Benefit...looks interesting ...

[TheaterLover 2]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 12:01pm

Just found out about this ...it looks good...i loved Light in the Piazza but really don't know that much about other stuff Guettel has done ... should be interesting.



THE ARTIST’S CROSSING, Inc. presents

The Rescheduled Benefit Evening of
Artists Crossing

Monday, June 13th, 2005
Union Theological Seminary
3041 Broadway at 121st Street, New York, NY 10027

A host of Broadway stars will perform in an evening to support the innovative new theatre company and school, THE ARTIST’S CROSSING.

Performers include Brent Barrett (CHICAGO), Harolyn Blackwell (CANDIDE), Judith Blazer (TITANIC),Maureen Brennan (CANDIDE), David Burnham (THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA), Diane Ciesla (LOST IN YONKERS), Lovette George (MARIE CHRISTINE), Ricky Ian Gordon (BRIGHT EYED JOY), Adam Guettel (THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA), Sean Martin Hingston (CONTACT), Daniel Reichard (RADIANT BABY), Sarah Rice (SWEENEY TODD), Mary Testa (42nd STREET) and Barbara Walsh (HAIRSPRAY). Featuring the work of Ricky Ian Gordon, Richard Greenberg (TAKE ME OUT), Adam Guettel and Joseph Thalken (HAROLD AND MAUDE), who will also serve as the evening’s musical director. Special guest performances by Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violinist and Lee Tannen, author of I LOVED LUCY.

Founded by Judith Blazer (Artistic Director), Joseph Bates (Producer/Education Director) and Landon Scott Heimbach (Executive Director), THE ARTISTS CROSSING is dedicated to promoting, cultivating and fostering young talent by bringing together a diverse group of seasoned artists to mentor and guide them through workshops, the creation of new works and productions of existing repertoire.

The company’s first Summer Intensive was held at The Human Race Theatre in Dayton, Ohio. This season 30 young artists will be selected to join them and complete the 2nd annual company. Applications are currently being accepted for the July 15th - 24th intensive. Proceeds from this evening will help fund the intensive and support these up and coming artists.

[TheaterLover 2]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 1:07pm

lol just realized there is no phone number here to get tkts.... but i think i found it on bww... just am to technologically challenged to make a link so if you type in search " artist's crossing " there is an article about it....

[rKrispyt]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 2:46pm

adam Guettel sings a lot on his Myths and Hymns cd - he has a really beautiful voice, those of you who haven't heard him (if he's performing which is almost sounded like he was) are in for a real treat, I'm uber jealous.

[TheaterLover 2]

Posted: 5/18/05 at 5:58pm

i think you can still get tkts if you live in this area

[TheaterLover 2]

Posted: 5/19/05 at 1:36pm

bump

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 5/19/05 at 4:06pm

But that's the same night as Broadway Under The Stars

[TheaterLover 2]

Posted: 6/7/05 at 4:44pm

I am definetly gonna go now that he has won the Tony award ... can't wait to get to meet him!

[TheaterLover 2]

Posted: 6/13/05 at 8:10am

just wanted to bump this since it is tonight i think you can still call for tickets or get them at the door...

[Booming Baritone]

Posted: 6/15/05 at 8:59am

Wow, what a night!

First of all, there was no air conditioning, but the performances were so wonderful it was worth it. It was quite a starry-performance filled evening:

Judy Blazer- gorgeous, funny and glamorous, sang a wonderful Thalken piece about not missing the chance to sing, and a moving duet with Nadja of They Were You.

Brent Barrett -"Time" from Was (Thalken), always handsome

Harolyn Blackwell -"Bright-eyed Joy", yes, she is

Adam Guettel - did did a number from Light in the Piazza with the kid who is understudying Fabrizio, beautiful song beautifully sung.

Ricky Ian Gordon -played two of his own songs with Ms. Brennan and Ms. Blackwell

Joseph Thalken -played for many of the performers as well as his songs being featured in the evening. Wonderful songs, wonderful pianist.

Maureen Brennan - sang a very lovely Ricky Ian Gordon song, what a gorgeous voice she has and a totally charming performer

Sarah Rice - brought down the house with a wild Mozart coloratura piece, based on twinkle, twinkle, little star. Fun. Gloriously sung.

Barbara Walsh- Both Sides Now- inspiring.

Nadja Solerno-Sonnenberg- moving rendition of the Rachmaninov vocalese and a wonderfull passionate musician. World class.

and more wonderful and talented performers (I don't have the program in front of me, so sorry to anyone I have left out, you were all just fantastic!)

It was an amazing evening of incredible talent all coming together in their love of Judy Blazer to help her start her vision of the Artist's Crossing.

Sorry for anyone who missed it. Be sure to be there next year.

Bravi tutti!