Feb 7, 2012
Kristin Chenoweth, Nick Jonas, Donna Murphy at Drama League Gala
Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth was honored at the Drama League's 28th Annual Musical Celebration of Broadway on Monday, February 6 at the Pierre Hotel.
The evening featured performances and presentations by Brent Barrett, Kevin Clash and Elmo, Erin Dilly, David Elder, Eden Espinosa, Jason Graae, Joel Grey, Cheyenne Jackson, Nick Jonas, Andrew Lippa, Debra Monk, Donna Murphy, Marni Nixon, Brad Oscar, Elaine Paige, Carole Shelley, Marlo Thomas, and Josh Young.
Among the musical selections were "Willkommen," "Everybody's Girl," "Popular," "For Good," "The Song Is You," "What Makes Me Love Her?", "Knowing When to Leave," "A House Is Not a Home," "What Did I Have," "I'll Never Fall In Love Again," "Gorgeous," and "I'm Still Here."
After accepting her award, Chenoweth closed the show by singing an a capella version of "You'll Never Know."
Among the other attendees at the gala were Rob Ashford, Preston Bailey, Laura Benanti, Stephen Cole, Bonnie Comley, Beverly D'Angelo, Phil Donahue, Jano Herbosch, Stewart F. Lane, Carly Rose Sonenclar, Barbara Steele, Michelle Williams, and B.D. Wong.
SOURCE: TheaterMania.com
Feb 6, 2012
Gore Vidal's "The Best Man" Coming Back to Broadway!
Exciting News! I will be producing an all star cast of Vidal's "The Best Man". 'The amazing cast includes: James Earl Jones, Eric McCormack, Candice Bergen, Angela Lansbury, John Larroquette, Michael McKean, and Donna Hanover. Limited run so get your tickets early!
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
January 11, 2012
Laura Benanti, Elaine Paige, Cheyenne Jackson, et Set for Drama League 2012 Gala, 2/6
The Drama League (Executive Director Gabriel Shanks; Gala Chairpersons Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane) has announced the roster of special guest for their 28th Annual Musical Celebration of Broadway honoring Tony® and EmmyAward®-winner Kristin Chenoweth, to be held on February 6, 2012 at the famed Pierre Hotel (2 East 61st Street). Designed by celebrity event planner Preston Bailey, the Gala supports the educational initiatives of The Drama League Directors Project.
This year The Drama League’s Gala will bring together 400 of New York City’s most influential arts supporters, celebrities, and luminaries for a black-tie evening of cocktails, dinner and the acclaimed, unforgettable one-night-only musical revue featuring dozens of stars from theater, film and television. Special guests include Academy® and Tony Award®-winner Joel Grey, Tony Award®-winner Laura Benanti, Elaine Paige, Tony Award®-winner Donna Murphy, Cheyenne Jackson, Tony Award®-winner Debra Monk, Andrew Lippa, Marlo Thomas, Brent Barrett, Tony Award®-winner Carole Shelley, Josh Young, David Elder, Marni Nixon, Jason Graae, Eden Espinosa, Kevin Clash from “Sesame Street,” plus original and current cast members from the Broadway musical Wicked. (Please note roster is subject to change and additional performers will be announced soon.)
The evening’s special all-star tribute, directed by Evan Pappas, produced by Drama League Artistic Director Roger T. Danforth, with book by Stephen Cole and musical direction by Steve Freeman, will include selections from Wicked, “Glee,” You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Candide, Promises, Promises, Annie, The Music Man, Steel Pier, A New Brain, The Apple Tree, and many more.
The Benefit Gala raises much-needed funds for the vital education programs of The Drama League Directors Project. Since 1984, the Benefit Gala has honored exceptional artists whose talent and passion have served as a benchmark for others. Each year, an enthusiastic audience of 400 theatre lovers – comprised of recognizable names from the professional theatre community and society pages, as well as Drama League members and supporters – come out to support the Drama League Directors Project.
Since 1916, The Drama League of New York has been at the forefront of the American Theatre community, providing talent, audiences, and prosperous support. It is one of the nation’s oldest continuously-operating, not-for-profit arts advocacy and education organizations.
Through its programs, initiatives and events, The Drama League indelibly transforms the lives of artists and audiences by harnessing the unique social and creative dynamism of theatre. Its nationally-renowned, award-winning efforts have two vital goals: To train and nurture the artists of tomorrow and to deepen and strengthen the audience experience.
Ticket prices start at $750. For more information, please contact The Drama League at 212.244.9494 ext 27 or click on http://dramaleague.org/events/2012-benefit-gala.
November 29, 2011
The National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene Honors Stewart F. Lane!
New York City - The National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene held their annual Cabaret Dinner on November 22, 2011 at Bohemian National Hall. The gala honored five-time Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and critically acclaimed author and playwright, Stewart F. Lane and holocaust survivor and owner of Martin Greenfield Clothiers, Martin Greenfield.
Lane has "War Horse" and "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" currently running on Broadway. Greenfield has created clothes for celebrities, presidents, politicians and most recently, for the cast of the Emmy Award-winning series "Boardwalk Empire."
The event featured performances by Judy Blazer, Judy Kaye, Elmore James, Stuart Zagnit, and Tony and Emmy-Winning actor, Ron Rifkin. A celebration of light and hope, the gala benefit also featured performances by young Folksbiene company members - some in their teens - who are being trained and nurtured by the Drama Desk Award-winning company to carry the torch of Yiddish culture, with all its rich, varied and profoundly humanist traditions.
The Cabaret Dinner benefits The National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene, the nation's only professional Yiddish theatre, and the longest continuously producing Yiddish theatre in the world. Now in its historic 96th consecutive season, Folksbiene presents plays, concerts and literary events in English and Yiddish, with English and Russian supertitles accompanying all performances.
The company's two-fold mission is to preserve the legacy of the Yiddish theatre - dating back to the late 19th century in Europe - and to add to this legacy by developing new work. Through its numerous accommodations for non-Yiddish speakers, its outreach to underserved audiences in and outside of New York, and its cultivation of new work and young actors, the company has significantly broadened and diversified its audience.
(via hamptons.com)
November 28, 2011
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"A Christmas Wedding Tail" Produced by Stewart F. Lane coming to The Hallmark Channel & Amazon.com!
Jennie Garth of ''90210'' stars as Susan, an unemployed Los Angeles museum curator and widowed single mom temporarily living in a small California town with her three sensitive sons. Jake (Brad Rowe of ''General Hospital'') is a single dad of two tomboys who owns a local winery. When Susan's dog Rusty (voiced by Jay Mohr of ''Ghost Whisperer'') falls for Jake's poodle Cheri (voiced by Nikki Cox of ''Las Vegas''), these canine matchmakers help their owners fall in love too. Now with a Christmas Day wedding to plan -- and major complications threatening to unravel it all -- can two mismatched broods find a way to make one happy family? Tom Arnold and Catherine Hicks (''Seventh Heaven'') co-star in this heartwarming holiday film from the producer/director of The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation and Your Love Never Fails.
Pre-Order the DVD coming out on December 6 HERE
Airing on The Hallmark Channel the following dates check local listings for times:
November 29
November 30
December 9
December12
December 13
October 24, 2011
"A Moment in Time", new John Denver musical, gets New York reading!
“A Moment in Time”
A new musical featuring the songs of John Denver
with book by Stewart F. Lane
presented at reading in New York City
Last week (October 20th and 21st) there were industry readings in New York of A Moment in Time, a new musical featuring music and lyrics by the popular singer/song-writer John Denver, with a book by Stewart F. Lane.
Plans are in development for a fully staged production of A Moment in Time. The musical features such well known # 1 hits like “Annie’s Song,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” “Rocky Mountain High,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” and Gold-certified songs including “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Calypso” and “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”
The 11-member cast for last week’s reading included Drake Bell (Nickelodeon’s Drake and Josh), Robert Cuccioli (Jekyll & Hyde, Les Miserables), Liz Larsen (Hairspray, The Most Happy Fella) and Lindsay Pierce (The Glee Project, Glee).
Created by Stewart F. Lane a.k.a. Mr. Broadway, A Moment in Time follows the story of a mortally wounded marine in Afghanistan who recalls a happier time with his family in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and finds a reason to live through those memories.
The musical director, arranger and orchestrator for A Moment in Time is Christine Riley. The musical is produced by Stellar Productions.
Stewart F. Lane is a five-time Tony Award-winner and a four-time Drama Desk Award sinner. He was recently honored with the 2011 John Denver Spirit Award. He is also an author, playwright and the co-owner/operator of the Palace Theatre in New York.
John Denver (1943-1997) One of the world’s best-known and best-loved performers, John Denver earned international acclaim as a songwriter, performer, actor, environmentalist and humanitarian. He wrote and recorded more than 300 songs and released 12 Gold and 4 Platinum-selling albums. Denver’s career spanned four decades and his music has outlasted countless musical trends and garnered numerous awards and honors.
October 12, 2011
Stewart F. Lane Receives the John Denver Spirit Award!
Stewart F. Lane received the John Denver Spirit Award in Central Park, NYC on Tuesday, October 12, 2011. On Tuesday, October 12th the John Denver Spirit Award was presented to Stewart F. Lane at a ceremony in Central Park. Presented by Karmen T. Dopslaff of The Starsong Foundation and JoLynn Long of JD Spirit, the award celebrates the legacy of the late singer/songwriter John Denver.
The Award was given to Broadway producer Stewart F. Lane for promoting the world renowned singer/songwriter John Denver's music and the positive impact his music has made on society. Mr. Lane is the creator of "A Moment In Time," a new Broadway musical with music and lyrics by John Denver, and an original story. A developmental reading of the new musical is planned for later this month in New York City.
Stewart F. Lane is a five -time Tony award winning producer and a four - time Drama Desk Award winner. He is also an author, director, playwright and the co-owner/operator of the Palace Theatre in New York.The Award ceremony included a performance of John Denver songs by Broadway leading lady Liz Larsen along with a dedication of a park bench in honor of the occasion. The John Denver Spirit Award, a bronze marquette of a statue was designed by Sue DiCicco.Previous winners of the John Denver Spirit Award include Terry Lipman (2009), Joe Henry (2008), Bill Danoff (2007), Erma Deutschendorf (2006), Kenn Roberts (2005), Hal Thau (2004), Tom Crum (2003), Kris O'Connor (2002).
One of the world's best-known and best-loved performers, John Denver earned international acclaim as a songwriter, performer, actor, environmentalist and humanitarian. Denver's career spanned four decades and his music has outlasted countless musical trends and garnered numerous awards and honors.Denver contributed his talents to the benefit of many charitable and environmental causes and received numerous civic and humanitarian awards over the years. Fans responded to his heartfelt urgings about ecology, peace, and compassion that were consistently delivered in a gentle manner on his records and at live performances.John Denver died tragically in a plane crash on October 12, 1997. Today, millions of fans old and new enjoy the work of this extraordinary performer. His humanitarian work continues to strengthen our global village, and his dynamic celebration of life, spirit and nature is a powerful inspiration to us all. For more information see: www.starsongfoundation.org
October 4, 2011
Tim Boxer of "15 Minutes Magazine Reviews "Jews on Broadway"!
Producer Stewart F. Lane, who earned his fifth Tony Award this year for War Horse, has probed deep into the roots of the Great White Way to show the profound influence and input of Jews from Irving Berlin to Tony Kushner throughout the past century in every facet: performers, composers, lyricists, directors, choreographers and producers. Lane’s fascinating historical survey is an amazing page turner, full of delicious anecdotes and significant information. The Friars Club book party for Lane brought out such names as composer Charles Strouse, (Bonnie and Clyde, Bye Bye Birdie), lyricist Ervin Drake (I Believe, It Was A Very Good Year) legendary TV talk show host Joe Franklin, comedians Freddie Roman and Stewie Stone and many more to congratulate Lane. McFarland, softcover, 231 pages,
September 16, 2011
Stewart Lane to Receive John Denver Spirit Award!
From TheaterMania:
By: Brian Scott Lipton · Sep 16, 2011 · New York
Producer Stewart F. Lane will receive the John Denver Spirit Award in New York City's Central Park on Wednesday, October 12. The Award will be presented by the Starsong Foundation and JD Spirit.
Lane is the creator of "A Moment In Time," a new Broadway-bound musical with music and lyrics by John Denver, about a mortally wounded marine in Afghanistan who recalls a happier time with his family in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and finds a reason to live.
The ceremony will include a performance of John Denver songs and the dedication of a Park Bench.
September 13, 2011
Stewart F. Lane to be Honored by The National Yiddish Theatre!
August 2, 2011
Stewart F. Lane & Bonnie Comley Producing "Top Hat" in London!
This is a dream come true! Stewart & Bonnie are producing a stage version of the musical movie classic Irving Berlin's "Top Hat" They start the the tour mid- August in Milton Keynes England & December! Next stop the West End!
To buy tickets click link HERE
July 20, 2011
Stewart F. Lane to receive John Denver Spirit Award 2011!
The John Denver award, a gallery-quality bronze maquette of Windstar's "Spirit" statue of John Denver by noted artist Sue DiCicco, is given to the individual who best exemplifies the music and the positive impact John Devner has made in sociaty. This year we are proud to annouce that Stewart F. Lane will be the recipient of this award!
This award is given to Mr. Lane for promoting John Denver's music and making it known to old and new fans alike through a Broadway stage show. He is writer, director and producer of A Moment in Time, with music and lyrics by John Denver.
The award will be presented:
October 12th, 2011
New York City by the John Denver's Memorial Bench in Central Park.
Exact time to be announced.
Award will be presented by Karmen T. Dopslaff, Sue DeCicco, JoLynn Long (others to be announced.)
For More information & to learn more about the John Denver Award click HERE
Stewart & Bonnie in the New York Times July 17!
Look at Stewart & Bonnie in Picture 29!
July 7, 2011
"The Dog Who Saved Halloween" - Coming this Fall!