Monica Simoes

Photo Coverage: Jones, Stanley & More Support Choices in Childbirth

Yesterday, May 9, The Canal Room hosted The Concert For A Healthy Birth, benefitting Choices in Childbirth, a leading national advocacy organization for maternity care and women's health. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

Photo Coverage: IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 6

If It Only Even Runs A Minute 6 is the sixth edition of this series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around. The show features performances and stories from original cast members of several of the featured shows. This is an essential concert for musical theatre nerds!

Photo Coverage: Morgan Karr Plays Rockwood Music Hall

MORGAN KARR, Nashville-born singer/songwriter, made his Rockwood Music Hall debut after playing to sold out crowds at Joe's Pub and The Bitter End this past fall. Adding a full band to his soaring vocals, Karr showcased his soulful pop/rock sound by playing his original music as well as his own twist on hits by Sara Bareilles, Bruno Mars, and The Fugees.

Photo Flash: NewMusicalTheatre.com Concert Features Kerrigan-Lowdermilk's YOU MADE THIS TOUR

The ever-growing music seller and online community NewMusicalTheatre.com (www.newmusicaltheatre.com) followed up its wildly popular April 2010 launch concert and celebration with an even bigger event at Tribeca's Canal Room on Monday, February 28.Kerrigan-Lowdermilk's 'You Made This Tour' opened the evening with a 7:30pm act.

Photo Flash: Doyle, Umphress, et al. Sing Jonathan Reid Gealt at CD Release Concert

Rising songwriters Jonathan Reid Gealt and Kait Kerrigan & Brian Lowdermilk had a joint celebration of their respective CD releases 'Thirteen Stories Down' and 'Our First Mistake' on Sh-K-Boom Records with back-to-back concerts at downtown venue (Le) Poisson Rouge on Monday, February 7th. Gealt's concert beganat 7pm. Check out some photos from the event below!

Photo Flash: Jones, Osnes, et al. Sing Kerrigan & Lowdermilk at CD Release Concert

Rising songwriters Jonathan Reid Gealt and Kait Kerrigan & Brian Lowdermilk had a joint celebration of their respective CD releases 'Thirteen Stories Down' and 'Our First Mistake' on Sh-K-Boom Records with back-to-back concerts at downtown venue (Le) Poisson Rouge on Monday, February 7th. Check out these photos from the Kerrigan-Lowdermilk concert below!

Photo Coverage: Kerrigan & Lowdermilk Kick Off YOU MADE THIS Tour

Kerrigan-Lowdermilk's YOU MADE THIS TOUR opened this Sunday, January 16 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Sings for 'Toys For Tots'

The Broadway Boys hosted the 5th annual BROADWAY SINGS FOR TOYS last night, December 20th at 7pm. The benefit concert for Toys for Tots will be held at Symphony Space's Thalia Theater and will celebrate the holiday season with exciting performances by The Broadway Boys as well as a host of Broadway favorites including: Elizabeth Stanley (MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET), Shoshana Bean (WICKED), Antonique Smith (RENT), Orfeh (LEGALLY BLONDE), Bradley Dean (A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC) and more!

Photo Coverage: Ripley, Danieley et al. Join Hobson Onstage at Joes Pub

Last night, November 10, Next To Normal's Louis Hobson held a concert at Joe's Pub with the help of Normal co-stars Alice Ripley, Jason Danieley, Adam Chanler-Berat and Meghann Fahy. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the concert and brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: Gavin Creel & HAIR Friends Plays Birdland

Last night, November 1, Gavin Creel opened his three-week run at Birdland with the help of Hair alumni Cassie Levy, Steel Burkhardt and others. Creel will play his 'Back to New York' show at Birdland for the next 2 Mondays, November 8 and November 15 at 7pm.

Photo Coverage: 'Joe Iconis Jamboree' at Beechman

The Joe Iconis Rock and Roll Jamboree played the Laurie Beechman Theater for four Mondays nights in August: the 9th, the 16th, the 23rd, and the 30th. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the closing performance this week and brings you photo coverage below.

Photo Coverage: 'If It Only Even Runs a Minute 3' at Le Poisson Rouge

On Sunday, August 29, If It Only Even Runs A Minute 3 played Le Poisson Rouge. The concert was the third edition of an evening of rare and inspiring songs, anecdotes, and photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around. The evening features performances and stories from original cast members of several of the featured shows. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Impact Celebrates the End of Prop 8

Prop 8 has been ruled unconstitutional and Broadway Impact celebrated this week, August 9th at Therapy Bar. This historic landmark decision is a huge step forward towards full equality under the law for all Americans. BroadwayWorld was on hand to celebrate with the Broadway community and brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: Baldwin, Luker, Rapp et al. in 'Broadway Stands Up for Freedom' Concert

Yesterday, July 26, The New York Civil Liberties Union presented their annual Broadway Stands Up for Freedom Concert, supporting the youth programs of the New York Civil Liberties Union. Hosted and musical directed by Seth Rudetsky, the starry line-up of performers includes: Nellie McKay (The Threepenny Opera), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent), Anthony Rapp (Rent), Rebecca Luker (Mary Poppins), J. Robert Spencer (Next to Normal), Kate Baldwin (Finian's Rainbow), Carrie Manolakos (Mamma Mia), De'Adre Aziza (Passing Strange), Erich Bergen (Jersey Boys), Dana Steingold (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Liana Stampur and Clinton Curtis and performers from the cast of Hair and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.

Photo Coverage: Dee Roscioli Plays Birdland

Last week, Dee Roscioli performed her cabaret debut, 'Decidedly Dee' as part of the Broadway at Birdland series. Fresh off her Broadway run as Elphaba in Wicked, Dee explored her un-green side with a mix of new songs and old favorites. In her cabaret debut, she performed songs penned by friends, including 'See' from David Austin, 'Reasons' by Bobby Cronin and 'Say Goodbye' by Scott Alan. Dee also sang more widely-known songs like 'Many the Miles' by Sara Bareilles, 'People Get Ready' by The Impressions and 'I Think it's Going to Rain Today' by Randy Newman. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you coverage below.

Photo Coverage: NYMF Hosts 'Best of Fest' Gala Concert

On Monday, June 21, New York Musical Theatre Festival hosted their 'Best of Fest' Gala. The event celebrated NYMF alumni and introduced some of the new projects NYMF alums are working on now.

Photo Coverage: Fonda, Ebersole et al. in Collegiate Chorale's GRAPES OF WRATH

The Collegiate Chorale, led by Music Director James Bagwell, presented the World Premiere Two Act Concert Version of Ricky Ian Gordon and Michael Korie's musical version of Nobel Prize-winner John Steinbeck's epic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Grapes of Wrath, on March 22, 2010 at Carnegie Hall. Conducted by Ted Sperling, the performance featured Jane Fonda as the narrator.

Photo Flash: Joe Iconis & Cast Record 'Things to Ruin' Tracks

Joe Iconis headed into NYC's MSR Studios on February 28 with his band and the cast of his critically-acclaimed concert event Things To Ruin to lay down tracks for the show's forthcoming album. The recording, which will be released by Sh-K-Boom Records in Summer 2010, features a collection of songs by Kleban and Larson-winner Iconis as seen in Things To Ruin at off-Broadway's Second Stage Theatre in May 2009.