, Tulchin/Bartner/Lauren Doll, Jamie deRoy, Eric Falkenstein, Harriet Newman Leve, Probo Productions, Douglas G. Smith, Michael Filerman/Jennifer Manocherian and Richard Winkler
OFF-BROADWAYBEST OFF-BROADWAY MUSICAL
Fela!
Book by: Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones
Directed by: Bill T. Jones
Music and Lyrics by: Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Add'l Music by: Aaron Johnson and Jordan McLean
Add'l Lyrics by: Jim Lewis
Produced by: Ruth and Stephen Hendel and Roy Gabay
BEST OFF-BROADWAY PLAY
Ruined
Written by: Lynn Nottage
Directed by: Kate Whoriskey
Produced by: Manhattan Theatre Club and Goodman Theatre
BEST OFF-BROADWAY REVIVAL (PLAY OR MUSICAL)
Our Town
Written by: Thornton Wilder
Directed by: David Cromer
Produced by: Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian, Tom Wirtshafter, Ted Snowdon, Eagle Productions, Dena Hammerstein/Pam Pariseau, The Weinstein Company, Burnt Umber Productions,BEST OFF-OFF BROADWAY PLAY
Universal Robots
Written by: Mac Rogers
Directed by: Rosemary Andress
Produced by: Manhattan Theater Source
BEST OFF-OFF BROADWAY UNIQUE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
Suspicious Package
Written by: Gyda Arber & Aaron Baker
Directed by: Gyda Arber
Produced by: The Fifth Wall as part of The Antidepressant Festival
CITATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN OFF-OFF BROADWAY THEATER
Flux Theatre Ensemble
Members of the ITBA include:
Bill Brownhttp://www.creatingtheater.com/
Linda Buchwald
Pataphysical Science
http://www.pataphysicalscience.blogspot.com/
Donald Butchko
Me2ism?
http://www.me2ism.blogspot.com/
Chris Caggiano
Everything I Know I Learned from Musicals
http://www.ccaggiano.tyepad.com/
Zack Calhoon
Visible Soul
http://www.zackcalhoon.blogspot.com/
Jodi Schoenbrun Carter
http://www.off-stage-right.com/
Corine Cohen
Corine's Corner
www.corinescorner.com
Kevin DalyTheatre Aficionado at Large
http://www.theatreaficionado.com/
Ken Davenport
The Producer's Perspective
http://www.theproducersperspective.com/
Ryan J. DavisRyan J. Davis Blogs
http://www.ryanjdavis.blogspot.com/
Jeremy DobrishJeremy’s Green Room
http://www.jeremysgreenroom.com/
Donelle ForemanThe DJF
http://www.thedjf.blogspot.com/
Michael GilboeBroadway Bullet
http://www.broadwaybullet.com/
Dan GilloonOne NYC StageHand
http://www.onenycstagehand.blogspot.com/
Diana GlazerLezbehonest
http://www.lezbehonest.tumblr.com/
Byrne Harrison
http://www.stagebuzz.com/
Leonard JacobsThe Clyde Fitch Report
http://www.cyldefitch.blogspot.com/
Patrick LeeJust Shows to Go Youhttp://www.justshowstogoyou.blogspot.com/
James MarinoBroadway Starshttp://www.broadwaystars.com/
Tulis McCallUsher Nonsensehttp://www.ushernonsense.com/
Jesse NorthStage Rushhttp://www.stagerush.blogspot.com/
Aaron RiccioThat Sounds Coolwww.thatsoundscool.blogspot.com
Sarah RobertsAdventures in the Endless Pursuit of Entertainmentwww.sarahbsadventure.blogspot.com
Michael RoderickOne Producer in the Citywww.oneproducerinthecity.com
Adam RothenbergAdaumbelle’s Questwww.adaumbellesquest.com
David SpencerAisle Saywww.aislesay.com
Ethan StanislawskiTynan's Anger
www.tynanasanger.com
Gil VarodBroadway Abridged
www.broadwayabridged.com
Kim Weild
www.kimweild.com
Monday, May 25, 2009
PHOTO COVERAGE OF THE LEADING MEN CONCERT AT BIRDLAND.
Maryann Lopinto covered THE LEADING MEN CONCERT on May 11th.
Photos by Maryann Lopinto. Edited video by Corine Cohen.
This piece is a tribute to Wayman Wong.
DRAMA DESK PHOTO COVERAGE PART 4!
This video will play for 1 minute 35 seconds. The rest is Jazz. Hope you enjoy it.
Corine Cohen
Sunday, May 24, 2009
CORINE COHEN CHATS WITH MERRILL GRANT.
Corine Cohen Chats With Merrill Grant about her upcoming shows at the Metropolitan Room.
To get tickets: 212-206-0440.
Corine's videos are best viewed with INTERNET EXPLORER. Her videos don't work in SAFARI.
If you don't have explorer you can also go to her youtube site to see her videos. Just key in CORINESCORNER and the videos will be there. Corine's Corner videos can be played in EXPLORER with Quicktime. Hope you enjoy them.
Corine Cohen
Friday, May 22, 2009
CORINE CHATS WITH KATE AND TREKKIE MONSTER.
This video is a favorite and makes me smile.
I hope it makes you smile!
Corine Dana Cohen
Video shot and edited by Corine Cohen
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
MARVELOUS MICHAEL MUSTO.
Photo of Musto at our lunch at Dopo Teatro.
Photo by Corine Cohen with my flip camcorder of course!
http://www.villagevoice.com/2009-05-20/columns/a-shocking-pile-of-blind-gossip-items/
I just love him!
Corine
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
DRAMA DESK WINNERS.
2008/2009 DRAMA DESK AWARD WINNERS
Outstanding Play: Ruined by Lynn Nottage
Outstanding Musical: Billy Elliot The Musical
Outstanding Revival of a Play: The Norman Conquests
Outstanding Revival of a Musical: Hair
Outstanding Music in a Play: Dominic Kanza (Ruined)
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Geoffrey Rush (Exit the King)
Outstanding Actress in a Play: Janet McTeer (Mary Stuart)
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Brian d’Arcy James (Shrek The Musical)
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Allison Janney (9 to 5)
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Pablo Schreiber (reasons to be pretty) off Broadway
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Angela Lansbury (Blithe Spirit)
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Gregory Jbara (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Haydn Gwynne (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Director of a Play: Matthew Warchus (The Norman Conquests)
Outstanding Director of a Musical: Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Choreography: Peter Darling (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Music: Elton John (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim (Road Show)
Outstanding Book of a Musical Lee Hall (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Orchestrations: Martin Koch (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Set Design of a Play: David Korins (Why Torture Is Wrong and the People
Who Love Them)
Outstanding Set Design of a Musical: Tim Hatley (Shrek The Musical)
Outstanding Costume Design: Tim Hatley (Shrek The Musical))
Outstanding Lighting Design in a Play: David Hersey (Equus)
Outstanding Sound Design: Paul Arditti (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Solo Performance: Lorenzo Pisoni (Humor Abuse)
Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical: Rick Fisher (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Unique Theatrical Experience: Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words
In addition, the following non-competitive awards were presented:
· Outstanding Ensemble Performances: The cast of The Norman Conquests
The cast of The Cripple of Inishmaan
· To Liza Minelli, a beloved American musical theater icon, for her enduring career of sustained excellence, and her glorious performance in
Liza’s at the Palace.
· To Forbidden Broadway at the end of its nearly three decade run and the creators, casts and designers who made it an unparalleled New York institution cherished for its satire and celebration of Broadway.
· To Atlantic Theater Company and artistic director Neil Pepe for exceptional craftsmanship, dedication to excellence and productions that engage, inspire and enlighten.
· To TADA! Youth Theater for providing an invaluable contribution to the future of the theater. The company makes outstanding training and experience accessible and affordable to young people and mounts productions remarkable for their quality and professionalism.
Outstanding Play: Ruined by Lynn Nottage
Outstanding Musical: Billy Elliot The Musical
Outstanding Revival of a Play: The Norman Conquests
Outstanding Revival of a Musical: Hair
Outstanding Music in a Play: Dominic Kanza (Ruined)
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Geoffrey Rush (Exit the King)
Outstanding Actress in a Play: Janet McTeer (Mary Stuart)
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Brian d’Arcy James (Shrek The Musical)
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Allison Janney (9 to 5)
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Pablo Schreiber (reasons to be pretty) off Broadway
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Angela Lansbury (Blithe Spirit)
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Gregory Jbara (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Haydn Gwynne (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Director of a Play: Matthew Warchus (The Norman Conquests)
Outstanding Director of a Musical: Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Choreography: Peter Darling (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Music: Elton John (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim (Road Show)
Outstanding Book of a Musical Lee Hall (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Orchestrations: Martin Koch (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Set Design of a Play: David Korins (Why Torture Is Wrong and the People
Who Love Them)
Outstanding Set Design of a Musical: Tim Hatley (Shrek The Musical)
Outstanding Costume Design: Tim Hatley (Shrek The Musical))
Outstanding Lighting Design in a Play: David Hersey (Equus)
Outstanding Sound Design: Paul Arditti (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Outstanding Solo Performance: Lorenzo Pisoni (Humor Abuse)
Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical: Rick Fisher (Billy Elliot The Musical)
Unique Theatrical Experience: Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words
In addition, the following non-competitive awards were presented:
· Outstanding Ensemble Performances: The cast of The Norman Conquests
The cast of The Cripple of Inishmaan
· To Liza Minelli, a beloved American musical theater icon, for her enduring career of sustained excellence, and her glorious performance in
Liza’s at the Palace.
· To Forbidden Broadway at the end of its nearly three decade run and the creators, casts and designers who made it an unparalleled New York institution cherished for its satire and celebration of Broadway.
· To Atlantic Theater Company and artistic director Neil Pepe for exceptional craftsmanship, dedication to excellence and productions that engage, inspire and enlighten.
· To TADA! Youth Theater for providing an invaluable contribution to the future of the theater. The company makes outstanding training and experience accessible and affordable to young people and mounts productions remarkable for their quality and professionalism.
Monday, May 18, 2009
INTERVIEW WITH PHILIP GEORGE!
It was a great honor interviewing Director/Writer Philip George. He directs FORBIDDEN BROADWAY and has written SHOUT THE MOD MUSICAL and BURLEY Q.
Carson Kressley At The Drama Desk Awards.
Carson Kressley was a presenter at this years Drama Desk Awards.
Watch some of his interviews backstage.
Corine Cohen
I wanted to thank Drama Desk Reporter Krystin Goodwin for letting me tape this interview.
Shot by Corine Cohen.
INTERVIEW WITH FORBIDDEN BROADWAY LEGEND MICHAEL WEST!
At the Drama Desk Awards I got to do a quick interview with FORBIDDEN BROADWAY legend
Michael West. It was a dream come true as we have never done an interview.
Corine Cohen
INTERVIEW WITH JOE STEIN!
A short interview with Joe Stein at the Drama Desk Awards.
You can also read my indepth interview with them over lunch in the interview
section of my site.
INTERVIEW WITH SEX AND THE CITY STAR LYNN COHEN!
Interview with SEX AND THE CITY STAR LYNN COHEN (MAGDA in both the series and the film)
Video taped and edited by Corine Cohen
Video shot at the Drama Desk Awards.
INTERVIEW WITH JAMES DONEGAN ABOUT CHEYENNE JACKSON'S KISS!
It was a pleasure interviewing James Donegan of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY.
Video taped and edited by Corine Cohen
In flip hd.
INTERVIEW WITH FILM SENSATION NIKKI BLONSKY AT THE DRAMA DESK AWARDS!
Doing this interview was such a thrill for me and Nikki Blonsky was so sweet and gracious.
Hope you enjoy the interview and red carpet coverage.
Video interview taped and edited by Corine Cohen.
DRAMA DESK PHOTO COVERAGE PART 1 OF SIX.
My friend Lynn Cohen who was in a show at 59 East 59 theater this season and is most famous for her role on SEX AND THE CITY as Magda, she was most recently in the film and we hope she will have a bigger part in the second film which should start filming soon! An interview with Lynn will be up later today. I adore her!
Photos by Corine Cohen
More photos and videos coming later.
Can't get enough of Cheyenne Jackson.
Hunky Cheyenne Jackson who later at the awards gave a Marc Shaiman style kiss to Forbidden Broadway star James Donegan. Interview coming later today.
Jane Fonda on the red carpet. She looks fantastic!
Legend Liza Minnelli who was given a special award.
Brian d'Arcy James Shrek.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
BROADWAY STARS STRIKE A POSE!
Photos of the Avenue Q Puppets by Maryann Lopinto.
Video shot and edited by Corine Cohen
To get tickets to Avenue Q- http://www.avenueq.com
Avenue Q is a Corine's Pick. (Adult content 15 and up)
PET ROCK SCAVENGER HUNT AT THE CENTRAL PARK ZOO.
Last Sunday, I went to a press event to promote Pet Rocks. Hope you enjoy the video.
Corine Cohen
http://www.petrockpals.com
Video taped and edited by Corine Cohen
http://www.corinescorner.com
Corine Chats With Stephen DeRosa!
On May 11, I attended Broadway By The Year 1944 and interviewed Stephen DeRosa at Tony's after the show.
I thank Scott and Barbara Siegel for another incredible evening at the theatre!
Video shot and edited by Corine Cohen for http://www.corinescorner.com
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Corine Chats With Sarah Jane McMahon.
On Monday May 11, I attended The Broadway Musicals of 1944.
It was incredible voices as usual and I thank Scott Siegel and Town Hall for a wonderful
evening. At the after party I got to talk with Sarah Jane McMahon. I thank her for her time and her gorgeous voice.
For more info on Sarah Jane McMahon you can go to http://www.sarahjanemcmahon.com
Video taped and edited by Corine Cohen
http://www.corinescorner.com
PS I also thank Glenna for making this happen.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Interview With Henry Hodges.
I chatted with actor Henry Hodges at the Central Park Zoo at an event for the relaunch of Pet Rocks.
Video by Corine Cohen
This video is best viewed in Internet Explorer and you will need Quicktime to watch all of my videos. Hope you enjoy it.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
The Stars Come Out For Pet Rocks At The Central Park Zoo.
Trekkie Monster
Kate Monster
Cary Anderson, Kate and Trekkie Monster, Megan Hilty and Christian Anderson.
Photos by Maryann Lopinto.
The Broadway community came together to celebrate the relaunch of Pet Rocks.
Megan Hilty
Kate Monster, Carey Anderson and Megan Hilty.
Trekkie Monster
Kate and Trekkie Monster
Megan Hilty and Henry Hodges
Megan Hilty
INTERVIEW WITH MEGAN HILTY FROM 9 TO 5 ON BROADWAY!
Megan Hilty was nominated for a 2009 Drama Desk Award and she dishes with Corine Cohen about 9 to 5 and a whole lot more.
Corine Cohen
INTERVIEW WITH TREKKIE MONSTER.
Trekkie and Kate Monster came out to promote the new Pet Rock at the Central Park Zoo.
There was a scavenger hunt and everyone had a good time. I chatted with Kate and Trekkie as well as Megan Hilty and Henry Hodges. Photo coverage and more videos coming later so check back. ( Corine thanks Carey and Christian Anderson for being such great interviews!)
My videos are best viewed using internet explorer and your computer must have Quicktime to watch them.
Corine Cohen
This video was shot with the new FLIP ULTRA in HD. Flip is the official camcorder of Corine's Corner.
THE AVENUE Q PUPPETS GO TO THE CENTRAL PARK ZOO.
For tickets: http://www.avenueq.com/
Avenue Q has adult content. It is not for children under 12.
Avenue Q is a Corine's Pick.
Congratulations on six wonderful years, Avenue Q! (In July just like Corine's Corner which will be 4 years old on July 4th!)
Happy Birthday Avenue Q!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Do You Want To Have Fun?
With 15 Drama Desk nominations I went to see 9 To 5 and was expecting a masterpiece like say Billy Elliot. Is it a masterpiece? Nope. Is it an incredible cast, catchy songs, incredible performances, funny and charming, yes!
I had a great time at Dolly Parton's new musical which is based on the film. You can't help but have a great time even though it is not the deepest plot in the World.
It does have the most talented cast and all of them work well together to stop the evil boss from hell.
The three leads are all outstanding but the funniest moments are played by some of the smaller roles (Kathy Fitzgerald of The Producers,) Karen Murphy steals the show as the lush office worker with hysterical facial expressions and Ann Harada as an office worker who wears the first pants in a different era.
Nine to Five will appeal to tourists and women who want to have a fun evening at the theater. I give it 5 out of nine stars but a 10 for effort from the very talented cast.
Corine Cohen
Corine's Corner Loves Flip!
For the past year I purchased two flip camcorders. First, I bought the regular flip which taped for 30 minutes. Needing more time I purchased the Flip Mino which tapes 1 hour and has an internal battery that recharges when you download.
This past week flip came out with the Flip Ultra in HD (High density) It shoots for two hours and is in HD. I can't wait to shoot in HD.
HD films will be coming soon.
Corine's Corner loves all three of her flip camcorders. If you want one go here:
http://www.theflip.com
The FLIP ULTRA HD features:
2 hours of taping.
Video resolution HD 1280X720
Has 8 GB of built in memory.
Flip Camcorders are the official camcorder of Corine's Flip video series.
The newest Flip Ultra HD retails for $199 and is light enough to fit in a pocket or small purse and shoots in HD. Life is good.
This past week flip came out with the Flip Ultra in HD (High density) It shoots for two hours and is in HD. I can't wait to shoot in HD.
HD films will be coming soon.
Corine's Corner loves all three of her flip camcorders. If you want one go here:
http://www.theflip.com
The FLIP ULTRA HD features:
2 hours of taping.
Video resolution HD 1280X720
Has 8 GB of built in memory.
Flip Camcorders are the official camcorder of Corine's Flip video series.
The newest Flip Ultra HD retails for $199 and is light enough to fit in a pocket or small purse and shoots in HD. Life is good.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
An Interview With Ervin and Edith Drake.
In order to watch my videos you need internet explorer and Quicktime.
Who is Ervin Drake?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ervin_Drake
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123862611987180187.html
DRAMA DESK NOMINATIONS PHOTO COVERAGE PART 1.
Congratulations to all the nominees.Hunter and Sutton Foster.
Daniel Breaker From Shrek and last years Passing Strange.
Hunter Foster and Sutton Foster Keeping it in the family!
Hunter Foster of Happiness
Marc Kudisch and Hunter Foster
The Forbidden Broadway gang with Producer John Freedson.
James Barbour
Hunter Foster of Happiness
Marc Kudisch and Hunter Foster
The Forbidden Broadway gang with Producer John Freedson.
James BarbourPhotos by Maryann Lopinto.
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